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.
  • Phuket NewsPhuket sands turn to gold as Sansiri digs deep for economic jewel

    Phuket sands turn to gold as Sansiri digs deep for economic jewel

    The sandy shores of Phuket are set for a glamorous makeover as real estate mogul Sansiri Plc zeroes in on the island’s potential to become Thailand’s crown jewel for economic growth. With its eyes firmly fixed on this tropical paradise, Sansiri is revving up its plans, leveraging Phuket’s strategic importance to drive a real estate renaissance. Thanks to Thailand’s revised…

  • Business NewsArip turbocharging TechXPro marketing to ignite gadget craze

    Arip turbocharging TechXPro marketing to ignite gadget craze

    In an audacious move to spark excitement in the gadget-hungry crowds, Arip has turbocharged its marketing budget for the Commart TechXPro event, aiming to fire up demand for cutting-edge IT products as the year wraps up. This tech extravaganza, which kicked off yesterday, November 28, at Bitec and runs until December 1, has seen its marketing purse swell from a…

  • Business NewsKEX Express delivers change: Shifting gears to new markets (video)

    KEX Express delivers change: Shifting gears to new markets (video)

    KEX Express (Thailand) Plc, formerly known as Kerry Express, is embarking on a dramatic overhaul. The delivery giant is set to close several branches and trim down its workforce as it shifts gears towards the business-to-business (B2B) and customer-to-customer (C2C) sectors. This bold pivot comes straight from the top, confirmed by company insiders keen to reposition KEX away from traditional…

  • South Thailand NewsSongkhla floods wash away bookings in Hat Fai wipeout (video)

    Songkhla floods wash away bookings in Hat Fai wipeout (video)

    Flood chaos in Songkhla and the wider Deep South has left the Malaysian market in tatters, forcing a total wipeout of hotel and tour bookings in Hat Yai for the next two weekends. The relentless downpours have thrown travel plans into disarray, causing a domino effect on local tourism, just as things were heating up. Songchai Mungprasithichai, the head chief…

  • Thailand NewsThai politician hospitalised after hunger strike amid money laundering probe

    Thai politician hospitalised after hunger strike amid money laundering probe

    Embattled politician Samart Janechaijittawanich has been whisked to hospital following a four-day hunger strike while under detention. The saga unfolded late yesterday as Samart ensnared in a money laundering scandal linked to The iCon Group, was transferred to the Department of Corrections Hospital, confirming fears for his health. Samart, apprehended earlier this week in the northern province of Chiang Rai,…

  • Bangkok NewsFit for a king: Rama X Bridge opening set for December in Bangkok

    Fit for a king: Rama X Bridge opening set for December in Bangkok

    Bangkok’s skyline has a new star, and it’s shimmering with royal splendour. The stunning Rama X Bridge, now fully completed across the Chao Phraya River, is set to officially open in a grand ceremony presided over by none other than His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on December 14. Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) Governor Surachet Laophulsuk revealed…

  • Thailand NewsManchester pedophile’s reign ends: Bravery of victims hailed (video)

    Manchester pedophile’s reign ends: Bravery of victims hailed (video)

    A Greater Manchester police detective yesterday hailed the bravery of victims of a pedophile after he was jailed for 27 years following a 40-year reign of terror. The pedophile, 74 year old David Marsh, was jailed yesterday, November 28, for 27 years for grooming and sexually abusing boys between the ages of six and nine in the 1980s and 1990s.…

  • Thailand NewsScottish holidaymaker’s scooter disaster in Koh Pha Ngan

    Scottish holidaymaker’s scooter disaster in Koh Pha Ngan

    A Scottish holidaymaker’s volunteering quest to mend his broken heart took a disastrous turn on the sunny tropical island of Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand. In what was meant to be a soul-soothing retreat at an animal sanctuary, Paul McDonald found himself embroiled in a terrifying traffic drama after a high-speed scooter crash left him bruised, battered, and toothless. The 33…

  • Thailand NewsRama II roadwork delay: Commuters stuck in traffic jam of frustration

    Rama II roadwork delay: Commuters stuck in traffic jam of frustration

    In a move that’s sure to infuriate commuters, the much-anticipated completion of the Rama II elevated road in Samut Sakhon has been pushed back from June to November next year, according to the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT). The delay comes down to technical headaches while building the tricky ascending segments in the Bang Khunthian area. Transport Permanent Secretary Chayatan…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok’s big truck crackdown: Clearing the air one gear at a time

