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 NewsChinese woman dupes 16 companies simultaneously, amasses 240 million baht

    Chinese woman dupes 16 companies simultaneously, amasses 240 million baht

    A Chinese woman managed to hold positions in 16 different companies simultaneously, deceiving her employers for three years before detection. This elaborate scam allowed her to amass considerable wealth, enough to purchase a luxurious house in Shanghai in cash. Guan Yue, the Chinese woman in question, was aided by her husband Chen Qiang, who is knowledgeable in legal matters and regulations.…

  • Thailand NewsThief’s shocking end: Young Thai man electrocuted in foiled heist

    Thief’s shocking end: Young Thai man electrocuted in foiled heist

    A 24 year old Thai man was found dead after being electrocuted during an attempted theft in Nong Khai’s Pho Chai district. Police Captain Sittisat Moolmanas, Police Lieutenant Yutthana Ngamchad, a doctor from Nong Khai Hospital, and the Chaba 191 rescue team, were dispatched to the scene on Monday, September 4. Aphitsak, a resident of the Pho Chai district, was…

  • Thailand NewsPrincipled leadership: MFP chief Pita stresses substance over style for new Thai Cabinet

    Principled leadership: MFP chief Pita stresses substance over style for new Thai Cabinet

    Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, shared his views on the newly formed Thai Cabinet, asserting that his judgment of individuals will be based on principles rather than appearances. He extended his well wishes to the new Cabinet, expressing hope that they would successfully fulfil the promises made during the election campaign. Pita noted that during the…

  • World NewsTaiwanese teacher recounts harassment during Kenyan trip

    Taiwanese teacher recounts harassment during Kenyan trip

    A 22 year old Taiwanese voluntary teacher faced harassment during her solo trip to a rural village in Kenya. Despite being beloved by her local primary school students, the teacher, Gigi, became a target for some local men who tracked and intimidated her with lewd remarks. More shockingly, one man kissed her while posing for a photo. In an interview…

  • Thailand NewsBuzz around relic-embedded Buddha statue in Ban Khai District

    Buzz around relic-embedded Buddha statue in Ban Khai District

    A renowned temple in the Ban Khai District of Rayong recently created a buzz with the construction of a colourful rendition of the Buddha statue, featuring vibrant green, yellow, and red hues. This edition, known as the Wat Taek version of the Buddha, also comprises relics of famous eastern monks, making it a hot topic among Buddhist statue enthusiasts. The construction…

  • World NewsLotto love: Husband’s phone peek uncovers wife’s secret fortune

    Lotto love: Husband’s phone peek uncovers wife’s secret fortune

    A shocking revelation came to a husband while checking a text message on his wife’s phone, uncovering a decade-old secret that his wife had won the lottery and amassed a substantial fortune. At times, not all aspects of a relationship between a husband and wife can be shared due to various reasons. Some people choose to keep secrets to themselves.…

  • Thailand NewsMonkeypox outbreak: Surge in cases among Thai teenagers

    Monkeypox outbreak: Surge in cases among Thai teenagers

    The rapid spread of the Monkeypox outbreak in Thailand has escalated alarmingly in a single month with 145 new cases, taking the total tally to 316. The youngest patient is a 16 year old male student with a history of multiple sexual partners. Dr Tharet Krasanairawiwong, Director of the Department of Disease Control, reported yesterday that the majority of the…

  • World NewsMysterious dragon artefact spooks Heilongjiang farmers with nocturnal noises

    Mysterious dragon artefact spooks Heilongjiang farmers with nocturnal noises

    In the autumn of 1965, farmers in Heilongjiang Province, China, stumbled upon a peculiar metal object while constructing a pigsty near their home. The artefact, resembling a dragon, became an enigma when it started emitting strange noises at night, leaving the residents in a state of confusion and fear. The mystery was later unravelled by experts from the Harbin Cultural…

  • World NewsPanda stone discovery could fetch 490 million baht

    Panda stone discovery could fetch 490 million baht

    A stroll along the beach led Lin, a resident of Shandong, China, to an unusual stone, which turned out to be a remarkable find worth over 490 million baht (£11.2 million). The intriguing panda stone had a peculiar shape and a distinct surface pattern. The resident said… “At first, I thought it was just an ordinary black stone, but on…

  • World NewsChinese school call parents over suspected age-gap romance, turns out man is student’s father

    Chinese school call parents over suspected age-gap romance, turns out man is student’s father

    A handsome young man waiting outside a school to pick up a female student sparked worries of an age-gap romance, leading the school to summon the girl’s parents. The twist came when the parents arrived. The handsome young man, aged over 40, was, in fact, the girl’s father. According to Phunuphapluat, the story unfolded in China when the man stood…

