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.
  • China NewsToddler’s school tears alleviated by sibling’s comforting hug in viral video

    Toddler’s school tears alleviated by sibling’s comforting hug in viral video

    A two year old girl’s continuous crying at school left her mother stressed but a single video shared by the teacher of the girl’s brother giving her a hug brought unexpected relief. The 32 year old mother revealed her struggle on a parenting forum, explaining how her daughter’s daily crying bouts at school in Hangzhou, China, left her feeling helpless…

  • Thailand NewsSongwriter faces backlash for liking cover of his own song on Facebook

    Songwriter faces backlash for liking cover of his own song on Facebook

    A songwriter known as Pratchaya Chitra, nicknamed Beer, found himself at the receiving end of a bullying incident after simply liking a video clip of his song being covered by a woman. The woman, feeling affronted, launched into a tirade against Beer, questioning his motives and mocking his appearance. It all began when Beer showed appreciation for the cover of…

  • Thailand NewsThai schoolboy breaks knee after impaling it on Udon Thani school fence

    Thai schoolboy breaks knee after impaling it on Udon Thani school fence

    A fifth-grade boy experienced a severe injury following an attempt to climb a school fence where misfortune paid a visit as he impaled his knee on the sharp metal, resulting in a broken bone. The incident occurred around 4.20pm yesterday at Ban Mak Khaeng School in the Udon Thani province. The rescue team from Udon Sawang Methadhammasathan Foundation for Rescue promptly…

  • World NewsMan dies in tragic accident while digging for gold in kitchen

    Man dies in tragic accident while digging for gold in kitchen

    A tragic event unfolded in Brazil when a man lost his life after falling into a deep hole he had dug in his kitchen. The 71 year old, João Pimenta da Silva, believed that there was gold buried beneath his home. This belief was prompted by a dream and the Brazilian man enlisted the assistance of a neighbour to help…

  • Thailand NewsDisabled man falls from wheelchair on uneven EEC project road, sparks outrage

    Disabled man falls from wheelchair on uneven EEC project road, sparks outrage

    A disabled man selling lottery tickets was spotted tumbling from his wheelchair onto the road due to an uneven surface. The incident, captured on CCTV, sparked outrage on social media. The man was attempting to navigate the bumpy road in an area earmarked for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project, specifically designed to be accessible for disabled people. The incident…

  • Thailand NewsTragic end for couple in Thai resort: Suspected suicide stirs shock

    Tragic end for couple in Thai resort: Suspected suicide stirs shock

    A chilling discovery unfolded in Phetchabun when a couple from Pathum Thani were found dead in their resort room. The suspected suicide of 62 year old Natcha and 61 year old Akrara has left authorities puzzled and seeking answers. The local authorities yesterday were alerted to the tragic scene at a resort in Lom Sak, Phetchabun. The resort, consisting of…

  • Thailand NewsPM Srettha’s official visit to Chiang Mai aims to boost Thai tourism and tackle PM2.5

    PM Srettha’s official visit to Chiang Mai aims to boost Thai tourism and tackle PM2.5

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday embarked on an official visit to Chiang Mai with a delegation to inspect key government policy projects such as transportation network systems, measures to tackle PM2.5 dust particles, and tourism promotion initiatives. During the three-day scheduled trip from January 10-12, PM Srettha encountered the renowned Lieutenant Somboon Banchamek, also known as Buakaw, who was training…

  • Road deathsFuel tanker overturns in Surin causing potential explosion risk

    Fuel tanker overturns in Surin causing potential explosion risk

    A tanker truck carrying 40,000 litres of fuel overturned on Route 24 from Chokchai-Det Udom in Surin province. The incident took place yesterday around 10.50am and left the 36 year old driver, Tiwa, injured with back pain and vomiting. The accident was reported by Thanakorn Chaiharn, an investigation officer from Prasat Police Station. The truck, carrying 24,000 litres of diesel…

  • Thailand NewsThai university dean accused of pampering stray cats with public resources

    Thai university dean accused of pampering stray cats with public resources

    A recent social media post by the Home Guard Dog Operation Facebook page stirred up controversy after accusing a female dean of bringing her four cats to live at the Communication Technology Faculty, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. The post claimed the dean had her pets living luxuriously, using public electricity, and assigned the building’s staff to care for…

  • Thailand NewsThai fruit seller reports mystical events around ancient tree in Rayong

    Thai fruit seller reports mystical events around ancient tree in Rayong

    A fruit vendor in Rayong province reported a series of strange occurrences centred around an ancient tree near her stall. She claims that offerings of red water seem to move as if being drunk, and that a three year old child pointed at the tree, mysteriously stating that the first prize was located there. Yesterday, January 9, a reporter travelled…

