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 NewsToilet terror: Python’s restroom wriggle shocks couple in Thailand | Thaiger

    Toilet terror: Python’s restroom wriggle shocks couple in Thailand

    Residents have been advised to check toilets before use after one stunned couple discovered a 3-metre python taking a nap in their toilet in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The slippery snake was successfully captured after a 20-minute struggle. Yesterday at 10pm, a couple living in village No. 3, Phimonrat Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province, reported the presence of a large,…

  • Phuket NewsMiraculous twist: Kazakhstan tourist presumed drowned in Phuket found alive, in coma | Thaiger

    Miraculous twist: Kazakhstan tourist presumed drowned in Phuket found alive, in coma

    A tourist from Kazakhstan, initially reported to have drowned at Kata Beach in Phuket, is alive but in a coma. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan provided the updated information, clarifying that earlier reports of the tourist’s death were incorrect. The tourist, Artur Iskakov, was rushed to the hospital following a drowning incident in tambon Karon on Thursday, June…

  • Thailand NewsUrine Luck! Controversial video of drinking pee for the good of your health goes viral (video) | Thaiger

    Urine Luck! Controversial video of drinking pee for the good of your health goes viral (video)

    An old video featuring Sondhi Limthongkul delivering health advice on drinking your urine has resurfaced online. In the video, he promotes urine therapy as a method for maintaining one’s health and treating illnesses. Debates have ensued questioning the efficacy and safety of the practice. In the video, Sondhi Limthongkul, a prominent Thai personality, discussed maintaining one’s health with the controversial…

  • World NewsWedding revenge: groom exposes bride’s affair with best man with s*x pics (Video). | Thaiger

    Wedding revenge: groom exposes bride’s affair with best man with s*x pics (Video).

    Jaws dropped at a wedding reception in the UK after a groom exposed his bride’s cheating by distributing photos of her having sex with the best man. The incident was recounted by wedding planners Georgie and Beth during an episode of the Unfiltered Bride podcast. Host Georgie shared the story with her co-host Beth on their latest podcast clip on…

  • Thailand NewsInterfering mother-in-law’s secret affair exposed after accusing daughter-in-law of cheating | Thaiger

    Interfering mother-in-law’s secret affair exposed after accusing daughter-in-law of cheating

    An interfering mother-in-law’s secret affair was exposed after she accused her daughter-in-law of cheating. The meddlesome mum-in-law’s remarks on how different her new granddaughter looked compared to other members of the family forced the new mother to insist on DNA tests for all of the family. The woman had given birth to a beautiful daughter with mesmerising green eyes that,…

  • Thailand Election NewsMFP leader reaches out to Pheu Thai for coalition government | Thaiger

    MFP leader reaches out to Pheu Thai for coalition government

    Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat wasted no time after the Election Commission (EC) unofficially confirmed the MFP’s victory in the General Election in Thailand. The MFP chief immediately reached out to the Pheu Thai Party and four other smaller political parties to form a coalition government. Pita believes that a six-party coalition will command a combined 309 seats…

  • Thailand NewsHorny couple caught having sex at work sets Thai social media abuzz | Thaiger

    Horny couple caught having sex at work sets Thai social media abuzz

    A couple of horny factory workers set tongues wagging on Thai social media after being caught having sex at work in Rayong, East Thailand. The randy factory workers were caught in the throes of passion in the middle of a warehouse while on the clock. A female colleague, far from being shocked or offended, recorded the entire pornographic encounter on video…

  • Phuket NewsCowardly thug charged for viciously beating girlfriend in Patong karaoke car park | Thaiger

    Cowardly thug charged for viciously beating girlfriend in Patong karaoke car park

    A cowardly thug has been charged for a violent attack on his girlfriend at a karaoke car park in Patong in Phuket. The case came to light after the graphic CCTV footage of the beating went viral but has since been removed by the Patong Police due to the disturbing nature of the images. The individuals involved in the incident…

  • ExpatsMan discovers his 17 year old twins aren’t his, DNA test reveals wife’s cheating | Thaiger

    Man discovers his 17 year old twins aren’t his, DNA test reveals wife’s cheating

    A man was left stunned after discovering that his wife cheated on him and that the twins he had raised for 17 years were not his children after they took a random DNA test. The unnamed American man immediately realised that his wife had cheated on him when news of the DNA test was revealed. He shared the story on…

  • World NewsScoot flight horror: Technical fault sparks panic among passengers on Singapore to Bangkok route | Thaiger

    Scoot flight horror: Technical fault sparks panic among passengers on Singapore to Bangkok route

    Passengers on a Scoot flight from Singapore to Bangkok feared for their lives when a technical fault caused the aircraft to catch fire yesterday afternoon. Pictures taken by a passenger on the TR605 flight showed a plume-filled cabin. The Airbus A321 departed Bangkok at 3.56pm and was due to arrive in Singapore at 7.15pm. As a result of the technical…