  • Thailand NewsViral TikTok snake sparks lottery number speculation ahead of September draw

    Viral TikTok snake sparks lottery number speculation ahead of September draw

    A TikTok video of a snake curled up in a strange position has gone viral. This brought lottery enthusiasts to gather online, with over 2 million views. The video, posted by user sengdymanithep, shows the snake refusing to move, even when the person filming tries to shoo it away. The snake’s curled-up position bears a striking resemblance to several numbers,…

  • World NewsJapanese PM eats Fukushima fish amid radioactive waste fears

    Japanese PM eats Fukushima fish amid radioactive waste fears

    Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida yesterday was seen eating raw fish from Fukushima prefecture in a video released by the Japanese government. The fish was sourced from the northeastern region of the country, notorious for the release of radioactive waste from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. In the clip, Kishida can be seen enjoying the meal in his office,…

  • World NewsBride causes uproar by ejecting six year old nephew from wedding over white jeans

    Bride causes uproar by ejecting six year old nephew from wedding over white jeans

    A bride‘s obsessive adherence to her wedding dress code sparked controversy online after she allegedly asked her six year old nephew to leave the event because he was wearing white jeans. The groom, a 28 year old man, shared the chaotic story of his wedding day on the Reddit forum, revealing his 26 year old wife’s rigid stance on not…

  • World NewsEx marks the text: Woman astonished as ex-boyfriend taps her to script wedding vows

    Ex marks the text: Woman astonished as ex-boyfriend taps her to script wedding vows

    A woman was shocked after her ex-boyfriend, who was due to be married, requested her to pen his wedding vows for his soon-to-be bride. The startling revelation came from a Taiwanese website, Next Apple, where the woman posted about her peculiar predicament, sparking a heated debate among netizens. The woman explained that her ex-lover is set to tie the knot…

  • Thailand NewsBarking debate: Viral video of pet dog in hot car ignites social media furor

    Barking debate: Viral video of pet dog in hot car ignites social media furor

    A recent incident involving a pet dog left in a car by its owner has sparked a debate on social media. A video clip posted by a TikTok user @mycatsmycup showed a pet dog left in a car parked at a popular shopping mall in Bangkok. The owner had left a message on the car’s display screen assuring passers-by that…

  • World NewsGiant carpet python’s rooftop-to-tree journey stuns Australian family

    Giant carpet python’s rooftop-to-tree journey stuns Australian family

    A shocking video of a 5-metre carpet python slithering across the roof of a house in Australia before moving onto a tall tree has gone viral. The footage, posted by TikTok user @iamiandyi, has amassed over 25 million views. The Australian family, amid their lunch, witnessed the colossal snake making its way from their rooftop to a nearby tree. The…

  • World NewsAussie mother pays for 24 year old son’s first sexual experience at a brothel (video)

    Aussie mother pays for 24 year old son’s first sexual experience at a brothel (video)

    The mother of a 24 year old Australian living with paralysis for the past 12 years accompanied her quadriplegic son to a Gold Coast red-light district for the first time so he could lose his virginity. A life-altering car accident left the young Aussie man, Jake, with no sexual experiences, a concern his mother recently addressed by paying for his…

  • Crime NewsRobbery turns deadly in Suphan Buri: Man shot as thieves demand gold

    Robbery turns deadly in Suphan Buri: Man shot as thieves demand gold

    A tragic incident unfolded in central Thailand yesterday, as a 42 year old man was fatally shot during a home robbery. Two unidentified men, one slim and the other fat, burst into the victim’s bedroom demanding gold. The culprits, who were helmeted and unrecognisable, took the homeowner’s gold jewellery before fleeing the scene. The incident took place around 8.30pm in a…

  • Thailand NewsStargazers invited to marvel at Super Blue Moon’s rare celestial show

    Stargazers invited to marvel at Super Blue Moon’s rare celestial show

    The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has invited stargazers to go from infinity and beyond and marvel at the Super Blue Moon phenomenon. The event will be visible to the naked eye from this evening until tomorrow morning. The rare celestial occurrence, the closest full moon to Earth of the year, will be roughly 357,334 kilometres from Earth.…

  • Thailand NewsEnchanted discovery: Ancient Bodhi tree’s Naga-like form shines light on Thai temple

    Enchanted discovery: Ancient Bodhi tree’s Naga-like form shines light on Thai temple

    A mysterious Bodhi tree, believed to be over 300 years old and bearing a striking resemblance to the mythical Naga serpent, has been discovered in Wat Pho Sai, Nakhon Phanom. This bizarre spectacle, witnessed by residents, involved an unusual light emanating from the tree during the full moon. In Nakhon Phanom, a region renowned for its natural beauty and cultural…

