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.
  • Thailand NewsSpooktacular TikTok tale: Thai mother’s ghost encounter brings lottery fortune and healing

    Spooktacular TikTok tale: Thai mother’s ghost encounter brings lottery fortune and healing

    A Thai TikTok user shared a hair-raising ghost encounter while her sick child was hospitalised which led her to win the lottery, and resulted in an astounding improvement in her child’s health. The TikTok user, aie_phanwisa, revealed the eerie ghost encounter episode that unfolded when she took her sick child for treatment at an unnamed hospital. She encountered a ghostly apparition…

  • Thailand NewsThai worker reveals his heroic hound Bright saved his life in Israel

    Thai worker reveals his heroic hound Bright saved his life in Israel

    A Thai worker in Israel posted a touching story about how his pet dog, Bright, saved his life from an ambush. The worker, identified as @now__january__1993 on TikTok, is preparing to return to Thailand and hopes to bring the dog back with him. In the posted clip, The Thai worker revealed that he raised Bright from a puppy and is…

  • China NewsHeartbreaking divorce: Man discovers wife’s shocking secret after six years

    Heartbreaking divorce: Man discovers wife’s shocking secret after six years

    A shocking divorce tale has emerged from Siyang in Hubei province, China, where a man discovered his wife’s shocking secret: their child was fathered by another man. The man, known as Wang, was a poor rural worker who quit school after primary education to work on the farm. A lack of romantic prospects concerned his mother. Eventually, he was introduced…

  • China NewsPortion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    Portion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    A seven year old boy from China started eating from a small bowl, instead of the usual dish, as a result of being teased about being fat by his schoolmates. The boy’s mother expressed feelings of amusement and sympathy upon observing her son’s unusual method of portion control. The mother recounted that when her son returned from school one day,…

  • Thailand NewsThai prime minister zaps to police meeting in eco-style – EV-entful ride

    Thai prime minister zaps to police meeting in eco-style – EV-entful ride

    The Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Srettha Thavisin, attended a National Police Office meeting today in an electric vehicle (EV) to reduce pollution. The meeting with Police Lieutenant General Torsak Sukvimol, the National Police Chief, was held in a white Tesla with Bangkok licence plates 2KHP5171. The 61 year old Thai prime minister personally stated that he chose a Tesla…

  • Thailand NewsThai lottery guru reveals luckiest zodiac signs and numbers to win big

    Thai lottery guru reveals luckiest zodiac signs and numbers to win big

    Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly eyeing the predictive powers of Lottery Plus show, Lottery Trend, which has revealed the four zodiac signs with the highest chances of winning the first prize. The show also shared lottery numbers suggested by Grandfather Sri Sutho, a famed lottery guru. The show’s host, known as Doctor Boy, clarified the zodiac signs most likely to enjoy…

  • Thailand NewsFishy mix-up: Thai woman finds ‘salmon surprise’ in her salad, sparks online sensation

    Fishy mix-up: Thai woman finds ‘salmon surprise’ in her salad, sparks online sensation

    A woman was shocked to discover a four-legged creature, initially mistaken for fermented fish, in her ordered salmon salad. The incident shared on a Facebook group focused on consumers has since sparked widespread online concern. The woman purchased a salmon salad with a separate serving of fermented fish sauce. On pouring out the sauce, she found a creature that, at…

  • Thailand NewsScrutinising October lottery trends: Top numbers and peculiar predictions unveiled

    Scrutinising October lottery trends: Top numbers and peculiar predictions unveiled

    The lottery trends for today’s highly anticipated draw are under scrutiny as the top numbers and news highlights have been circulating. TikTok user nid8857, from Pattum Royal Technical Solar Salt, shared a video on their account revealing five lucky numbers from the Chinese calendar: 951, 4536, 3943, 942, 015. In other lottery news, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Settha Thavisin,…

  • Thailand NewsPublic concern over 10,000 baht digital wallet policy, NIDA poll reveals

    Public concern over 10,000 baht digital wallet policy, NIDA poll reveals

    The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), has revealed public concern that the government’s policy of distributing 10,000 baht in digital wallets may not be beneficial for the country. The survey suggests that the policy should be adjusted to match current circumstances. Between October 9 to October 11, the survey was conducted among individuals aged 18 and above, spread across…

  • Thailand NewsThai restaurant’s job ad goes viral for unique qualifications and high salary

    Thai restaurant’s job ad goes viral for unique qualifications and high salary

    A Thai restaurant, Xin Rong, has announced several job vacancies, offering a salary range of 70,000 to 90,000 baht. The positions available include clean-up crew, customer service staff, and kitchen staff. The announcement became a viral sensation on social media due to the high starting salary. However, the job listings also come with a peculiar list of qualifications. The restaurant…

