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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.
  • Covid-19 NewsFBI director says Covid-19 started in a Chinese lab, but provides no evidence
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:20, 01 March 2023
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    FBI director says Covid-19 started in a Chinese lab, but provides no evidence

    Three years after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and it appears the experts are no closer to nailing the source of the outbreak, although an FBI director reckons the virus was “likely” leaked from a lab. FBI Director Christopher Wray guesses that a laboratory in Wuhan, China, is the source of the outbreak although he failed to provide any…

  • Crime NewsCowardly British man on run in Thailand after abusing ex-girlfriend
    Bob ScottPublished: 10:26, 01 March 2023
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    Cowardly British man on run in Thailand after abusing ex-girlfriend

    A cowardly British man is on the run and believed to be in Thailand after administering the “most despicable psychological, emotional, and physical abuse,” on a former girlfriend. Nicholas Cash was found guilty of several charges, including controlling or coercive behaviour, assault causing bodily harm, criminal damage, and administering a poisonous or noxious substance with intent. These convictions followed a…

  • NewsWorld of sport mourns legendary commentator John Motson
    Bob ScottPublished: 18:11, 23 February 2023
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    World of sport mourns legendary commentator John Motson

    The world of sports broadcasting is mourning the loss of legendary commentator John Motson, who passed away at the age of 77. The iconic voice of British football, affectionately known as “Motty,” had a 50-year career with the BBC, covering 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships, and 29 FA Cup finals. In a statement released by Motson’s family, they confirmed…

  • Politics NewsChina ‘walking a delicate path in its dealings with Russia’ or is it?
    Bob ScottPublished: 13:45, 23 February 2023
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    China ‘walking a delicate path in its dealings with Russia’ or is it?

    China is “walking along a very delicate path in its dealings with Russia over the Ukraine” wrote one Western commentator on yesterday’s high-profile meeting between President Vladimir Putin and senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi. The statement appears to be a little naïve, and hypocritical and totally ignores the hypocrisy of the current geopolitical situation surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But put…

  • NewsThailand’s sex industry was created for foreigners, right? Wrong! (video)
    Bob ScottPublished: 14:22, 22 February 2023
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    Thailand’s sex industry was created for foreigners, right? Wrong! (video)

    Thailand’s sex industry was created exclusively for foreign tourists, right? Wrong! It is a myth Thailand’s sex industry was exclusively made for tourists. It was set up for Thai people. There are hundreds of “Love Motels” spread across the country, and it’s not foreigners who commonly go there. There’s even a term for a casual sex partner, “Gik,” which is…

  • Crime NewsDrunken Korean shot by local man in a Pattaya grocery store for being too noisy
    Bob ScottPublished: 11:55, 22 February 2023
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    Drunken Korean shot by local man in a Pattaya grocery store for being too noisy

    A drunken Korean man was shot by a local in a Pattaya grocery store for being too noisy. According to witnesses, the Korean, Namil Kim, was making a nuisance of himself early this morning and the customer lost his temper as a result. The gunman withdrew his gun and fired two shots, one hit the allegedly irritating Korean in the…

  • ExpatsRussian invasion spreads to Thailand’s paradise islands
    Bob ScottPublished: 10:26, 22 February 2023
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    Russian invasion spreads to Thailand’s paradise islands

    Ukraine isn’t the only nation suffering from a Russian invasion, Thailand is facing it too. Since Russia took exception to Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO and the European Union thousands of Russian citizens have fled to avoid conscription to set up camp in Thailand. Russian roubles may have been welcomed by Thai businesses as the Covid-19 ravaged kingdom looks to…

  • NewsOutrage as The Twits make changes to Roald Dahl books to make them more PC
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:29, 21 February 2023
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    Outrage as The Twits make changes to Roald Dahl books to make them more PC

    Changes to the works of best-selling British author Roald Dahl to make them more politically correct sparked outrage among the anti-woke brigade, including Salman Rushdie and Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister. Some might say, “it’s politically correct gone mad.” Words such as “fat” and “ugly,” as well as descriptions using the colours black and white have all been removed…

  • NewsThailand rules out travel ban from Equatorial Guinea despite deadly MVD outbreak
    Bob ScottPublished: 10:06, 21 February 2023
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    Thailand rules out travel ban from Equatorial Guinea despite deadly MVD outbreak

    Thailand has not imposed a travel ban on tourists from Equatorial Guinea despite the outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), a deadly virus similar to Ebola. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported the first-ever outbreak of MVD on Monday, February 13, in Equatorial Guinea. Nine people have died and 200 high-risk people have been quarantined, reported Thai…

  • World NewsEmotional return home for stolen Cambodia treasure
    Bob ScottPublished: 16:46, 20 February 2023
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    Emotional return home for stolen Cambodia treasure

    The vast treasure trove of antiquity stolen by a British art smuggler has been returned home to Cambodia. In September last year, a Cambodian delegation visited London to investigate whether the United Kingdom was harbouring cultural treasures stolen from Khmer sacred temples. It turns out there were, and a lot more surprises as well. Cambodia sent a list of missing artefacts to the British Museum,…

