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 NewsBikini-clad women helping Bali farmers sparks online controversy

    Bikini-clad women helping Bali farmers sparks online controversy

    In a recent incident, a viral video featuring six female tourists in bikinis assisting local farmers in Bali sparked debate among netizens, with many questioning their motives. The footage and accompanying discourse centred on the appropriateness of their attire and the apparent disruption of local work. This bikini controversy generated extensive attention on social media platforms. According to Daily Mail,…

  • South Thailand NewsSongkhla temple encourages solar cell donations, not traditional wax candles, for Lent

    Songkhla temple encourages solar cell donations, not traditional wax candles, for Lent

    A temple in Songkhla province put up a clear sign requesting that instead of offering traditional wax candles for the upcoming Buddhist Lent, supporters should donate solar cells. The use of local language on the signage has added a touch of levity and sparked conversation amongst the community. Lieb Temple has grabbed attention with its unique request showcased on banners…

  • World NewsChinese man assaults wife at City Hall before divorce

    Chinese man assaults wife at City Hall before divorce

    A terrible assault has drawn significant attention online after a husband brutally attacked his wife within the confines of a governmental department in China. Despite intervention from officers present, he continued to assault her before they eventually divorced. The shocking incident reportedly happened yesterday morning at a marriage registry situated within Pinhai City Hall in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, China. A…

  • China NewsOutrage in China after actress in haunted house attraction sexually harassed by visitor

    Outrage in China after actress in haunted house attraction sexually harassed by visitor

    A recent unpleasant encounter within a haunted house attraction in China, where a working actress was sexually harassed by a visitor, sparked an outcry in the Chongqing province. The distressing incident occurred on July 9 according to local media outlets, provoking calls for heightened security and stringent behavioural regulations within such amusement sites. The young woman, who works as a…

  • China NewsChinese teen shocks mum by marrying her friend, who owes 240,000 baht in debt

    Chinese teen shocks mum by marrying her friend, who owes 240,000 baht in debt

    A Chinese mother has been left reeling after her 19 year old son informed her of his intentions to marry. To make matters more shocking, the bride-to-be is none other than the mother’s close friend. The internet has dubbed the situation as truly shocking. A woman shared her heart-rending story on the ‘Anonymous Community’ area of the mirrormedia website. The…

  • Thailand NewsGrandmother’s shocking find: Hidden stash of unwashed dishes in granddaughter’s rooms sparks online debate

    Grandmother’s shocking find: Hidden stash of unwashed dishes in granddaughter’s rooms sparks online debate

    In an unexpected revelation, a grandmother stumbled upon a pile of unwashed dinner dishes in her granddaughter’s room, after wondering about the unaccountable disappearance of her household tableware. The discovery was shared on Twitter by RedSkullxxx, eliciting shock among viewers. ถ้าไม่ป่วยนี่ บ้านไหนได้ไปเป็นสะใภ้ก็ขอให้โชคดี😅 #โหนกระแส pic.twitter.com/o3ptfckhY5 — Red Skull (@RedSkullxxx) July 12, 2023 The shared clip unveils an almost nauseating scenario. The…

  • World NewsVietnamese man’s ingenious laundry tactic for cash stash leaves social media bemused

    Vietnamese man’s ingenious laundry tactic for cash stash leaves social media bemused

    In an unexpected revelation, a woman in Vietnam discovered why her husband of five years consistently insisted on folding the family’s laundry, leaving the social media community amused with his secret. She recently stumbled upon her husband’s concealed stash of cash, cleverly hidden within the folds of the family’s underwear. The woman shared her discovery on social media with a…

  • China NewsChinese groom swiftly marries another after ex’s hefty dowry demand of 1.8 million baht

    Chinese groom swiftly marries another after ex’s hefty dowry demand of 1.8 million baht

    A particularly intriguing drama unfolded recently at a wedding in China, as the groom’s former flame made a surprise appearance at the ceremony. The ex-girlfriend was reportedly bereft on learning that the man she had dated for merely one month had chosen to tie the knot with another woman. A series of events led to this fascinating saga that took…

  • Thailand News6 year old Thai boy stuns with self-taught Lord Ganesha rituals and prayers (video)

    6 year old Thai boy stuns with self-taught Lord Ganesha rituals and prayers (video)

    A six year old Thai prodigy, known as “Nong Flute,” can recite the mantras and conduct the puja ceremony to worship Lord Ganesha, all self-taught. His parents revealed that they never imparted these teachings to him. This extraordinary tale starts with a TikTok user @superjeeb who posted a video showing the six year old conducting a fire ceremony, offering tributes…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThunderstorms forecast: Heavy rainfall to sweep across 40% of Thailand, including Bangkok

    Thunderstorms forecast: Heavy rainfall to sweep across 40% of Thailand, including Bangkok

