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 NewsAussie influencer breaks silence on life with two vaginas (video)

    Aussie influencer breaks silence on life with two vaginas (video)

    An Australian influencer is making waves online, tackling taboos and shedding light on a rare condition that sets her apart, she has two vaginas. Born with uterus didelphys, a unique anomaly where a woman possesses two vaginas, Evelyn Miller is delving into the intimate details of her life, quelling curiosity and sparking conversations across the globe. Through the lens of…

  • Pattaya NewsRunaway truck leaves ‘sign’ of trouble near Pattaya

    Runaway truck leaves ‘sign’ of trouble near Pattaya

    Motorway officials were thrown into high drama last night as a massive signboard came crashing down across a bustling road near Pattaya, sparking traffic mayhem and sparking fears of electric shocks. The drama unfolded yesterday, February 2, at the motorway exit leading to the toll plaza en route to an international school just outside the city. When officials arrived on…

  • Pattaya NewsBritish man’s Thailand trip goes from heaven to prison hell (video)

    British man’s Thailand trip goes from heaven to prison hell (video)

    A British man ventured to Thailand anticipating nothing more than a peaceful, sun-drenched escape, yet, his dream holiday rapidly descended into a nightmare after a seemingly trivial mishap spiralled into a chain of catastrophic events. Arrested, assaulted, and stripped of his belongings, Andrew Hopkins’ tale unfolds as a chilling reminder for would-be travellers drawn to the Land of Smiles. It…

  • Pattaya NewsPeace talks misfire: Pattaya feud ends in bullets and blown tires

    Peace talks misfire: Pattaya feud ends in bullets and blown tires

    In another day of drama in Pattaya, an attempt to settle a feud between two rival groups spectacularly backfired, ending with bullets flying and a vehicle caught in the crossfire. Early yesterday morning, February 2, at precisely 9am, saw the police swoop on 24 year old Aniwat, better known by the street name “Nick,” at his Pattaya home. His crime?…

  • Pattaya NewsBud luck: Bold bandit breaks into Pattaya pot shop, swipes stash

    Bud luck: Bold bandit breaks into Pattaya pot shop, swipes stash

    Budbox Pattaya was the scene of a daring break-in yesterday morning. The infamous cannabis shop, situated in front of the JA Plus Hotel on Soi Chalermprakiat 3, was targeted by a bold foreign bandit who smashed his way through the glass doors to make off with goods valued at around 10,000 baht. The break-in occurred at approximately 11am, yesterday, February…

  • Business NewsSky’s the limit: AIS takes off with HOVERAir X1 Pro Max drone

    Sky’s the limit: AIS takes off with HOVERAir X1 Pro Max drone

    In a daring leap into the skies, Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched its first drone, the HOVERAir X1 Pro Max, setting its sights on the lucrative drone market. The high-flying gadget is now ready for takeoff at AIS service shops, promising to boost revenue from retail outlets and capture the imaginations of tech enthusiasts and adventurers alike. In a…

  • Thailand NewsSmoke signals: Thailand cracks down on PM2.5 cross-border pollution

    Smoke signals: Thailand cracks down on PM2.5 cross-border pollution

    In a sizzling new move to tackle the smoggy skies, Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) sets its sights on cracking down on PM2.5 pollution stemming from cross-border agricultural antics. Their bold plan? To roll out strict measures that target corn imports, demanding ironclad proof that the golden kernels come from non-burning cultivation zones. In a hard-hitting proposal slated for…

  • Business NewsGold prices soar to record heights amid Trump’s tariff turmoil

    Gold prices soar to record heights amid Trump’s tariff turmoil

    Gold is glittering like never before, with prices reaching record heights as jittery investors scramble for safe havens following United States President Donald Trump’s bombshell tariff threats against Mexico and Canada. The price of bullion saw a gleaming rise of up to 0.2%, hitting an all-time high of US$2,799.65 per ounce. This shiny achievement came hot on the heels of…

  • Thailand NewsSnake and escape: Python slips past Trang officials in daring breakout

    Snake and escape: Python slips past Trang officials in daring breakout

    Officials from the Thung Khai Subdistrict Administrative Organisation found themselves in a tailspin when a slippery python made a daring escape. The reptilian Houdini slithered its way onto the bonnet of their white Nissan pickup truck, leaving onlookers in Trang province utterly gobsmacked. The incident unfolded in the bustling Wang To intersection in the Thap Thiang subdistrict, where the vehicle…

  • Bangkok NewsReckless Thai rider’s wild trip lands him fine, suspended jail term

    Reckless Thai rider’s wild trip lands him fine, suspended jail term

    In a courtroom twist that highlights the perils of flouting traffic laws, a young Thai rider found himself at the mercy of the justice system after a reckless ride through Bangkok. Jesada Pholyeam’s day of reckoning came as the court handed him a one-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and a 3,000 baht fine. To make matters worse for…

