Bob Scott

Bob Scott is an experienced writer and editor with a passion for travel. Born and raised in Newcastle, England, he spent more than 10 years in Asia. He worked as a sports writer in the north of England and London before relocating to Asia. Now he resides in Bangkok, Thailand, where he is the Editor-in-Chief for The Thaiger English News. With a vast amount of experience from living and writing abroad, Bob Scott is an expert on all things related to Asian culture and lifestyle.
  • Phuket NewsPhuket launches free electric bus to drive sustainable tourism

    Phuket launches free electric bus to drive sustainable tourism

    Phuket is gearing up for a greener future with the launch of a free air-conditioned electric bus service in the heart of the city. Scheduled to accelerate on May 9, this eco-friendly initiative is driven by a collaboration between local companies under the banner of PKCD and the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation. The announcement for the 22-seat Smart Bus EV…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Airport rescue department tackles local fires

    Phuket Airport rescue department tackles local fires

    Phuket International Airport’s Fire and Rescue Department was summoned to tackle two challenging fires in the nearby areas yesterday. The areas affected included an abandoned section opposite Thalang Technical College and Baan Mak Prok locality in Mai Khao. Both fires had rapidly spread across extensive plots of land, posing a considerable challenge to the firefighters. However, the airport rescue personnel,…

  • Thailand NewsActing police chief suspends Big Joke over gambling links

    Acting police chief suspends Big Joke over gambling links

    The acting national police chief has signed a suspension order for Deputy Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn and four other subordinates over their alleged involvement with an online gambling network, as per a source close to the matter. The directive, which was enforced immediately yesterday, April 18, was signed by Pol. Gen. Kitrat Panphet. In addition to Big Joke, the…

  • Thailand NewsMFP bill to penalise officials ignoring Parliament summons

    MFP bill to penalise officials ignoring Parliament summons

    The Move Forward Party (MFP) has tabled a bill in the Parliament penalising ministers and state officials who disregard summons to testify before House committees. The bill, proposed by Rangsiman Rome, an MFP list-MP and the head of a House committee on state security, was formally presented to Parliament yesterday, April 18. Under the proposed legislation, MPs who ignore their…

  • Chiang Mai NewsFire lights up Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Forest blaze sparks alarm

    Fire lights up Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Forest blaze sparks alarm

    The night skies over Chiang Mai were illuminated after a fire erupted in Doi Suthep Forest. The incident, reported by local media on Wednesday, April 17, was first sighted at a temple nestled within the forest. Phuping Forest fire officers from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park were the first ones to spot the blaze and were promptly dispatched to the site…

  • Pattaya NewsJomtien Beach’s Songkran splash sees a dip in tourists

    Jomtien Beach’s Songkran splash sees a dip in tourists

    Jomtien Beach in Chon Buri experienced a noticeable dip in the usual influx of visitors during the recent Songkran celebration. The local businesses situated in the area attribute this decline to the newly introduced one-way traffic system, which they believe has puzzled and deterred potential tourists. Poolsawat Singhsawasdi, a vendor operating on the beachfront, expressed her concerns to the local…

  • Thailand NewsFat farang strips naked and poops in Bangkok shrine (video)

    Fat farang strips naked and poops in Bangkok shrine (video)

    Thailand’s tourism drive suffered another setback this week when Bangkok bore witness to yet another repulsive, badly-behaved fat farang who saw it fit to strip naked, bathe and poop in a Buddhist shrine. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has been playing catch up for the past four years, after the Covid-19 epidemic, to attract more tourists to the Land of…

  • Thailand NewsSmog shock: Chiang Mai claims ‘top’ spot in global pollution woes

    Smog shock: Chiang Mai claims ‘top’ spot in global pollution woes

    Chiang Mai today topped the smog charts as the world’s most polluted city. The northern region of Thailand continues to be ensnared by a thick smog, causing serious health concerns for residents and visitors. The monitoring website IQAir highlighted Chiang Mai as the city with the worst air pollution levels at 9.20am. The fine dust levels were recorded at an…

  • Thailand NewsDisabled son of Premier League star in Muay Thai ring goal

    Disabled son of Premier League star in Muay Thai ring goal

    The disabled son of a former Premier League football star is poised to shake the ropes and rattle traditions while taking a bow at the home of Muay Thai in Thailand on Friday. Jake Peacock, son of former Newcastle United and Chelsea captain Gavin, gets into the ring on Friday, April 5, for ONE Friday Fights 58 in Thailand against…

  • Crime NewsUK police catch British pedophile at London airport

    UK police catch British pedophile at London airport

    The UK police bullishly declared they “finally got their man” when arresting a British pedophile at a London airport after almost 30 years on the run for historic sex crimes. Alleged pedophile Richard Burrows, one of the UK’s “most wanted” fugitives, saw his 50-year reign of terror come to an end when he was apprehended on Thursday, March 28, at…

