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 NewsThai workers win million baht each after Naga visits dreams | Thaiger

    Thai workers win million baht each after Naga visits dreams

    A group of municipal workers hit the lottery jackpot, each winning 1 million baht after a sacred Naga, a mythological serpent, allegedly visited them in their dreams. This windfall coincided with an auspicious ceremony held today, February 28, at the Nong Yat Municipal Office in Nakhon Phanom Province, where Uthai Kotsa, the Mayor, and Chawanin Buntengsaksiri, the Municipal Clerk, led…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok police nab alleged serial rapist targeting schoolgirls | Thaiger

    Bangkok police nab alleged serial rapist targeting schoolgirls

    Police in Bangkok apprehended a 40 year old man, known by the alias Toey Bang Pho, who is accused of being a serial rapist targeting young girls in school uniforms. Toy, recently released from prison, allegedly resumed his criminal activities, leading to his capture today, February 28, in a condominium elevator in the Tao Poon area. The arrest was a…

  • Road deathsSchool van crash in South Thailand injures 20 | Thaiger

    School van crash in South Thailand injures 20

    A catastrophic multi-vehicle collision involving a school transport van, a pickup truck, and a motorcycle in Nakhon Si Thammarat province resulted in nearly 20 injuries and severe vehicle damage. The crash occurred on the morning of today, February 28, at approximately 7.30am on the Nakhon-Thung Song Road, leading authorities to initiate a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident.…

  • Thailand NewsUthenthawai alumni march to oppose campus relocation | Thaiger

    Uthenthawai alumni march to oppose campus relocation

    Over 1,500 alumni and current students of Uthenthawai School, along with their supporters, parents and teachers, gathered for a protest march against the proposed relocation of the historical school’s campus. The march began at the front of the Uthenthawai campus and proceeded to the Chulalongkorn University Property Management Office. The protestors aimed to submit a letter to the Property Management…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Pattaya canal plagued by environmental catastrophe | Thaiger

    South Pattaya canal plagued by environmental catastrophe

    In a recent session of the Pattaya City Council, member Metakrit Sunthornrot ignited concern over the persistent challenges besieging the South Pattaya Canal. Despite assurances of advancement, the situation continues to spiral, prompting intensified calls for immediate intervention. Metakrit underscored the city’s dedication to tackling environmental adversities, particularly in the crucial management of the South Pattaya Canal. Plans were detailed…

  • Thailand NewsSeafood surprise: Storm tosses diner 3 metres from Loei restaurant | Thaiger

    Seafood surprise: Storm tosses diner 3 metres from Loei restaurant

    A violent storm recently wreaked havoc in the province of Loei, with fierce winds throwing a person more than 3 metres away from a seafood restaurant owned by Kalayanee Chapitu. The intense weather event occurred yesterday, February 27, causing extensive damage to multiple areas in the Phu Ruea district. Security camera footage captured the moment the restaurant’s steel doors buckled…

  • Thailand NewsStreet vendor’s phone stolen in Thailand, thwarting debt freedom dreams | Thaiger

    Street vendor’s phone stolen in Thailand, thwarting debt freedom dreams

    A street vendor’s hopes of eradicating debt through her ice cream sales were dashed when a cunning thief took advantage of her momentary distraction to steal her mobile phone and escape on a motorcycle. Tevi Chaihongsa, a 60 year old vendor known for her Pai Thong Ice Cream, reported to the Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station in Pathum Thani Province to…

  • Road deathsYoung couple dies in Chon Buri motorcycle crash after eerie omen | Thaiger

    Young couple dies in Chon Buri motorcycle crash after eerie omen

    A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the lives of a young man and woman in Chon Buri province today at 5am. A couple encountered a grim omen in the form of a barn owl feasting on a dead dog by the roadside shortly before crashing into a garbage truck and succumbing to their injuries at the scene. Police Deputy Inspector Jaruek…

  • Thailand NewsHeatwave alert in Thailand with temperatures hitting 39 degrees Celsius | Thaiger

    Heatwave alert in Thailand with temperatures hitting 39 degrees Celsius

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning forecasting sweltering conditions across the country today, with peak temperatures expected to soar between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius. Despite the heat, there is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon, with some regions experiencing light rainfall. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast indicates that a low-pressure area resulting from intense heat is…

  • Thailand NewsThai comedian’s lottery predictions stir excitement | Thaiger

    Thai comedian’s lottery predictions stir excitement

    The entertainment scene in Thailand is buzzing with excitement as a well-known comedian, Ball, recently struck a chord with the public by claiming a series of successful lottery predictions, earning him the title of a lottery master. His colleague, Ped, is also riding high on a wave of similar acclaim. This has all unfolded in the lead-up to a grand…

