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.
  • Thailand News

    Thailand’s crackdown on blank guns following Siam Paragon shooting

    The use of “blank guns” in crimes across Thailand has been on a steady rise, with over 1,000 cases recorded last year. The surge was triggered by a shocking incident involving a 14 year old boy who opened fire in Siam Paragon shopping mall, Bangkok resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. The weapon of choice by the teenage murderer…

  • Thailand News

    Pet abandonment tragedy: Shih Tzu dies after two year wait for owners at Bangkok vet clinic

    The heart-wrenching saga of Dano, a seven year old Shih Tzu, has been shared by a local vet, shedding light on a tale of pet abandonment that unfolded over two agonising years. Dano’s poignant story began when he was left at a veterinary clinic in Bangkok and tragically ended with his passing, abandoned by owners who had initially appeared caring…

  • Thailand News

    Young man escapes fatal car accident at Chon Buri ferry dock

    A tragic car accident resulted in two fatalities and one survivor at the Sattahip – Samui ferry dock, Chon Buri, yesterday, at 5.30pm. The survivor, 20 year old Veeraphap, managed to escape the sinking vehicle by smashing a window with his high-heeled shoe. He was unable to assist his two friends, who were seated in the front and were unable…

  • Thailand News

    Myanmar ambassador attends memorial for Siam Paragon shooting victim

    The solemn atmosphere of the Phasukmanee Chak Temple in Ban Mai, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, deepened on the second night of the memorial service for Momin, also known as Nong Tawan (her Thai name). Momin, a Myanmar woman, tragically lost her life in the Siam Paragon shooting incident on October 3. The ceremony was attended by her work colleagues and employer,…

  • Crime News

    Bangkok mall killer in Juvenile Protection Department amidst concerns

    The 14 year old boy, who shot two women dead and injured five others at Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, is currently under the care of the Juvenile Observation and Protection Department, according to Siripraya Worapreecha, the department’s deputy director. She revealed that the teenage boy arrived last night with his father who was deeply concerned about him. Upon his…

  • China News

    Unexpected gift soothes parking row as stranger parks in their spot

    A recent tale of an enigmatic car park intruder has surfaced, initially provoking frustration in the parking space’s rightful owner. However, a surprising twist awaited them as they unfolded a note left behind. This unusual incident came to light when a user on Xiaohongshu, often referred to as the Chinese Instagram equivalent, reported the intrusion after discovering their parking spot…

  • Politics News

    Judicial penalty box: ‘Uncle Thotsaphon’ slapped with jail time and 70,000 baht fine for assaulting political leader

    The judicial court issued a six-month imprisonment and over 70,000 baht fine to a retired official, known as “Uncle Thotsaphon,” for assaulting and defaming the political leader of the Love the Nation organisation. The assault incident, which took place outside the Election Commission Office at the Government Complex Building B on 11 May, occurred after 54 year old Srisuwan Janya…

  • Politics News

    Rise in Thai gun ownership raises alarm after Siam Paragon murders

    The tragic shooting which claimed the lives of two women at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok sparked public concern over how a young man could obtain firearms. More startling was the discovery of a trove of guns and ammunition at the young man’s residence, along with videos of him expertly demonstrating gun use. This incident has raised questions…

  • Thailand News

    Rare Tiffany Blue snake slithers into Thai woman’s backyard, sparking a ‘hiss-teria’ on lotto day

    A rare blue snake, also known as a “Tiffany Blue” snake, was discovered by a 62 year old Thai woman in her backyard in Photharam, causing “hiss-teria” among her local community. The sighting, which has a one-in-a-million chance of occurring, coincidentally happened on a lottery day, leading locals to believe it to be a sign of good luck. The Thai…

  • China News

    Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)

    A catastrophic car accident occurred recently that involved a wedding convoy and a large garbage truck, resulting in seven fatalities, including the pregnant bride. The shocking event unfolded near a petrol station in Huanan in the Heilongjiang province, China, and sparked an ongoing police investigation. The accident, which occurred on October 3, involved a seven-seater off-road vehicle suddenly veering into…

