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 NewsNotorious motorbike thief’s joyrides hit the brakes in Thailand

    Notorious motorbike thief’s joyrides hit the brakes in Thailand

    A notorious thief, who swiftly stole motorbikes in under 15 seconds and sold them at cheap prices online, was arrested in his latest act as police slammed the brakes on his illegal business. The suspect, Phongsathon, was involved in over 40 such thefts and used the proceeds for gambling and drug abuse. The arrest took place today, by the police…

  • Thailand NewsSex trade crackdown: Thai woman leaps from hotel window in Malaysia

    Sex trade crackdown: Thai woman leaps from hotel window in Malaysia

    A 27 year old Thai woman sparked a frenzy as she leapt from the third floor of a budget hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while attempting to evade the authorities. Suspected of being involved in the sex trade, she was ultimately apprehended by immigration officers. The incident occurred when immigration officers stormed the hotel on a sex trade crackdown mission…

  • Thailand NewsWoman discovers husband’s cruel bet to be the first to take her virginity was the reason for marrying her

    Woman discovers husband’s cruel bet to be the first to take her virginity was the reason for marrying her

    A woman was left heartbroken upon discovering that her husband had married her as part of a cruel bet to be the first man to take her virginity. The shocking truth was revealed to her during a party by a former coworker. She first met her husband while working at the age of 20. Coming from a religious family with…

  • World NewsFlorida woman survives nine-foot alligator attack thanks to snorkelling mask

    Florida woman survives nine-foot alligator attack thanks to snorkelling mask

    A woman from Florida had a lucky escape while snorkelling when a nine-foot alligator attacked and clamped onto her forehead. She was spared from serious injuries due to her full-face snorkelling mask. The incident took place last weekend when the woman and a friend were snorkelling at the Alexander Springs recreational area. An initially harmless snorkelling trip turned into a…

  • Thailand NewsCarabao-Red Sun hops into the ring to challenge Thai beer titans

    Carabao-Red Sun hops into the ring to challenge Thai beer titans

    The beer market in Thailand has been invigorated by the introduction of a new player, Carabao-Red Sun, which aims to challenge renowned beer brands, Singha and Chang. The new entrant comes from the Carabao Group, led by Sathien Setthasit, and has already been launched across Thailand via Modern Trade stores. This new contender to the 2.6 hundred billion baht beer…

  • Road deathsMotorcyclist tragically killed on Sukhumvit Road after hitting a dog

    Motorcyclist tragically killed on Sukhumvit Road after hitting a dog

    A tragic incident occurred on Sukhumvit Road, Chon Buri city, when a motorcyclist hit a dog, fell, and was successively run over by multiple vehicles. The unidentified male motorcyclist, around 30 years old, succumbed to his injuries, while one other individual was injured. The accident, which happened around 5.30am today, resulted in one fatality and one injury. The motorcycle involved,…

  • Thailand NewsThai worker killed in Israel: A heartbreaking tale of loss and sacrifice

    Thai worker killed in Israel: A heartbreaking tale of loss and sacrifice

    Amid profound grief, a Thai father recalls his son, Kiartisak Patee, who had been working in Israel and was tragically killed in a Hamas attack. On October 7, his parents and relatives were unable to contact him and had been praying for his safety, hoping he would return home to Thailand. The family’s worst fears were confirmed when they were…

  • Thailand NewsPanda’s peril: Thai mutt’s home warehouse heist in Udon Thani leaves owner pawsitively stunned

    Panda’s peril: Thai mutt’s home warehouse heist in Udon Thani leaves owner pawsitively stunned

    The owner of the Thai Mutt dog named Panda failed to ward off a thief who broke into a home improvement warehouse in Udon Thani, stealing valuable assets and then escaping. The incident took place at approximately 5.30pm yesterday. The police officer in charge, Kritsada Chanon, of the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, was notified about the burglary at the…

  • China NewsChinese plumber discovers giant salamander in residential water pipe

    Chinese plumber discovers giant salamander in residential water pipe

    In an unexpected turn of events, a Chinese plumber Phichit based in Guangdong‘s Huizhou city, encountered a large creature, a 40 centimetre salamander, while attending a routine service call. The plumber’s discovery within a residential water pipe has since baffled and amused online communities. The incident unfolded as Xue Hui was called to a customer’s residence to fix a water…

  • Thailand NewsTragic house fire claims life of elderly bedridden man in northern Thailand

    Tragic house fire claims life of elderly bedridden man in northern Thailand

    A tragic house fire in Phichit Province claimed the life of an 83 year old bedridden man. The fire broke out in a wooden house located behind Huadong School, in Huadong Subdistrict, Phichit. The unfortunate incident occurred today. The initial investigation by the authorities revealed a single fatality, later identified as 83 year old Sompong, who was bedridden. Emergency rescue…

