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 NewsCelebrity diet pill under fire for false weight loss claims | Thaiger

    Celebrity diet pill under fire for false weight loss claims

    A celebrity couple’s weight loss supplement, Genius, has come under scrutiny for allegedly exaggerated claims. At 10am this morning, Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, head of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, filed a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau, questioning the product’s advertised benefits. Atchariya alleges the supplement, owned by the unnamed celebrity duo, boasts unrealistic weight loss capabilities, claiming users can lose…

  • Pattaya NewsDrunken Pattaya tomboy injured in street food brawl | Thaiger

    Drunken Pattaya tomboy injured in street food brawl

    A late-night altercation outside a street food vendor in Pattaya turned violent when a tomboy, having consumed alcohol, lashed out verbally at a diner, leading to a physical confrontation that left her severely injured. The incident, which occurred at 10.36pm yesterday, in Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 91, was reported to the Sawang Boriboon Tharm Satharn Rescue Center, which promptly dispatched a…

  • Thailand NewsYoung woman assaulted and forced drug use in Kamphaeng Phet | Thaiger

    Young woman assaulted and forced drug use in Kamphaeng Phet

    An 18 year old woman courageously reported a violent attack by her friend’s boyfriend, who not only assaulted her with a kick to the face leading to a split chin and bruises on her arms and chest, but also coerced her into drug use. This alarming incident occurred on April 28, with the victim, identified only as “Vee,” making the…

  • Thailand NewsAccommodation scam totalling 19,000 baht thwarted by police | Thaiger

    Accommodation scam totalling 19,000 baht thwarted by police

    Bangkok Metropolitan Police arrested a 20 year old woman for allegedly creating fake accommodation booking pages to scam and defraud victims. Despite her denial of any wrongdoing, the Thai authorities affirm that the evidence against the woman, Kanyawee Prompichai, is substantial. Police Lieutenant General Theeradech Thamsutee, Chief of the Special Branch Division, along with his team, apprehended Kanyawee under two…

  • Thailand NewsCrash course calamity: Family trip takes tragic turn in Phetchaburi | Thaiger

    Crash course calamity: Family trip takes tragic turn in Phetchaburi

    A devastating road accident occurred yesterday at 1pm in Phetchaburi’s Khao Yoi district, involving a family and resulting in critical injuries to an 11 year old child. The driver, identified only as Kai, lost control of the vehicle due to drowsiness, causing the van to veer off the road and collide with a roadside steel barrier. The impact was so…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious stone turtle discovered in Thai cassava field | Thaiger

    Mysterious stone turtle discovered in Thai cassava field

    A colossal stone turtle, resembling a mythical creature under a spell, has been found nestled in a cassava field in Nakhon Ratchasima, sparking curiosity and awe among local cyclists and villagers. This natural marvel, discovered today, by a cycling group exploring the Khonburi region, has become a subject of fascination and speculation, with some even drawing lottery numbers from the…

  • Thailand NewsTourists in Chiang Rai raft scare as locals reel in king cobra | Thaiger

    Tourists in Chiang Rai raft scare as locals reel in king cobra

    A large king cobra caused panic on a raft in Chiang Rai as visitors scrambled to safety before locals managed to capture the slithery reptile. The incident, shared on social media by a user named Phatcharaphon Prombon, became a topic of widespread commentary online. Today, April 29, the poster owner, King, revealed the details of their encounter with the large…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s coral reefs face grim future due to climate change | Thaiger

    Thailand’s coral reefs face grim future due to climate change

    Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a veteran marine biologist with almost four decades of experience, is deeply troubled by the disturbing changes occurring in Thailand’s coral reefs He has voiced his shock and dismay at the unusual and alarming characteristics now displayed by the reefs, describing the current conditions as the most severe he has witnessed. Thon, a professor in the Department of…

  • Thailand NewsHuman remains found in Thai eucalyptus forest sparks investigation | Thaiger

    Human remains found in Thai eucalyptus forest sparks investigation

    A search party recently uncovered a human head and a watch, followed by scattered human remains in a Thai eucalyptus forest in Chon Buri Province, Thailand, leading to a shocking discovery. The remains are believed to belong to a 36 year old man, Lamotu, who had been missing for ten days. The grim find was made around 11am today, by…

  • Thailand NewsAcid attack leaves Burmese mother and baby severely injured | Thaiger

    Acid attack leaves Burmese mother and baby severely injured

    A brutal acid attack has left a 27 year old Burmese woman and her eight-month-old baby with severe injuries. The incident, which occurred on October 19, 2023, involved the woman’s ex-husband, who launched the attack while she was bathing her daughter. The assailant, a Myanmar national like the victims, used a yellow plastic bottle to disperse the acid, causing grievous…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand weather experts debunk extended summer rumors | Thaiger