  • Thailand NewsDiscover Khao Tham Tao: Thailand’s monastery with Buddha’s footprint

    Discover Khao Tham Tao: Thailand’s monastery with Buddha’s footprint

    Khao Tham Tao Monastery, located in Huai Sai, Khorat, has become a unique tourist attraction in Thailand, holding the awe of visitors with its peculiar massive rock formations. Among these is a giant boulder weighing several hundred tonnes that has braved the elements for centuries, bearing an uncanny resemblance to a colossal turtle. Beneath this boulder hides a small cave,…

  • Thailand NewsCentury-old golden fig tree extracted from Thai canal after local ceremony

    Century-old golden fig tree extracted from Thai canal after local ceremony

    A century-old golden fig tree was successfully lifted from the depths of the Lam Maat canal, Buriram province, after a two-day struggle, due to two broken slings. The ease of extraction only came after a local ceremony was conducted to appease the tree’s spirit. Yesterday (January 9), residents reported a surprising event where a backhoe attempted to lift a golden…

  • Thailand NewsUnusual cremation leaves woman’s skull intact in Thai temple

    Unusual cremation leaves woman’s skull intact in Thai temple

    An unusual incident occurred at Wat Wang Boraphet in Uthai Thani province, where the skull of Jamrus Pachuthai, an 80 year old woman, remained almost intact after her cremation, while the rest of her body turned to ashes. This peculiar event took place at 4.30pm yesterday (January 8). The abbot of the temple, Phra Khru Uthitthamakhun, recounted that after the…

  • World NewsMan reunites with Bolivian nanny after 45 years through social media

    Man reunites with Bolivian nanny after 45 years through social media

    A heartwarming video captured the attention of social media as a Spanish man reunited with his Bolivian nanny for the first time in 45 years. The man, Juanito Jonsson, originally from Sweden and the youngest of three siblings, sought out his former caretaker, Ana Jimenez, via social media. Born to missionary parents, Jonsson moved to Bolivia in 1970. There, his…

  • Thailand NewsSaowapa Vocational College freezes the competition with top prize in Harbin snow sculpture showdown

    Saowapa Vocational College freezes the competition with top prize in Harbin snow sculpture showdown

    Three Thai vocational student teams took part in the international snow sculpture competition in Harbin, China, with Saowapa Vocational College scooping first prize. Teams from Saraburi and Surat Thani Vocational Colleges both secured third place. Prapat Ratanarun, Deputy Secretary of the Vocational Education Commission, revealed that the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) sent three vocational student teams to…

  • World NewsSix month old girl’s unstoppable crying caused by 4cm hair embedded in foot

    Six month old girl’s unstoppable crying caused by 4cm hair embedded in foot

    The persistent crying of a six month old girl was attributed to a 4-centimetre-long hair embedded in her foot. Her mother hurriedly took her to the hospital, where doctors were perplexed about how the hair became lodged. They cautioned against attempting to remove such foreign objects independently The mother, a young woman from Hubei province, China, carried her six month…

  • World NewsForensic analysis presents new image of Jesus, challenging centuries of traditional representation

    Forensic analysis presents new image of Jesus, challenging centuries of traditional representation

    The Popular Mechanics platform sparked controversy by unveiling the potentially most accurate representation of Jesus, challenging the conventional image embraced by the Christian population in the Western world. Historically, Jesus has been depicted with long hair, a slim face, a beard, and a slender physique. Nevertheless, an examination of average skull patterns from Jewish individuals in Galilee, located in the…

  • World NewsMysterious mass fish deaths in Philippines spark natural disaster fears

    Mysterious mass fish deaths in Philippines spark natural disaster fears

    Large schools of fish were found washed up on a beach in the Philippines, which excited some local inhabitants who saw it as a gift from God. However, others were concerned that the occurrence might be a signal of impending natural disaster. Diane Lawa Tagum, a Facebook user, posted a video of the incident early in the morning yesterday, January…

  • China NewsBad pubic hair day: Cheeky diner’s hotpot hustle caught on CCTV

    Bad pubic hair day: Cheeky diner’s hotpot hustle caught on CCTV

    A woman was caught on camera attempting to defraud a restaurant by claiming to find hair in her hotpot. The woman, who was dining at a Chinese restaurant, was seen on CCTV footage plucking a hair from her own body and dropping it into her meal. She then demanded three times the cost of her meal as compensation. However, the…

  • Aviation NewsAlaska Airlines grounds fleet of Boeing 737-9 after in-flight incident (video)

    Alaska Airlines grounds fleet of Boeing 737-9 after in-flight incident (video)

    Alaska Airlines grounded its entire fleet of Boeing 737-9 aircraft following a mid-air incident where part of one plane fell off in-flight, causing an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. The incident, which occurred shortly after take-off, resulted in severe cabin pressure changes due to a hole but did not result in any serious injuries. The plane was at an altitude…

