Nattapong Westwood

Nattapong Westwood is a Bangkok-born writer who is half Thai and half Aussie. He studied in an international school in Bangkok and then pursued journalism studies in Melbourne. Nattapong began his career as a freelance writer before joining Thaiger. His passion for news writing fuels his dedication to the craft, as he consistently strives to deliver engaging content to his audience.
  • Thailand NewsParents banned after attack on girl in Thai playground

    Parents banned after attack on girl in Thai playground

    A Facebook user shared CCTV footage of an incident at a local establishment showing a couple physically assaulting a young girl who accidentally collided with their child while playing. The establishment has since banned the parents, stating that their behaviour was unacceptable. The incident occurred yesterday, February 9, when the couple’s child was accidentally bumped by a young girl at…

  • Bangkok NewsMonitor lizard invades Bangkok home, elderly woman startled (video)

    Monitor lizard invades Bangkok home, elderly woman startled (video)

    A large monitor lizard unexpectedly entered a home, startling an elderly woman. Her daughter speculated the reptile was driven by a dog while attempting to steal eggs. The incident was captured on video and shared widely on social media. Yesterday, February 8, reporters visited the scene in the Bang Khun Thian coastal area of Bangkok, where the event occurred in…

  • Road deathsBangkok to Loei bus crash in Chum Phae leaves one dead

    Bangkok to Loei bus crash in Chum Phae leaves one dead

    A Bangkok to Loei bus tragically veered off the road in Chum Phae, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Rescue teams promptly responded to the scene to offer assistance and transport the injured to hospital facilities. The accident occurred at 6.50am today, December 27, when the bus lost control near the Don Lan Forest Park junction on Maliwan Road…

  • Crime NewsMan suffers electric shock during power line theft near police station

    Man suffers electric shock during power line theft near police station

    A daring incident unfolded today as a man attempted to cut high-voltage power lines just 200 metres from a police station in Samut Prakan, resulting in a severe electric shock and a precarious rescue operation. The man, approximately 30 years old, was found hanging from the power lines after suffering a shock, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The…

  • Crime NewsCyber theft in Udon Thani drains 2.4 million baht from firm

    Cyber theft in Udon Thani drains 2.4 million baht from firm

    A significant cyber theft incident involving a mobile banking app has emerged, affecting an accountancy firm in Udon Thani. The firm found its bank accounts emptied of 2.4 million baht across three banks, and the lack of notification about these transactions has raised serious concerns. Ornanong Boonto, managing director of a company in Moomon, Mueang district, shared her experience to…

  • South Thailand NewsPolice vehicle attacked in Yala, one officer killed

    Police vehicle attacked in Yala, one officer killed

    An armoured police vehicle was severely damaged in an ambush involving a bomb and gunfire in Yala, Thailand, resulting in the death of one officer. In the evening yesterday, December 26, a violent incident occurred in Thanto, a district in Yala province. An explosive device was detonated by unidentified assailants targeting border patrol police officers, followed by gunfire. The officers…

  • Road deathsYoung man dies in big bike and pickup collision near sugarcane field

    Young man dies in big bike and pickup collision near sugarcane field

    A tragic accident occurred when a young man tragically lost his life in a collision between a big bike and a pickup truck near a sugarcane field. The incident prompted police to initiate an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. At 7.30pm yesterday, December 26, Noppol Han Khunthod, an investigator from Khao Din Police Station in Photharam district,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok and northeast Thailand to see rain and cooler temperatures

    Bangkok and northeast Thailand to see rain and cooler temperatures

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted rainfall for Bangkok and northeastern Thailand with cooler morning temperatures tomorrow. Additionally, two other regions will experience similar weather patterns, with temperatures expected to drop between December 28 and December 30 due to strong winds and heavy rain in the south. Tomorrow’s weather forecast indicates that a moderate high-pressure system is covering the…

  • Crime NewsThai cyber police locate call centre gang in Cambodia

    Thai cyber police locate call centre gang in Cambodia

    Cyber police in Thailand have confirmed the location of a call centre gang on the 25th floor of a building in Poipet, Cambodia, as highlighted in a recent statement by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. This revelation aligns with ongoing investigations and confessions from numerous suspects involved in related cases. At a briefing held yesterday, December 25, at the Technology…

  • Thailand NewsRescue mission underway for lost students in Kanchanaburi forest

    Rescue mission underway for lost students in Kanchanaburi forest

    Rescue teams are working to assist a group of Mahidol University students and lecturers who became lost in the forest in Kanchanaburi during a geology field operation. While initial reports mentioned injuries among the group, all members are now confirmed to be safe. The incident came to light after a Facebook user, Persia Jongtawon, posted an urgent message accompanied by…

