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.
  • Hua Hin NewsTrunk road terror: Jumbo rage as elephant ejects man from pickup (video)

    Trunk road terror: Jumbo rage as elephant ejects man from pickup (video)

    In a wild encounter that’s captured the attention of Thai social media, an angry elephant gave a new meaning to being “trunked” when it tossed a passenger from the back of a pickup truck on Hua Hin’s Pala-U Road. The dramatic moment, caught on camera by a shocked passerby, has rapidly gone viral. The footage reveals the massive pachyderm as…

  • Thailand NewsRussian ruffian busted: Koh Pha Ngan’s wannabe mafia gets cuffed

    Russian ruffian busted: Koh Pha Ngan’s wannabe mafia gets cuffed

    Surat Thani Tourist Police arrested a Russian man accused of terrorising tourists and demanding protection money on the sun-drenched island of Koh Pha Ngan. Dubbed a “Russian mafia” operative, the 27 year old alleged thug was putting on a front worthy of a Hollywood villain, complete with fake police gear and brazen threats. The operation unfolded after the Tourist Police…

  • Phuket NewsRevved up: Phuket police clamp down on noisy motorcyclists

    Revved up: Phuket police clamp down on noisy motorcyclists

    Phuket City police swooped in during the early hours of Saturday morning in a high-octane operation to apprehend a group of young motorcyclists causing a ruckus with their customised, noisy rides. Police Lieutenant Colonel Ratchaphas Buakaew and Police Lieutenant Thanakorn Chuaphong were behind the crackdown that revved into action at 4am on Saturday, March 8 on the bustling bypass road.…

  • Pattaya NewsLover’s leap: Thai teen falls from Pattaya condo after lover’s spat

    Lover’s leap: Thai teen falls from Pattaya condo after lover’s spat

    A Thai teen is fighting for her life after a heated argument with her foreign boyfriend ended with her falling from the 14th floor of a Pattaya condominium. The 19 year old girl, Jane, was left with critical injuries after plummeting from the 14th floor of a condo in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. At around…

  • Hua Hin NewsElderly British couple’s Thailand nightmare goes from bad to cell

    Elderly British couple’s Thailand nightmare goes from bad to cell

    An elderly British couple face time in a Thailand jail despite being victims of a savage beating, caught on CCTV, in their own back yard. One of the victims described the past year as a “living hell.” The couple, Des and Mary Byrne, from Middlesbrough, in the North-East of England, envisioned a peaceful retirement on the “Thai Riviera,” but their…

  • Pattaya NewsBang Bang Lamung: Thai man shot near Pattaya car shop

    Bang Bang Lamung: Thai man shot near Pattaya car shop

    A 37 year old Thai man was shot after finding himself in the crosshairs of a rival’s rage in Bang Lamung at the weekend. The shocking scene, unfolded on Saturday, March 8, when a petty feud exploded into chaos at a local auto shop in the typically quiet Khao Mai Kaew area of Chon Buri province. The drama began at…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket drug bust nets dozens in ‘white organisation’ blitz

    Phuket drug bust nets dozens in ‘white organisation’ blitz

    In a sweeping crackdown across Phuket, a drug bust brought 35 people into custody, exposing a widespread issue that has plagued the area. Phuket police set up strategic night-time checkpoints on Wednesday, March 5, in Tambon Thepkrasattri, leading to the arrest of those with drugs in their system: 20 of whom were Thai locals and 15 Myanmar migrant workers. The…

  • Thailand NewsTeenager electrocuted by phone charger in Thailand sparks warning

    Teenager electrocuted by phone charger in Thailand sparks warning

    The tragic death of a teenager electrocuted by a phone charger today has left a community reeling in the Sikhoraphum district of Surin in Isaan. Police revealed that the 15 year old girl was electrocuted after falling asleep with her phone, today, March 7. Officers added that she had burn marks from the phone charger cord. Sergeant Den Wanyang, taking…

  • Bangkok NewsWarehouse fire keeps Bangkok firefighters on toes for over 8 hours

    Warehouse fire keeps Bangkok firefighters on toes for over 8 hours

    A blazing inferno inside a frozen goods warehouse in Bang Phili proved to be a stubborn adversary for Bangkok firefighters, with the flames still not fully extinguished today after more than eight hours. Amid the chaos, the warehouse owner firmly denied any ammonia gas presence in the facility, easing some public safety concerns. Firefighters from a multitude of agencies converged…

  • Phuket NewsIsraeli tourists and transwomen clash in Phuket street brawl (video)

    Israeli tourists and transwomen clash in Phuket street brawl (video)

    Two Israeli tourists found themselves embroiled in a street skirmish with a group of transgender women on the bustling Bangla Road in Phuket, leaving both parties nursing injuries. The brawl erupted in the island’s notorious nightlife district on Wednesday, March 5, sparking a dramatic scene captured on video and widely shared across social media. Drama unfolded in the vibrant hub…