  • Thailand News21 year old Saraburi soldier arrested for kidnap, sexual assault of 12 year old girl in central Thailand

    21 year old Saraburi soldier arrested for kidnap, sexual assault of 12 year old girl in central Thailand

    A 21 year old Saraburi soldier was apprehended by the authorities yesterday for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12 year old schoolgirl. Chaiyarat (surname withheld) first came into contact with the victim via Facebook before luring her to a friend’s house where the attack took place. The incident, which occurred earlier this year, was brought to the attention of the…

  • Thailand NewsThai police tighten dragnet around fugitive in Banthat mountain range

    Thai police tighten dragnet around fugitive in Banthat mountain range

    Efforts are underway by the Thai police to surround and close off the mountainous trails of the Banthat mountain range, the border between Phatthalung and Satun provinces, in the chase for Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as Sia Paeng, the fugitive who reportedly has three guns at his disposal. The hunt was initiated after Sia Paeng’s guide was apprehended, leading to the…

  • Thailand NewsSoapy king takes a bubbly detour: Chuwit’s suds-n-cancer-seek in Scotland

    Soapy king takes a bubbly detour: Chuwit’s suds-n-cancer-seek in Scotland

    Former soapy king Chuwit Kamolvisit, a controversial Thai businessman and politician, has embarked on a journey to Scotland, via England, to receive treatment for terminal cancer. Accompanied by his daughter, who is providing care, the news has sparked an outpouring of support on social media. Earlier today, close relatives shared Chuwit’s departure from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The 62 year old is…

  • Thailand NewsThai government official’s GPS gamble ends in tragic spillway plunge in East Thailand

    Thai government official’s GPS gamble ends in tragic spillway plunge in East Thailand

    A government official tragically lost his life when the car he was driving plunged into a water spillway following directions from his GPS. The incident occurred around 7am this morning, in the vicinity of Ban Ko Rang, Nong Waeng district, Sa Kaeo province. The vehicle, a bronze Toyota with registration number TH-824, was found overturned in the water spillway. Residents…

  • Thailand NewsMonk’s Starbucks latte confession brews storm on TikTok

    Monk’s Starbucks latte confession brews storm on TikTok

    A video posted on TikTok by a monk has sparked controversy online. The monk, seen drinking a famous brand of coffee, Starbucks, thanked his followers for their donations that allowed him to afford the beverage. “Thanks to the donations from my followers, I can sit here at Starbucks today, feeling satisfied.” The monk clearly states in the video that the…

  • Thailand NewsThai Internet idol finds sudden surge in job offers after failed audition

    Thai Internet idol finds sudden surge in job offers after failed audition

    Renowned Internet idol, aka Nokia, has been overwhelmed by a sudden influx of job offers to host various events, following her failed attempt at a newsreader and announcer audition. The 28 year old, whose real name is Suthasinee Sirirak, has been cyberbullied for her resemblance to a music video protagonist and a Japanese rubber doll, which allegedly caused her audition…

  • Thailand NewsThai govt reduces foreign worker visa fees to 500 baht to boost economy

    Thai govt reduces foreign worker visa fees to 500 baht to boost economy

    Foreign worker visa fees for four nationalities have been reduced to 500 baht, with the fee changes expected to be enforced from November 11 for a duration of four years. This reduction aims to stimulate the Thai economy’s recovery by promoting the legal employment of migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Somchai Morakotsriwan, currently acting as the Director-General…

  • Thailand NewsCrash course: Motorcycle rider’s skull meets water pump pipe in west Thailand

    Crash course: Motorcycle rider’s skull meets water pump pipe in west Thailand

    A 20 year old man suffered a fractured skull after colliding with a water pump pipe in the middle of the road while riding his motorcycle in the early morning hours. The water pump accident took place yesterday. It was revealed that the water pump pipe was installed by the Wang Sala Subdistrict Municipality, in west Thailand. On the following…

  • Thailand NewsGold forgery alert: Thailand’s GIT cautions against new technique

    Gold forgery alert: Thailand’s GIT cautions against new technique

    A warning about a new method of gold forgery was issued by the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT). Fraudsters have been found to mix stainless steel powder with gold, making it nearly indistinguishable to the naked eye. Advanced equipment is required for detection, according to Sumeet Prasongpongchai, the director of GIT. The fraudsters have been known to craft…

  • Crime NewsFatal stabbing during ceremony in Thai village leaves newlywed man dead

    Fatal stabbing during ceremony in Thai village leaves newlywed man dead

    A tragic fatal stabbing unfolded recently, resulting in the death of a newlywed man, stabbed by a former computer teacher during a traditional ceremony. The police have now issued a warrant for the assailant’s arrest and identified his escape route. The 44 year old man, Ratchaphon used a knife to attack 25 year old Danuporn in the chest, causing a…