    Bangkok’s big truck crackdown: Clearing the air one gear at a time

    City Hall is gearing up for a major move to clean up Bangkok’s air quality, and the Department of Land Transport (DLT) is calling on all operators of six-wheeled trucks and larger vehicles to gear up for action. The city plans to roll out a groundbreaking Low Emission Zone initiative next year, targeting those notorious medium- and large-sized trucks to…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern Thailand is drowning in Mother Nature’s flooding fury

    Southern Thailand is drowning in Mother Nature’s flooding fury

    The southern Thai provinces of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat are reeling under the wrath of Mother Nature as heavy rain and severe flooding bring daily life to a grinding halt. Schools have been forced to shut their doors, and once-bustling roads lie underwater, leaving communities stranded as they battle the relentless downpour. The heavens have opened with a vengeance,…

  • Tourism NewsLoan clouds gather: Thailand’s tourism faces a credit crunch storm

    Loan clouds gather: Thailand’s tourism faces a credit crunch storm

    Thailand’s domestic tourism scene is facing stormy weather as concerns mount over rising consumer loans and mortgage defaults, industry insiders reveal. These financial headaches are casting doubts on whether short-term festival and event promos can still work their magic. The latest report from the National Economic and Social Development Council waved a red flag, revealing a troubling uptick in personal…

  • Business NewsTrue triumphs: EPL loss won’t sideline broadcast giants

    True triumphs: EPL loss won’t sideline broadcast giants

    In a surprise twist, True Corporation’s loss of the prized English Premier League (EPL) broadcasting rights won’t spell doom for its fortunes, assures the company’s chief executive, Manat Manavutiveth. Firmly entrenched in the sports content arena, True holds its ground, boasting a vast repertoire of both local and international programmes despite this glancing blow, Manat reassures fans and stakeholders alike. “Losing…

  • Business NewsLand of smart: Thailand’s AI ambitions set to smile on the future

    Land of smart: Thailand’s AI ambitions set to smile on the future

    Hold the front page! Thailand is making some serious waves in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). The Land of Smiles is rolling up its sleeves to become a key regional centre for AI training, partnering with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). This clever move is all about leading the charge in helping developing countries tackle…

  • Thailand NewsThai national caught smuggling Chinese nationals across border

    Thai national caught smuggling Chinese nationals across border

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) foiled a brazen attempt to smuggle a group of Chinese nationals across the Thai-Myanmar border, using hidden natural routes to dodge detection. The incident unfolded last night, November 26, when sharp-eyed patrol units from the Rachamanu Special Task Force and the Naresuan Force spotted a group making their sneaky entry into Thailand by river. Among those…

  • Thailand NewsThai teens set to bend it like the Real Madrid Galácticos in Thailand

    Thai teens set to bend it like the Real Madrid Galácticos in Thailand

    The football dreams of Thai youngsters wanting to join the Galácticos are about to get a massive kick upfield as the Patrick Group teams up with the Real Madrid Foundation to launch the Real Madrid Foundation Clinics Thailand. In a dazzling first for the country, young, aspiring Thai footballers will get the chance to train at an elite level under…

  • Thailand NewsNetflix star smuggles her way out of jail despite £150k cannabis bust (video)

    Netflix star smuggles her way out of jail despite £150k cannabis bust (video)

    In a sensational twist right out of a crime thriller, Netflix star Olga Bednarska incredibly escaped a long prison sentence despite being nabbed at Manchester Airport smuggling cannabis worth £150,000 (6.75 million baht) through customs. The star of Netflix’s hit reality show Too Hot to Handle, found herself entangled in a scandalous drug-smuggling affair after Manchester Airport customs officers intercepted…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to attract over 40 million sun-seeking tourists (video)

    Thailand to attract over 40 million sun-seeking tourists (video)

    Thailand is pulling out all the stops with the daring Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 campaign, setting its sights on luring over 40 million globe-trotters to its sun-kissed shores. This tourism boom is forecasted to pump a staggering 3.4 trillion baht into the economy, promising a hefty windfall for the nation’s coffers. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the…

  • Thailand NewsSenate to tackle 7.5 billion baht fraud linked to Boon Vanasin

    Senate to tackle 7.5 billion baht fraud linked to Boon Vanasin

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is gearing up for a crucial Senate showdown next week to tackle explosive allegations of fraud and money laundering against Boon Vanasin, the elusive founder of Thonburi Healthcare Group, currently believed to be dodging justice in China. This high-stakes scandal has captured widespread attention, with jaw-dropping financial losses in the mix. Senator Premsak Piayura, the…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok ‘bins’ old habits with new waste charge coming in June

    Bangkok ‘bins’ old habits with new waste charge coming in June

    The capital city is about to bin its old ways as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) rolls out a fresh charge on waste that could take effect by June. Say goodbye to the flat 80-baht fee and hello to a new pay-as-you-throw system designed to get residents to separate their rubbish. It’s all about making Bangkok cleaner and greener and…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya stabbing incident leaves two injured in family feud