  • Thailand News

    TikTok user spends 13 hours locked in bathroom (video)

    A TikTok user, known as tncybss, was trapped in a bathroom for a staggering 13 hours, from 4pm until 11am the following day. Despite attempts to follow YouTube tutorials to free herself by removing the doorknob, she was unable to unlock the door and eventually had to resort to breaking through it. The incident started at 4pm when the user…

  • World News

    Fish store shocker: Customer buys out entire stock, sets them free in Singapore river

    A customer left a fish store employee astounded after spending more than 400 Singapore dollars to buy all the fish in the store, only to release them all into a river. The unusual event was reported by local media, following the account of the fish store’s worker. The male customer walked into the store and stated his intention to purchase…

  • World News

    Viral video in Vietnam: Father’s tearful farewell to daughter at wedding tugs at heartstrings

    A heartrending video has gone viral in Vietnam’s online world, showing a father crying in the corner after giving his daughter away at her wedding. The video was shared on the docnhanh website, bringing tears to the eyes of many viewers. The video depicts a crowded wedding ceremony. The father of the bride is seen sitting quietly in a corner,…

  • Thailand News

    Thai villager wins 100,000 baht in lottery from ancient tree numbers

    In an enchanting twist of fate, an anonymous resident was thrust into a realm of financial prosperity after uncovering the winning lottery numbers, bestowed upon them by an ancient and revered tree nestled within the tranquil confines of Ban Beng Temple in Sri Narong, Chumphon Buri, Surin. This auspicious turn of events led to the resident’s remarkable windfall—a substantial prize…

  • Thailand News

    Shell shock: Giant turtle roadside rescue fuels lottery frenzy in northeast Thailand

    A giant turtle was discovered crawling on a road by a young man who decided to take it home, sparking a flurry of lottery number predictions among the local villagers in northeast Thailand. The unusual occurrence took place in the Nong Thep community, Sri Narong District, Surin province. The 28 year old man, Kaewprasert, was en route to buy some…

  • World News

    Colombian woman ends 20-year affair with ghost after she sees his ugly face

    A Colombian woman revealed her 20-year love affair with a ghost ended when she finally saw its ugly face. The woman, Paula Flores, shared her supernatural love story on the national TV show Sin Carreta, broadcasted on Canal 1. Flores revealed that her relationship with the ghost began during her childhood and led to romantic nights together for two decades.…

  • Thailand News

    Thai EV Club member sparks a ‘charged’ frenzy with Bangkok station surprise

    A conversation in the EV Club Thailand Group on Facebook has gone viral, after one of its members, known as Penguin1, shared photos of four cars parked in an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. All four cars were seen plugged into the charging stations, with a message from Penguin1 stating, “All four cars at the ‘charging station’ in Ladprao, Bangkok,…

  • Thailand News

    Digital lottery: Thai man challenges ‘Paotang’ app for unpaid winnings

    A 52 year old man lodged a police complaint after purchasing 20 digital government lottery tickets via the ‘Paotang’ application, which won but were declared as non-winning by the system. Sarawuth Jangkina who had previously won up to 31 tickets without issue, questioned whether the discrepancy was due to a system glitch or duplicate digital ticket sales. Sarawuth, the president…

  • World News

    Vietnamese model Ngoc Trinh’s motorcycle stunt sparks safety concerns on social media (video)

    Vietnamese model and entrepreneur, Ngoc Trinh, stirred controversy on social media with a video clip of her doing a motorcycle stunt. Despite riding in a sparsely populated area, the model faces criticism for her hazardous manoeuvres, including lifting both hands off the handlebars and posing for the camera. Ngoc Trinh, a well-known figure in Vietnam’s entertainment industry, has faced several…

  • Thailand News

    Thai lottery livestream draws in eager participants with six million baht top prize

    The Government Lottery Office livestreamed the lottery results today with eager participants tuning in to check the results. The event was marked by anticipation as participants hoped to land the top prize, along with other rewards such as the last two digits and the last three digits, among others. The live broadcast of the lottery results for the government lottery…