    The Meteorological Department warned that Thailand will continue to experience thunderstorms, predicting that 40% of the territory, including Bangkok, will be hit by heavy rainfall. A southwesterly monsoon that currently covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is causing these downpours. Accordingly, in both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to reach…

  • Thailand NewsThai police officer carrying injured boy to hospital praised by netizens

    Thai police officer carrying injured boy to hospital praised by netizens

    The social media community lauded a Thai police officer for carrying a seven year old schoolboy involved in a road accident to the hospital as a heart-warming image reminiscent of the ‘Guardians of Public Service’ monument. Facebook user Jiraporn Krachangsaeng shared that she’d seen two accidents in front of her shop that morning, one of which stirred her heart. A motorcycle…

  • Thailand NewsSerpentine cloud formation at Thai Naga consecration sparks lottery hype

    Serpentine cloud formation at Thai Naga consecration sparks lottery hype

    A moment of magic occurred during a consecration ceremony for a statue of the deity Phaya Naga, when an unexpected cloud formation resembling the serpentine deity emerged in the sky, lingering for over an hour. Enthusiastic attendees took this as a divine symbol, while number-savvy participants keen on lottery prospects were quick to pinpoint potential lucky numbers visible in the…

  • China NewsEx-wife crashes wedding demanding overdue child maintenance

    Ex-wife crashes wedding demanding overdue child maintenance

    In an unusual twist to a wedding ceremony yesterday, a woman accompanied by a young child crashed her ex-husband’s nuptials. The woman had no intention of creating a scene but merely sought acknowledgement from her former spouse for co-parenting responsibilities. The incident took place in the town of Bang Phu in Anhui province, China. The wedding arranged on a grand scale…

  • Aviation NewsEasyJet offloads 19 passengers to tackle weighty situation, 19,000 baht compensation offered

    EasyJet offloads 19 passengers to tackle weighty situation, 19,000 baht compensation offered

    The EasyJet airline delayed a flight for two hours asking 19 passengers to disembark, citing excessive aircraft weight, according to the Daily Mail website. The aircraft was travelling from Lanzarote, Spain, to Liverpool, England. The flight was originally slated to leave the airport at 9.45pm, but poor weather conditions meant that several hours passed without the plane taking off. Some…

  • World NewsTurkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation

    Turkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation

    In a recent shocking discovery in Turkey, a 10 year old boy was found to have no less than 11 live maggots residing under his left eyelid. The disturbing incident occurred after the boy made known his irritation and itching in his eye, Newsweek reported. The incident began with the boy’s parents seeking medical advice on July 5, after their…

  • World NewsAbandoned motorcycle causes collision: Netizens berate owner and high-beam driver

    Abandoned motorcycle causes collision: Netizens berate owner and high-beam driver

    A late-night drive turned into a shocking spectacle for one Vietnamese motorist when an abandoned motorcycle was found mid-lane, resulting in a collision with alarming force. The owner of the motorcycle, who left it in such a precarious position due to a brief blunder of dropping a possession, came under severe online criticism for his thoughtlessness, as did another driver…

  • Central Thailand NewsElderly Samut Prakan trader clears debts after land sale for over 10 million baht

    Elderly Samut Prakan trader clears debts after land sale for over 10 million baht

    A 65 year old merchant from Samut Prakan pulled out all the stops to repay her debts. She successfully managed to sell her land for more than 10 million baht after praying to a monk. The money was subsequently donated to a temple. The community curiously questioned her age and other numerologies, hoping it would prove lucky for them too. The…

  • World NewsAtlanta nail salon robbery attempt foiled by disinterested staff and customers (video)

    Atlanta nail salon robbery attempt foiled by disinterested staff and customers (video)

    An audacious yet futile robbery attempt at a nail salon in Atlanta, United States, has left not only the perpetrator in disbelief but also the public, as both the staff and patrons seemed to be unfazed by the incident. A nail salon in Atlanta, USA, was the unusual backdrop of a robbery attempt that took place back on July 3,…

  • China NewsSaving love: Heroic Chinese man hailed ‘marriage material’ after saving fiancée from flood

    Saving love: Heroic Chinese man hailed ‘marriage material’ after saving fiancée from flood

    A man has been hailed as “marriage material” by China‘s online community after choosing to save his fiancée’s life during a life-threatening situation. This follows extensive reports by the BBC and Reuters of severe weather warnings across central and south-western China, necessitating the evacuation of thousands to escape floodwaters. The severe weather caused a building collapse, but amidst the chaos,…

  • Thailand NewsPeeling expectations: Viral video unveils a whiff-less way to indulge in the divisive durian

    Peeling expectations: Viral video unveils a whiff-less way to indulge in the divisive durian

    Durian, the world’s most expensive fruit, holds a fascinating status among fruit enthusiasts – it’s either a beloved delicacy or an unbearable nightmare, particularly due to its powerful scent. In recent times, a viral social media video brings this polarising conversation around the king of fruits to the forefront, showing a Thai boy’s unusual technique to savour durian without its…

