Samantha Rose

Samantha was a successful freelance journalist who worked with international news organisations before joining Thaiger. With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from London, her global perspective on news and current affairs is influenced by her days in the UK, Singapore, and across Thailand. She now covers general stories related to Thailand.
  • World NewsLady’s rock-solid gamble rocks the art world: 14.8 million baht red stone reveals jaw-dropping hidden value

    Lady’s rock-solid gamble rocks the art world: 14.8 million baht red stone reveals jaw-dropping hidden value

    A woman’s monumental investment in a peculiar red stone has shocked experts, yielding a return considerably higher than anticipated. The stone, originally purchased for around 14.8 million baht, was revealed to be a highly valuable artefact. In recent years, China has seen a surge in the buying and selling of antiques, items that are not only rare but also incredibly…

  • China NewsOffice love controversy: Young worker proposes to 50 year old boss

    Office love controversy: Young worker proposes to 50 year old boss

    A surprising love confession between a 26 year old office worker and his 50 year old female boss stirred Chinese social media. The young man decided to propose to his boss amidst a company party, revealing the affection he had developed over time. The 26 year old had previously been romantically linked to his colleagues, but due to income disparities,…

  • China NewsBride returns dowry tenfold and gifts land rover in Thai baht value

    Bride returns dowry tenfold and gifts land rover in Thai baht value

    What is the appropriate dowry? Many people have argued that for couples who truly love each other, the value of the dowry is merely a formality. This is because what the bride truly desires may not be wealth, but rather the positive attitude of her life partner and a married life filled with happiness and understanding. On November 9, a…

  • Thailand NewsUnraveling the mystery: Ancient wooden pillow from Thailand stirs online buzz

    Unraveling the mystery: Ancient wooden pillow from Thailand stirs online buzz

    The Facebook page Here at 8 Strips sparked a wave of intrigue online after posting an image of an antique wooden object, a common household item in days gone by, but unfamiliar to the current generation. The post rapidly went viral, attracting a flood of guesswork comments from netizens, suggesting it could be anything from a water pot base, book…

  • Thailand NewsJackpot jigsaw: Decoding this week’s lottery statistics as risk-takers await November 16 draw

    Jackpot jigsaw: Decoding this week’s lottery statistics as risk-takers await November 16 draw

    The lottery statistics for this week’s upcoming draw have been released, offering a chance for risk-takers to analyse the numbers. The standout numbers and the strong contenders are ready for evaluation. The main question is, what numbers will be drawn on this day, November 16? The lottery result for November 16, 2022, saw the first prize number as 121789. The…

  • Thailand NewsGiant snake surprises driver in viral TikTok video from Thailand

    Giant snake surprises driver in viral TikTok video from Thailand

    A viral TikTok video showcasing a terrifying incident of a giant snake slithering along the door of a pickup truck has engrossed online users. The video, posted by TikTok user @noodiw030333, captures the unsuspecting moment, leaving viewers to ponder the reaction of the vehicle’s driver upon discovering the unexpected guest. The video ends without revealing whether the driver became aware…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious Naga tracks discovered at Lampang temple during Kathina festival

    Mysterious Naga tracks discovered at Lampang temple during Kathina festival

    An unusual trail of Naga tracks was discovered near a pond at the back of the Wat San Pa Teung Wana Ram temple in Phra Bat, Mueang, Lampang yesterday during the Kathina (a Buddhist festival) celebrations. Villagers and a famous financial company jointly donated Kathina robes at the temple. The unexpected sight of these mysterious marks, believed by locals to…

  • Thailand NewsBoat race tragedy: Champion drowns celebrating victory in Thailand

    Boat race tragedy: Champion drowns celebrating victory in Thailand

    A tragic twist of fate turned joy into sorrow when a 54 year old from Buriram province, drowned after happily jumping into the Chakkarat River to celebrate his team’s victory in a long boat race. The unfortunate boat race tragedy occurred yesterday, at the racing site along Chakkarat River, a tributary of the Mekong River, in the town of Phimai,…

  • Thailand NewsElderly women hope for lottery luck after blessings from Grandfather Srisuttho

    Elderly women hope for lottery luck after blessings from Grandfather Srisuttho

    A doubling of luck has graced two elderly women who returned to seek fortune from Grandfather Srisuttho. After a winning streak in the last lottery round, they are hoping for a stroke of luck this time with both three-digit and two-digit numbers. Yesterday, a visit to Wat Sridaram, located in the village of Kham Sida, Na Chum Saeng sub-district, Thung…

  • China NewsAccidental broadcast: Teacher shares sweet chat with girlfriend in class

    Accidental broadcast: Teacher shares sweet chat with girlfriend in class

    A young teacher unintentionally turned red-faced when he inadvertently broadcast a sweet conversation with his girlfriend to his classroom. The accidental broadcast left the students in stitches, transforming a routine day into a memorable one. The evolution of technology has brought about significant changes in the educational sector. Gone are the days of white chalk on blackboards, replaced by multimedia…