  • Crime NewsBritish backpacker murderers make fresh appeal against sentence (video)

    British backpacker murderers make fresh appeal against sentence (video)

    The British backpacker murderers have made fresh appeals against their sentence claiming they are innocent of beating an English couple to death in Thailand ten years ago Two Burmese bar workers were accused of murdering British couple David Miller and Hannah Witheridge on Koh Tao Island in 2014. The bar workers, Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Tun, who have consistently maintained…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya streets shaken by underwear-sniffing thief debauchery

    Pattaya streets shaken by underwear-sniffing thief debauchery

    The tranquil streets of Soi Sawang Fa 2 in Pattaya, have been rocked over the past couple of weeks after a knicker-sniffing pervert was spotted stealing underwear to fulfill his debauched desires. Local authorities are now on the hunt for an unidentified man, believed to be in his thirties and of an average physique, who has been adding a touch…

  • Thailand NewsBritish court’s ruling on Julian Assange extradition is life-threatening

    British court’s ruling on Julian Assange extradition is life-threatening

    Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, vehemently condemned the British court’s decision to approve her husband’s extradition to the United States, describing it as “an attack on Julian’s life.” Alongside Amnesty International and a number of human rights activists, she criticised the judgement made by the British court, yesterday, March 26. The court announced that it would seek assurances…

  • Pattaya NewsThai police uncover British man’s decomposing body in Pattaya

    Thai police uncover British man’s decomposing body in Pattaya

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP) on Monday discovered the deeply disturbing sight of a British man’s decomposing body inside a Pattaya condominium. Pattaya Police Station received notification of the body, prompting a swift response from officers and Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan rescue workers. Upon arrival, Pattaya police officers found the dead man, identified as Harold Jhon Milligan, a 63 year old…

  • Thailand NewsThailand police arrest woman tied to 50 million baht fraud case

    Thailand police arrest woman tied to 50 million baht fraud case

    Royal Thai Police swooped to arrest a 55 year old woman implicated in a public fraud case involving over 50 million baht in damages, in Songkhla, a southern province in Thailand. Tawanna Tarawasant is implicated in a public fraud case involving over 50 million baht in damages. The arrest took place in the district of Rattaphum, specifically in the Khuan…

  • Thailand NewsStink city: Residents hold noses as foul odour fills Bangkok streets

    Stink city: Residents hold noses as foul odour fills Bangkok streets

    Residents in the capital city were left pinching their noses last night after an unpleasant smell permeated several districts of Bangkok. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) attributed the smell to a sudden weather shift and ensuing chemical reactions with airborne pollutants. The BMA issued the statement in response to numerous reports from citizens who were disturbed by a pungent, burning scent…

  • Thailand NewsScientists spooked by ghost shark sighting off Thailand coast (video)

    Scientists spooked by ghost shark sighting off Thailand coast (video)

    Scientists have been spooked by the ghoulish discovery of a ghost shark swimming off the Andaman coast of Thailand. Researchers revealed the ghost shark is a new species named Chimaera supapae. It boasts a formidable head, oversized eyes, and delicate, feather-like fins. Chimaeras, commonly known as ghost sharks, belong to the family of cartilaginous fish, sharing kinship with sharks and…

  • Thailand NewsRussian woman blames period for assault on pregnant Thai shopkeeper

    Russian woman blames period for assault on pregnant Thai shopkeeper

    A Russian woman accused of assaulting a pregnant Thai shopkeeper on the island of Koh Pha Ngan, located in the province of Surat Thani, claimed that she did it because she was on her period. The woman, identified as Alena, was escorted to court today, March 20, by local Thai police. The authorities are considering requesting the immigration bureau to revoke…

  • Economy NewsUK Foreign Secretary Cameron elevates trade links in Thailand

    UK Foreign Secretary Cameron elevates trade links in Thailand

    United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron arrives in Bangkok today in a bid to strengthen trade and economic ties between the politically beleaguered UK and the burgeoning Thailand. The former British prime minister intends to sign a UK-Thai strategic partnership roadmap on his inaugural visit to the Indo-Pacific region. This roadmap is designed to enhance collaboration on defence, healthcare, and…

  • Crime NewsThai cops uncover British man’s drug stash in Phuket

    Thai cops uncover British man’s drug stash in Phuket

    A British man is facing a lifetime behind bars after Thai cops swooped on his hotel room and reportedly found a significant stash of illegal drugs. The British man, Stephen Mullady, was arrested on the spot for suspected cocaine dealing. The father of one, who had been socialising with friends, was arrested by Thai police who allegedly uncovered various illegal…

