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 NewsTourists save injured Mae Khaeng turtle Kamkaew with quick action | Thaiger

    Tourists save injured Mae Khaeng turtle Kamkaew with quick action

    A group of tourists played a crucial role in rescuing a critically injured turtle named Kamkaew at Mae Khaeng Luang Waterfall. The turtle was found immobile on the sand, suffering from visible injuries. Swift action by the tourists and park officials ensured Kamkaew received timely medical attention. Yesterday, Wiang Kosai National Park’s Facebook page shared images and details about the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesTropical Storm Chami prompts warning for heavy rains in 44 provinces | Thaiger

    Tropical Storm Chami prompts warning for heavy rains in 44 provinces

    Weather conditions today prompted the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) to issue the 11th warning for Tropical Storm Chami. Heavy rains are expected to hit 44 provinces, including Bangkok, from today through October 29, cautioning residents about potential flash floods and forest runoff. TMD, under the acting director Sukanya Yawichan, has issued the 11th announcement regarding Tropical Storm Chami. The tropical…

  • Chiang Mai NewsTourists rush to Doi Inthanon as temperatures drop to 10 degrees | Thaiger

    Tourists rush to Doi Inthanon as temperatures drop to 10 degrees

    Tourists flocked to Doi Inthanon National Park today, October 26, as temperatures dropped to 10 degrees Celsius (°C), marking the beginning of the winter season. They gathered to enjoy the crisp morning air and stunning sunrise views, creating a lively atmosphere. At Doi Inthanon, located in Chom Thong, Chiang Mai, the National Park’s head, Kraingkrai Chaiyapisek, reported a drop in…

  • Thailand NewsPetrol prices risen by 0.30 baht per litre for the weekend | Thaiger

    Petrol prices risen by 0.30 baht per litre for the weekend

    PTT Station has announced an increase in petrol prices, effective today, October 26, which may impact motorists planning weekend trips. Petrol prices have risen by 0.30 baht per litre, while diesel prices will remain unchanged. PTT Station has adjusted the retail prices of all petrol and gasohol types. Regular petrol will be priced at 43.94 baht per litre, Gasohol 95…

  • Thailand NewsChemical tank explosion kills two, injures twelve in Thai factory | Thaiger

    Chemical tank explosion kills two, injures twelve in Thai factory

    A chemical storage tank explosion at a lead-smelting factory in the Borthong Industrial Estate has resulted in two fatalities and twelve chemical exposure injuries. Police are urgently investigating the incident, which occurred at 9.26am today, October 26. On receiving the report, Police Lieutenant Colonel Worawit Wanna of Wang Takian Police Station took immediate action. The explosion happened at a factory…

  • Northern Thailand NewsChiang Mai unveils cultural and health tourism route | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai unveils cultural and health tourism route

    Chiang Mai launched a new cultural and health tourism route during the National Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom Day and the Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom Fair. The event took place yesterday, October 25, and was presided over by Siwa Thamikanon, the Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai, who was assigned by Nirut Phongsitthithaworn, the Governor of Chiang Mai. Thitikarn Na Pan, the…

  • Thailand NewsMan shoots wife in heated argument in Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thaiger

    Man shoots wife in heated argument in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A man was apprehended after shooting his wife, leaving her in critical condition, following a heated argument. The incident took place yesterday, October 25, in Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, after the couple exchanged harsh words. Police officers, including Deputy Investigator Raengchai Khaorueang from Pak Phanang Police Station, received a call about a domestic shooting. Upon arrival at the residence…

  • Thailand NewsParking altercation at Nonthaburi market, two women stabbed | Thaiger

    Parking altercation at Nonthaburi market, two women stabbed

    A late-night altercation at the Owl Market in Nonthaburi, Thailand, resulted in two women being stabbed over a parking dispute over a barrier fence. The confrontation escalated when concerns about moving a fence to avoid vehicle damage spiralled into violence. Police received a report around 1.30am today, October 26, about a woman being stabbed in the car park behind the…

  • Crime NewsFilipino pickpockets in Bangkok get ‘Thai’d up by the cops | Thaiger

    Filipino pickpockets in Bangkok get ‘Thai’d up by the cops

    Thai police apprehended a group of Filipino pickpockets targeting tourists in a prominent hotel in the Phaya Thai area of Bangkok. The suspects are now facing charges for their night-time theft activities. The arrest occurred yesterday, October 21 at approximately 4pm, led by Police Major General Witwat Chinkam, along with other high-ranking officials from Thonglor Police Station. Seven Filipino suspects,…