  • Thailand NewsFormer MP professes innocence in Thai extortion case | Thaiger

    Former MP professes innocence in Thai extortion case

    Yoswarit Chuklom, affectionately known as Jeng Dokjik, met with the authorities from the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) of the police force today, asserting his innocence in a high-profile extortion case. He was accompanied by Pimnatta Jiraputthiphak, a former parliamentary candidate from the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, and their lawyer, Traisak Thongswai. Jeng arrived with a cheerful demeanour, showing no signs…

  • Thailand NewsFamily rep collects remains of woman in Bangkok property feud | Thaiger

    Family rep collects remains of woman in Bangkok property feud

    A family dispatched representatives to retrieve the body of a young woman entangled in a heated property dispute concerning a residence in Agu, a Bangkok home contested by multiple parties. Today, at 12.55pm, at the Forensic Medicine Institute of the Police General Hospital, Panumas’s family, one of five individuals sued over the intrusion into the Agu house, authorised a non-family…

  • Thailand NewsFamily land dispute ends in uncle’s tragic death | Thaiger

    Family land dispute ends in uncle’s tragic death

    A tragic family dispute over a 10-acre land inheritance turned deadly when a 19 year old man shot and killed his 57 year old uncle at their home yesterday evening. The conflict, simmering for six years and previously brought before the courts, culminated in a fatal confrontation prompted by a parking issue. Yesterday, at approximately 11.30pm, police and rescue services…

  • Thailand NewsEx-politician cleared of murder plot in Thai political feud | Thaiger

    Ex-politician cleared of murder plot in Thai political feud

    The Criminal Court acquitted a former local politician of orchestrating a murder plot on a current local political figure due to insufficient evidence, sparking intentions to appeal the verdict. The case stems from local political rivalries and allegations of corruption. Yesterday at 9.45am, the Criminal Court in Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok, delivered its verdict on the high-profile case of attempted murder…

  • Thailand NewsThailand gold prices stable at 35,050 baht with steady market | Thaiger

    Thailand gold prices stable at 35,050 baht with steady market

    Gold prices in Thailand remained stable, with no increase or decrease compared to the previous closing figures yesterday The Gold Traders Association (GTA) listed the selling price for gold ornaments surpassing the 35,000 baht mark today in the Western calendar. The latest figures from the association’s website, recorded at 9.02am, indicated that the selling price for gold ornaments was 35,050…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima tackles water scarcity amid El Niño | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima tackles water scarcity amid El Niño

    The province of Nakhon Ratchasima is facing a water management challenge due to the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, which has led to a critical decrease in water levels across 27 reservoirs. These water sources now contain less than half of their capacity, prompting local authorities to adopt stringent water management strategies. In contrast, the Huai Chorakhe reservoir, almost…

  • Thailand NewsTak province battles spreading wildfires across nine districts | Thaiger

    Tak province battles spreading wildfires across nine districts

    Wildfires in the province of Tak have intensified, expanding across nine districts and prompting coordinated emergency responses to combat the flames and prevent hazardous smog, including the dangerous PM2.5 particles. The province’s governor Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj has mobilised all units for swift action to contain the wildfires within a limited area to minimize damage and reduce smoke haze. Since January 1,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for heat and storms across 27 provinces | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for heat and storms across 27 provinces

    Today’s weather forecast in Thailand is demanding attention due to an expected combination of extreme heat and significant thunderstorms. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns that 27 provinces, including Bangkok, should brace for stormy conditions. The southern region is anticipated to experience heavy rainfall, affecting 20% of the area, with high waves predicted on Tuesday, February 27. A low-pressure system…

  • Thailand NewsMan admits to killing wife’s grandmother in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Man admits to killing wife’s grandmother in northern Thailand

    A tragic incident unfolded in Nong Bua Lamphu province as a Thai man confessed to the shocking murder of his wife’s grandmother and another family member, leaving the local community in disbelief. The man, Watthayu, overcome with remorse, admitted to the crime following a heated argument with his wife, Chanthana, also known as Nam. The devastating turn of events led…

  • Thailand NewsThai police officer fatally stabs man outside education centre | Thaiger

    Thai police officer fatally stabs man outside education centre

    In a tragic turn of events, police officer Chawanil Jindamanee, stationed at Cha-uat Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, committed a heinous crime using a knife to fatally wound 51 year old Wichitra, and seriously injured 69 year old Prapha. The incident took place outside of a non-formal education centre in Cha-uat district on February 24. Following the attack,…

