Samantha Rose

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 News

    Man catches fiancée cheating with cousin, livestreams the drama with family

    A man from the United States was left in shock after discovering his fiancée in a compromising position with an unexpected individual. His unique retaliation involved livestreaming the event, to the surprise of their family and friends. The story has become an online sensation, with some commending his revenge as “nuclear,” and others questioning if his actions were too extreme.…

  • Thailand News

    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 News

    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 News

    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…

  • China News

    Traditional customs debate: Man seeks suitor online for older sister

    The traditional custom of an elder sibling needing to marry before the younger one has led a 28 year old man to launch an online search for a suitor for his 35 year old unmarried sister. The 28 year old man found himself facing a predicament shared by many in families that adhere to traditional customs, particularly the belief that…

  • Thailand News

    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 News

    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 News

    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…

  • Thailand News

    Taxi driver gets staggering 37,000 baht tip in return for a 677 baht ride

    A taxi driver was left startled after a passenger gave him two 500 euro notes as fare for a trip that only cost 677 baht. The passenger, a foreigner, told the driver, “I gave you change,” insinuating he didn’t want any change back. The driver shared his story in a Facebook group, Thailand Taxi Drivers, which instantly created a buzz.…

  • Thailand News

    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 News

    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 News

    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…

  • China News

    Ploughing through prejudice: Chinese farmer’s job rejection due to being ugly

    A rural farmer in China recently faced a peculiar predicament after multiple job rejections, not due to a lack of qualifications but, because he was too ugly and his facial features were deemed too angular. Pursuing better work opportunities, the farmer, named Truong, relocated to Chongqing, attracted by numerous job openings in local electronics factories known for their decent salaries and…

  • Thailand News

    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 News

    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 News

    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 News

    Heatwave history: European scientists declare 2023 hottest year in 125,000 years

    European scientists confirmed that this year is the hottest in 125,000 years. This follows data released last month indicating that global temperatures have reached record-breaking highs. The European Union’s climate change watchdog, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), revealed that the temperature in October surpassed the previous record set in 2019 by 0.4 degrees Celsius. The weather anomalies observed in October…

  • World News

    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 News

    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 deaths

    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…

  • Thailand News

    Craftsman drowns in ancient water temple pond in Nakhon Phanom

    An unexpected incident unfolded yesterday, when a 34 year old craftsman working on an ancient water temple’s construction, drowned in the temple’s pond. The pond was located in Nakhon Phanom’s Renunakorn district, where the man had been working on a massive temple project set in the middle of the water. Upon receiving the news, Surachai Phiro, the deputy inspector of…

  • China News

    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 News

    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 News

    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 News

    Chinese woman attends blind date in pyjamas, surprises rich suitor

    A woman in Sichuan province, China, caused a stir on social media when she turned up at a blind date in her pyjamas. She was not keen on tying the knot early, contrary to her parents’ insistence. However, the wealthy, handsome, and good-natured man she met left her astonished and confused. In today’s fast-paced world, the average marriage age is…

  • Thailand News

    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 News

    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…

  • China News

    Rice or wrong: Chinese student’s homework stirs online uproar

    A Chinese primary school student was given an unusual homework assignment, sparking a heated online debate. The task required him to count 10,000 grains of rice, a task that kept his family up all night. The incident took a surprising turn when the teacher revealed the true aim of the exercise. The assignment, given by a teacher in Liaoning province,…

  • Thailand News

    Thai graduation group photo complaint sparks online drama

    A recent graduate expressed frustration over a group photo from a Thai graduation event, blaming the photography studio for not ensuring everyone was posed appropriately. The complaint, posted on Facebook, resulted in an online drama, with many netizens sympathising with the photography studio. Subsequently, the complaint was withdrawn, and an apology was issued to the studio. Twitter user @RedSkullxxx shared…

  • Thailand News

    Disappointment as promised donation to Thai school fails to materialise

    The students of Ban Pa Had School in Pua district, Nan province, were left disappointed when a promised donation and lunch treat failed to materialise. The school posted a message on its Facebook page showing the children rehearsing a thank you performance for the donor, who had pledged to provide educational funds, gifts, and fried chicken for the pupils. “The…