    Pattaya stabbing incident leaves two injured in family feud

    A fiery family feud erupted in the early hours in Pattaya, escalating into a shocking stabbing incident that left both a young man and his intoxicated stepfather injured. The altercation kicked off at around 2.06am, today, November 27, in a residence on Soi Yensabai, sparking a frenzy of emergency response. Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an urgent call that…

  • Thailand NewsSamut Prakan landlord goes on a shooting spree, killing 4

    Samut Prakan landlord goes on a shooting spree, killing 4

    A horrifying scene erupted in Samut Prakan last night, leaving a quiet neighbourhood shell-shocked after a landlord went on the rampage shooting four family members dead and leaving a young girl fighting for her life. Thai police were summoned at 8.30pm, yesterday, November 26, to a single-storey rental home in Bang Pu Municipal Soi, to find four family members dead…

  • Thailand NewsEight arrested in hostel horror after 6 tourists die in Laos

    Eight arrested in hostel horror after 6 tourists die in Laos

    Police arrested eight members of staff at a backpacker hostel in Laos after the venue became the centre of a suspected mass methanol poisoning that claimed the lives of six foreign tourists. Eight staff members from the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng, reportedly all Vietnamese nationals, are facing questioning as the investigation unfolds. Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly…

  • Thailand NewsPot luck: British dad’s £100k cannabis bust ends in jail sentence

    Pot luck: British dad’s £100k cannabis bust ends in jail sentence

    A British dad of three has been sentenced to two years behind bars for an audacious attempt to smuggle nearly £100,000 (4.4 million baht) worth of cannabis from Thailand. The 42 year old British man, gripped by grief and desperation after the death of his girlfriend, confessed he took the illicit gamble in hopes of using the cash to reunite…

  • Thailand NewsBoy 7 killed by Thai mother rocks quiet Welsh town

    Boy 7 killed by Thai mother rocks quiet Welsh town

    Police in Wales reported that the death of a 7 year old boy at the hands of his Thai mother has rocked the quiet Welsh town of Haverfordwest. Seven year old Louis Linse was found dead in his bed, his life tragically cut short by his mother. Thai-born Papaipit Linse admitted to manslaughter by diminished responsibility, a truth that unravels…

  • Thailand NewsPhone charger sparks blaze: Thai man’s home goes up in flames

    Phone charger sparks blaze: Thai man’s home goes up in flames

    In a shocking turn of events, a young man’s quick pit stop to charge his phone ended in disaster as he returned home to find his house engulfed in flames. The culprit? A dodgy charger cable. At 2.30am, today, November 25, the Chiang Rak Yai Municipality Radio Centre received an urgent alert: a raging inferno had taken hold of a…

  • Bangkok NewsKhao San Road festive bookings hit a European slump (video)

    Khao San Road festive bookings hit a European slump (video)

    The famed Khao San Road, once a bustling hub of backpacker activity in Bangkok, finds itself facing a slowdown in hotel bookings as the festive season approaches. According to Khaosan Business Association President Sanga Ruangwattanakul, reservations for the key dates of December 30 to December 31 have slumped to around 60%, down from 70% the previous year. This downturn is…

  • Pattaya NewsPaws for effect: Gripping rescue saves dog in East Pattaya

    Paws for effect: Gripping rescue saves dog in East Pattaya

    In a dramatic twist straight out of an animal rescue thriller, a young dog found himself in a tight spot in East Pattaya, sparking a heart-stopping rescue mission that gripped residents. On Saturday, November 23, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre was alerted to the plight of a desperate dog stuck between towering concrete power poles in an open area near…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBrace for a drenching as monsoon swoons into Thailand

    Brace for a drenching as monsoon swoons into Thailand

    Hold onto your umbrellas, folks, Thailand is in the grip of Mother Nature’s fury as severe weather warnings sweep the nation, with torrential monsoon rains getting ready to drench 10 provinces. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) isn’t mincing words, urging residents, especially those in flood-prone areas or near rivers, to keep their wits about them. The southern regions are…

  • Thailand NewsGold prices in Thailand dive as buyers rush to cash in on jewellery

    Gold prices in Thailand dive as buyers rush to cash in on jewellery

    In a golden twist of fate, prices have taken a notable nosedive today, sparking a frenzy among potential buyers eager to grab a bargain. According to the Gold Traders Association (GTA), the cost of gold jewellery has plummeted by 250 baht from the final tally yesterday, November 24, now shining at 44,500 baht per baht weight. This early-morning update, hot…

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