  • Thailand NewsFire fight: Minister braves flames to back Chiang Mai wildfire battle

    Fire fight: Minister braves flames to back Chiang Mai wildfire battle

    The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Doctor Chalermchai Sri-on, yesterday made a daring visit to the smoky frontlines of Thailand’s forest fire battle in a show of support. Accompanied by Jatuporn Buruspat, the ministry’s permanent secretary, Chalermchai rallied the troops at Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai, bolstering the morale of fire-fighting personnel and community networks dedicated to…

  • Thailand NewsGrim discovery: Elderly couple finds neighbour dead in Sisaket

    Grim discovery: Elderly couple finds neighbour dead in Sisaket

    An elderly couple stumbled upon the dead body of their neighbour outside their home in the serene Sisaket province. The unsettling scene unfolded in Moo 8, Nong Chiang Thun subdistrict, Prang Ku district, where a 77 year old man and his 75 year old wife discovered their 45 year old neighbour, Vachakorn, near a phone top-up machine, bearing a gruesome…

  • Bangkok NewsBurning rubber: Blazing inferno engulfs Bangkok car plant

    Burning rubber: Blazing inferno engulfs Bangkok car plant

    In the early hours of this morning, chaos descended upon a renowned car assembly company in Lat Krabang, Bangkok, as a ferocious fire lit up the capital’s sky. Police Lieutenant Jirayu Wongsingh, an investigator from Chok Chai Noi Police Station, was jolted into action with reports of a blaze ripping through the company premises on Luang Phaeng Road, Thap Yao…

  • Thailand NewsLiving the dream to living the screams: British man’s tale of survival

    Living the dream to living the screams: British man’s tale of survival

    Imagine living the dream, only to have it shattered in the blink of an eye in Thailand: This is the reality for a British man who has captivated the hearts of many with his tale of survival against the odds. Lee Francis was left paralysed after a motorbike crash in Thailand but is determined to turn his nightmare into a…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesCool front chills North Thailand while the south gets stormy

    Cool front chills North Thailand while the south gets stormy

    Hold onto your hats, Thailand, as a chill is set to sweep across the north of the country while the south braces for some electrifying thunderstorms. Weather boffins at the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecast a frosty turn with mornings cloaked in fog. But that’s not all, expect a dust-up as particles hang heavy in the air. As of…

  • Thailand NewsBritish drug dealer busted and back in cuffs after Thailand trip

    British drug dealer busted and back in cuffs after Thailand trip

    A notorious drug dealer, who made a run for it to Thailand while his gang mates were being slammed with a 44-year sentence back in the UK, has found himself back behind British bars. Luke Atkin now faces a decade in jail after being nabbed by Thai police and sent packing back home. The 37 year old drug dealer, a…

  • Thailand NewsThai hostages set for release by Hamas as part of ceasefire

    Thai hostages set for release by Hamas as part of ceasefire

    In a dramatic twist to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, five Thai hostages are set to be freed by Hamas today, as confirmed by Israeli officials. This surprising move, which stands outside the recent ceasefire deal, is anticipated alongside the release of three Israeli hostages. Set to return home are two Israeli women, 29 year old Arbel Yehud, a civilian,…

  • Thailand NewsPolice sergeant’s final act: Traffic-stopping heroism ends in tragedy

    Police sergeant’s final act: Traffic-stopping heroism ends in tragedy

    A devoted Police Sergeant lost his life in a selfless moment of duty in a heart-wrenching tragedy in Surat Thani. On Monday, January 27, the 35 year old hero, Police Sergeant Charoenphon Niamniyom from the Surat Thani City Police, was tragically mowed down by a runaway pickup truck. The shocking incident unfolded as Sgt. Charoenphon was gallantly assisting a delivery…

  • Bangkok NewsDealers dealt a blow: 13 nabbed in Bangkok Nana drug bust

    Dealers dealt a blow: 13 nabbed in Bangkok Nana drug bust

    Thirteen drug dealers found themselves in handcuffs in Bangkok’s bustling Phra Khanong district as Royal Thai Police (RTP) swooped on illegal narcotic deals over the weekend. The suspects, accused of peddling illegal drugs to unsuspecting tourists along the infamous Sukhumvit Road, mark a significant win for RTP officers determined to clean up the city’s inner areas. Commissioner of the Narcotics…

  • Thailand NewsPitbull mauls monk to death in gruesome Nonthaburi temple attack

    Pitbull mauls monk to death in gruesome Nonthaburi temple attack

    A temple in Nonthaburi became the site of unimaginable horror when a pitbull viciously attacked and killed a monk. The tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of today, January 21, leaving the temple community in shock and mourning. At 1am, officers from Bang Sri Mueang Police Station were alerted to the horrific event: a pitbull had mauled a monk…