  • China NewsWedding dowry drama: Bride rejects friend’s extra 1 million baht demand

    Wedding dowry drama: Bride rejects friend’s extra 1 million baht demand

    A wedding in China took an unexpected turn when the bride, Xiao Meng, refused to bow to her close friend’s demand for an additional dowry of 200,000 yuan (1 million baht). Xiao Meng and her groom, a hardworking and ambitious young man named Xiao Jun, remained unfazed by the request, prioritising love over money. Xiao Jun, known for his good…

  • World NewsTwo year old swallows eight needles: Urgent surgery saves boy’s life in Peru

    Two year old swallows eight needles: Urgent surgery saves boy’s life in Peru

    A two year old boy in the agricultural town of Tarapoto, Peru, swallowed eight needles while playing on the farm where his mother works. Upon discovery, his mother rushed him to the hospital, where an X-ray revealed the scattered needles in his abdomen. The dangerous situation led to an immediate two-hour surgery to successfully remove all eight needles. The boy…

  • Thailand NewsMother and daughter found drowned in Uthai Thani in tragic suicide

    Mother and daughter found drowned in Uthai Thani in tragic suicide

    A tragic incident unfolded in Uthai Thani province when a 30 year old woman and her 3 year old daughter were found drowned in a pond yesterday, around 9am. The event was reported to Ban Rai Police Station by Village Chief, Winai Khamkrongkaew. Authorities, including Nathakit Nithichatcharoenkun, an Investigative Officer from Ban Rai Police Station, and a rescue team rushed…

  • Thailand NewsSeaman stains: Luxury yacht stewardess spills the beans, from glass table poops to canine cuddles at sea

    Seaman stains: Luxury yacht stewardess spills the beans, from glass table poops to canine cuddles at sea

    A 39 year old yacht stewardess, Giselle Azueta provides an inside look into the peculiar demands of wealthy customers aboard luxury yachts, from pooping on a glass table to stroking a dog’s ears. The job, while financially rewarding and travel-inclusive, has its fair share of unusual scenarios. Azueta often shares her work stories on TikTok, revealing the challenging nature of…

  • Thailand NewsMischievous bride: Groom’s jaw drops as ex-girlfriends play bridesmaids in unexpected wedding twist

    Mischievous bride: Groom’s jaw drops as ex-girlfriends play bridesmaids in unexpected wedding twist

    A groom received an unexpected surprise when he arrived to pick up his bride and found that her bridesmaids were all his ex-girlfriends. This unusual event took place at the wedding of a couple from Chongqing, China, after a two-year courtship. The bride, known as Liu, discovered that some of her friends had previously dated her groom. Instead of being…

  • Thailand NewsThai Tourist Police wear new reflective jackets for enhanced public safety

    Thai Tourist Police wear new reflective jackets for enhanced public safety

    The Tourist Police, led by the National Police Chief, have begun to wear new reflective jackets while ensuring public safety for both residents and tourists. The move, spearheaded by Police Lieutenant Colonel Saksira Pheuakam, aims to inspire confidence and security in the preservation of people’s lives and property as the festive season approaches. The operation was launched at the centralwOrld…

  • Thailand NewsGhostly deserted village in Bangkok goes viral on TikTok (video)

    Ghostly deserted village in Bangkok goes viral on TikTok (video)

    A viral video, viewed over six million times, has surfaced online, posted by an electricity meter reader, showing what appears to be a ghostly, deserted village in the Pracha Uthit district of Bangkok. The TikTok user, @jrlouis0, posted the footage while reading electricity meters in the area which resembles an abandoned village. The video, captioned: Give this village the number…

  • China NewsBreaking news: Anchor keeps composure as false tooth falls out on live TV

    Breaking news: Anchor keeps composure as false tooth falls out on live TV

    An unexpected incident occurred during a live television broadcast when a female news anchor’s supposed false tooth fell out while she was speaking. The incident took place on November 4, on the 24-hour news channel CCTV13 of China Central Television. The professional manner in which she handled the awkward situation has drawn widespread praise online. The anchor, known for her…

  • China NewsHandsome teacher sparks classroom shuffle in China

    Handsome teacher sparks classroom shuffle in China

    Despite the common understanding that students attend school to acquire knowledge, teachers can also play an integral role in making learning more enjoyable. A teacher’s vibrant personality can be an asset in winning over students. However, an excessively handsome teacher can sometimes create issues for themselves. Take, for instance, the recent situation involving a young male teacher from Guangdong province,…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Korean factory worker fatally injured by robot misidentification

    South Korean factory worker fatally injured by robot misidentification

    Tragedy struck in South Korea as a robot misidentified a factory worker for a box of vegetables, causing fatal injuries. The incident, which took place on November 7, involved a 40 year old man who was inspecting the sensors of a machine at an agricultural distribution centre in South Korea’s Gyeongsang Province. The robot seemingly confused the man for a…

