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 NewsThai gold sparkles up: Price hike ignites buyer frenzy

    Thai gold sparkles up: Price hike ignites buyer frenzy

    Thailand’s gold market is glittering even brighter today, as prices soar once again, lighting a fire under eager buyers. The Gold Traders Association (GTA) reported a shiny new high, with gold jewellery prices jumping by 100 baht since yesterday, October 30, now shimmering at 45,000 baht per baht weight. Today’s morning memo from the GTA at 9.10am set the domestic…

  • Business NewsGogolook ‘whoscalls’ the shots: Thai HQ set to scamper into anti-scam market

    Gogolook ‘whoscalls’ the shots: Thai HQ set to scamper into anti-scam market

    In a move set to shake up Southeast Asia, Gogolook, the brains behind the Whoscall app, unveiled a brand-new headquarters in Thailand. This bold step is part of the tech giant’s grand plan to dominate the burgeoning global anti-scam arena, expected to skyrocket to a whopping US$129 billion by 2029. Jeff Kuo, Gogolook’s co-founder and CEO, spilt the beans on…

  • Business NewsBoT inflates hopes: Targets snug 1-3% to turbo-charge economy

    BoT inflates hopes: Targets snug 1-3% to turbo-charge economy

    In a bold move to turbo-charge Thailand’s economic engine, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) pegged its hopes on keeping inflation between a snug 1% and 3%. The aim is to shift the economy into top gear, with deputy governor Piti Disyatat revealing at the Monetary Policy Forum that they’re targeting headline inflation of 1.2% by 2025. That’s a noticeable bump…

  • Business NewsHSBC Thailand is the big cheese, claims No.1 bank title again

    HSBC Thailand is the big cheese, claims No.1 bank title again

    HSBC Thailand once again has proven itself the big cheese of banking, clinching the Best International Bank in Thailand award for the fourth year running from both Euromoney and FinanceAsia. This coveted accolade reflects the bank’s top-notch financial prowess and its solid standing in the Thai market. The accolades don’t stop at Thailand’s borders! HSBC’s domination extends throughout the ASEAN…

  • Thailand NewsTurbocharged cops shift gears to bust Thai luxury car scam (video)

    Turbocharged cops shift gears to bust Thai luxury car scam (video)

    In a story more fitting for a Jason Statham heist movie, police finally cracked a high-rolling car scam, seizing a £6.5 million (285 million baht) stash of stolen luxury motors, including a jaw-dropping £220,000 (9.65 million baht) Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. These wheels were fraudulently whisked away from Britain and shipped to Thailand eight years ago but now they’re coming home,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s courtroom prescription: Legal drama escalates in Swiss assault dismissal

    Phuket’s courtroom prescription: Legal drama escalates in Swiss assault dismissal

    A gripping legal battle is heating up in Phuket as the lawyer representing a woman doctor challenges the court’s shocking decision to dismiss her assault case against a Swiss man. Dr Thandao Chandam claims she was kicked in the back by 45 year old Urs Fehr, also known as David, while she sat outside his villa on Yamu Beach in…

  • Pattaya NewsDead body found on beach sends shockwaves through Pattaya

    Dead body found on beach sends shockwaves through Pattaya

    A shocking discovery has sent shockwaves through the Pattaya community after a body was washed up on Dongtan Beach in Jomtien. At precisely 9.46am yesterday, October 30, police received a distress call that would lead to a grim scene. Pattaya police wasted no time responding, and they were joined by rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thamasathan Foundation. Upon arrival,…

  • Business NewsCentral Pattana unwraps festive cheer with finn-tastic partnership

    Central Pattana unwraps festive cheer with finn-tastic partnership

    Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s retail powerhouse, is teaming up with a host of partners including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Embassy of Finland, Sculptra by Galderma, and Finnair to launch the extravagant The World’s Great Celebration 2025. With a whopping 700 million baht investment, this initiative aims to give Thailand’s economy a festive boost and reinforce its…

  • Thailand NewsGold rush fever: Prices surge, Thai buyers told to act fast

    Gold rush fever: Prices surge, Thai buyers told to act fast

    In a dazzling turn of events, gold prices shot up today, leaving potential buyers scrambling to make their move as the Gold Traders Association (GTA) reveals hefty increases. Gold ornaments are now flaunting a price tag of 44,800 baht per baht weight, leaping up by a solid 350 baht overnight. According to the GTA, bullion gold with a 96.5% purity…

  • Thailand NewsThailand cash splash: Foreign tourists send Visa spending soaring

    Thailand cash splash: Foreign tourists send Visa spending soaring

    Thailand is basking in a financial boom, with foreign tourists spending a staggering 90% more on Visa credit cards this year compared to the pre-pandemic high of 2019. While Thai travellers are tightening their purse strings amid a sluggish economy, foreigners can’t seem to get enough of the Land of Smiles. Visa Thailand’s country manager, Punnamas Vichitkulwongsa, revealed that Thailand…