    Thailand weather experts debunk extended summer rumors

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) clarified widespread social media reports predicting an extended hot season until September, explaining the usual climatic patterns and dismissing the possibility of a prolonged heat crisis. Recent online speculation suggested that Thailand might face an unprecedented extension of its hot season, with high temperatures persisting through September. Addressing these concerns, the TMD highlighted the typical duration…

  • Road deathsBangkok traffic cop killed by drunk driver during charity event | Thaiger

    Bangkok traffic cop killed by drunk driver during charity event

    A sobering incident occurred this morning when a traffic policeman was tragically killed by a drunk taxi driver while he was on duty facilitating traffic for a charity run event organised by a prominent university in Bangkok. The driver’s blood alcohol level was found to be a staggering 287 milligrams percent at the scene on Phaholyothin Road, in front of…

  • Road deathsIntoxicated joyride leads to Pattaya chaos, man arrested | Thaiger

    Intoxicated joyride leads to Pattaya chaos, man arrested

    A 24 year old Thai-English man was arrested in the early hours today after his intoxicated joyride ended in a series of collisions along Pattaya South Road. The young man’s reckless driving left a trail of destruction and alarmed local motorcycle taxi drivers who witnessed his erratic behaviour. At the scene, police discovered a Toyota Altis bearing the license plate…

  • Crime NewsBangkok man nabbed for stealing flowers worth up to 20,000 baht | Thaiger

    Bangkok man nabbed for stealing flowers worth up to 20,000 baht

    Bangkok police recently detained a 31 year old man in connection with a series of flower thefts at Pak Khlong Talat market. The suspect apprehended at the entrance to Klong Toey Community, has confessed to the crimes, admitting to four instances of theft. The operation led by the Deputy Chief of the Pak Khlong Talat Police and his team followed…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for intense heatwave with highs of 44 degrees Celsius | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for intense heatwave with highs of 44 degrees Celsius

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe heat warning today as temperatures are expected to soar up to a scorching 44 degrees Celsius. Citizens are advised to take precautions and avoid prolonged activities in open areas. The high-pressure system caused by intense heat has blanketed the upper parts of Thailand, leading to generally hot to very hot weather conditions nationwide,…

  • Thailand NewsThai father of twins dies in Bangkok overpass fall | Thaiger

    Thai father of twins dies in Bangkok overpass fall

    A 50 year old Thai father of twin boys lost his life yesterday evening after his motorbike collided with a reflective sign and fell from the Ratchaphruek overpass onto the Borommaratchachonnani Road below in Bangkok’s Taling Chan district. The incident was reported to Deputy Inspector Atthachai Nuimat, an investigator at the Taling Chan Police Station, who arrived at the scene…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket pickup truck road mishap kills three, injures seven | Thaiger

    Phuket pickup truck road mishap kills three, injures seven

    A tragic road accident occurred on Southern Road when a pickup truck travelling from Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat for a religious ceremony veered off the road and overturned, resulting in seven injuries and three fatalities. Early this morning, an unfortunate incident unfolded on Southern Road, Highway 44, near the entrance to the village of Ban Marueat, in the district…

  • Thailand NewsPattalung man faces arrest for molesting two girls | Thaiger

    Pattalung man faces arrest for molesting two girls

    A Pattalung court issued an arrest warrant for a 67 year old man accused of molesting two young girls, causing them severe distress. The initial investigation into the incident dates back to December 2022 with no conclusion reached, but the case reopened following a plea for justice by the mothers of the victims. Two young girls, aged 12, were reportedly…

  • Thailand NewsFugitive arrested after 19 years on the run in Kanchana Buri | Thaiger

    Fugitive arrested after 19 years on the run in Kanchana Buri

    After evading capture for 19 years, a 43 year old fugitive was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Bureau for drug possession with intent to sell. The woman, Sunisa Chongjit, was caught outside her residence in Kanchana Buri yesterday, just five months shy of her arrest warrant expiring. Sunisa’s long run from the law finally came to an end yesterday when…

  • Thailand NewsLampang drug bust nets 400,000 meth pills worth 500,000 baht | Thaiger

    Lampang drug bust nets 400,000 meth pills worth 500,000 baht

    Thai authorities in Lampang successfully intercepted a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing 400,000 methamphetamine pills hidden within a vehicle’s spare tyre. The arrest took place following a meticulously planned operation that culminated in a routine traffic stop that turned into a major drug bust. The Governor of Lampang Province Chatchawal Chayabutr and Police Major General Phumipat Nawatrakulphisit, the Provincial Police…