  • China NewsCanada expels Chinese diplomat accused of bullying Canadian lawmaker, Beijing hits back | Thaiger

    Canada expels Chinese diplomat accused of bullying Canadian lawmaker, Beijing hits back

    China refuted allegations that one of its diplomats in Canada had engaged in threatening, intimidating, and bullying behaviour toward a Canadian opposition legislator and interfering in the country’s internal affairs. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced yesterday that the Canadian government had declared Zhao Wei as “persona non grata” and ordered him to leave the country immediately, despite Beijing’s denials. She…

  • Crime NewsDonald Trump rejects final chance to testify in rape trial | Thaiger

    Donald Trump rejects final chance to testify in rape trial

    Former United States President Donald Trump, who once claimed it was fine to “Grab ‘em (women) by the pussy,” declined his last chance to testify at a civil trial where he is accused of raping a US journalist in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. The trial has been ongoing for two weeks, with Elizabeth Jean Carroll seeking…

  • Thailand NewsActress Halle Bailey faces backlash for posing with animals at controversial Bangkok zoo | Thaiger

    Actress Halle Bailey faces backlash for posing with animals at controversial Bangkok zoo

    Animal rights activists have criticized US actress Halle Bailey, known for her upcoming role in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, after she posed with wildlife at a controversial Bangkok zoo. Bailey and Disney were accused of promoting animal exploitation and cruelty at Safari World in Bangkok, which has been under international scrutiny for years for their treatment of animals, particularly orangutans…

  • Tourism NewsChinese tourists return for May Day holidays, boosting international bookings | Thaiger

    Chinese tourists return for May Day holidays, boosting international bookings

    After a long hiatus due to travel restrictions and pandemic-related concerns, Chinese tourists are gearing up for international travel once again. According to DidaTravel, a tech-driven global travel distribution company, Chinese travellers are eager to explore the world and bookings for trips abroad are recovering fast. The upcoming May Day holiday, which runs from April 29 until May 3 and…

  • Hot NewsFacebook accused of suppressing journo’s story on alleged US involvement in Nord Stream pipeline explosion | Thaiger

    Facebook accused of suppressing journo’s story on alleged US involvement in Nord Stream pipeline explosion

    Facebook has been accused of suppressing a story by an investigative journalist who accused the United States of blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines. Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh wrote a detailed account claiming that the interfering US blew up the Nord Stream pipelines, but Facebook has been accused of suppressing the story. The Thaiger faced a similar situation last month…

  • Hot NewsThailand welcomes new controversial Chinese-built amphibious assault ship | Thaiger

    Thailand welcomes new controversial Chinese-built amphibious assault ship

    Thailand yesterday welcomed a new Chinese-built amphibious assault ship to its naval fleet. The HTMS Chang, a Type 071E landing platform dock, arrived at its homeport in southern Thailand a week after its official handover at the Chinese shipyard. The ship, which left Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding’s facility in Shanghai on Tuesday, April 18, travelled through the Taiwan Strait before arriving at…

  • Crime NewsPromises of a corruption-free Thailand: Will political parties deliver their election pledges? | Thaiger

    Promises of a corruption-free Thailand: Will political parties deliver their election pledges?

    For more than a century, corruption, graft, kickbacks, and bribery have been entrenched in the culture of Thailand. However, political parties in anticipation of the upcoming May 14 General Election are promising to eradicate these issues in their election pledges. But will they? Mana Nimitmongkol, the secretary-general of the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT), said that despite the implementation of…

  • World NewsChinese actress finds relief as blackmailer arrested after threats to expose upskirt photos | Thaiger

    Chinese actress finds relief as blackmailer arrested after threats to expose upskirt photos

    After facing threats to ruin her career by sharing upskirt pictures on social media, a Chinese actress can now breathe a sigh of relief as her blackmailer has been arrested. Jiang Mengjie contacted the police after discovering that upskirting footage of her had been circulated on social media. The Chinese actress informed her eight million followers on the social network…

  • ExpatsBritish tourist miraculously survives near-fatal swimming mishap off Pattaya coast | Thaiger

    British tourist miraculously survives near-fatal swimming mishap off Pattaya coast

    Video footage and photographs have emerged of a British tourist who came close to losing his life while swimming off the coast of Pattaya last month. The tourist, who remains unidentified, got into trouble while swimming and was able to make his way to a buoy, where he was eventually rescued by a passing fisherman in his boat. The young…

  • Economy NewsThai govt postpones tourism tax due to airlines’ complaints | Thaiger

    Thai govt postpones tourism tax due to airlines’ complaints

    The Thai government has announced the postponement of the planned 300-baht (US$9) tourism tax from June to September due to complaints from airlines. The fee was proposed to help the Thai tourism sector recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, with a 150 baht sum for overland visitors and a 300-baht fee for airline passengers. However, airlines raised concerns about the implementation…

  • Tourism NewsMiracle in the Gulf of Thailand: No casualties reported after ferry sinks | Thaiger

