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.
  • Bangkok NewsMedeze scoops prestigious industry award for stem cell innovation

    Medeze scoops prestigious industry award for stem cell innovation

    MEDEZE Group Public Company Limited hit a high note in the world of regenerative medicine, bagging the coveted ACES Award for Industry Champions of the Year. This accolade shines a spotlight on the firm’s monumental strides in stem cell banking across Southeast Asia, celebrating its impressive evolution from Bangkok Stem Cell in 2010 to Thailand’s top mesenchymal stem cell bank…

  • Thailand NewsThai prisons ensure religious rights for Muslim inmates

    Thai prisons ensure religious rights for Muslim inmates

    In a move to reassure the public, the Corrections Department pledged its unwavering commitment to respect the religious rights of Muslim inmates across Thai prisons. This comes on the heels of the high-profile arrest of Malaysian pop sensation, Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Binti Wan Ismail, better known as Eda Ezrin, during a dramatic drug raid at Narathiwat Provincial Prison earlier this…

  • Thailand NewsMelbourne teenagers fight for life in Thailand after toxic vodka shots

    Melbourne teenagers fight for life in Thailand after toxic vodka shots

    Two Melbourne teenagers are fighting for their lives in Thailand after allegedly downing poisoned vodka shots, raising alarm among travellers in the region. The pair, both 19 years old and fresh from university holidays, were rushed to hospital from the Laotian capital, Vientiane, with police suspecting their drinks had been laced with lethal methanol. Those dreams of carefree travels have…

  • Thailand NewsSheep thrills: Fake farm job scams target Australian job seekers

    Sheep thrills: Fake farm job scams target Australian job seekers

    Job seekers have been warned by the Department of Employment (DoE) that there is a new wolf in sheep’s clothing on the prowl. The DoE is urging caution as cunning scammers weave a web of deceit, dangling the allure of lucrative agricultural jobs in Australia to unsuspecting victims. These crafty con artists are exploiting social media to lure hopeful applicants,…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket rescue drama: Autistic boy, relative saved from deadly well

    Phuket rescue drama: Autistic boy, relative saved from deadly well

    In a rescue drama fit for the big screen, a ten year old autistic boy and his would-be saviour found themselves ensnared in a nail-biting predicament yesterday afternoon in Phuket. The daring rescue unfolded at a construction site in Wichit, near Naka Weekend Market, where a mundane renovation turned into a life-or-death situation. The chaos kicked off when the youngster,…

  • Thailand NewsBaifern blossoms: Udon Thani’s enchantress captivates Thailand

    Baifern blossoms: Udon Thani’s enchantress captivates Thailand

    In the glamorous world of modelling, a new name is dazzling the scene and captivating hearts both on and off the camera: Baifern Kulthada (ใบเฟิร์น กุลธาดา) from Udon Thani. Making waves at just 27, Baifern has quickly become one of the most searched names, thanks to her enchanting beauty and eye-catching photoshoots. With jaw-dropping measurements of 36-26-35, Baifern exudes a…

  • Pattaya NewsSpeed of fright: Russian woman assaulted by Bolt rider in Pattaya

    Speed of fright: Russian woman assaulted by Bolt rider in Pattaya

    A Russian woman yesterday found herself the victim of a brutal, violent assault by a Pattaya motorcycle taxi driver, all because she asked for a slower ride. The 41 year old woman, known as Anna, who navigates the busy world of real estate, ordered a ride via the Bolt app for a journey from Soi Kasetsin to her residence near…

  • Business NewsThailand set to ‘stir up’ the economy with juicy stimulus carrot

    Thailand set to ‘stir up’ the economy with juicy stimulus carrot

    Thailand is gearing up to dangle a glittering economic carrot with a new stimulus package set to roll out by year’s end, stretching well into 2025. This ambitious plan aims to supercharge the country’s economy, injecting life into key sectors and rallying national growth. In the corridors of power, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat revealed that the top-tier economic stimulus…

  • Economy NewsThailand economy gives a surprise ‘Thai’ five with Q3 growth leap

    Thailand economy gives a surprise ‘Thai’ five with Q3 growth leap

    Thailand’s economy just delivered a surprise package of positive news! Official figures released today, November 18, reveal that the nation’s economic growth has leapt to a striking 3.0% increase in the third quarter compared to last year, leaving analyst predictions of 2.6% in the dust. In a stellar performance, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy also recorded a seasonally adjusted growth of…

  • Transport NewsEV excitement with a shock: Thailand’s green dream hits a snag

    EV excitement with a shock: Thailand’s green dream hits a snag

    Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) industry may be sparking excitement but beneath the surface, a storm of challenges is threatening to short-circuit the nation’s EV ambitions. Despite a surge in EV usage, the sector is grappling with poor domestic car sales, sluggish economic growth, crippling household debt, and cutthroat pricing wars that could derail its progress. Chinese EV manufacturers, with their…

