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.
  • Business NewsTrump’s metal meltdown: Steel yourself for the latest tariff tiff

    Trump’s metal meltdown: Steel yourself for the latest tariff tiff

    Donald Trump announced his intention to impose a steep 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, a move that promises to heat up trade tensions and could potentially throw a spanner in the works for America’s key trading relationships. Chatting with reporters aboard Air Force One yesterday, February 9, the US president confirmed that these…

  • Bangkok NewsThailand’s air quality safe, Bangkok records lowest PM2.5 levels

    Thailand’s air quality safe, Bangkok records lowest PM2.5 levels

    In a rare twist of atmospheric fate, Thailand basked in pristine air quality this morning, with every province being given the green light for clean air by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). Foremost among them, bustling Bangkok boasted the lowest levels of ultrafine dust in the nation, marking a refreshing change for the capital known for its…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s paradise stinks as tourists take toilet troubles seaside

    Pattaya’s paradise stinks as tourists take toilet troubles seaside

    Pattaya’s picturesque seaside spot, typically teeming with tourists seeking seaside breezes and a tipple, now smells more like a toilet after tourists resorted to pooping and peeing in public. Reports have surfaced of visitors, both Thai and foreign, resorting to relieving themselves, quite literally, in places more suited to parking than plumbing. Pattaya News reported today, February 10, on an…

  • Thailand NewsThailand rolls out Valentine’s plan: Free condoms for teenagers

    Thailand rolls out Valentine’s plan: Free condoms for teenagers

    Today, at Government House, the Deputy spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office unveiled a bold initiative from the Department of Disease Control: free condoms for teenagers. Marking Valentine’s Day as more than just hearts and flowers, this campaign aims to hammer home the message of safe sex and promote access to essential sexual health services among teenagers and young adults.…

  • Thailand NewsDoE raid: Unlicensed foreign teachers schooled in surprise sweep

    DoE raid: Unlicensed foreign teachers schooled in surprise sweep

    Department of Employment (DoE) officials swooped into Bangkok’s Ratchada and Bang Na areas to check on foreign teachers without any certification in a surprise operation. Hot on the heels of last week’s shock arrest of eight South Korean nationals teaching without valid work documentation, officials are leaving no stone unturned to rectify the situation. “Search, Arrest, Fine, Deport” is the…

  • Business NewsStable vision: Binance pushes for baht-backed crypto in Phuket

    Stable vision: Binance pushes for baht-backed crypto in Phuket

    The Government of Thailand is being urged by Binance’s Thai branch to explore the development of stablecoins tethered to the baht, intended for use within the country and particularly within the proposed Phuket crypto sandbox. Unlike volatile digital assets such as Bitcoin, stablecoins are linked to fiat currencies, offering a more stable alternative. Nirun Fuwattananukul, CEO of Gulf Binance, explained…

  • Business NewsTaxing decisions: Thai businesses brace for higher import duties

    Taxing decisions: Thai businesses brace for higher import duties

    Thailand’s business entrepreneurs are leaning towards higher import tariffs should the government forge ahead with its ambitious tax reform plans, according to a fresh poll from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This survey follows hot on the heels of Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira unveiling a set of tax reform proposals designed to swell state coffers, fuel national development, sharpen…

  • Business NewsFuelling growth: Thailand’s energy use rises as tourism powers up

    Fuelling growth: Thailand’s energy use rises as tourism powers up

    The Department of Energy Business revealed fuel consumption in Thailand saw a 2.1% rise last year, reaching a daily average of 155.4 million litres, in tandem with an estimated GDP growth of 2.6-2.7%, largely fuelled by bustling tourism-related industries. In 2023, total fuel consumption was slightly less, at 152.3 million litres per day. Jet fuel, driven by the surge in…

  • Pattaya NewsWinning tide: Pattaya beach rides wave of awards for beauty

    Winning tide: Pattaya beach rides wave of awards for beauty

    Pattaya Beach often dominates the news for unsavory reasons but this week the famed holiday resort grabbed headlines for the right reasons by scooping up three prestigious awards, highlighting its stunning beauty and dedication to sustainable tourism. Recognised by top-tier organisations like the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research and the Department of Tourism, Pattaya Beach is being lauded…

  • Pattaya NewsShore thing: Viral video shows Indian tourists sleeping on Pattaya Beach

    Shore thing: Viral video shows Indian tourists sleeping on Pattaya Beach

    A video circulating on Instagram showing what appears to be a mass takeover of Pattaya Beach by Indian tourists has set social media on fire. Shared with the not-so-subtle caption “Indian Tourists in Pattaya,” the clip reveals around 100 holidaymakers lounging on mats. Some are seen knocking back beers while surrounded by unsightly piles of litter. The footage has ignited…