  • Pattaya NewsHigh stakes: Pattaya officials flatten illegal structures in Soi Jomtien 3

    High stakes: Pattaya officials flatten illegal structures in Soi Jomtien 3

    In a bold crackdown on rampant drug activity, local government officials in Pattaya have launched a massive operation to flatten illegal structures in Soi Jomtien 3. With over 900 officers from 23 police stations leading the charge, officials are determined to root out all forms of criminal activity in the notorious Jomtien area, spanning Soi 2, 3, and 4. Following…

  • Thailand NewsBanged up: Thai prison nightmare exposed by British tourist

    Banged up: Thai prison nightmare exposed by British tourist

    A British tourist revealed the grim conditions banged up in a Thai prison and issued a chilling warning to fellow travellers about the reality of being detained abroad. The 29 year old former soldier, who wished to remain anonymous, endured a 15-day ordeal in two police cells and a Bangkok deportation centre after overstaying his visa, a blunder he deeply…

  • Thailand NewsAlien panic in paradise: ET find turns out to be deep-sea giant

    Alien panic in paradise: ET find turns out to be deep-sea giant

    In a scene reminiscent of a sci-fi thriller, a group of Thai villagers were sent running for the hills after stumbling upon what they believed to be the lifeless remains of a dead alien. But once nerves had settled, they returned to the site, only to discover the so-called alien was actually a rare marine creature washed ashore from the…

  • Thailand NewsWheel mystery: Dead taxi driver’s tragic end shocks Pathum Thani

    Wheel mystery: Dead taxi driver’s tragic end shocks Pathum Thani

    In a shocking discovery that sent ripples through Pathum Thani, a seemingly idle taxi turned out to hold a grim secret – a dead taxi driver. Vendors grew suspicious when the taxi sat motionless by the roadside for hours, with passengers hopping in yet never driving away, only to find, upon opening the door, that the driver was dead. At…

  • Business NewsPTT Plc shifts gears: Oil giant explores new horizons

    PTT Plc shifts gears: Oil giant explores new horizons

    PTT Plc, Thailand’s oil and gas giant, is re-evaluating its tactics in the logistics sector, contemplating a shift away from its traditional petroleum roots. The national conglomerate is investigating fresh investment avenues in non-oil sectors, aiming to revamp its business footprint in the rapidly advancing world of logistics. Leading the charge is Chaya Chandavasu, PTT Senior Executive Vice-President for Corporate…

  • Business NewsRed light: Thailand’s car industry caught in hybrid dilemma

    Red light: Thailand’s car industry caught in hybrid dilemma

    Thailand’s car production industry, a powerhouse of the national economy, stands at a pivotal red light crossroads. The decision now looms large: should the focus be on propelling battery electric vehicles (BEVs) into the spotlight, or should there be a concerted effort to guide the internal combustion engine (ICE) sector through a transitional phase towards electric vehicles (EVs)? With the…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket van driver caught with meth pills after police chase

    Phuket van driver caught with meth pills after police chase

    Crime Suppression Division officers stationed at the Phuket City Police Station yesterday stumbled upon a drug stash on a routine patrol landing a van driver in hot water in a nail-biting escapade. The clock had barely ticked past 5.30pm, yesterday, January 19, when officers on routine patrol caught sight of a man behaving suspiciously near a red booth, clutching something…

  • Phuket NewsCanadian pickup artist leaves Phuket in a tailspin

    Canadian pickup artist leaves Phuket in a tailspin

    A Canadian man in a pickup truck yesterday led police on a dramatic, wild high-speed chase across Phuket, leaving a trail of damaged vehicles in his wake before being nabbed in Karon. The chaos kicked off at 4.45pm, yesterday, January 19, when Patong police were alerted to a fracas outside the Patong Condo Hotel. But just as they arrived on…

  • Pattaya NewsHospital staff takes baby steps to solve abandoned newborn mystery

    Hospital staff takes baby steps to solve abandoned newborn mystery

    A newborn baby boy, thought to be only 4-5 days old, has been discovered abandoned at Pattaya Patthamakun Hospital. Hospital staff are now pulling out all the stops to care for the baby while local officials embark on a mission to uncover the identity of the mystery mother. The discovery was made on January 17 when Bang Lamung district chief…

  • Crime NewsBREAKING: Foreign man robs car at gunpoint with kids onboard

    BREAKING: Foreign man robs car at gunpoint with kids onboard

    An urgent manhunt is underway in Chumphon after a foreign man brazenly stole a car at gunpoint, with a terrified Thai mother and her two children inside. Royal Thai Police (RTP) are calling on the public to be on high alert and assist in locating the suspect and vehicle. Facebook user Kraiwich Chanthra, also known as Oat Rescue Lang Suan,…