  • Crime NewsYoung teacher tragically killed by ex-boyfriend in Chachoengsao | Thaiger

    Young teacher tragically killed by ex-boyfriend in Chachoengsao

    A young teacher, Namfon, was tragically shot dead by her ex-boyfriend, 25 year old Atitwat, inside her car. The incident unfolded in the Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province, and ended with Atitwat taking his own life. Namfon’s mother, 44 year old Pannee, shared her grief while on her way to retrieve her daughter’s body from the Department of Forensic…

  • Crime NewsWoman attacks debtor at funeral in Songkhla, victim critical | Thaiger

    Woman attacks debtor at funeral in Songkhla, victim critical

    A woman attacked a debtor at a funeral with a knife, seriously injuring her, then fled the scene. The incident occurred yesterday at Wat Ja Ting Phra, Sathing Phra district, Songkhla province. The victim, 36 year old Wilaiwan, remains in critical condition at Songkhla Hospital. The assailant, 58 year old Sawai, later surrendered to the local police. Witnesses reported that…

  • Crime NewsMonk kills village headman in Khon Kaen temple dispute | Thaiger

    Monk kills village headman in Khon Kaen temple dispute

    A monk’s anger over being warned about drinking alcohol led to a fatal incident at a temple in Khon Kaen. The tragic event unfolded when a village headman was attacked with an axe, resulting in his death. Police in Khon Kaen, led by Theerathat Phongsuwan and Surachet Matnok, detained 66 year old Phra Ken following the incident. The attack occurred…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds tomorrow | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds tomorrow

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall for tomorrow, affecting 41 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience severe conditions with 80% of the area impacted by strong winds. Thailand is bracing for a significant weather event as TMD warns of thunderstorms and strong winds nationwide. Heavy rains are anticipated in the central region, including Bangkok and its…

  • Road deathsBritish man dies in Chon Buri motorcycle crash | Thaiger

    British man dies in Chon Buri motorcycle crash

    A British man riding a high-speed big bike collided with a U-turn sign, resulting in his death. Eyewitnesses reported seeing two motorcycles speeding before the crash. The accident occurred today, October 6, in Chon Buri province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Dhammanchit Sittisart, Deputy Inspector of Sattahip Police Station, received a report about a foreign national on a big bike crashing into…

  • Thailand NewsGrandmother finds lucky number at Kham Chanod Island | Thaiger

    Grandmother finds lucky number at Kham Chanod Island

    A grandmother, hoping to rely on her grandchildren’s luck, found herself searching for numbers on a giant fig tree at Kham Chanod Island. She discovered a double number, marking yet another successful visit. This mystical site never fails to bring her fortune. Kham Chanod Island, a renowned spiritual site located in Ban Non Mueang, Ban Muang subdistrict, Ban Dung district,…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested for brandishing knife and cannabis on Bangkok bus | Thaiger

    Man arrested for brandishing knife and cannabis on Bangkok bus

    A 19 year old man was arrested by traffic police for brandishing a knife and causing a disturbance on a bus, heading towards an expressway. Upon searching his bag, police found cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and additional knives. Traffic police apprehended the suspect at approximately 1pm yesterday near the Phahonyothin 1 expressway exit in Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok. The operation was…

  • Crime NewsElderly man kills rival after drunken dispute in Bueng Kan | Thaiger

    Elderly man kills rival after drunken dispute in Bueng Kan

    A 74 year old man received 10,000 baht (US$310) and used the money to buy alcohol, which he drank with his 44 year old wife. As they drank, an old flame joined them and after getting drunk, began to harass the wife. The husband tried to stop him, to no avail, and ended up fatally attacking him with a hammer…

  • Crime NewsPolice intercepts street racers in Bang Khen | Thaiger

    Police intercepts street racers in Bang Khen

    Police in Bang Khen intercepted a group of motorcyclists who had arranged a street race via Facebook, performing dangerous stunts on Ram Inthra Road. Early this morning, the police received a report about a group of teenagers gathering to race motorcycles on Ram Inthra Road. Around 2am, officers arrived at Soi Ram Inthra 14 and found the group engaging in…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rain and strong winds to hit 38 Thai provinces today | Thaiger

    Heavy rain and strong winds to hit 38 Thai provinces today

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning about heavy rain and strong winds affecting 38 provinces today due to a weakening southwest monsoon and a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to drop tomorrow. The weakening southwest monsoon is currently covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of…

  • Crime NewsWaiter in Pattaya threatens taxi driver with gun during standoff | Thaiger