  • Crime NewsDrug bust in Khon Kaen nets over 2.54 million meth pills

    Drug bust in Khon Kaen nets over 2.54 million meth pills

    A significant drug bust took place in the early hours of yesterday when Thai police intercepted a vehicle carrying approximately 2.54 million methamphetamine pills. The operation, led by the Thai Highway Police in Khon Kaen, resulted in the arrest of 31 year old man called Thanatchai, who was found to be the sole occupant of the vehicle. The arrest occurred…

  • Thailand NewsModel snaps back: Peeping Tom photographer’s shocking shower scandal in Chiang Mai

    Model snaps back: Peeping Tom photographer’s shocking shower scandal in Chiang Mai

    A Peeping Tom photographer in Chiang Mai has been sternly warned by a model after he secretly recorded her showering in the bathroom. This shocking event occurred yesterday, around 11pm. The revelation was made by the model, 24 year old Bee from Lampoon, via her social media page. The post, which warned about the photographer who had hired her for…

  • Crime NewsBrutal assault ends in tragic death near Bangkok

    Brutal assault ends in tragic death near Bangkok

    In a brutal act of jealousy, a husband and wife’s heated argument in a rented room ended in a brutal assault. The husband attacked his wife with scissors before fleeing the scene. When discovered later, he was found lifeless on a stairwell. The couple’s relatives revealed the cause and recounted the moments when they tried to intervene. Police Lieutenant Colonel…

  • Thailand NewsGlass Mirror Foundation transforms plastic waste into home building resources

    Glass Mirror Foundation transforms plastic waste into home building resources

    The Glass Mirror Foundation is now accepting donations of all types of plastic waste and milk cartons, to recycle and repurpose them into gypsum boards for home construction and flooring. The initiative, announced today emphasises that milk cartons, once used, can be utilised further, outlining the journey of a milk carton. The image posted by the Glass Mirror Foundation shows a…

  • Thailand NewsMonkey mayhem no more: Urban overpopulation problem swings towards solutions

    Monkey mayhem no more: Urban overpopulation problem swings towards solutions

    The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, in collaboration with the Wild Animal Rescue Foundation, has made significant progress in tackling the issue of monkey overpopulation in urban areas. The first phase of this initiative involves the construction of a 7,000 square metre enclosure for monkeys in the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Station, located in Phetchaburi province. This…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok air pollution rises as PM2.5 level exceeds standards

    Bangkok air pollution rises as PM2.5 level exceeds standards

    Air pollution in Bangkok and its adjacent provinces is escalating, with 49 areas exceeding the standard PM2.5 dust value, according to the Air Pollution Abatement Department (APAD) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). The average PM2.5 value over 24 hours was found to range from 21-57 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) in these areas, exceeding the acceptable…

  • Thailand NewsFatal elephant attack in Thailand’s Buriram province claims life

    Fatal elephant attack in Thailand’s Buriram province claims life

    A fatal elephant attack in Buriram province, Thailand, has claimed the life of 62 year old man named Chatchai (surname withheld) who was trampled and his body torn into two pieces by a wild elephant. The incident occurred today in a forest near Nong Bon Village, about 3 kilometres from his residence. The deceased’s wives, 60 year old Saibua and…

  • Crime NewsYokohama stabbing: Thai man arrested after lethal incident

    Yokohama stabbing: Thai man arrested after lethal incident

    In a violent escalation of an argument, a 53 year old Thai man has been arrested in Yokohama, Japan, following a stabbing incident that left one Japanese man dead and two others injured. The incident occurred around 7.40pm yesterday after a dispute broke out between the Thai restaurant worker, Rungroj Khwankit, and a group of Japanese men. The Japanese police…

  • Thailand NewsPork prices sizzle in northern Thailand due to crackdown on illegal supply

    Pork prices sizzle in northern Thailand due to crackdown on illegal supply

    Pork prices have seen a continuous increase for two consecutive weeks in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Terdthai market. This is primarily due to the government’s rigorous crackdown on illicit and frozen pork, resulting in a significant decrease in the volume of illegal pork in the market. As the new year approaches, prices are expected to surge further. On surveying the fresh pork…

  • Crime NewsBangkok woman’s death: Nephew’s confession triggered by unexplained bruises

    Bangkok woman’s death: Nephew’s confession triggered by unexplained bruises

    A woman’s death in her home in the Bang Bon district of Bangkok, initially attributed to illness, has been reevaluated following the discovery of unexplained bruises on her body. The 46 year old woman was found dead on the last day of October. Relatives who reported the death claimed she had been ill. However, local police and forensic doctors became…