  • Business NewsCloud nine: Equinix boost set to reign over Thailand’s data skies

    Cloud nine: Equinix boost set to reign over Thailand’s data skies

    American tech giant and cloud extraordinaire Equinix is making waves in Thailand with a colossal 16 billion baht investment. This financial injection over the next decade is set to supercharge Thailand’s data centre infrastructure, targeting the surging demand from the bustling CLMVT region, according to Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI). For those not in the know, the CLMVT region comprises…

  • Business NewsStarbucks stirs up Thai market with a ‘latte’ new stores brewing

    Starbucks stirs up Thai market with a ‘latte’ new stores brewing

    Hold onto your coffee cups, folks! Starbucks Thailand is brewing up a storm with plans to roll out 30 new stores annually, even as the country’s coffee market bubbles with fierce competition. This caffeine-fuelled expansion underscores the coffee giant’s faith in Thailand’s untapped potential in Southeast Asia. Spearheading this bold venture is Starbucks Thailand’s Managing Director, Nednapa Srisamai, who’s unfazed…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket at the helm of Asia’s Urban Act initiative

    Phuket at the helm of Asia’s Urban Act initiative

    Phuket has been handpicked as the focal point for the Urban Act initiative, an ambitious drive set to spearhead low-carbon, resilient urban growth across the Asia-Pacific. The announcement was unveiled at a meeting in Phuket Provincial Hall with Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Vice Governor Ronnarong Tipsiri among the key players present. The Urban Act Project, which kicked off in April…

  • Thailand NewsBritish Airways spreads its wings: Gatwick-Bangkok flights back on

    British Airways spreads its wings: Gatwick-Bangkok flights back on

    In a move that’s set to soar to new heights, British Airways relaunched its direct flights from London Gatwick to the bustling city of Bangkok. The inaugural flight, BA 2231, took to the skies from Gatwick, yesterday, October 29, making a graceful touchdown at Suvarnabhumi Internationa Airport this afternoon, marking a triumphant return to the Land of Smiles. Tourism Authority…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket’s fundraising campaign hits full beam for cancer care centre

    Phuket’s fundraising campaign hits full beam for cancer care centre

    Phuket is pulling out all the stops in a monumental bid to raise a whopping 290 million baht. The cause? Building a cutting-edge cancer care centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital. This essential government-run institution is on a mission to boost cancer treatment services for Phuket’s residents and those from neighbouring provinces. Phuket’s top brass, Governor Sophon Suwannarat, announced a traditional…

  • Thailand NewsNine injured in van and truck collision in Phuket

    Nine injured in van and truck collision in Phuket

    A dramatic head-on collision rocked Ao Po Pier Road in Pa Khlok, Phuket as a van and a small truck collided with a bang, leaving nine people nursing injuries. The crash unfolded around 5.30pm, yesterday, October 29, near Moo 9, prompting an immediate and swift reaction from local police and emergency crews. On the scene, rescue teams found two Thai…

  • Thailand NewsBattle at Jomtien Beach: Pattaya teen left reeling in sandy scuffle

    Battle at Jomtien Beach: Pattaya teen left reeling in sandy scuffle

    In the early hours of today, chaos descended upon Jomtien Beach in Pattaya as a vicious brawl broke out, leaving one teenager with horrific injuries. At precisely 1.46am, today, October 30, Pattaya police were urgently summoned to the scene of mayhem along Jomtien Beach Road, near Jomtien Soi 12, where a gang-related altercation involving scores of youths had erupted. Upon…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya shooting: Gunman opens fire on revellers

    Pattaya shooting: Gunman opens fire on revellers

    A terrifying shooting incident early this morning has left both locals and tourists reeling in Pattaya City. The drama unfolded at 4.06am, today, October 30, on Petchtrakul Road, right outside the Moo Krata Baek Kap Din Sam restaurant in the Nongprue subdistrict. Panic set in as police received urgent calls about the shocking event, prompting the deputy chief of Pattaya…

  • Business NewsThai export extravaganza: Gold rush as figures set at US0bn

    Thai export extravaganza: Gold rush as figures set at US$290bn

    In a dazzling economic twist, Thai exports are on track to shatter the 2% growth target, soaring to an unprecedented US$290 billion this year. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) chief, credits the surge to booming demand for all things agricultural, food-related, and electronic, thanks to the economic bounce-back in powerhouses like the United States and European…

  • Bangkok NewsEx-Russian mercenary hits a wall of ammunition trouble in Bangkok

    Ex-Russian mercenary hits a wall of ammunition trouble in Bangkok

    An ex-Russian war dog found himself in the clutches of Bangkok police after a stash of ammunition was discovered in his swanky condo, along with explosive threats to take out rivals. Immigration police officers swooped on 25 year old Russian national, Milo Yanovich, at his Makkasan-area pad in the Ratchathewi district yesterday, October 28. Police Major General Phanthana Nuchanart, deputy…

