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 NewsEye-opening surgery gone wrong: Chinese woman left with ‘see-through’ eyelid

    Eye-opening surgery gone wrong: Chinese woman left with ‘see-through’ eyelid

    A shocking medical mishap occurred when a woman, from Hohhot, China, underwent a double eyelid surgery. In a horrific turn of events, the operation left her with an eye hole through which she could still see, even when her eyes were closed. The distress caused by the incident led to her tears flowing straight out of the hole, and dust…

  • China NewsElderly man braves heavy rain to rescue toddler from sixth-floor balcony in China

    Elderly man braves heavy rain to rescue toddler from sixth-floor balcony in China

    A local community was alarmed when a three year old toddler after she got her head stuck between the bars of an apartment balcony on the sixth floor, in the southern city of Chongqing, China. As the rain poured heavily, making the wall slippery and dangerous to climb, a 60 year old man, Chen, courageously ascended the building to rescue…

  • Thailand NewsThai man’s mysterious disappearance makes waves: Fortune-teller’s underwater prediction sparks search

    Thai man’s mysterious disappearance makes waves: Fortune-teller’s underwater prediction sparks search

    A local fortune-teller prophecised that a missing 68 year old Thai man, who mysteriously disappeared from his home in Buriram, northeast Thailand, was underwater. The local fortune-teller’s claims prompted villagers and rescue teams to search both underwater and on land. Incredibly, two days after he went missing, the man returned home unharmed, revealing that he had been sitting and sleeping…

  • Crime NewsFatal family feud over missing cat ends in son’s shooting in Phetchabun

    Fatal family feud over missing cat ends in son’s shooting in Phetchabun

    A 70 year old man fatally shot his 43 year old son on Monday, September 5, following a heated dispute over a missing pet cat. The incident occurred outside their two-storey wooden house in the Nong Phai district of Phetchabun province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Montri Phulketkit, a Nong Phai police investigator, was alerted to the incident on September 6 and…

  • Thailand NewsPang Cha apologises for copyright infringement over logo design

    Pang Cha apologises for copyright infringement over logo design

    Pang Cha, a popular Thai tea brand, has publicly apologized for allegedly infringing on copyrighted material used as inspiration for their logo. The controversy began when Peeramon Chomdhavat, an expert in traditional Thai clothing, compared the logo of Pang Cha to an image of a Thai woman on a Regency calendar on his Facebook page, questioning the originality of the…

  • 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…

  • Thailand NewsPalm oil factory fire in Patthalung causes over 3 million baht in damages

    Palm oil factory fire in Patthalung causes over 3 million baht in damages

    A palm oil factory in Patthalung was engulfed in flames, resulting in losses exceeding 3 million baht. The blaze required assistance from several water trucks to bring it under control. Police Lieutenant Colonel Paradanan Meeboon, the duty inspector of Patthalung’s City Police Station, received a report of a fire at the palm oil factory along the Patthalung-Hat Yai Road in…

  • 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 NewsSecret camera captures landlord’s disturbing acts in Chinese woman’s rented room

    Secret camera captures landlord’s disturbing acts in Chinese woman’s rented room

    A Chinese woman renting a single-occupancy house was shocked to discover her landlord secretly entering her room. She installed a secret camera that captured images of the landlord using her underwear to masturbate. The female tenant, known by the pseudonym Xiao Li, told Zhejiang TV that the landlord had divided the house into eight rental rooms. Xiao Li only installed…

  • 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…