  • NewsSexual exploitation is not everyone’s cup of tea in Kenya (video)
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:14, 20 February 2023
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    Sexual exploitation is not everyone’s cup of tea in Kenya (video)

    Explosive revelations have emerged regarding the sexual exploitation of workers on tea farms in Kenya that supply some of the UK’s most beloved supermarket brands, including PG Tips, Lipton, and Sainsbury’s Red Label. An undercover reporter investigating the matter uncovered the sordid reality in which more than 70 women on Kenyan tea farms had been subjected to sexual abuse by…

  • NewsThailand schools and colleges banned from expelling pregnant schoolgirls
    Bob ScottPublished: 13:00, 20 February 2023
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    Thailand schools and colleges banned from expelling pregnant schoolgirls

    Thailand has implemented a new directive to prohibit schools, colleges and education institutions from expelling, banning or transferring pregnant schoolgirls. Previously, it was easy for an institution to get rid of pregnant students but the new directive, published in the Royal Gazette on Friday, has put a stop to all that. The mandate was jointly signed by the Education Ministry…

  • NewsYoung Polish woman claims to be Madeleine McCann, citing rare eye defect (video)
    Bob ScottPublished: 10:06, 20 February 2023
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    Young Polish woman claims to be Madeleine McCann, citing rare eye defect (video)

    A 21 year old Polish woman has made an extraordinary claim that she may be Madeleine McCann, the four year old British girl who went missing while on holiday with her parents in Portugal in 2007. The woman posted a six-minute video on the Instagram account @iammadeleinemcann, stating that she has the same rare eye defect as Madeleine and wants…

  • Politics NewsThai Parliament authorises lese majeste law changes, including the word ‘monarchy’
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:29, 17 February 2023
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    Thai Parliament authorises lese majeste law changes, including the word ‘monarchy’

    In a move that could see even more people prosecuted for insulting the Thai monarchy, the far-right Thai Pakdee Party has been given the green light to gather signatures for proposed changes to the lese majeste laws. The changes would expand the definition of those protected by the law to include former Thai kings of the current Chakri Dynasty, princes…

  • Crime NewsGovt confident new programme will stamp out illegal drugs in Thailand
    Bob ScottPublished: 14:03, 17 February 2023
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    Govt confident new programme will stamp out illegal drugs in Thailand

    Thailand has long been plagued by a history of drug abuse. The kingdom has harsh penalties for those caught possessing, taking, or selling illegal drugs. The Thaiger writes story after story of Yaba-fuelled chaos, drug busts and the illicit trafficking of narcotics dedicated to the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of prohibited pharmaceuticals. The government, however, is optimistic that it…

  • Technology NewsThailand’s smartphone market poised for revival
    Bob ScottPublished: 11:28, 17 February 2023
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    Thailand’s smartphone market poised for revival

    As the world starts to emerge from the pandemic, Thailand‘s smartphone market is expected to see a resurgence in the second half of 2023. Despite a decrease in smartphone sales last year, the premium smartphone segment remains strong and is less affected by economic woes. According to Wansiri Fitschen, a senior category manager at Thai Samsung Electronics, pre-orders for the…

  • NewsRare footage of the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic finally unveiled (video)
    Bob ScottPublished: 12:32, 16 February 2023
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    Rare footage of the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic finally unveiled (video)

    Titanic obsessives are in for a rare treat this week as never-seen-before video footage of the discovery of the supposed “unsinkable” vessel was yesterday released on YouTube. The video reveals 80 minutes of uncut footage showing the famous ship as seen by oceanographers in 1986. Watch it HERE: This uncut footage comes in time with the 25th anniversary re-release of…

  • NewsHollywood’s golden era loses an icon, Raquel Welsh dies at 82
    Bob ScottPublished: 09:33, 16 February 2023
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    Hollywood’s golden era loses an icon, Raquel Welsh dies at 82

    Raquel Welch, Hollywood icon, sex symbol, and trailblazer for modern-day action heroines, has died at the age of 82. The star, known for her sultry roles and sex symbol status, passed away on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Welch’s career spanned over five decades, during which she appeared in more than 30 movies and 50 television shows. Her breakout…

  • World NewsJobseekers from the Philippines urged to be cautious when considering job offers overseas
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:36, 15 February 2023
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    Jobseekers from the Philippines urged to be cautious when considering job offers overseas

    Jobseekers from the Philippines are being urged to exercise caution when considering employment offers overseas. The Philippines government reported that illegal cross-country recruitment has been around for years with several Asian countries guilty of offering fake employment opportunities, trafficking individuals, and coercing applicants into working at fraudulent call centres. The Facebook page of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Anti-Illegal Recruitment…

  • NewsThailand will punish migrants for stealing Thai jobs
    Bob ScottPublished: 10:37, 15 February 2023
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    Thailand will punish migrants for stealing Thai jobs

    Thailand will punish migrants with the full force of the law if they’re found to be stealing Thai jobs. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha directed the Department of Employment to promptly enforce the law against an increasing number of migrant workers who are occupying positions designated for Thai citizens. In response to this, the authorities conducted raids on 14,104 workplaces across…

