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 NewsCaught in bed: Cheating wife shields lover, demands husband admit mistakes

    Caught in bed: Cheating wife shields lover, demands husband admit mistakes

    A married woman was caught red-handed with her lover, boldly protecting him even as her husband attacked them both physically. The cheating wife had tried to end her marriage unsuccessfully, and argued for her husband to own up to his mistakes, further infuriating him. Reporters said that in a viral case in China, a husband, alongside his friends, caught his…

  • Thailand NewsWardrobe malfunction: Bangkok taxi takes fashion on the road

    Wardrobe malfunction: Bangkok taxi takes fashion on the road

    A viral photo of a taxi in Bangkok carrying a large wardrobe in its boot sparked amusement and concern among netizens. The image shows the yellow taxi driving through the city with the wardrobe sticking out of the open boot. The image was shared online today causing a stir among social media users. The photo was taken by a Thai…

  • Crime NewsNeighbour arrested for murder after 3 year old girl found dead in Narathiwat pond

    Neighbour arrested for murder after 3 year old girl found dead in Narathiwat pond

    A village man has been arrested for allegedly abducting, assaulting, and killing a three year old girl in Narathiwat. The case of a missing three year old girl in Narathiwat province tragically turned into a murder investigation when her body was discovered in a pond 500 metres from her home on May 16. The girl had disappeared from her house on…

  • Thailand NewsEeling lucky: Sausage seller reels in twin albino eels, locals hooked on fortune

    Eeling lucky: Sausage seller reels in twin albino eels, locals hooked on fortune

    Two albino eels caught within two days by a sausage seller have captured the attention of residents, who believe the eels are bringing good fortune. The fortunate fisherman also found lottery success in the last draw. At 1pm yesterday, reporters were informed that 42 year old Boonmee Marman, a sausage seller living in the Mueang district of Loei province, discovered…

  • Thailand NewsThai folk legend Pumpuang Duangjan’s anniversary sparks lottery frenzy

    Thai folk legend Pumpuang Duangjan’s anniversary sparks lottery frenzy

    Luck favours the bold! On the 31st anniversary of the singer Pumpuang Duangjan’s passing, her legion of devoted followers planned to enter the lottery in the hopes of winning her blessings. The passing of Pumpuang Duangjan, known as the Queen of Thai Folk Music, was commemorated yesterday by family, friends, and fans who continue to admire the exceptional quality of…

  • Thailand NewsMiss Universe Thailand contestants promote cultural tourism in Udon Thani

    Miss Universe Thailand contestants promote cultural tourism in Udon Thani

    Several Miss Universe Thailand beauty pageant contestants visited a number of sacred sites in Udon Thani where they were warmly received by locals. The group took part in several traditional rituals as a gesture of respect and homage. The beauty pageant contestants participating in Miss Universe Thailand 2023 yesterday morning visited Wat Si Dara in Na Chum Saeng, Thung Fon, and…

  • World NewsCosplay pianist Pan Piano shocks viewers with sexy outfits: Are they appropriate for YouTube?

    Cosplay pianist Pan Piano shocks viewers with sexy outfits: Are they appropriate for YouTube?

    A pianist YouTuber known as Pan Piano has shocked viewers by posting a risqué piano performance while donning revealing cosplay outfits, resulting in millions of views in a short period. The viral video has sparked debates about the appropriateness of such content on the video-sharing platform. Pan Piano, previously known for her elaborate cosplay looks, now displays more of her…

  • Thailand NewsSpeeding motorbike hits parked car, rider severely injured in northeast Thailand

    Speeding motorbike hits parked car, rider severely injured in northeast Thailand

    A parked car outside the owner’s home was hit by a speeding motorbike, leaving the bike’s rider severely injured in northeast Thailand. The incident occurred in the community of Sra Kaew, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Early morning today, police from the Phimai station were alerted to a road accident involving a motorbike straying out of its lane and colliding with a…

  • Thailand NewsNewborn girl’s body found in Buriram rubbish heap

    Newborn girl’s body found in Buriram rubbish heap

    A 60 year old man discovered the body of a newborn girl, estimated to be about two days old, abandoned on a rubbish heap in a bag in Thailand’s Buriram province. The disoriented man, who has a speech disability, protected the body from flies until authorities arrived to investigate and recover the infant. Yesterday, Pol. Lt. Col. Chaleow Phayakkul, an…

  • Thailand NewsMonsoon causes 60% of Bangkok to face heavy rain risk, flash flood warnings issued

    Monsoon causes 60% of Bangkok to face heavy rain risk, flash flood warnings issued

    A heavy rain warning has been issued for Thailand, with 60% of Bangkok at risk of downpours. The public has been cautioned about flash flooding. The Department of Meteorology forecasts continued to warn of rainfall and stormy conditions, particularly in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions. The department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast warning that the moderate southwestern monsoon…