  • Thailand NewsParamedic sheds light on mid-air suicide attempt from Bangkok

    Paramedic sheds light on mid-air suicide attempt from Bangkok

    A paramedic stepped forward to provide more details regarding a man’s suicide attempt on a flight from Thailand to the United Kingdom. The off-duty paramedic reportedly intervened on the EVA Air BR67 flight from Bangkok to London on Friday, March 15, to assist the man who had attempted to take his own life in the aeroplane bathroom. Gareth Lines, travelling from Thailand…

  • Thailand NewsMid-air drama: Man’s attempted suicide on Thailand to UK flight

    Mid-air drama: Man’s attempted suicide on Thailand to UK flight

    Breaking news has emerged regarding a man’s attempted suicide on a flight from Thailand to the United Kingdom on Friday. The aircraft was forced to undergo an emergency landing at a London airport after a passenger reportedly tried to take his own life in a cabin toilet. The EVA Air BR67 flight from Bangkok to London had started its descent…

  • Thailand NewsJetstar flight fiasco: Passengers grounded as 24 hour delays soar

    Jetstar flight fiasco: Passengers grounded as 24 hour delays soar

    Jetstar Airways faced criticism from passengers when a flight from Bangkok to Singapore was delayed by more than 24 hours. The low-budget airline came under fire after 161 passengers found themselves stranded at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Wednesday, March 13. Passengers were scheduled to board Jetstar Asia flight 3K516 for a 1.35pm departure, Singapore time, with an arrival at Changi…

  • Thailand NewsBritish woman’s Thailand epiphany leads to £6K savings a year (video)

    British woman’s Thailand epiphany leads to £6K savings a year (video)

    A British woman revealed her ability to save 274,000 baht (£6,000) a year after having an epiphany during a trip to Thailand. Chrissie Milan embarked on a no-spend challenge and is on course to accumulate nearly £6,000 by eliminating extravagant clothes shopping and costly dining experiences. The 25 year old Londoner began reassessing what she considers essential expenditure after having…

  • Thailand NewsAirAsia ramp agent’s tarmac tango at Bangkok airport goes viral

    AirAsia ramp agent’s tarmac tango at Bangkok airport goes viral

    An AirAsia ramp agent’s impromptu dance routine on the Don Mueang International Airport tarmac recently caught the attention of social media followers in Thailand, transforming from a point of initial drama to a story with a heartwarming conclusion. The young staff member, known as “Mos,” was captured dancing with fluid grace in his work attire against the backdrop of an…

  • Crime NewsFisherman shot by friend with harpoon in northern Thailand (video)

    Fisherman shot by friend with harpoon in northern Thailand (video)

    A Thai fisherman shot through the head by a friend with a harpoon after a row over who caught the biggest fish said he felt better after a cigarette, despite the spear being lodged in his head. The 45 year old fisherman, Sujit Klingtalay, had a spat with a friend while enjoying a drink in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Sunday, March…

  • Crime NewsBrothel bust: Thai asylum seeker facing seven years behind bars in UK

    Brothel bust: Thai asylum seeker facing seven years behind bars in UK

    A Thai national faces seven years in prison and a severe fine for brazenly establishing an illicit brothel and escort agency right under the noses of the British Home Office as he sought asylum from his home country. The audacious endeavour came to light last night, revealing that Saranwee Kwanpetch managed about 50 girls across multiple locations in London, all…

  • ExpatsBritish man quits England for Thailand’s tropical tranquility

    British man quits England for Thailand’s tropical tranquility

    A disgruntled British man declared he had quit England for Thailand pledging never to return to his homeland. Riyan Ruparelia left Blighty for the Land of Smiles in January vowing he’d had enough of truth-twisting ruling Conservative Party, Sir Keir Starmer’s Tory-lite opposition Labour Party, and the economic destruction of the United Kingdom, and not to mention its soaring crime…

  • Thailand NewsThai pilot turns midwife to deliver baby on Taiwan to Bangkok flight

    Thai pilot turns midwife to deliver baby on Taiwan to Bangkok flight

    In a tale straight out of a gripping Hollywood movie, a Thai airline pilot stepped up to the plate as the heroic Bruce Willis/John McClane-type protagonist to deliver a baby after a pregnant mother went into labour on a flight from Taiwan to Bangkok. The courageous Thai pilot, Jakarin Sararnrakskul, reportedly lacked medical training beyond basic first aid but he…

  • Thailand NewsTaylor Swift saga: Tug of war over tour sparks Thailand rift (video)

    Taylor Swift saga: Tug of war over tour sparks Thailand rift (video)

    The tug of war over Taylor Swift rumbles on after Thailand and the Philippines both accused Singapore of setting up a clandestine deal to block the US singer-songwriter from appearing in other Southeast Asian countries. Politicians from the Philippines and Thailand expressed concerns regarding the secret deal negotiated by Singapore, which confines Swift’s Eras Tour exclusively to the affluent city-state…