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.
  • Crime NewsLuck of the Thai-landed: Irish mobster dodges law with escape to Thailand

    Luck of the Thai-landed: Irish mobster dodges law with escape to Thailand

    An Irish mobster has fled to Thailand in an attempt to evade the long reach of the law in his Emerald Isle homeland. The mobster, along with his brother, swiftly departed from Ireland after authorities cracked down on their illegal drug trafficking operation. While one brother is reportedly holed up in Dubai, the other has sought refuge in the Land…

  • Pattaya NewsDrunken foreigner turns heads in Pattaya pandemonium

    Drunken foreigner turns heads in Pattaya pandemonium

    Pattaya residents witnessed more quality tourists at the weekend when a half-naked drunken foreigner caused chaos on the bustling roads of the popular holiday destination. Responding promptly to reports, Pattaya police arrived at the scene on Saturday, February 17, where the drunken foreigner was seen creating a public disturbance at the intersection of Pattaya Klang Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered…

  • Thailand NewsMonitor lizard’s big bathroom splash surprises couple in Thailand

    Monitor lizard’s big bathroom splash surprises couple in Thailand

    A jumbo-sized monitor lizard caused a stir at 4.30pm yesterday when it made an unexpected entrance into a couple’s bathroom in Chachoengsao province, Thailand. Rescue workers were called to the scene at a rental room within Bang Khla Market, Bang Samak, Bang Pakong district, where they encountered the 2-metre-plus reptile. The homeowner, 33 year old Prasitthichok, reported the incident after…

  • Phuket NewsHigh stakes: Phuket police weed out illegal marijuana trade

    High stakes: Phuket police weed out illegal marijuana trade

    Phuket Provincial Police is intensifying its efforts to halt the illegal marijuana trade on the tropical paradise island. The move arrives in response to public grievances about foreigners unlawfully importing cannabis flowers and hosting impromptu gatherings. Heading the charge is Phuket Provincial Police Commander, Police Major General Sinlert Sukhum, who recently convened with the Phuket Cannabis Association to strategise methods…

  • Politics NewsAustralian PM demands Julian Assange Belmarsh release

    Australian PM demands Julian Assange Belmarsh release

    Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demanded the immediate release of political prisoner Julian Assange from London’s Belmarsh Prison. The 60 year old PM, alongside the Australian Parliament, spearheaded a motion urging the United States and the United Kingdom to release Assange from what they deem as trumped-up espionage charges, just ahead of a pivotal legal hearing. The 52 year old…

  • Crime NewsLicence to vanish: British fraudster swaps UK for Thailand, leaves cops scratching heads

    Licence to vanish: British fraudster swaps UK for Thailand, leaves cops scratching heads

    A British fraudster swapped one resort town in England for another in Thailand to escape being charged with issuing fake driving licences in the UK, leaving the authorities puzzled about his whereabouts for over three years. Leon Childs, from Southend, found himself embroiled in a web of deceit when Paul Ridden, a 70 year old, allegedly confessed to peddling counterfeit…

  • Thailand NewsRoom for debate: Thai woman’s deathly Bangkok rental quest raises eyebrow

    Room for debate: Thai woman’s deathly Bangkok rental quest raises eyebrow

    A social media post by a Thai woman seeking to rent a room with a history of death sparked a social media debate, challenging conventional taboos and highlighting the lengths to which people will go to find affordable housing. The user’s post on a Facebook group dedicated to property sales and rentals in certain Bangkok areas resounded with the online…

  • Thailand NewsSheffield Wednesday fans chirp for change: Dejphon Chansiri urged to get out of club (video)

    Sheffield Wednesday fans chirp for change: Dejphon Chansiri urged to get out of club (video)

    Sheffield Wednesday fans ramped up the pressure on Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri and his family to get out of the club. Wednesday supporters made their feelings known prior to and during the club’s English Football League clash with Birmingham City on Friday night increasing pressure on the Chansiri family, who owns the Thai Union Group, the world’s largest canned tuna producer.…

  • Thailand NewsThai workers invited to apply for high-paying oil rig jobs in Brunei

    Thai workers invited to apply for high-paying oil rig jobs in Brunei

    A Thailand government spokesperson announced a significant recruitment drive by the Department of Employment for 40 positions on oil rigs in Brunei, offering high annual salaries, free accommodation, and excellent benefits. The application window for these coveted roles opened on February 9 and will close on February 23, inviting experienced professionals with a minimum of eight years in the industry,…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok street food vendor dies after punch in card game dispute

    Bangkok street food vendor dies after punch in card game dispute

    A Bangkok street food vendor succumbed to injuries sustained from a single punch delivered by a friend during a drunken altercation over alleged cheating in a card game. The incident, which took place yesterday, February 12, resulted in the 49 year old vendor, Wichok, being found unconscious in his room with a swollen, bruised face and bleeding from the nose…

  • Thailand NewsFlight fright: Air Canada-Thailand flight detours to Hong Kong as passenger falls ill

    Flight fright: Air Canada-Thailand flight detours to Hong Kong as passenger falls ill

    An Air Canada flight destined for Bangkok was forced to make an emergency diversion to Hong Kong after a passenger fell ill onboard. The Air Canada Boeing 787, which operates flights between Vancouver and Bangkok, declared an emergency on February 4, prompting its redirection to Hong Kong. Flight AC65, a routine scheduled service, is typically operated between Vancouver and Bangkok…

  • Thailand NewsAussie Muay Thai boxer’s career on the ropes after Koh Samui road knockout

    Aussie Muay Thai boxer’s career on the ropes after Koh Samui road knockout

    The promising career of a talented Aussie Muay Thai boxer is on the ropes after a devastating knockout by a man driving on the wrong side of the road while riding his scooter on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. In keeping with the trend, his insurance company declared that the aspiring martial arts fighter was not covered for…