  • Thailand NewsTragedy strikes over land dispute as neighbour takes own life | Thaiger

    Tragedy strikes over land dispute as neighbour takes own life

    Shock reverberated through the community as news broke that a neighbour involved in a land dispute tragically ended their life. The sudden turn of events in this ongoing property conflict has sparked a wave of reactions, including from the renowned lawyer Decha Kittiwittayanan, who represents Sun, the nephew of the landowner known as Agu and Agu himself. Decha took to…

  • Thailand NewsRetired district chief drowns as SUV plunges into Mae Klong River | Thaiger

    Retired district chief drowns as SUV plunges into Mae Klong River

    An unfortunate accident on the Thana Rach Bridge over the Mae Klong River resulted in a tragic loss of life yesterday evening at around 6.30pm. The incident involved a collision between a sports car and an SUV, which led to the latter vehicle plunging into the river, taking with it a retired district chief and his wife, both of whom…

  • Thailand NewsFamily seeks refuge from loan shark at Nonthaburi bus stop | Thaiger

    Family seeks refuge from loan shark at Nonthaburi bus stop

    A family in Nonthaburi province found refuge at a bus stop after fleeing their home due to threats from a loan shark who demanded daily interest payments. The incident took place yesterday at 8pm, on February 25, when the family, lacking the funds to meet the exorbitant interest demands, feared for their safety. Nontranut Promjan, the chairman of the Nonthaburi…

  • Thailand NewsFatal motorcycle crash leaves one dead, another in coma | Thaiger

    Fatal motorcycle crash leaves one dead, another in coma

    Tragedy struck as two young men’s night ride on a motorcycle ended in a fatal crash. A 22 year old lost his life when the bike skidded off a dark, curve-ridden road in Samut Songkhram province. His 27 year old friend suffered serious injuries and is now in a coma. The incident happened on the evening of February 25, when…

  • Thailand NewsNewborn rescued from bag in Nakhon Ratchasima cornfield | Thaiger

    Newborn rescued from bag in Nakhon Ratchasima cornfield

    A solar panel installer made a startling discovery of an infant’s hand protruding from a bag, leading to the rescue of an abandoned newborn in a cornfield hut in Nakhon Ratchasima province. A 36 year old man was the first to find the baby boy and immediately reported the matter, which prompted a swift response from local authorities and healthcare…

  • Road deathsTragic three-car crash in Chon Buri kills two, injures five | Thaiger

    Tragic three-car crash in Chon Buri kills two, injures five

    A catastrophic collision involving three vehicles in Chon Buri province claimed the lives of two individuals and left five seriously injured in the early hours of today, February 25. The accident, which saw vehicles mangled beyond recognition, occurred on the Don Hua Lo – Sattahip route near the Sony intersection in the Don Hua Lo sub-district. Authorities rushed to the…

  • Thailand NewsPolice officer’s knife attack in South Thailand leaves one dead | Thaiger

    Police officer’s knife attack in South Thailand leaves one dead

    A police officer went on a frenzied rampage in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, leaving an elderly woman fatally stabbed and another seriously injured. The incident occurred yesterday, February 24, when the officer, reportedly suffering a mental breakdown, charged out of a police flat, kicked over a motorcycle carrying two women, and attacked them with a knife. Eyewitnesses describe a scene…

  • Thailand NewsAssistant abbot and accomplice apprehended for embezzlement | Thaiger

    Assistant abbot and accomplice apprehended for embezzlement

    Anti-Corruption Division police swooped down on Wat Ratchapradit’s assistant abbot and his suspected accomplice in an embezzlement case. Assistant abbot, 47 year old Phrakru Sutheesutawatwiwat Puangkerd, found himself in handcuffs at Wat Duang Khae in Pathumwan district, while his alleged accomplice, 52 year old Panjit Phanphrom, faced legal consequences at Wat Tha Phra in Bangkok Yai district. According to police…

  • Thailand NewsCharcoal smoke engulf Phetchabun village causing health hazards | Thaiger

    Charcoal smoke engulf Phetchabun village causing health hazards

    Residents of a Phetchabun village are in distress due to the pervasive smoke from charcoal production, causing health hazards. Amid picturesque winter fog-like scenes captured in images, lies a dire situation for the villagers of Moo 10, Phadaeng, who find themselves unable to breathe easily due to the thick smoke from numerous charcoal burners operating in the area. The issue,…