  • Pattaya NewsKoh Larn mystery: Tourist’s body leaves police puzzled

    Koh Larn mystery: Tourist’s body leaves police puzzled

    Thai police have been left scratching their heads after discovering the dead body of a tourist in a forest on the picturesque island of Koh Larn. A photograph of an elderly woman was found at the chilling scene, yesterday, March 6. Police Lieutenant Anan Mahakit Asawakun from Pattaya City Police Station’s Koh Larn branch today shared news of the unfolding…

  • Thailand NewsFatal nap! Driver falls asleep, kills passenger in highway horror

    Fatal nap! Driver falls asleep, kills passenger in highway horror

    A devastating accident on Highway 11 in Nakhon Sawan province tragically claimed the life of a young passenger this morning after a driver fell asleep at behind the wheel. At around 2.40am, today, March 7, a Toyota pickup truck slammed into the back of a parked 18-wheeler, resulting in calamitous damage and heartbreak. The scene at kilometre markers 13 and…

  • Pattaya NewsSplish splash splendour: Pattaya preps for a Wan Lai soaking (video)

    Splish splash splendour: Pattaya preps for a Wan Lai soaking (video)

    Pattaya City is gearing up for a splash-tastic 2025 with its iconic Wan Lai Naklua and Wan Lai Pattaya festivals. Known for their thrilling water-pouring ceremonies, dazzling cultural performances, and energetic parades, these events promise a spectacle like no other. The vibrant preparations were discussed in a meeting led by Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn at Pattaya City Hall. The festivals…

  • Pattaya NewsSeoul searching! Tourist Police nab fake South Korean tour guide

    Seoul searching! Tourist Police nab fake South Korean tour guide

    A South Korean man found himself in hot water with the Tourist Police after allegedly masquerading as a tour guide without the necessary paperwork. Police clocked him on Wednesday, March 5, shepherding a group of international holidaymakers through a bustling local market, where he was seen snapping up tickets and handing out local information. But there was a catch: he…

  • Thailand NewsTragic end for British backpacker in Thailand waters (video)

    Tragic end for British backpacker in Thailand waters (video)

    A British backpacker met a heartbreaking fate after a kayaking mishap in Thailand, an inquest heard in Swansea. Shanghaman Gowribalan went missing on February 11, 2024, while kayaking in a canal near the Rajjaprabha Dam, also known as the Cheow Lan Dam, in the southern province of Surat Thani. The 24 year old drowned after his kayak overflowed, leading him to…

  • Business NewsThai interest rate cuts to ease loan load amid economic slowdown

    Thai interest rate cuts to ease loan load amid economic slowdown

    In a move that promises relief for borrowers across Thailand, six leading commercial banks and a clutch of state-owned counterparts have slashed lending rates following the Bank of Thailand’s recent policy rate cut. This adjustment is designed to alleviate the financial strain as the economy slows down. Domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) are joining forces to trim loan interest rates…

  • Pattaya NewsHoly spirits: Pattaya toasts to temple tipple alcohol tweak

    Holy spirits: Pattaya toasts to temple tipple alcohol tweak

    Pattaya officials and business moguls are toasting the National Alcohol Policy Committee’s bold decision to uncork alcohol sales at select venues on major religious holidays, a move set to pour life into the city’s tourism juggernaut. The clinking of glasses will be heard in hotels, entertainment hotspots, and international airports, while other public areas remain dry. Optimists predict the change…

  • Pattaya NewsFirefighters turn up the heat in Pattaya condo blaze

    Firefighters turn up the heat in Pattaya condo blaze

    Firefighters were hot on the scene yesterday in Pattaya’s Soi Kor Phai after a blaze broke out in a plush condominium, causing panic among holidaymakers. The Land Disaster Relief Center got the call, sending fire crews and valiant rescue volunteers racing to the flaming fiasco, at 3.06am, yesterday, March 5. On arrival, both Thai and foreign guests were seen scrambling…

  • Thailand NewsThailand allegedly snubbed US, Canada, Oz, Uyghur asylum offers

    Thailand allegedly snubbed US, Canada, Oz, Uyghur asylum offers

    Thailand snubbed asylum offers, from the US, Canada, and Australia, and deported 48 ethnic Uyghurs to China, according to Reuters. The move comes despite a decade-long detention limbo and impassioned calls from UN human rights experts for the Uyghurs’ safety. The Government of Thailand staunchly defended the deportation, asserting it was carried out in line with their legal and human…

  • Business NewsTrading places: Thai export boom hides ticking trade bomb

    Trading places: Thai export boom hides ticking trade bomb

    Amidst the cheers of soaring export numbers, the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) fired a warning shot, urging Thailand to shift its focus towards resolving trade imbalances on a country-by-country basis. TNSC chairman Chaichan Charoensuk warned that the ongoing trade war resembles a ticking time bomb for exporters, with an explosion expected in the second quarter. The council predicts a…

