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.
  • 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 NewsMotorcyclist dies in Chon Buri after high-speed crash on bridge | Thaiger

    Motorcyclist dies in Chon Buri after high-speed crash on bridge

    A tragic road accident in Chon Buri claimed the life of a 40 year old man when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a bridge’s guardrail. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning as the man was returning home. In the predawn hours today, an urgent call was received by Deputy Investigator Police Lieutenant…

  • 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 NewsSon found dead by mother in Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thaiger

    Son found dead by mother in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A mother was left utterly shocked when she found her 30 year old son dead, just hours after they had chatted late into the night. In a tragic twist of events, her son, known as Warakorn, was found lifeless in his home near a fresh market in the Tha Wang area of Nakhon Si Thammarat province yesterday morning. Warakorn was…

  • 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…

  • Thailand NewsThailand probe after passengers trapped in BTS lift for an hour | Thaiger

    Thailand probe after passengers trapped in BTS lift for an hour

    Following a distressing incident where passengers were trapped in a lift at a BTS station for over an hour, Thailand’s Deputy Transport Minister, Surapong Piyachote, has ordered an immediate investigation into the malfunction. The incident took place yesterday between the ticketing floor and the street level, heading towards Kheha station on the BTS Skytrain’s Sukhumvit and Silom lines. Surapong instructed…

  • 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 NewsMan shot and beaten in Chachoengsao over suspected affair | Thaiger

    Man shot and beaten in Chachoengsao over suspected affair

    A violent altercation erupted outside a noodle shop in Chachoengsao province when a man, suspecting his wife of infidelity, returned with a gun after seeing her with another man. The incident led to the shooting and brutal beating of the man she was with, leaving local authorities urgently searching for the perpetrator. Police were alerted to a shooting in front…

  • 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 NewsGold prices in Thailand soar, buyers urged to stay updated | Thaiger

    Gold prices in Thailand soar, buyers urged to stay updated

    Gold prices in Thailand saw a rapid increase, urging interested buyers to check the latest updates. Today, April 26, the price for gold ornaments surged to 41,350 baht, marking a 100 baht rise from the previous day’s close as reported by the Gold Traders Association (GTA) at 9.04am. The global gold spot price hovers around US$2,333 (86,379 baht) per ounce,…

  • 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…

  • Thailand NewsKaraoke bar owner nabbed for trafficking girls in Thailand | Thaiger

    Karaoke bar owner nabbed for trafficking girls in Thailand

    Authorities have arrested a karaoke bar owner for allegedly trafficking underage girls from Thailand and Laos, some under 15 years old, into sex work. Today the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) conducted a raid, led by Police Major General Sarawut Jantawong and his team, apprehending 63 year old Rombai at her establishment in Pakkad District, Bueng Kan Province. The operation was…

  • 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…

  • Thailand NewsThroat slashing attack at Thammasat University sparks safety talks | Thaiger

    Throat slashing attack at Thammasat University sparks safety talks

    A female student yesterday allegedly slashed the throat of a male junior in a student dormitory at Thammasat University, sparking discussions regarding violence and campus safety. The victim is in critical condition in the intensive care unit. The incident, which was widely discussed on social media and topped trending hashtags, involved a third-year female student attacking a first-year male student…

  • 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…

  • Thailand NewsMassive python stuck in Ayutthaya drainage pipe sparks rescue | Thaiger

    Massive python stuck in Ayutthaya drainage pipe sparks rescue

    A nearly 4-metre slithering python, bloated as though it had just ingested a cat, was discovered trapped in a drainage pipe at a residence in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, sparking both rescue efforts and local superstition. Today, April 25, the Ayutthaya Radio Centre received an unusual distress call from the homeowners at 150/7 Moo 8, Hua Ro Subdistrict. A…