  • Crime News

    Bangkok father faces charges for child abuse: Paweena Hongsakul Foundation steps in

    The Paweena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women, in conjunction with the Bangkok Children and Family Home, lodged an official complaint today on behalf of a six year old girl and her aunt after an alleged child abuse case came to light. They reported the child’s 33 year old father for assaulting the child using a PVC pipe and a…

  • Thailand News

    Chiang Mai bridge collapses amid heavy rain, locals express relief

    The Wang Sa Kaeng Bridge, spanning the Ping River and connecting the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai and Wiang Nong Long district of Lampoon, collapsed after heavy rainfall. The incident, which occurred at 5.31pm yesterday, was captured by locals, who expressed relief at the bridge’s collapse, citing its long-standing disrepair. The collapse of the Wang Sa Kaeng bridge, which…

  • Road deaths

    Fatal highway crash: Container truck skids off course, collides with taxi

    A container truck skidded off course on the highway, causing its container to unhinge and cross the median strip, resulting in a fatal crash with an oncoming taxi. The accident happened on the special highway between cities number nine around kilometre 58+000 heading towards Bang Phli, at approximately 9.25pm yesterday. The truck veered from the leftmost lane to the far…

  • Thailand News

    Thailand’s Purple Line: Ticket to ride gets a price plummet

    The board of The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) voted yesterday to reduce the fare for the Purple Line electric train service to no more than 20 baht. Initially, this fare rate applies only to those paying with standard EMV credit or debit cards, identifiable by their four overlapping curved lines symbol, similar to a WiFi symbol. However,…

  • World News

    Plastic fantastic: UK scientists serve up world’s first ice cream from plastic waste

    Scientists in the UK have innovated the world’s first food made from plastic waste, specifically vanilla ice cream, to highlight global environmental issues and raise awareness about the potential future of food and overflowing plastic waste. The so-called ice cream is actually an art installation named Guilty Flavours by 27 year old Elena Ortolani, aimed at prompting the public to…

  • Thailand News

    TV host left scarred after beauty treatment botch-up at popular Thai clinic

    A beauty clinic client shared her traumatic experience after a beauty procedure went wrong, resulting in severe burns on her face. The beauty treatment was carried out by a new employee who apparently adjusted the equipment incorrectly. The client, named only as Am, works as a TV show host. She has been left in agony, unable to work, and facing…

  • World News

    Shocking road spectacle: Electric bicycle takes a lorry for a spin

    An unusual accident occurred on a regular road when an electric bicycle rider was suddenly thrown off by a passing lorry. The lorry, in turn, ended up hanging from a roadside lamppost, with the bicycle suspended from an overhead cable. The incident happened swiftly and caught everyone off guard. Social media users circulated a video of the extraordinary accident. The…

  • World News

    TikTok user uncovers valuable antiques in hidden fireplace safe in new home

    A TikTok user discovered a hidden safe in her newly purchased house, a revelation that has received almost 100 million views. On her first day of moving in, the TikToker, @fireplacesafe, noticed something concealed behind the fireplace. According to the New York Post, before receiving the house keys, the woman had an intuition that there was something behind the wooden plank…

  • Crime News

    Fraudulent scheme: Thai model Emmy Maxim and secretary sentenced

    A prominent 37 year old model and her personal secretary have been ordered by the court to serve two-month and 40-day detention respectively for their involvement in a fraudulent share scheme. Their victims included ten individuals who collectively filed a lawsuit after suffering significant financial losses. The initial court ruling dismissed the charges, which prompted the plaintiffs to appeal. The appellate…

  • China News

    Husband evicts wife after uncovering secret meetings with ex in China

    A man in China, frustrated with his wife’s secret rendezvous with her ex-husband, evicted her from their home. The wife’s secret meetings were discovered when she joined her ex-husband on a trip under the guise of a get-together with friends. The couple’s life together was typical until the wife’s secret meetings were exposed. She had been married before, and her…