  • Thailand NewsUnusual banana tree fruits from trunk, sparks lottery fever in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Unusual banana tree fruits from trunk, sparks lottery fever in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A banana tree in Nakhon Ratchasima province has caught the attention of locals due to its unusual fruiting pattern. The tree, located in a garden in Bua Yai district, has been found to bear fruit from the middle of its trunk rather than the usual top. The tree’s 62 year old owner, Oranwan, led reporters to the curious sight in…

  • Thailand NewsThai worker pays 50,000 baht for flight home amid conflict zone chaos

    Thai worker pays 50,000 baht for flight home amid conflict zone chaos

    A Thai worker who paid for his own flight back home to Thailand revealed the dire situation in a conflict-ridden zone. He disclosed that several of his friends who lost their lives could not be repatriated due to ongoing identity verification. He decided to take matters into his own hands, spending over 50,000 baht (US$1,377) on his journey home. According…

  • World NewsMalaysian family steals 600 dishes from restaurant: a 1,250 baht hotpot heist exposed on social media

    Malaysian family steals 600 dishes from restaurant: a 1,250 baht hotpot heist exposed on social media

    A Malaysian restaurant owner took to social media to express his dismay after a family of five ordered and subsequently stole over 600 dishes from his establishment. The incident, which took place on October 8, was discovered after the owner reviewed CCTV footage, revealing the family’s unusual behaviour. The owner of a hotpot restaurant in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, posted on…

  • Thailand NewsBang Na mall escalator accident injures child, prompts safety protocol questions

    Bang Na mall escalator accident injures child, prompts safety protocol questions

    A four year old girl suffered injuries after her foot got stuck in the escalator at a shopping mall in Bang Na. Despite the swift response of the mall’s personnel, the rescue operation was delayed due to confusion about which part of the escalator to dismantle. The incident occurred yesterday evening and resulted in medical costs exceeding 7,000 baht for…

  • Thailand NewsWealthy Thai heiress discovers she’s biologically unrelated to parents after DNA test

    Wealthy Thai heiress discovers she’s biologically unrelated to parents after DNA test

    A privileged young woman, born to a wealthy family, has discovered she is not biologically related to her parents. Despite growing up in a loving household, she was often told by friends and neighbours that she bore no resemblance to her parents. This eventually led her to undertake a DNA test, which confirmed that she was not their biological child.…

  • China NewsHygiene concerns over ice cream scoops spark online debate

    Hygiene concerns over ice cream scoops spark online debate

    The self-service ice cream scoop at buffet restaurants has recently become a subject of heated online discussion. A Chinese netizen declared in the Facebook group ●【爆怨公社】● that the water in which the ice cream scoop is kept at many hot pot restaurants is never replaced, leaving a residue of ice cream floating on top. This sparked a debate on whether…

  • World NewsUS fisherman discovers snake latched onto catch in bizarre incident

    US fisherman discovers snake latched onto catch in bizarre incident

    A US fisherman was left exasperated after a stubborn snake latched onto his catch. It took a knife to separate the two, after which both were released back into the water. The fishing incident, captured in a video clip titled “Fishing for a bonus snake,” occurred in Harris County, northwest of Houston, USA. The footage shows a snake tightly coiled around…

  • Thailand NewsThai Military Commission’s six-point plan to scrutinize budget and troop size

    Thai Military Commission’s six-point plan to scrutinize budget and troop size

    Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a member of the Future Forward Party and chairman of the Military Commission, revealed a six-pronged policy framework for the Military Commission of the House of Representatives, aimed at scrutinising the military budget and streamlining troop size. According to a Facebook post by Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, the Military Commission of the House of Representatives convened a meeting yesterday, at…

  • Thailand NewsThai dad’s wall-knocking bedtime method becomes hit among parents

    Thai dad’s wall-knocking bedtime method becomes hit among parents

    For new parents, getting their child to sleep can be a challenging task as each child is unique and requires different care, including their own unique bedtime routine. Recently, a young father shared his unorthodox method of lulling his child to sleep, which didn’t involve singing lullabies or rocking the child around the room. Instead, he would stand, sway, and…

  • Thailand NewsHospital reunion: Patient cheered up by former nursing school classmates

    Hospital reunion: Patient cheered up by former nursing school classmates

    A patient in a hospital, typically a place associated with discomfort, was found cheerfully surrounded by a group of radiant nurses, causing quite a hospital reunion stir. The patient, a young man, and these nurses share a unique bond – they were all classmates in nursing school, where the majority were female students. The young man was not just one…

  • China NewsMirror feud in China sparks online debate: Feng Shui or spiteful retaliation?