  • Business NewsBitcoin breaks the bank: Crypto leap sends shockwaves through markets

    Bitcoin breaks the bank: Crypto leap sends shockwaves through markets

    In a dazzling leap forward, Bitcoin smashed through the US$71,000 barrier, sending shockwaves through the financial world. This crypto milestone, unmatched since June, comes on the heels of hefty inflows into exchange-traded funds and rampant election speculation. As the clock ticked past 10.45am in Singapore, the digital asset darling rocketed over 2%, peaking at an impressive US$71,310. Not to be…

  • Business NewsBangkok Bank’s virtual gamble: A licence to thrill in digital banking

    Bangkok Bank’s virtual gamble: A licence to thrill in digital banking

    In a bold move set to shake up the banking scene, Bangkok Bank (BBL) is betting big on bagging a coveted virtual bank licence, boasting the might of its powerhouse partners as a strategic edge. The bank is convinced that its dream team will help it emerge victorious in the bustling virtual banking battleground. Kobsak Pootrakool, BBL’s senior executive vice-president,…

  • Phuket NewsMystery unbedded: Thai police dig into Canadian man’s death

    Mystery unbedded: Thai police dig into Canadian man’s death

    Thai police are digging deep into the puzzling death of a 46 year old Canadian man discovered by a group of his friends after five days of silence. The alarm was raised in a quiet corner of Moo 8, Srisoontorn, alerting Thalang police officers to the scene at around 12.35pm, yesterday, October 28. The man’s body was found peacefully in…

  • Phuket NewsBangkok cops reel in cunning Phuket light rail project con artist

    Bangkok cops reel in cunning Phuket light rail project con artist

    The Metropolitan Police Investigation Bureau cops in Bangkok reeled in a cunning fraudster who duped victims into a sham Phuket light rail project investment scheme. The lady in question, only identified as 44 year old Ms Wongduean, was apprehended on Nawamin 70 Road in the bustling Bueng Kum district on Sunday, October 27. Ms Wongduean is accused of swindling over…

  • Pattaya NewsExhausted Thai security guard tumbles off bike in Pattaya

    Exhausted Thai security guard tumbles off bike in Pattaya

    A 42 year old Thai security guard has been rushed to hospital after collapsing from sheer exhaustion and tumbling off his motorcycle in South Pattaya. The shocking incident unfolded at around 9pm, yesterday, October 28, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received frantic calls about an unconscious man sprawled on the road near Wat Thammasamakkee. Emergency responders, including medics…

  • Thailand NewsGolden opportunity: Thai investors ‘mint’ to act as prices hold steady

    Golden opportunity: Thai investors ‘mint’ to act as prices hold steady

    In an unexpected twist for the Thai economy, the Gold Traders Association (GTA) announced a welcome bout of stability in today’s gold prices, prompting savvy investors to make their move. As of today, October 28, the glint of gold remains constant—keeping the market at a tantalising standstill. The GTA’s latest update, released at 9am, confirmed the price for gold ornaments…

  • Thailand NewsRevved-up reckoning: Bangkok teen bike bandits get comeuppance

    Revved-up reckoning: Bangkok teen bike bandits get comeuppance

    In a dramatic takedown that reads like a crime thriller, a gang of young motorcycle thieves has been nabbed in Bangkok—shockingly, with a 14 year old among the culprits. This motley crew, responsible for filching over ten bikes across the capital, were flogging their ill-gotten wheels for a measly 1,000-1,500 baht apiece, spotlighting a worrying trend of young hooligans descending…

  • Thailand NewsDJ’s dental dilemma: Online shop ‘bites back’ leaving him toothless

    DJ’s dental dilemma: Online shop ‘bites back’ leaving him toothless

    In a saga that had more ups and downs than a DJ’s mixing session, Buriram’s own DJ Odd Inter, real name Rewat Wongkamchan, found himself toothless after he took a costly bite out of online shopping. Seeking a snazzy set of dentures to fix his show-stopping smile, Rewat ended up with a child’s plaything instead, paying 699 baht for the…

  • Business NewsPotential Trump return haunts global finance leaders at IMF meeting

    Potential Trump return haunts global finance leaders at IMF meeting

    Amidst the typical chatter of low growth, high debt, and conflicts flaring up, the real buzz at the annual IMF and World Bank meetings was the possible political comeback of Donald Trump. This was the hot topic for finance leaders in Washington last week, overshadowing the usual suspects on the agenda. According to some sources, Trump’s alleged leap in the polls…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to set to ‘whip’ up new parenting rules with no-cane bill

    Thailand to set to ‘whip’ up new parenting rules with no-cane bill

    In a groundbreaking move that could change the way Thai parents discipline their children, a committee is poised to introduce a “no-cane” bill to the House. If given the green light, Thailand will become only the second nation in the ASEAN region to outlaw corporal punishment, potentially marking the end of an era for its 89 year old disciplinary law.…