  • Road deathsBus carrying dance troupe collides with car in Buriram

    Bus carrying dance troupe collides with car in Buriram

    A dramatic road incident occurred when a bus carrying the Seang Esan Mor Lam dance troupe collided with a car making a U-turn on a street in Buriram, Thailand. Three dancers sustained minor injuries, but the show will go on as planned. Yesterday, December 25, Police Lieutenant Napat Sutthithanakul from Satuek Police Station received a report of a collision between…

  • Crime NewsUnemployed engineer arrested for theft spree in Hat Yai

    Unemployed engineer arrested for theft spree in Hat Yai

    Police in Hat Yai have apprehended a 26 year old unemployed engineer involved in a series of thefts across resorts, hotels, and hospital patient rooms. The arrest took place yesterday, December 25, when police raided a rented room in a nondescript building in Soi Chok Saman 4, Hat Yai Municipality, Songkhla. The suspect, identified only as Muach, originally from Narathiwat,…

  • Road deathsMotorcycle crash in Pathum Thani kills one

    Motorcycle crash in Pathum Thani kills one

    A tragic incident unfolded when two young employees, returning from a company party, collided their motorcycle into a parked six-wheeler truck, resulting in one death and another injury. The accident occurred at 3.30am today in Pathum Thani. The crash took place on the outbound side of the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road in the Lam Phak Kut area of Thanyaburi. Police Lieutenant…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai council chairman accused of assaulting local resident

    Chiang Mai council chairman accused of assaulting local resident

    A significant altercation involving a prominent local council chairman in Chiang Mai has left a resident severely injured, sparking outrage among the community. The incident took place when the chairman allegedly insulted and physically assaulted a local during a campaign event at the home of a former Chiang Mai provincial council member. Reports from residents in a municipality area of…

  • Thailand NewsThai influencer dies after alcohol stunt for 30,000 baht

    Thai influencer dies after alcohol stunt for 30,000 baht

    Bank Leicester, a well-known Thai influencer, has tragically died after being hired to consume an excessive amount of alcohol in exchange for 30,000 baht (US$880). Known for his unique approach of rapping while selling garlands to support his grandmother, Bank had gained significant popularity online. His untimely death occurred at approximately 3.40am, reportedly due to the drinking challenge. Bank, whose…

  • South Thailand NewsSuspect’s escape leads to soldier’s death in Pattani crash

    Suspect’s escape leads to soldier’s death in Pattani crash

    A tragic incident unfolded yesterday, December 25, when a suspect involved in a security case seized control of a vehicle’s steering wheel, causing it to veer off the road into a fruit orchard. This action resulted in one soldier’s death and injuries to three others. The suspect managed to escape during the ensuing chaos. Police had been conducting a coordinated…

  • Aviation NewsBird strike suspected in Azerbaijan Airlines crash, 42 dead

    Bird strike suspected in Azerbaijan Airlines crash, 42 dead

    An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane tragically crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, with initial investigations suggesting a bird strike as the possible cause. The incident occurred yesterday, December 25, leaving 42 people dead but miraculously 25 individuals survived the ordeal. The plane, which had departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, was en route to Grozny, Chechnya. Due to dense fog…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesChilly weather and light rain forecast for northern Thailand

    Chilly weather and light rain forecast for northern Thailand

    Today’s weather forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) highlights a mix of chilly and frosty conditions across northern Thailand, with light rain anticipated in some areas. The highest peaks may experience severe cold, with frost forming as temperatures drop to single digits. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast shows a moderate high-pressure system currently covering upper Thailand. This results in cool to…

  • Crime NewsDecomposing body found in Udon Thani forest prompts investigation

    Decomposing body found in Udon Thani forest prompts investigation

    A decomposing body of a woman was discovered in a forest opposite the Department of Forestry in Sri That, Udon Thani, sparking an investigation to determine the cause of death and locate her relatives. Police believe she died approximately five days ago. Yesterday, December 25, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chinphan Sungkaew, Deputy Superintendent of the Sri That Police Station, disclosed that…

  • Road deathsElderly couple’s tragic motorcycle accident in Udon Thani

    Elderly couple’s tragic motorcycle accident in Udon Thani

    A tragic accident unfolded in Udon Thani, where an elderly couple riding a motorcycle with a sidecar from Nakhon Phanom to Nong Bua Lam Phu was struck by a six-wheeled truck, resulting in one fatality and another person seriously injured. Police are actively searching for the truck driver who fled the scene following the incident. The accident was reported yesterday,…