  • Business NewsThailand’s debt drive: Putting the brakes on cars and homes

    Thailand’s debt drive: Putting the brakes on cars and homes

    The financial woes of Thailand have taken centre stage as crippling debt levels put the brakes on car sales and curb the housing market, particularly among low-income households. With banks wary of non-performing loans (NPLs), many hopeful borrowers are seeing their applications for mortgages and car loans hit the skids. In response, the government is steering new initiatives to tackle…

  • Thailand NewsFlame-ingo: Thai woman escapes burning pickup inferno

    Flame-ingo: Thai woman escapes burning pickup inferno

    A Thai woman had a miraculous escape from a fiery fate after her pickup truck caught fire while she was driving. Thanks to the heroic actions of a quick-thinking motorcyclist, she was pulled to safety just moments before her vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The heart-stopping incident unfolded at 8.30pm, yesterday, November 17, on Highway 22 in Nakhon Phanom…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s pageant blast: Where beauty meets the bang

    Pattaya’s pageant blast: Where beauty meets the bang

    The glitzy world of beauty pageants is about to hit Pattaya with a bang as the city prepares to host the Miss Grand Contest for Thailand’s southern border provinces from December 11-15. The excitement is palpable as anticipation builds for this lavish affair, set against the stunning backdrop of the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. In an exciting press…

  • Thailand NewsFeline faux-paw: Empress of Ayodhaya cat drugged by amateur

    Feline faux-paw: Empress of Ayodhaya cat drugged by amateur

    In a shocking twist worthy of its own drama, fresh revelations have emerged from the set of the Thai historical series, The Empress of Ayodhaya. It’s been discovered that the mysterious black cat, who was anaesthetised during filming, was knocked out by someone with zero veterinarian credentials. The Department of Livestock Development released a bombshell report today, November 15,revealing the…

  • ExpatsBritish expats uncovered in Thailand as UK probes pension fraud

    British expats uncovered in Thailand as UK probes pension fraud

    In a fresh twist for British expats soaking up the sun abroad, the cloak of UK banking secrecy is about to be lifted if there’s a whiff of state pension fraud. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, currently being dissected in the House of Lords, is pegged to hit the legal books in early 2025. This new legislation will…

  • Thailand NewsSuicidal Thai man goes ghost hunting to seek advice on afterlife

    Suicidal Thai man goes ghost hunting to seek advice on afterlife

    A suicidal Thai man with a death wish embarked on a ghost hunt, hoping for some heavenly advice on whether the spiritual world is more comfortable than living in the material world. The 55 year old ghost hunter rode his motorbike from Chon Buri to the eerily famous Bang Pakong River Bridge in Chachoengsao province, determined to find out if…

  • Business NewsThailand explores nuclear energy amid gas supply concerns

    Thailand explores nuclear energy amid gas supply concerns

    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is gearing up for a deep dive into the legalities of a new small modular reactor (SMR) project right here in Thailand. The nation is at a crossroads, and embracing nuclear energy could be its ticket to a future-proof power grid. Why now, you ask? The country’s domestic gas supplies are drying up, and talks…

  • Business NewsThai Airways cash turbulence: Will shareholders give a capital lift-off?

    Thai Airways cash turbulence: Will shareholders give a capital lift-off?

    In a dramatic twist, shareholders of Thai Airways International (THAI) are in a heated debate over whether to pump more cash into the airline, despite its recent financial turnaround. With a shiny rehabilitation plan in place, which includes a bold proposal for capital injection, the airline’s comeback story is under the microscope. Central to this saga is the question of…

  • Business NewsGartner’s tech-tacular 2025 trends: AI you ready for the future?

    Gartner’s tech-tacular 2025 trends: AI you ready for the future?

    US technological research and consulting firm Gartner has unveiled the groundbreaking tech trends to dominate 2025, including AI imperatives, novel computing frontiers, and human-machine synergy. These trends promise to revolutionise organisations with responsible and ethical innovation, said Gartner VP analyst Gene Alvarez “Tracking these trends will help IT leaders shape the future of their organisations with responsible and ethical innovation.”…

  • Thailand NewsSuvarnabhumi soars as UNESCO’s most beautiful airport (video)

    Suvarnabhumi soars as UNESCO’s most beautiful airport (video)

    In a triumph for Thai architecture, Suvarnabhumi International Airport has been hailed by UNESCO as one of the top six most beautiful airports globally for 2024. But that’s not all, the airport’s SAT-1 building has also bagged a nomination for the prestigious Prix Versailles Award for the most stunning airport design on the planet, with results set to be revealed…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket fury: Noise complaint turns violent, man critically stabbed