  • Thailand NewsThai man armed with ammunition terrorises Chumphon | Thaiger

    Thai man armed with ammunition terrorises Chumphon

    A 56 year old Thai man has been terrorising his community in Chumphon, threatening to kill residents and local officials. This wave of fear escalated after the authorities attempted to arrest Somchai at his home in Chumphon province yesterday, only to find he had already escaped, leaving behind a cache of ammunition. Somchai, a resident of Visai Tai subdistrict in…

  • Thailand NewsFeline fury: Cat owner claws for justice after high-value heist | Thaiger

    Feline fury: Cat owner claws for justice after high-value heist

    A cat owner’s fury led to a heated confrontation at a police station following a burglary that resulted in the escape of several high-value cats. The incident, which took place yesterday, saw the arrest of a 44 year old man, Narin (surname withheld), in Nontha Buri for stealing property and inadvertently releasing the cats. The police operation, which unfolded at…

  • Thailand NewsMan found dead in Udon Thani rice field pit, accident suspected | Thaiger

    Man found dead in Udon Thani rice field pit, accident suspected

    A tragic accident unfolded amid a tranquil rice field in Udon Thani province, where a man lost his life in a cement water pit under mysterious circumstances. Yesterday, local authorities discovered the body of a 51 year old man, identified only by his first name, Saiya, submerged head-first in a water storage facility. The discovery was made following an alert…

  • Thailand NewsPolice chase tactics questioned after fatal crash | Thaiger

    Police chase tactics questioned after fatal crash

    A tragic incident unfolded when a police chase in Nakhon Ratchasima ended with a motorcycle crash that claimed two lives. The pursuit, which occurred on the Tuesday, evening of April 23, involved officers from Chaloem Phra Kiat Police Station tailing a suspect on a motorcycle, wanted for theft. The police were initially following the suspect from behind a school in…

  • Crime NewsPhuket tattoo artist arrested for sexually assaulting minor | Thaiger

    Phuket tattoo artist arrested for sexually assaulting minor

    A prominent tattoo artist was finally apprehended at a Phuket lodging house today, in a raid by law enforcement marking an end to a nationwide manhunt. The charges against him included sexually assaulting a 13 year old girl, whose injuries were so severe that she had to undergo a hysterectomy. The harrowing ordeal began when the young girl visited the tattoo…

  • Crime NewsThai woman impersonates neurosurgeon, scams over 1 million baht | Thaiger

    Thai woman impersonates neurosurgeon, scams over 1 million baht

    In a significant operation, Thai police arrested a 35 year old woman for impersonating a neurosurgeon and defrauding medical staff and officials, alongside scamming a love interest resulting in losses of over 1 million baht. The suspect, identified only as Suwanaumpha or “Pla,” was apprehended yesterday in Bangkok. She was wanted on charges of fraud and entering false information into…

  • Thailand NewsFacebook football fan’s foul play: Gambling page operator nabbed | Thaiger

    Facebook football fan’s foul play: Gambling page operator nabbed

    Thai authorities arrested a 28 year old man in Samut Prakan for operating a popular football Facebook page with over 300,000 followers, which was found to be secretly promoting online gambling sites. The arrest was made during a raid on a residence in Samut Prakan province led by the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), following an investigation into illegal content…

  • Thailand NewsThai police seize 5.3 million meth pills in Pathum Thani raid | Thaiger

    Thai police seize 5.3 million meth pills in Pathum Thani raid

    In a significant drug bust, Thai authorities intercepted a vehicle in Pathum Thani province, seizing over 5.3 million methamphetamine pills intended for distribution in the area. The driver, 31 year old Veerayuth, fled into the night, leaving behind not only the drugs but also a firearm discovered in his car. The raid took place last night, with the details made…

  • Crime NewsThai police dismantle 700 million baht online gambling ring | Thaiger

    Thai police dismantle 700 million baht online gambling ring

    Thai police dismantled a substantial online gambling operation, discovering that three residential properties were used to facilitate the illegal activity. The raid led to the apprehension of the site’s owner and several administrators, revealing a vast network that had been operational for seven years with financial transactions exceeding 700 million baht. Today, April 25, a combined force of high-ranking police…

  • Crime NewsPathum Thani police seize 5.3 million Yaba pills in major drug bust | Thaiger

    Pathum Thani police seize 5.3 million Yaba pills in major drug bust

    Police in Pathum Thani province seized a colossal haul of 5.3 million methamphetamine pills, commonly known as Yaba, in a dramatic operation that saw a suspect escape into a canal. The drug bust unfolded today, April 25, when police and military intelligence units descended upon a nondescript residence in the Nong Suea district. Led by a coalition of law enforcement…