  • Thailand NewsFatal shooting after ex-husband attacks woman with debts

    Fatal shooting after ex-husband attacks woman with debts

    Police in Nong Ruea, Khon Kaen were alerted to the fatal shooting of a Thai man and the injury of a woman at a shop in the Chorakhe subdistrict. A 58 year old man was found dead, identified as the ex-husband of the injured 48 year old woman. Upon investigation, the injured woman, recently discharged from the hospital and still…

  • Thailand NewsIsland visitors seek fortune with auspicious lottery numbers

    Island visitors seek fortune with auspicious lottery numbers

    Tourists flocked to Kham Chanod Wang Nakin island in Udon Thani to seek good fortune with auspicious numbers before the lottery draw, while red candle wax revealed beautiful digits akin to the lucky numbers on ceremonial candles. The island is located in the Ban Dung district. Yesterday, it was reported that a large number of tourists visited the ceremonial ground…

  • World NewsWoman trades 2 houses for ancient inkwell dish worth millions in baht

    Woman trades 2 houses for ancient inkwell dish worth millions in baht

    A young woman surprised Chinese television viewers when she brought an unremarkable ‘brick’ or ‘inkwell dish‘ for appraisal, which turned out to be a valuable artifact. The show’s experts stunned the audience with their evaluation of the item, which was worth far more than anyone expected. Over the past few years in China, there has been a surge of interest…

  • World NewsMalaysian groom burries mum, marries same day: TikTok video goes viral

    Malaysian groom burries mum, marries same day: TikTok video goes viral

    A Malaysian groom faced a heart-wrenching day as he lost his mother and got married on the same day. Ikmal and his bride, Ianna Bahari, held his mother’s funeral in the morning and then proceeded with their wedding ceremony in the evening. Ianna shared the gut-wrenching experience on TikTok, explaining that she and Ikmal had initially planned their wedding for…

  • NewsLuggage surprise: Ryanair passenger takes ‘overhead’ to new heights in viral TikTok (video)

    Luggage surprise: Ryanair passenger takes ‘overhead’ to new heights in viral TikTok (video)

    A TikTok video went viral after capturing the extraordinary moment of a passenger climbing out of the overhead luggage compartment of a Ryanair flight. The footage reveals a passenger emerging from the overhead luggage compartment, sparking a flurry of speculation about the perplexing state of the man in question. A TikTok user under the name @domdolla posted the video showing…

  • World NewsMarital web of deception: Chinese woman’s hidden pregnancy spins a twisted tale of love

    Marital web of deception: Chinese woman’s hidden pregnancy spins a twisted tale of love

    In a surprising turn of events within a Chinese marriage, a 27 year old woman from China weaved a crooked web of deception by concealing her pregnancy from her fiancé and deceiving him into marrying her. The 40 year old man from Hengyang in Hunan Province, found himself facing a challenging dilemma upon discovering the truth. Initially, he resisted the…

  • Thailand NewsNightlife note: College director denies teacher’s resignation over moonlight melodies in Thailand

    Nightlife note: College director denies teacher’s resignation over moonlight melodies in Thailand

    A vocational college director in Yala, southern Thailand, denied that a female teacher was forced to resign for singing part-time at a bar at night for breaching professional ethics. The woman, known as “Teacher Jane,” hit out, accusing the director of twisting the truth. The director of Phadungpracha Yala Vocational College denied pressuring “Teacher Jane” to resign due to her…

  • World NewsBioNTech faces first German vaccine lawsuit amid claims of side effects

    BioNTech faces first German vaccine lawsuit amid claims of side effects

    BioNTech is scheduled to make an appearance in a court in Hamburg today in response to a lawsuit that was filed by a German woman. The woman claims that she experienced side effects from the company’s Covid-19 vaccine and is seeking 5.6 million baht (US$160,000) in damages. This is the first time that BioNTech has been sued in Germany in…

  • Thailand NewsMonitor lizard’s jaw-dropping surprise visit sends Chon Buri locals in a tail spin

    Monitor lizard’s jaw-dropping surprise visit sends Chon Buri locals in a tail spin

    A giant monitor lizard shocked locals when it entered a residential property in Chon Buri province, requiring a team of local rescue officers to remove it. The reptile hid behind a water basin, where it resisted capture. This forced authorities to use some special equipment and it took three to four officers to safely restrain the animal. Yesterday, the Nong…

  • World NewsMysterious intrusion: Hotel guest’s chilling encounter leaves her shaken in San Jose (video)

    Mysterious intrusion: Hotel guest’s chilling encounter leaves her shaken in San Jose (video)

    A woman guest at a hotel in San Jose, California suffered an unnerving experience while chilling in her room. To her surprise, the woman, Debra, witnessed an unusual device sliding under her room door. The quick-thinking traveller managed to leap off her bed and grab the instrument before it reached the door handle. She then sought help from the hotel…