  • Crime NewsTransgender masseuse accused of molestation, sparking social media controversy

    Transgender masseuse accused of molestation, sparking social media controversy

    A Northern Thai man took to social media to tell a story about his partner being allegedly touched inappropriately by a transgender masseuse, during their visit to a Thai massage parlour in Wua Lai Road, Haiya Sub-district, Chiang Mai Province. Enraged, the male had to resort to physically reprimanding the masseuse. Meanwhile, the accused masseuse insisted on not overstepping any…

  • World NewsDiabetes Insipidus: Chinese teen’s alarming 30-litre daily water intake linked to rare disease

    Diabetes Insipidus: Chinese teen’s alarming 30-litre daily water intake linked to rare disease

    In a strange incident, a 14 year old boy in Jiangxi Province, China, alarmed many with his excessive water consumption, peaking at a staggering 30 litres a day. Not getting enough water often led to hunger, melancholy, fatigue, irritability and convulsions, signalling signs of the rare disease, diabetes insipidus. The entire diabetes insipidus episode began back in 2004 when the…

  • China NewsRevenge-driven woman assaults cab driver in Shanghai after infidelity discovery

    Revenge-driven woman assaults cab driver in Shanghai after infidelity discovery

    A love-scorned woman in Shanghai attempted to enact revenge on her unfaithful boyfriend by propositioning a taxi driver for a one-night stand inside his cab. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media. This proposition was denied, resulting in an uncontrollable fit of anger that led to her assaulting the driver and vandalising his vehicle. This incident occurred after…

  • China NewsWoman’s secret surveillance footage reveals husband’s midnight phone snooping

    Woman’s secret surveillance footage reveals husband’s midnight phone snooping

    A snooping husband caught on CCTV checking his wife’s phone while she slept sparked a heated online debate with most sympathising with the woman. On Monday, July 3, Jang, a woman living in Anhui province in China, shared her experience on social media. She expressed her shock and surprise when she reviewed footage from a CCTV camera installed in their…

  • China NewsIntoxicated gaming celebrity’s lewd comments to police stir drug speculations

    Intoxicated gaming celebrity’s lewd comments to police stir drug speculations

    A video resurfaced online sparking fierce debate among Chinese netizens, featuring an intoxicated gaming celebrity woman hurling lewd comments at police officers, causing speculations about whether she may have been drugged. The shocking incident took place in China last year, however, gossip about the incident is once again circling the Internet. The video showcased police officers trying to assist the…

  • China NewsShanghai doctor refuses to consult queue-jumping patient, sparking online debate

    Shanghai doctor refuses to consult queue-jumping patient, sparking online debate

    In a shocking incident that unfolded in a Shanghai hospital, a patient was reprimanded by a doctor for failing to register and attempting to jump the queue for consultation. The incident sparked a heated debate online after it was recorded and shared widely. The offending party was reportedly asked politely for their registration number by the doctor. The patient responded nonchalantly,…

  • Crime NewsSpiritual medium scams four Thais out of 600,000 baht

    Spiritual medium scams four Thais out of 600,000 baht

    In a tale of deception, four residents reported to police their loss of 600,000 baht (US$17,015) due to a scam involving a woman claiming to be a spiritual medium. The culprit convinced her victims to perform an expensive ritual, warning that without it, their lives could be at risk. To add to the losses, the fraudster promised to provide cheap…

  • World NewsShopper leaves underwear behind at store, netizens baffled and amused

    Shopper leaves underwear behind at store, netizens baffled and amused

    An unusual incident in a Vietnamese clothing store was a source of bafflement for both staff and netizens after a woman trying on a pair of jeans accidentally left behind her underwear. The oddity of the situation soon caused a stir online after the disbelieving retail staff posted photos online seeking the original owner, much to the amusement of the virtual…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesTMD issues flash floods and heavy rain warning

    TMD issues flash floods and heavy rain warning

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD)announced a cautionary warning for the period this weekend, urging people to brace for heavy rainfall, risk of flash floods, and forest runoff. The department also warned of high waves, recommending that people avoid travelling by boat. The TMD today forecasted the weather over the next 24-hour period, emphasising that a moderate southwest monsoon continues to…

  • Thailand NewsWarehouse fire in Nonthaburi draws over 50 fire engines, suspicion points to electrical short circuit

    Warehouse fire in Nonthaburi draws over 50 fire engines, suspicion points to electrical short circuit

    Over 50 fire engines and some 100 firefighters, last night dashed to extinguish a raging warehouse inferno in Nonthaburi, taking 90 minutes to bravely overcome the fierce fire. The preliminary investigation suggests that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the outbreak of the fire in the warehouse. At approximately 9.20pm yesterday, local authorities in the district of Bang Sri…