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.
  • Thailand NewsDonald Trump accused of ‘putting’ the ‘fore’ in ‘forefit’ by sports hack (videos)

    Donald Trump accused of ‘putting’ the ‘fore’ in ‘forefit’ by sports hack (videos)

    A United States sports hack pulled no punches when he said the former US President Donald Trump “cheats like a mafia accountant” after the ex-White House chief boasted he won a golf tournament this week. Trump yesterday claimed he triumphed in a club championship and senior club championship at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. Sportswriter Rick Reilly, however, who…

  • 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…

  • Crime NewsRouble trouble: Russian woman fined for assaulting pregnant Thai

    Rouble trouble: Russian woman fined for assaulting pregnant Thai

    The violent Russian woman who blamed her period for assaulting a pregnant Thai woman in Koh Pha Ngan has been fined 500 baht and handed a suspended 15-day jail sentence. Immigration authorities in Surat Thani are deliberating whether to revoke her visa due to the criminal offence. Alena Kupriyanova, the Russian woman in question, confessed to kicking the shop owner,…

  • 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…

  • Road deathsDrunk American flees horror crash leaving British family shattered in Thailand

    Drunk American flees horror crash leaving British family shattered in Thailand

    A drunk American man is on the run after a horror smash left a British family of three hospitalized in Thailand. The British man fears unless the fugitive is brought to justice he will continue to drink and drive and cause mayhem after showing no remorse after the crash. Thai police are actively pursuing the American, who is accused of…

  • 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…

  • Business NewsHair-raising secrets revealed: ‘Hair it like Beckham’ trends in cosmetic surgery

    Hair-raising secrets revealed: ‘Hair it like Beckham’ trends in cosmetic surgery

    You’ve heard of “Bend it Like Beckham” but what about “Hair it Like Beckham” as intriguing developments in the world of cosmetic surgery emerge, revealing secrets on how celebrities such as David Beckham maintain a full head of hair, even in his golden years. At the heart of these revelations is Dr Piya Rungruxsiri, a board-certified plastic surgeon known as…

  • 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…

  • Crime NewsThai cop spills beans on bid to hush British backpacker’s drugs dealing bust (video)

    Thai cop spills beans on bid to hush British backpacker’s drugs dealing bust (video)

    An unnamed Thai police officer revealed that his superiors attempted to suppress a story about the arrest of a British backpacker for selling Category 1 drugs on a notorious island in Thailand. Andrew Brett was arrested on Thursday, February 29, for allegedly selling ecstasy and LSD to other foreign tourists at the Ecco Bar on Koh Tao island in the…

  • 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…