  • World NewsThrifty mother’s extreme frugal cooking raises concerns among netizens

    Thrifty mother’s extreme frugal cooking raises concerns among netizens

    A TikToker from Vietnam gained attention with her frugal cooking methods on social media after it was brought to netizens’ attention she spends between 7 and 22 baht per family meal. Netizens criticised the Vietnamese mother’s approach, concerned about the potential health impacts on her children. A Vietnamese TikToker, who currently has around 250,000 followers, garnered attention after posting budget…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious bee nest sparks lottery buzz across Thailand

    Mysterious bee nest sparks lottery buzz across Thailand

    Lottery enthusiasts throughout Thailand are seeking lucky numbers for the upcoming June 16 lotto draw, following various news sources and tales of mystical encounters. Here is a roundup of the latest buzz around notable numbers and lottery stories enveloping the Land of Smiles. Legendary beehive numbers Tourists visiting the sacred site of a beehive nest under a particular Buddha statue…

  • World NewsTextual ties: Netizens knot amused by groom’s wedding texts

    Textual ties: Netizens knot amused by groom’s wedding texts

    A video of a groom texting on his wedding day left netizens scratching their heads. The video captures him texting on his mobile phone while leaving the church with his new bride. The video, initially posted to TikTok, has since been viewed over 43.8 million times, sparking widespread speculation. TikTok user @CynthiaUmunze initially uploaded a video but later removed it…

  • Thailand NewsChinese student couple caught on camera during intimate classroom moment

    Chinese student couple caught on camera during intimate classroom moment

    A Chinese student couple’s intimate act inside a classroom was recorded by security cameras, leading to other students watching the incident in real time. The couple did not realise their actions were being recorded and viewed by others. According to the ETtoday website, the young lovers in China were not aware that their entire interaction was captured by the building’s…

  • Thailand NewsSupernatural occurrences during room clean-up by rescue workers

    Supernatural occurrences during room clean-up by rescue workers

    Volunteer rescue workers found themselves in an unusual situation while cleaning a rented room of a late DJ in Chon Buri province. The room, which contained an abandoned motorbike parked for over two years, had peculiar incidents ensuing wind and musty smell amidst the cleaning process. On June 9, crews from Sawangkan Pragoson Rescue Foundation in Rayong province helped clean…

  • Thailand NewsGunmen attack Pattani railway checkpoint, security officer killed

    Gunmen attack Pattani railway checkpoint, security officer killed

    An attack on a railway checkpoint in Pattani province left a 22 year old officer dead, as unidentified assailants believed to be separatist militants, fired shots and stole a gun. Security forces are now hunting for the perpetrators along their escape routes. On the evening of June 10, a group of armed suspects, dressed like Va’ah members, attacked a railway…

  • Thailand NewsPurrr-perplexing predicament: Python’s toilet tango turns into kitten craving catastrophe

    Purrr-perplexing predicament: Python’s toilet tango turns into kitten craving catastrophe

    A 4 metre long python trapped in a toilet in Nonthaburi, Thailand, was found to have eaten three kittens before swelling difficulties led to its rescue. Officials from the Charlie Radio Rescue Centre took more than 30 minutes to extract the snake. On June 10, at 2pm, Charlie Radio Rescue Centre was alerted to the incident of a large python…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious Naga-like pattern appears on temple candle, reviving dead gecko

    Mysterious Naga-like pattern appears on temple candle, reviving dead gecko

    A mysterious event occurred at the Poo Srisuttho Shrine in Udon Thani Province when worshippers encountered unrecognisable markings on sacred candles and a seemingly dead gecko revived, causing awe and astonishment. On June 10 at 11am, amid drizzling rain, devotees continued to visit and pay their respects to Poo Srisuttho at Wat Sri Daram in Nakhum Saeng District, Udon Thani…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways plane collides with EVA Air aircraft on Tokyo Haneda runway

    Thai Airways plane collides with EVA Air aircraft on Tokyo Haneda runway

    A Thai Airways flight TG683 collided with an EVA Air flight BR189 on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, causing no reported injuries. Approximately 260 people were on the Thai airline, while approximately 200 were aboard the EVA Air aircraft. Thai Airways explained that the incident occurred when the plane was moving toward taxiway L15. The winglet on the right…

  • World NewsMan leaves after woman brings 23 relatives on first date, takes legal action

    Man leaves after woman brings 23 relatives on first date, takes legal action

    A Chinese man was left shocked and out of pocket after his blind date brought 23 relatives to the restaurant. The woman, Ms Zhang, later sued her date, Mr Liu, to recover the hefty bill for the meal. Mr Liu from Jilin Province, China, met Ms Zhang through a chaperone and arranged to have their first date at a restaurant…