  • Business NewsTariff-ied: Thai exporters brace for US trade heat

    Tariff-ied: Thai exporters brace for US trade heat

    Thai exporters could soon find themselves in hot water, facing increased tariffs from the United States. The Government of Thailand might also be compelled to import more American goods to balance out its trade surplus, warns Burin Adulwattana, the Managing Director and Chief Economist at Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research). Burin shared that K-Research hasn’t yet drilled down into the possible…

  • Business NewsPrice hike strikes again: Inflation on a ten-month hot streak

    Price hike strikes again: Inflation on a ten-month hot streak

    Inflation in January has surged to 1.32%, continuing a relentless ten-month climb, with fuel, food, and beverage costs driving the increase. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) chief, disclosed that the consumer price index has jumped by 1.32% compared to the same time last year. It’s the second consecutive month where inflation has breached the 1% mark. A…

  • Thailand NewsCall centre scam victims rescued from Myanmar’s clutches

    Call centre scam victims rescued from Myanmar’s clutches

    Sixty-one hapless victims, duped by call centre scammers and whisked away to Myanmar, yesterday made a triumphant return to Thailand. Courtesy of the Myanmar Border Guard Force, the rescued victims were handed over to Thai officials at the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Bridge in the Mae Sot district of Tak province. The rescue mission was graced by none other than Defence Minister…

  • Phuket NewsWaste no time: Phuket fast-tracks trash tech near city centre

    Waste no time: Phuket fast-tracks trash tech near city centre

    A ticking time bomb lurks in the heart of Phuket’s beautiful landscape but not one you would expect. Phuket City Municipality is racing against the clock to establish a state-of-the-art solid waste sorting facility at the waste disposal centre in Saphan Hin, a stone’s throw from bustling Phuket City centre. Deputy Mayor Suphachok La-ongphet revealed that by the end of…

  • Bangkok NewsSmoke signal: Suvarnabhumi sparks smoking rooms outrage

    Smoke signal: Suvarnabhumi sparks smoking rooms outrage

    Smoking row ignites as the Airports of Thailand (AoT) makes a shocking bid to reintroduce smoking rooms at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, pushing against the global trend towards smoke-free terminals. As the world gears up for 100% smoke-free airports, Thailand’s move has stirred up a storm of controversy. Associate Professor Dr Naowarat Charoenkha from the Thai Health Promotion Institute, part of…

  • Thailand NewsActivists demand Parliament clean house on old prostitution law

    Activists demand Parliament clean house on old prostitution law

    A groundswell for change surged through Parliament today, as Naiyana Suphaphueng of the Service Workers’ Friends Foundation, flanked by activists and supporters, submitted a bold draft bill to scrap the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539. With over 13,000 signatures in tow, the proposal was formally handed over to Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House…

  • Thailand NewsCaught with his visa down: Thai cops snare suspected American pedophile

    Caught with his visa down: Thai cops snare suspected American pedophile

    In a dramatic swoop, Thai immigration officers uncovered an alleged American pedophile in the unsuspecting town of Nakhon Ratchasima after police discovered the 57 year old had overstayed his visa. Overstaying his welcome by far more than a few days, the man, named Negri, is a key suspect on the FBI’s radar, hunted down for harrowing charges encompassing child exploitation…

  • OpinionTrump’s mad, mad, mad, mad world—now with extra madness

    Trump’s mad, mad, mad, mad world—now with extra madness

    It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad, world, about to get a whole lot madder under newly elected United States President Donald Trump. The 78 year old alleged leader of the free world, not content with stirring a hornet’s nest by saying he plans to take over Greenland and make Canada a US state, yesterday, February 5, he announced plans to…

  • Pattaya NewsParking puzzle: Pattaya evens out the odds to curb traffic congestion

    Parking puzzle: Pattaya evens out the odds to curb traffic congestion

    In a bid to tackle the notorious traffic congestion in South Pattaya, city officials have rolled out a strict enforcement of odd-even parking rules on the bustling South Pattaya Road. Starting Monday, February 3, the initiative aims to streamline traffic flow and bring order to the chaotic streets. On the first day of enforcement, Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampichet took to…

  • Thailand NewsBritish husband of the Thai ‘Lady of the Hills’ bailed (video)

    British husband of the Thai ‘Lady of the Hills’ bailed (video)

    The British husband suspected of murdering his Thai wife over two decades ago has been released on bail. The mystery surrounding the tragic case of Lamduan Armitage, whose body was discovered in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, deepens as police make urgent appeals for information. Lamduan, known as the “Lady of the Hills,” was found lifeless in a stream near the…

