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.
  • Transport NewsAll aboard the history express: Hua Hin Train Station gears up for inaugural joyride

    All aboard the history express: Hua Hin Train Station gears up for inaugural joyride

    It’s full steam ahead for historic Hua Hin Train Station as it readies itself for its inaugural journey next month. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced it’s all aboard the ticketing express at the opening of the new elevated station which is on track for partial operations on Monday, December 11. As outlined in the State Railway of Thailand…

  • Crime NewsWild West wow: British tourist takes a tumble in notorious Pattaya Go-Go girlie showdown (video)

    Wild West wow: British tourist takes a tumble in notorious Pattaya Go-Go girlie showdown (video)

    In a scene reminiscent of a Wild West bar brawl, a British tourist got knocked out as over a dozen Thai girls fought for the young traveller’s attention in a notorious Pattaya Go-Go bar. British tourist Jack Fitzmaurice was having a drink and chatting with some scantily-clad ladies in the Paradise Agogo in the early hours of Sunday morning when…

  • Tourism NewsThailand PM temps European tourists with longer visa incentive

    Thailand PM temps European tourists with longer visa incentive

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is making bold moves to boost the nation’s economy by unveiling plans to waive visa requirements for European tourists. Thailand also plans to attract more tourists to the Land of Smiles by lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events, to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more. The Bangkok-born Thailand PM sees tourism…

  • World NewsCircus chaos: Lion’s great escape leaves Italian residents in a ‘purr-suit’ of safety (video)

    Circus chaos: Lion’s great escape leaves Italian residents in a ‘purr-suit’ of safety (video)

    “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” so the 1982 pop classic by Tight Fit goes but that wasn’t the case for a lion in Italy named Kimba who escaped from the Ronnie Roller Circus troupe and roamed the streets of Ladispoli, causing the local authorities to urge residents to stay indoors for their safety. A video of the eight-year-old lion ambling past…

  • Economy NewsNIDA poll unveils Thailand’s digital wallet desires

    NIDA poll unveils Thailand’s digital wallet desires

    The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) conducted a poll regarding the upcoming digital wallet handout scheme, gauging the sentiment of 1,310 respondents aged 18 and older from a wide variety of social backgrounds between October 31 and November 2. The results revealed a widespread belief that the government’s 10,000-baht digital cash handout should be extended to all Thais, regardless…