  • World NewsMalaysian bride’s feast fiasco: Uninvited ‘wedding crashers’ sneak in for a bite-sized sequel

    Malaysian bride’s feast fiasco: Uninvited ‘wedding crashers’ sneak in for a bite-sized sequel

    A Malaysian bride was left angered by uninvited guests who snuck into her wedding reception for a free meal in what sounds like a sequel to the Hollywood blockbuster the Wedding Crashers. Despite careful planning for each table, the couple received complaints from guests that there were no seats available. Upon investigation, they discovered that unfamiliar faces had infiltrated the…

  • World NewsDream mother-in-law treats daughter to succulent lobster in hospital

    Dream mother-in-law treats daughter to succulent lobster in hospital

    A new mother was treated to a succulent lobster meal by her mother-in-law in the hospital, a gesture that drew widespread admiration online and earned the mother-in-law the title of dream mother-in-law. The interesting story of a young woman who just gave birth was spread widely on social networks. Shared photos reveal her sitting on a hospital bed, with her…

  • Road deathsFrantic rescue operation as Bangkok police officer’s car plunges into Chao Phraya River

    Frantic rescue operation as Bangkok police officer’s car plunges into Chao Phraya River

    A police officer’s vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into the Chao Phraya River near Bangkok, resulting in a frantic rescue operation. The driver of the vehicle, a Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police officer, was found in a state of distress, pleading for help for his wife, presumed to be trapped inside the submerged vehicle. The mysterious plot…

  • China NewsChinese bride’s childlike appearance raises concerns and sparks national intrigue

    Chinese bride’s childlike appearance raises concerns and sparks national intrigue

    A bride from Ningxia, an autonomous region in China, sparked national intrigue due to her childlike appearance and small stature, raising questions about her legal age and whether her parents coerced her into marriage. However, the bride’s parents have now clarified the situation. The bride, who is 20 years old, has a physique and countenance that resemble a pre-adolescent, leading…

  • China NewsBride vanishes with wedding gifts and baby bump reveals shocking secret

    Bride vanishes with wedding gifts and baby bump reveals shocking secret

    In a shocking revelation, a bride disappeared just three days post-wedding, taking along with her not only the wedding gifts but also a baby bump. This startling event transpired in Huaiyang County, Henan Province, China. San Huang, a resident of the Huaiyang area, was overjoyed when his then-girlfriend announced her pregnancy. The couple, who had met online, quickly planned a…

  • China NewsChinese groom in awe as wedding bride and her family stun netizens with their beauty

    Chinese groom in awe as wedding bride and her family stun netizens with their beauty

    A wedding in Jiangsu province, China, is trending globally after images were released of the groom arriving to collect the bride from her home. The astonishing scene awaiting him included not only his beautiful bride but also two stunning women seated beside her. The two women accompanying the bride were later identified as the groom’s future mother-in-law and the bride’s…

  • Thailand NewsDiscount disaster: Chinese woman’s haircut horror in Hunan

    Discount disaster: Chinese woman’s haircut horror in Hunan

    An 18 year old Chinese woman suffered a shocking haircut experience after purchasing a special discount coupon for a beauty salon in Yongxing, Chenjow, Hunan, China. The Chinese woman, known as Tao, reportedly paid 330 baht for the wash, cut, and dry service. Upon entering the salon on the afternoon of November 1, Tao started to suspect something was wrong…

  • China NewsWoman’s online job interview gaffe sparks laughter and sympathy

    Woman’s online job interview gaffe sparks laughter and sympathy

    A Chinese woman shared her mortifying experience during an online job interview. While she was dressed appropriately from the waist up, her lower half was not. She was left feeling extremely embarrassed when she forgot herself and stood up to turn on a light, letting her interviewers see her state of undress. The woman shared her story on the Xiaohongshu…

  • Thailand NewsLondon podcaster’s eerie wedding dress fitting photo baffles social media

    London podcaster’s eerie wedding dress fitting photo baffles social media

    A chilling detail in a wedding dress-fitting photo has left Tess Cotter, a podcaster and comedian from London, and her sister stunned. During her one-hour fitting session in a London bridal shop, a store assistant took snapshots of Cotter trying on different gowns. After the session, Cotter shared some of the snaps with her sister and they noticed a baffling…

  • World NewsNaked ambition: Cleaning lady bares all, but clients want more than just a spotless house

    Naked ambition: Cleaning lady bares all, but clients want more than just a spotless house

    A 32 year old woman has been cleaning homes in the nude for six years, earning more than £50 (2,190 baht) per hour. Despite her insistence that she’s there strictly to clean, some of her male clients believe they’re getting more than just a tidy home for their money. The naked cleaner, Lottie Rae, admitted that there are a few…