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 NewsVenus shifts signs, Taurus and Scorpio brace for prosperity | Thaiger

    Venus shifts signs, Taurus and Scorpio brace for prosperity

    Today marks a significant shift in the astrological landscape as the planet Venus transitions into a new zodiac sign. Noted astrologer Dr Chang Thotsaporn, with a keen eye on celestial movements, provided insights into how this transition will affect individuals across all zodiac signs, spotlighting those who might expect a windfall of fortune in love and finance, as well as advising…

  • 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 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 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 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…