    Mirror feud in China sparks online debate: Feng Shui or spiteful retaliation?

    A peculiar sight of 22 mirrors gracing the balcony of a residential house in Guangdong province, China, has caught the attention of netizens. The unconventional decor was a retaliatory act by a man against his neighbour, who had also hung three mirrors on his own balcony. The incident sparked a fierce mirror feud in July. The man, visiting a friend’s…

  • Thailand NewsTragic death of Thai police recruit prompts investigation into training methods

    Tragic death of Thai police recruit prompts investigation into training methods

    A tragic incident occurred during a police training exercise, leading to the death of a 26 year old recruit. The incident took place at Than Muk Camp in Sadao district, Songkhla province. After the recruit, Pakorn, also known as Byte, collapsed during a 10-kilometre run on Monday, October 9 his instructor ordered him to complete the run, leading to his…

  • Crime NewsTeen’s truckin’ troubles: Migrant worker smuggling ends in pickup predicament in central Thailand

    Teen’s truckin’ troubles: Migrant worker smuggling ends in pickup predicament in central Thailand

    A 19 year old man was apprehended for smuggling 13 illegal migrant workers in a pickup truck that he claimed to have borrowed from his father under the pretence of visiting his girlfriend. Phinwit Udomphon, an officer from the Ayutthaya Provincial Police, stated that efforts to curb the smuggling of illegal workers into Bangkok and its surrounding provinces continue unabated.…

  • Thailand NewsToll-free treat: Thailand waives toll charges on major expressways for King Bhumibol Memorial Day

    Toll-free treat: Thailand waives toll charges on major expressways for King Bhumibol Memorial Day

    The upcoming holiday tomorrow, October 13, has led the Thailand Expressway Authority (TEA), under the Ministry of Transport, to waive toll charges on three major expressways, covering a total of 60 toll gates. The decision was made to facilitate travel on the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, a public holiday as declared by…

  • Thailand NewsLegal action demanded over former police chief’s alleged 200 million baht bid-rigging scandal

    Legal action demanded over former police chief’s alleged 200 million baht bid-rigging scandal

    The president of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, demanded legal action against a former national police chief for alleged bid-rigging in the construction of ammunition factories. The former police chief is accused of transferring over 200 million baht intended for the purchase of stun guns. Atchariya lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Commission today, alleging that…

  • World NewsCzech hotel guests wake to hundreds of bats in room (video)

    Czech hotel guests wake to hundreds of bats in room (video)

    A terrifying encounter was experienced by an anonymous couple who had checked into an ageing three-star hotel in Plzeň, the capital of the Pilsen Region in the Czech Republic. The couple was shocked to discover several hundred bats sharing their room when they woke up. The couple explained that due to the warm weather on the night of their stay,…

  • Thailand NewsSticky situation: Jammed escalator laces up shocking Chiang Mai mall incident

    Sticky situation: Jammed escalator laces up shocking Chiang Mai mall incident

    A shopping mall incident shocked consumers in Chiang Mai today after a female student’s shoelace was sucked into an escalator. The student, who was visibly panicked, had to remove her shoe and jump off the escalator to escape the potential danger. A cleaning staff member who noticed the incident promptly pressed the emergency stop button, halting the escalator’s operations amidst…

  • World NewsUdderly unexpected: Buffalo blunders by swallowing gold necklace

    Udderly unexpected: Buffalo blunders by swallowing gold necklace

    An unsuspecting buffalo in Washim, Maharashtra, India, swallowed a gold necklace after its owner accidentally served it on a plate. The woman, a buffalo caretaker, removed her necklace to take a shower, inadvertently placing it on a plate laden with yellow beans and a copious amount of husks. Upon completing her shower and laundry, she presented another plate of food…

  • China NewsChinese kindergarten principal’s illicit affair with student’s dad ignites online uproar

    Chinese kindergarten principal’s illicit affair with student’s dad ignites online uproar

    A relationship beyond the usual teacher-parent interaction between a kindergarten principal and a student’s father in Guangxi, China sparked controversy on social media. The principal’s husband revealed the scandal, accusing his wife of having an “intimate relationship” with the student’s father, providing photographic evidence of them sharing a hotel room multiple times, at least three to four times per month,…

  • China NewsNurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online

    Nurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online

    A nurse bride in China halted her wedding ceremony immediately to save a child’s life, earning her the title of “the most beautiful bride” from netizens. The incident took place when a child attending the wedding began to convulse due to a high fever. The bride, Chang, a paediatric nurse from Luliang City, Shanxi province, didn’t think twice before suspending the…