  • Thailand NewsToday’s weather: Northern Thailand cools down

    Today’s weather: Northern Thailand cools down

    Weather conditions across the northern region of Thailand today experienced a dip in temperatures by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The peaks of the mountains were particularly cold, with temperatures dropping to 4 degrees. The lowest temperature in Bangkok was 22 degrees. This weather change is due to a high-pressure system and another wave of cold air mass from China…

  • World NewsUnusual hobby of young woman cleaning public restrooms captivates millions

    Unusual hobby of young woman cleaning public restrooms captivates millions

    Madison, an unusual young woman with a fascination for bathrooms and cleaning, has been freely cleaning public restrooms in supermarkets. Her hobby, contrary to the usual distaste for cleaning dirty bathrooms, especially in public places frequented by many people, has led to her volunteering her time to clean bathrooms, shelves, and walkways in public areas without expecting any remuneration. The…

  • Thailand NewsThailand transport minister denies loss claims over 20 baht metro fare

    Thailand transport minister denies loss claims over 20 baht metro fare

    Thailand Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit refuted claims that the policy of charging a flat fare of 20 baht for all metro lines would result in the government incurring a loss of several billion baht each year. This statement was made during the parliamentary session to consider the draft budget for the fiscal year 2024, following opposition MPs’ criticism of this…

  • Thailand NewsThai driver’s vehicle carrying hazardous chemical catches fire

    Thai driver’s vehicle carrying hazardous chemical catches fire

    A Thai driver transporting a dangerous chemical called aluminium phosphate, commonly used to eliminate agricultural pests, last night found himself in a precarious situation when his vehicle caught fire. The incident unfolded in Soi Porn Sawang 7, Samrong Nua Subdistrict, Samut Prakan. A rapid response by local fire crews and the Ruamkatanyu Foundation contained the situation, preventing a potential disaster.…

  • World NewsTokyo’s unique Mori Ouchi café caters to the pessimistic crowd

    Tokyo’s unique Mori Ouchi café caters to the pessimistic crowd

    Tucked away in the Shimokitazawa district of Tokyo, Japan, a unique café, known as Mori Ouchi, offers a haven for those with a pessimistic outlook on life. Despite appearing as a conventional café from the outside, the establishment caters specifically to individuals who view the world negatively. The café, named Mori Ouchi, was conceptualised and launched three years ago amidst…

  • World NewsDiscovering Ruki: The world’s darkest river

    Discovering Ruki: The world’s darkest river

    Ruki, a tributary of the Congo River, has been identified as the world’s darkest river due to its near-black colouration which makes it almost impossible to see anything, even one’s reflection. Scientific tests revealed that this extreme darkness is due to the high level of dissolved organic matter in the water, which originates from the surrounding dense forests. This dark…

  • Thailand NewsBoo in Nong Bon: Local grandma spooks community with twilight tales of ghostly bamboo antics

    Boo in Nong Bon: Local grandma spooks community with twilight tales of ghostly bamboo antics

    Rumours have spread throughout the Nong Bon community that an older woman known as Grandma Prapong is a local ghost, reportedly seen lurking in the bamboo forest and exhibiting peculiar behaviour at dusk. The intrigue escalated to such an extent that it frightened children into feverish states, leading local paranormal investigator, Prasert, to intervene and verify the validity of these…

  • Aviation NewsJapan Airlines cancel 130 flights amid Haneda Airport runway repair

    Japan Airlines cancel 130 flights amid Haneda Airport runway repair

    Approximately 130 flights were cancelled today by Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) as the fallout from Tuesday’s accident at Haneda Airport continues to impact operations. The cancellation was necessitated after a collision between a JAL passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard plane at the airport. Reports indicate that one of Haneda Airport’s four runways remains…

  • World NewsTwins born in different years mark unique start to 2024 at New Jersey hospital

    Twins born in different years mark unique start to 2024 at New Jersey hospital

    The birth of twin boys in the United States at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey marked an extraordinary start to 2024. Despite being born only 40 minutes apart, their birth years differ by one. The first sibling, Ezra, arrived on December 31 last year at 11.48pm, weighing 2.72 kilogrammes, while the second, Ezekiel, was born in the early moments of…

  • World NewsZombie deer disease alert in Yellowstone sparks potential pandemic fears

    Zombie deer disease alert in Yellowstone sparks potential pandemic fears

    The outbreak of the so-called Zombie Deer Disease has been reported in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, according to The Guardian website. This affliction, found in deer species, alarmed researchers and scientists due to its significant environmental impact and potential to infect humans. Prions, abnormal and infectious agents, cause Zombie Deer Disease. These prions induce changes in the brain and…