    Miracle in the Gulf of Thailand: No casualties reported after ferry sinks

    Interior Ministry permanent secretary Sutthipong Julcharoen reported no casualties on the ferry that sank en route between Koh Samui and mainland Surat Thani yesterday. The ferry sank at Don Sak pier after passengers and vehicles had left the vessel. No one was injured, according to the Interior Ministry. Sutthipong revealed that the R10 ferry of Raja Ferry Co sank at…

  • Crime NewsPattaya motorcycle taxi rider threatens to kill 2 foreigners over fare dispute | Thaiger

    Pattaya motorcycle taxi rider threatens to kill 2 foreigners over fare dispute

    Pattaya Police yesterday arrested a Thai motorcycle taxi rider after he turned into a knife-wielding thug after a row with two foreign passengers over fare prices. According to reports, the taxi driver threatened to kill both foreigners during the altercation. The incident kicked off on Pattaya Second Road near Soi 6/1 early yesterday evening. Pattaya Police received a call about…

  • NewsReunited mother and daughter share tears of joy after 32 years apart in northeast Thailand (video) | Thaiger

    Reunited mother and daughter share tears of joy after 32 years apart in northeast Thailand (video)

    Tears of joy flowed when a mother and daughter in northeastern Thailand reunited after 32 years thanks to the power of social media. The heart-rendering story was reported from Ban Si Liam, Khao Khok sub-district, Prakhon Chai district, Buriram province, only three days ago, on April 11. Emotions were high and tears flowed as the mother and daughter hugged each other…

  • Crime NewsBeware of passport scam targetting British nationals in Thailand warns UK Foreign Office | Thaiger

    Beware of passport scam targetting British nationals in Thailand warns UK Foreign Office

    The British Foreign Office issued a warning to both UK residents and expats in Thailand about a passport scam that is currently targetting British nationals in the kingdom. Fraudsters are attempting to capitalize on the recent strikes by government workers in the UK, which have caused delays in passport renewals, by promising to bypass the three-month waiting period for a…

  • World NewsNotorious Aussie drug lord sentenced to 20 years in jail | Thaiger

    Notorious Aussie drug lord sentenced to 20 years in jail

    The notorious head of a South Australian drug-trafficking network has been sentenced to almost 20 years in jail. Robert Gordon Pollybank Gee, the alleged drug lord, was sentenced yesterday in the District Court for drug charges dating back to 2006, ABC News reported. The court heard how the 64 year old was a pivotal figure in the operation of a…

  • ExpatsSpeed demon down: Former world motorcycle champ crashes near Phuket | Thaiger

    Speed demon down: Former world motorcycle champ crashes near Phuket

    A former world motorcycle racing champion, who holds multiple speed records, has been involved in an accident near Phuket. Eric Teboul, better known in the motorcycle community as “Rocketman” after breaking the world quarter mile record on a bike just months ago, collided with another Honda ridden by Oleg Afanasenko, a Russian holidaymaker, on a bend near the scenic viewpoint…

  • Technology NewsApple making big move to Thailand as production shifts from China | Thaiger

    Apple making big move to Thailand as production shifts from China

    Late last year, news broke that Apple Inc. was planning to shift production from China to Thailand, it now appears that this move is becoming a reality. According to a report by Nikkei today, the multinational technology company based in California is currently in discussions with suppliers regarding the manufacturing of MacBooks in Thailand, as part of its strategy to…

  • NewsNew plant species discovered in Thailand named after Blackpink’s Lisa | Thaiger

    New plant species discovered in Thailand named after Blackpink’s Lisa

    The discovery of a never seen before plant in Thailand has been named after Blackpink star Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban. A previously unknown flowering plant, belonging to the Annonaceae family, has been discovered by a team of researchers at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Science and dedicated to the Thai-born K-pop singer Lisa. In recognition of the Thai-born K-pop star, the…

  • Crime NewsSergeant major-turned-cyberpunk surrenders after allegedly hacking 55 million Thais’ data | Thaiger

    Sergeant major-turned-cyberpunk surrenders after allegedly hacking 55 million Thais’ data

    UPDATE: The sergeant major turned cyberpunk accused of hacking the personal data of 55 million Thais surrendered to police this morning. The alleged hacker, Sgt. Maj. Khemarat Boonchuay, arrived at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning with his wife for questioning. Police said the suspect remained silent and did not respond to any questions. Sgt. Maj. Khemarat was suspended…

  • Crime NewsFruitless: Tourists they face jail time for bringing fruits to Thailand, govt warns | Thaiger

    Fruitless: Tourists they face jail time for bringing fruits to Thailand, govt warns

    The Thai government issued a warning to tourists that it would be fruitless to bring fruits into Thailand unless they wanted to go to jail. The Department of Agriculture specifically stated that transporting fresh fruit into Thailand without a phytosanitary certificate could result in a fine of 20,000 baht or a jail sentence of one year. The director-general of the…