  • Crime NewsWoman allegedly shot dead by husband on Christmas Day in Ayutthaya

    Woman allegedly shot dead by husband on Christmas Day in Ayutthaya

    Tragedy struck on Christmas Day when a woman was found dead in her bedroom, allegedly shot by her husband. The unsettling incident occurred at approximately 12.30am today in Bang Sai, Ayutthaya, Thailand. The local police, led by Sakarin Rattanaphan, were alerted to the shooting involving a firearm. Upon arrival at the residence located in Moo 4, Khok Chang, Bang Sai,…

  • Phuket NewsMotorcyclist dies in high-speed crash on Phuket’s Thepkrasattri Road

    Motorcyclist dies in high-speed crash on Phuket’s Thepkrasattri Road

    A tragic accident occurred yesterday on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang, Phuket, when a 26 year old motorcyclist lost control of his high-speed big bike, crashing into a palm tree on the central reservation. The collision resulted in the rider’s immediate death. Police were alerted to the incident at 3.05pm yesterday, December 24, prompting Napadol Somnuek, an officer from Thalang Police…

  • Crime NewsPhayao father kills son in tragic family dispute

    Phayao father kills son in tragic family dispute

    A 58 year old father from Phayao province, Thailand, took drastic action after years of abuse, shooting his son dead. The incident took place yesterday, December 24, and the father, referred to as Wisut, has stated he does not intend to seek bail, preferring to serve his sentence according to the law. The incident unfolded at their home, where Wisut…

  • Road deathsTragedy as 71 year old killed by own vehicle in Kamphaeng Phet

    Tragedy as 71 year old killed by own vehicle in Kamphaeng Phet

    A tragic accident occurred yesterday, December 24, as a 71 year old man was killed by his agricultural vehicle after it lost control and overturned on a road in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand. The incident happened on the road between Baan Mai Suwannaphum and Na Bo Kham in the Thep Khun Ram area. Police received reports about the accident involving an…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSevere cold hits Thailand’s north as south braces for storms

    Severe cold hits Thailand’s north as south braces for storms

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning of severe cold weather in the north and northeast, with frost expected on mountaintops. Meanwhile, eight provinces in the south are bracing for thunderstorms, as the country experiences varying weather patterns. The high-pressure system or cold air mass, persists over the upper part of Thailand and the northern part of the…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested for defrauding tourists in Maharaj cafĂ© scam

    Man arrested for defrauding tourists in Maharaj café scam

    A man posing as the owner of a popular cafĂ© in the Maharaj area has been arrested after deceiving a group of Chinese tourists before fleeing with their money. The suspect, 55 year old Kritsana, was apprehended by police in a fraud case, having a notorious history of similar offences. His arrest follows an incident involving eight hearing-impaired Chinese tourists…

  • Crime NewsIllegal health products worth 220 million baht destroyed

    Illegal health products worth 220 million baht destroyed

    Police have taken a significant step in the fight against illegal health products, destroying over 38,880 kilograms of unlicensed items worth more than 220 million baht (US$6.4 million). The operation, conducted at Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan, involved burning illicit drugs, food, cosmetics, and medical equipment. At 10am yesterday, December 23, the collaborative effort was led by senior officials from…

  • Road deathsMan dies as pickup truck plunges into Pasak River after collision

    Man dies as pickup truck plunges into Pasak River after collision

    A 38 year old man tragically lost his life after his pickup truck plunged into the Pasak River, following multiple collisions with a barrier. Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing moments as efforts to rescue the driver proved unsuccessful. At 7.30pm yesterday, December 23, police received a report of a pickup truck veering off course, crashing into a barrier at a U-turn…

  • Thailand NewsSurin fire leaves couple homeless, losses over 2.5 million baht

    Surin fire leaves couple homeless, losses over 2.5 million baht

    A devastating fire engulfed the home of a couple, 59 year old Yom Boonchure, and 62 year old Yee Thongmak, in Ban Sanuan, Surin province, destroying their possessions, including cash, gold, and silk, amounting to over 2.5 million baht. Yesterday, December 23, locals gathered to offer support, with efforts underway to salvage partially burnt banknotes. On the morning of December…

  • Thailand NewsThai government to launch digital wallet phase three with 10000 baht aid

    Thai government to launch digital wallet phase three with 10000 baht aid

    The Thai government has announced the next phase of its digital wallet initiative, providing 10,000 baht to eligible citizens. This initiative, aimed at bolstering the economy, will not be distributed in cash but through a digital wallet system. The Deputy Minister of Finance, Paophum Rojanasakul, recently stated that the proposal for this distribution would be presented to the Cabinet today,…