  • ExpatsDon’t wank during video calls, warns police
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:30, 14 February 2023
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    Don’t wank during video calls, warns police

    A day after Royal Thai Police warned women to be wary of “sextortion” on Valentine’s Day, men have been told not to wank during video calls. Police reckon it could lead men open to blackmail by fraudsters using fake profile photos of attractive women. Pol Col Siriwat Deephor, deputy chief of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), reported that dozens…

  • NewsFeeling lonely on Valentine’s Day? Name a cockroach after an ex and feel better
    Bob ScottPublished: 12:53, 14 February 2023
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    Feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day? Name a cockroach after an ex and feel better

    Single and feeling a little lonely on Valentine’s Day, then why not name a cockroach or rat after an ex and feed it to an animal to make you feel better? No, we’re not kidding and it’s more common than you think. Naming a cockroach after a former lover is the brainchild of San Antonio Zoo in Texas. The zoo…

  • NewsCzech Republic star comes out as gay on Twitter (video)
    Bob ScottPublished: 09:51, 14 February 2023
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    Czech Republic star comes out as gay on Twitter (video)

    A high-profile Czech Republic international football star yesterday came out as gay. Getafe midfielder Jakub Jankto, currently on loan at Czech side Sparta Prague, announced in a video on Twitter: “I no longer want to hide myself.” The 27 year old who has made 45 appearances for the Czech national side, previously played for Italian clubs Sampdoria, and Udinese. Jankto…

  • Crime NewsThai police swoop to close down another illegal Chinese operation
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:46, 13 February 2023
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    Thai police swoop to close down another illegal Chinese operation

    Thai police swooped on yet another illegal Chinese business operation, leading to the arrest of one man. Officers from the Consumer Protection Division (CPD) in Thailand conducted searches in two different locations in Prawet District in Bangkok and Samut Prakan province and seized counterfeit cosmetics and low-quality medical supplies worth an estimated 14 million baht. During the raids, a Chinese…

  • World NewsThai tourists don’t need Covid proof to visit India from next week
    Bob ScottPublished: 15:58, 10 February 2023
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    Thai tourists don’t need Covid proof to visit India from next week

    Thai tourists don’t need to show a pre-departure Covid-19 test report or upload a self-health declaration form to visit India from next week. From February 13, tourists from Thailand, along with those from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, will no longer have to provide any proof of a pre-departure Covid test or complete a self-health declaration form…

  • NewsEuropean Super League a ‘wolf in granny’s clothing’
    Bob ScottPublished: 14:23, 10 February 2023
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    European Super League a ‘wolf in granny’s clothing’

    The sports development company trying to resurrect the European Super League (ESL) has been accused of being a “wolf in granny’s clothing.” European sports development company, A22 Sports Management, is trying very hard to summon a phoenix from the ashes of the ESL after the original 12-club proposal in 2021 crashed and burned after European-wide protests against it. In an…

  • Tourism NewsStarbucks ruins family’s dream holiday to Thailand by overcharging US.5k for 2 coffees
    Bob ScottPublished: 10:11, 10 February 2023
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    Starbucks ruins family’s dream holiday to Thailand by overcharging US$4.5k for 2 coffees

    An American couple had to cancel their dream holiday to Thailand after a Tulsa Starbucks outlet charged them almost US$4,500 for two cups of coffee. The US multinational apologised for the mistake and sent them cheques to cover the cost. They bounced! The drama unfolded when the happy couple, Jesse and Deedee O’Dell, and their four kids went shopping at…

  • World NewsPolice rescue two sex trafficked Thai women from Hong Kong flat
    Bob ScottPublished: 17:19, 09 February 2023
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    Police rescue two sex trafficked Thai women from Hong Kong flat

    Police came to the rescue of two Thai women imprisoned in a Hong Kong flat after falling prey to a sex trafficking scheme. The women, aged 38 and 47 and worked as masseurs, were trapped in a Yau Ma Tei flat in Temple Street after they refused to engage in sex work. A 50 year old Hong Kong woman was…

  • ExpatsKhaosan Road businesses told to cut noise pollution, or else!
    Bob ScottPublished: 11:49, 09 February 2023
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    Khaosan Road businesses told to cut noise pollution, or else!

    Businesses in the backpacker haven of Khaosan Road have been warned to cut noise pollution otherwise, they will suffer legal consequences, due to complaints received from nearby residents. City Hall says businesses have 15 days to get their houses in order and regulate noise levels, or else! After a gathering that brought together 30 members of the Khaosan Road Business…

  • Sports NewsLeBron James breaks scoring record to be crowned king of the court (video)
    Bob ScottPublished: 16:29, 08 February 2023
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    LeBron James breaks scoring record to be crowned king of the court (video)

    LeBron James confirmed his status as a basketball legend after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. The 38 year old achieved the feat in just over 1,400 appearances, compared to Abdul-Jabbar’s 1,560 games. James’ record-breaking shot was a step-back fadeaway jumper from the foul line, which he sunk over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kenrich Williams with just 10.9 seconds remaining…