  • World NewsGrave situation: Young couple’s explicit cemetery act leaves locals gobsmacked

    Grave situation: Young couple’s explicit cemetery act leaves locals gobsmacked

    A young couple left residents gobsmacked when locals caught them engaged in an explicit act in a cemetery. The couple was discovered by villagers absorbed in sexual activities on a motorcycle in the graveyard, a video of which has now stirred online platforms. The explicit act took place in Indonesia around 9pm on Friday, August 25. Local villagers, upon noticing…

  • Thailand NewsBlood sample tubes sold as sweets by Thai school kids, sparking outcry

    Blood sample tubes sold as sweets by Thai school kids, sparking outcry

    A startling revelation has come to light regarding mysterious tubes filled with pink liquid being sold to primary school children as sweets at a shop near their school. The tubes are used for collecting blood samples in hospitals. This alarming situation was brought to attention by parents on the Facebook group Don Chedi. Following this, a renowned medical technician, Parkphum…

  • Thailand NewsMiracle escape as officer survives Yala-Bangkok train collision unharmed

    Miracle escape as officer survives Yala-Bangkok train collision unharmed

    A collision occurred between a Yala to Bangkok express train and a pickup truck, resulting in the vehicle being seriously damaged but the driver, a corrections officer, miraculously survived unscathed. The collision involved train number 170, the rapid service from Yala to Bangkok, originating from three border provinces in the south. The train collided with a Toyota pickup truck, license…

  • Thailand NewsFishy business busted: Thai woman nabbed selling sanctuary-seized aquatic treasures

    Fishy business busted: Thai woman nabbed selling sanctuary-seized aquatic treasures

    A 49 year old woman was caught red–handed selling aquatic animals captured from a sanctuary area in Rayong province. The incident took place at around 3pm yesterday at Wat Khod Thim Tharam, in the city of Rayong. The woman, named Aun, was spotted by Suwat, a local temple boy, while she was capturing aquatic animals from the sanctuary. Despite being…

  • Thailand NewsShaken, not stirred: Thai elephant Play Pepsi survives brutal training with no serious injuries

    Shaken, not stirred: Thai elephant Play Pepsi survives brutal training with no serious injuries

    A Thai elephant named Play Pepsi, which was recently subjected to brutal training methods is not seriously injured said examining veterinarians. The owner, who paid 1.5 million baht for the elephant, is willing to sell it to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation for a fair price. The case came to light when the Watchdog Thailand Foundation…

  • Thailand NewsLottery frenzy: Seekers decode signs from pythons to prayers for winning numbers

    Lottery frenzy: Seekers decode signs from pythons to prayers for winning numbers

    Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly deciphering potential winning numbers from various events and rumours for the latest draw on Friday, September 1. Townsfolk have been seen praying and performing rituals by a Bodhi tree, hoping to get lucky numbers. An unexpected appearance of a python in a garage and the registration number of a car has also been interpreted as potential…

  • Thailand NewsThunderstorm warning for 45 Thai provinces, including 60% of Bangkok: Heavy rain expected

    Thunderstorm warning for 45 Thai provinces, including 60% of Bangkok: Heavy rain expected

    The Thai Meteorological Department today issued a thunderstorm warning for 45 provinces, including 60% of Bangkok. The weather system is sweeping across the northern and northeastern regions, heading towards a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, while a moderately strong southwestern monsoon is blowing across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This is causing thunderstorms and…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious Mother Wrapped in Fig statue draws lottery hopefuls to Kamphaeng Phet

    Mysterious Mother Wrapped in Fig statue draws lottery hopefuls to Kamphaeng Phet

    A century-old fig tree has become a sensation as villagers discovered a female statue, referred to as Mother Wrapped in Fig, entwined in its roots in Wat Charoen Suk, Klong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet. The statue, which appears to be dressed in silk-like clothing and adorned with a crown, attracted over 60 villagers, who arrive daily to pay respects and…

  • Thailand NewsThunderstruck: TMD predicts stormy weather across 32 provinces and Bangkok

    Thunderstruck: TMD predicts stormy weather across 32 provinces and Bangkok

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned of thunderstorms and stormy weather across 32 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience heavy rainfall in 20% of its areas. The southwest monsoon is predicted to cover the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is stormy and a trough is to pass over Myanmar’s upper region…

  • Thailand NewsThai condo owner discovers shocking state after foreign tenants leave

    Thai condo owner discovers shocking state after foreign tenants leave

    A landlord issued a warning to others after some foreign tenants trashed a luxury condominium in Thailand. The discovery was made by the owner of the condo when she was contacted by the management of the building due to the tenants’ unpaid electricity bills. TikTok user @fang_pacara posted a cautionary tale for landlords after she found her property in a…