  • Bangkok NewsThai plane shame: Pakistanis stranded in Bangkok bust-up (video)

    Thai plane shame: Pakistanis stranded in Bangkok bust-up (video)

    Chaos erupted for Pakistani travellers after they found themselves marooned in Bangkok for two long days after technical issue with a Thai Airways flight. In a maddening turn of events, passengers were left in suspense for six gruelling hours at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, clinging to the hope of an alternative flight. Those hopes were dashed, however, when Thai…

  • Business NewsTrump card: Bitcoin booms as Donnie deals in digital dollars

    Trump card: Bitcoin booms as Donnie deals in digital dollars

    Bitcoin nosedived back into the spotlight with a jaw-dropping surge of over 20% yesterday, accompanied by a thrilling rally in various cryptocurrencies. The electrifying leap followed US President Donald Trump’s bombshell announcement about a proposed strategic US reserve replete with an enticing collection of digital tokens. In a candid post on Truth Social, Trump unveiled his plan for a January…

  • Thailand NewsPill-shocked: War veterans’ hospital in prescription bribery scandal

    Pill-shocked: War veterans’ hospital in prescription bribery scandal

    In a bombshell revelation that has rocked Thailand, the War Veterans Organisation of Thailand (WVO) has lodged a damning complaint with the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), claiming that 20 government employees are knee-deep in a bribery scheme tangled up with drug prescriptions at the Veterans General Hospital. The explosive allegations were brought to light by WVO chief General Detnithit Luang-Ngam, and…

  • Bangkok NewsFortune turns sour: Fengshui master’s gambling scandal exposed

    Fortune turns sour: Fengshui master’s gambling scandal exposed

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) rounded up an unlucky 13 alleged masterminds behind a lucrative gambling website, reportedly raking in a staggering 1.6 billion baht annually. Assets amounting to 20 million baht have been seized in connection with the arrested gang. The case unravels the tangled web of 43 year old fengshui guru Thanawan Jiracharoenwes, infamously known as “Tili.” The smooth…

  • Thailand NewsQuad tragedy: Scottish man’s high-speed horror plunge in Thailand

    Quad tragedy: Scottish man’s high-speed horror plunge in Thailand

    A Scottish man’s life met a sudden end after his quad bike smashed into a concrete barrier after skidding on a treacherous road in Thailand, sending shockwaves through the local community. The unnamed 62 year old, believed to have been living in Thailand for over a decade, was catapulted from his vehicle and plunged 30 feet to his death after…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok police probe woman’s sexual assault by invisible men

    Bangkok police probe woman’s sexual assault by invisible men

    Bueng Kum District Police in Bangkok have been called to untangle a Thai woman’s claims that she has been sexually assaulted by gang of invisible men over the past two years. The tale blends the supernatural with reality, as the alleged 52 year old Thai victim, Ning, alleges a harrowing two-year rape ordeal at the hands of an invisible gang.…

  • Thailand NewsBreaking bad: British brothers’ crime spree hits skids in Thailand

    Breaking bad: British brothers’ crime spree hits skids in Thailand

    In an extraordinary tale of lavish living, transcontinental intrigue, and the inevitable downfall of a supposedly unstoppable crime empire, two British brothers, Joseph and Gregory Mulhare, crafted a life that seemed straight from a crime thriller. This tapestry of international drug trafficking, sprawling from the UK to exotic locales, ultimately unraveled due to meticulous police efforts and the bombshell revelations…

  • Bangkok NewsEagle talk to bogey walk: England putt Schmeichel’s hopes to rest

    Eagle talk to bogey walk: England putt Schmeichel’s hopes to rest

    Team World vice-captain Peter Schmeichel said his Team England counterparts “talked a good game” before the tournament teed off, adding that the Reignwood Icons of Football trophy would not be “Coming Home” at the weekend. Unfortunately, the former Manchester United legend was left in the rough and forced to eat his words as Team England shattered the Dane’s bunkered dreams…

  • Tourism NewsBaht-ing the bullet: Thailand to cash in on tourists with fee

    Baht-ing the bullet: Thailand to cash in on tourists with fee

    Thailand is gearing up to introduce a 300 baht tourism fee for all foreign visitors starting in 2025, just in time for the bustling peak travel season. The news comes courtesy of Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong, who shared that the levy is designed to ease the financial burden currently shouldered by the government to assist tourists in emergencies…

  • Pattaya NewsKhao Kheow Zoo calls on public to name newest zebra star

    Khao Kheow Zoo calls on public to name newest zebra star

    Pattaya’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo is creating quite the buzz by inviting the public to name its latest black-and-white bundle of joy: a newborn zebra foal. Khao Kheow Open Zoo director Narongwit Chodchoi proudly announced the debut of a charming female zebra foal, born on November 6 last year to her 6 year old mum and 8 year old dad.…

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