  • Thailand NewsMissing British man found dead in Bangkok

    Missing British man found dead in Bangkok

    The family of a missing British man paid tribute after he was found dead in Thailand. Essex-born James Sangwine has died after going missing in Thailand for days. Thai police have yet to release details around the circumstances of the Londoner’s death. The father of one’s family has launched a fundraiser to help bring the 33 year old man’s body…

  • Pattaya NewsBritish tourist’s bribery tale jailed as ‘untrue’ by Pattaya police chief

    British tourist’s bribery tale jailed as ‘untrue’ by Pattaya police chief

    A British tourist’s claims of bribing his way out of a Pattaya jail have been denounced as “largely untrue” by a Pattaya police chief. However, in a bid for transparency, the Pattaya police chief promises a thorough review of the evidence. Police Colonel Nawin Theerawit, head of the Pattaya Police Station in Chon Buri province, issued a strong denial yesterday,…

  • Thailand NewsGolden days: Dazzling rise in gold prices spark trading frenzy

    Golden days: Dazzling rise in gold prices spark trading frenzy

    In a sparkling turn of events, gold prices have shot up, leaving traders feverishly clasping their hands with glee. Today, February 4 marked a golden morning as the Gold Traders Association (GTA) announced a substantial hike of 250 baht compared to yesterday’s rates, setting the trading floors abuzz with anticipation. As the clock struck 9.05 am, the shimmering reality set…

  • Thailand NewsCybercrime crackdown: New law holds Big Tech accountable

    Cybercrime crackdown: New law holds Big Tech accountable

    In a landmark move against the surging tide of cybercrime, a significant amendment proposal is set to be unveiled in the Royal Gazette this month, aimed at reinforcing the fight against online fraud. Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong announced that the bold step comes in response to rising concerns over the financial havoc wreaked by cybercriminals. In a…

  • Hua Hin NewsBeautician from Thailand battles British heirs for £400k inheritance

    Beautician from Thailand battles British heirs for £400k inheritance

    In an explosive legal showdown fit for a soap opera, a beautician from Thailand is taking her former British lover’s sons to the London High Court, demanding her slice of their late father’s £400,000 inheritance. The contentious affair has captivated courtroom observers, as they watch the tug-of-war over promises, property, and pounds unfold in the British High Court. Kanokporn Nattachai…

  • Phuket NewsBack in the driver’s seat: Rewat plans to steer Phuket forward

    Back in the driver’s seat: Rewat plans to steer Phuket forward

    Fresh off his re-election victory, Rewat Areerob is revving up to tackle the challenges facing Phuket as the newly-affirmed president of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO). Triumphing with a commanding 86,616 votes, Rewat of the Phuket Yat Dai Party left his nearest rival, Lersak Leenanitikul of the Prachachon Party, trailing in the dust with 44,602 votes. Not content with…

  • Phuket NewsSmoke out: Phuket cracks down on polluters as air crisis worsens

    Smoke out: Phuket cracks down on polluters as air crisis worsens

    Phuket is turning up the heat on environmental offenders with a major new campaign aimed at tackling the island’s escalating air pollution crisis. In a bold bid to curb forest fires, haze, and PM2.5 dust pollution, the island’s officials have launched a public awareness drive, kicking off with a grand ceremony at the Phuket Provincial Hall, today, February 3, presided…

  • Thailand NewsBallot bedlam: Nearly 2 million votes go to waste in local elections

    Ballot bedlam: Nearly 2 million votes go to waste in local elections

    In an electoral fiasco that left heads spinning, nearly 2 million ballots were either ruled invalid or marked as no-vote in the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) presidential elections, which took place across 47 provinces last Saturday. The startling figures have raised eyebrows and questions about the voting process. Today, February 3, the Office of the Election Commission unveiled the sobering…

  • Thailand NewsMonk, vendor, & balloon seller strike gold with ‘ugly’ lottery tickets

    Monk, vendor, & balloon seller strike gold with ‘ugly’ lottery tickets

    Three unlikely winners, a monk, a toy vendor, and a balloon seller, each scooped a cool 6 million baht after purchasing a set of ‘ugly’ lottery tickets. Initially overlooked, these tickets turned out to hold the coveted first prize. The buzz began to reverberate through Khon Kaen on Saturday, February 1, as the Government Lottery Office announced the winning number…

  • Thailand NewsGolden getaway: Thief strikes at Pathum Thani shopping mall

    Golden getaway: Thief strikes at Pathum Thani shopping mall

    In a bold daylight heist that could rival Hollywood thrillers, a lone thief made off with an impressive haul from a bustling Pathum Thani shopping mall in the Khlong 5 area. The audacious theft unfolded today, February 3, leaving Thai police officers in hot pursuit of the suspect who absconded with a staggering 150 baht in gold, valued at over…