    Phuket fury: Noise complaint turns violent, man critically stabbed

    In the early hours of this morning, a neighbourhood bust-up in Phuket took a dramatic and violent turn, leaving one man seriously injured in a brutal stabbing. The uproar erupted in Soi Bo Som, Mai Khao when a disgruntled neighbour’s noise complaint spiralled into chaos. Police from Tha Chatchai received the distress call around 1.10am, today, November 14, and rushed…

  • Thailand NewsKoh Pha Ngan terror threat claims Is-rael-y nothing, says police

    Koh Pha Ngan terror threat claims Is-rael-y nothing, says police

    Security chiefs have stepped up to quash swirling rumours of a supposed terror plot targeting Israeli visitors on Thailand’s dazzling isle of Koh Pha Ngan. These whispers, dismissed outright by local officials, had sparked unwarranted concern among holidaymakers. The reassurance comes hot on the heels of advisories from Israeli authorities urging their nationals to stay alert amid murmurings about the…

  • Thailand NewsIsraeli tourists face terror threat at Koh Pha Ngan Full Moon party

    Israeli tourists face terror threat at Koh Pha Ngan Full Moon party

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a spine-tingling warning, revealing that terrorists are targeting Israeli holidaymakers at the infamous Full Moon party on Thailand’s tourist haven, Koh Pha Ngan. In a bombshell announcement, the RTP disclosed that they’ve received info indicating a sinister plot to attack Israeli tourists at the island celebration. The party, a hot favourite among Israeli adventurers, coincides…

  • Thailand NewsLost Chinese tourists veer off course, end up at Myanmar border

    Lost Chinese tourists veer off course, end up at Myanmar border

    In a bizarre turn of events, five Chinese tourists were intercepted by Thai immigration officers in Tak after they were mistakenly driven to the Thai-Myanmar border instead of their intended destination of Pattaya. The startling incident unfolded yesterday, November 12, at the Mae Sot checkpoint, located on the Mae Sot-Tak road, when Thai immigration officers stopped the tourists’ vehicle and…

  • Crime NewsBritish man spills beans on his life of ‘cell’ in Bangkok prison

    British man spills beans on his life of ‘cell’ in Bangkok prison

    A British man spills the beans in a new book about his brutal incarceration in one of Thailand’s most notorious prisons after being arrested for smuggling heroin into the country. Johnathan Wheeler from Holbury, Hampshire, unleashed his harrowing story in a gripping new book, The Tiger Cage, after spending nearly two decades behind bars in Bangkok for trafficking drugs. In…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesA stormy affair: TMD warns of a monsoon downpour in Thailand

    A stormy affair: TMD warns of a monsoon downpour in Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a stark warning as a monsoon covers the Gulf of Thailand, promising a deluge in the upper southern region. The prospect of flash floods, mudslides, and waves towering up to 2 metres looms ominously. A sea-faring life? Not much smooth sailing for Thailand’s fishermen, who are urged to exercise extreme caution. But don’t…

  • Pattaya NewsMissing teen reunited with mother after found in Pattaya girlie bar

    Missing teen reunited with mother after found in Pattaya girlie bar

    A relieved mother has been reunited with her 16 year old daughter, who had been missing for two months and was reportedly found working at a girlie bar in Pattaya. The shocking discovery came after the teenage girl’s 42 year old mother raised the alarm with local police, fearing her daughter had been misled about the nature of the job…

  • Pattaya NewsCar and motorbike crash in Bang Lamung claims one life

    Car and motorbike crash in Bang Lamung claims one life

    A tragic crash in Bang Lamung has left one passenger dead and a motorbike rider critically injured. The devastating accident unfolded just before 12.30pm yesterday, November 11, near a housing estate and Motorway 7 on Soi Chaiyaphon Vidhi 25 in Nongprue. Emergency services were quickly on the scene following the horrific collision, which involved a car and a motorbike. Officers…

  • Thailand NewsIce blunder: Re-used animal feed bags spark mass diarrhoea outbreak in Rayong schools

    Ice blunder: Re-used animal feed bags spark mass diarrhoea outbreak in Rayong schools

    Shocking revelations have emerged from Rayong province, where a gastrointestinal nightmare unfolded, infecting over 1,400 teachers and students with diarrhoea. The culprit? Ice packed in re-used animal feed bags, a blunder that’s left local government officials scrambling to contain the chaos. Today, November 11, Dr Sopon Iamsirithaworn, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Public Health, Health Region 6, revealed the grim findings…

  • Thailand NewsMother of Thai woman murdered in UAE pleads for help to bring daughter home

    Mother of Thai woman murdered in UAE pleads for help to bring daughter home

    The mother of a Thai woman stabbed to death by her United Arab Emirates (UAE) husband of only three months reached out to the president of the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women to help bring her daughter’s body back to her hometown in Thailand for religious rites. In an emotional plea, 50 year old Mrs Prayoon and her…

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