    Waiter in Pattaya threatens taxi driver with gun during standoff

    A dramatic incident unfolded when a waiter from a famous establishment in Pattaya brandished a gun and threatened a motorcycle taxi driver. Despite four hours of police negotiations, the situation escalated with the sound of gunfire as the man attempted to flee from his past misdeeds. Police reported that 39 year old Nirut was seen walking with a firearm at…

  • Crime NewsMan found dead in Thailand home with knife wounds | Thaiger

    Man found dead in Thailand home with knife wounds

    A tragic incident occurred when a man was found dead with knife wounds to the head in his under-construction house. Villagers pointed fingers at a local man, who had been seen wandering around with a knife the previous night, about 100 metres from the victim’s home. The suspect denied the murder, claiming the blood on his shirt was not from…

  • Crime NewsFisherman finds woman’s body in Pattaya pond, police investigate | Thaiger

    Fisherman finds woman’s body in Pattaya pond, police investigate

    A fisherman in Pattaya stumbled upon the body of a young woman in a pond surrounded by barbed wire, prompting an investigation by local police. The woman, wearing a black T-shirt and cream trousers, had been dead for at least 10 hours. At 10.06pm yesterday, Chonlawit Athiphansee, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station in Chon Buri, received a report…

  • Road deathsCar crashes into palm tree after motorcycle cuts lane in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Car crashes into palm tree after motorcycle cuts lane in Pattaya

    A car driven by 36 year old Chayapat, lost control and crashed into a palm tree and a large signpost on a traffic island in Pattaya, causing significant damage to the vehicle. The incident occurred after a motorcycle cut across the lane. At 2.30am today, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Radio Centre in Pattaya received a report of a car…

  • Crime NewsArmed assailants raid Halabala Sanctuary, steal shotguns and torch homes | Thaiger

    Armed assailants raid Halabala Sanctuary, steal shotguns and torch homes

    Armed assailants, numbering more than 10, launched a brazen attack on the Halabala Wildlife Sanctuary in Narathiwat, Thailand. The incident, which occurred around 6.30pm yesterday, saw the group overpowering and restraining 10 sanctuary officers, looting 10 shotguns, and setting ablaze four staff residences. The armed group stormed the sanctuary, located in Bala Village, Moo 5, Lo Chut subdistrict, Waeng district.…

  • Crime NewsGunman disguised as food delivery rider shoots contractor in Trang | Thaiger

    Gunman disguised as food delivery rider shoots contractor in Trang

    A gunman disguised as a food delivery rider ambushed and shot a construction contractor in Trang, Thailand, leaving him with a bullet wound in his right arm. The police are investigating the incident, suspecting a targeted assassination. On September 20, a man identified as 43 year old Sitthikorn, was shot while parked outside his residence in Mu 4, Bang Rak,…

  • Road deathsTeacher crashes into parked vehicles in Buriram multiple times | Thaiger

    Teacher crashes into parked vehicles in Buriram multiple times

    A shocking incident captured on CCTV shows a teacher driving recklessly and crashing into parked vehicles multiple times. The incident happened in Kan Dong District, Buriram Province, involving Peach, a 27 year old assistant teacher at a local school. Peach drove a blue pickup truck and crashed into three motorcycles parked in front of a restaurant, followed by a collision…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rainfall to affect 60 Thai provinces, 80% of Bangkok hit | Thaiger

    Heavy rainfall to affect 60 Thai provinces, 80% of Bangkok hit

    Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across 60 provinces in Thailand, with 80% of Bangkok’s area severely affected. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for potential flash floods and forest run-off due to persistent storms. TMD forecasts that Thailand will experience continuous heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. Certain regions, including the lower north, upper central, and…

  • Road deathsArmy sergeant dies in tragic Chumphon car crash | Thaiger

    Army sergeant dies in tragic Chumphon car crash

    An army sergeant tragically lost his life in a car accident in Chumphon after his vehicle veered off the road, collided with another vehicle, and spun out of control. Police are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause. Police Lieutenant Colonel Samart Than-in from the Thasae Police Station received a report about the collision on Phetkasem Road heading south,…

  • Thailand NewsDeputy mayor’s house in Ubon Ratchathani destroyed by fire | Thaiger

    Deputy mayor’s house in Ubon Ratchathani destroyed by fire

    Residents narrowly escaped a dramatic house fire, which destroyed the home of a local deputy mayor in Ubon Ratchathani. The blaze, which started in a prayer room, was only discovered after a neighbour alerted the family. Police Lieutenant Prasert Ayuwong, an investigator with the Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Police Station, reported details of the incident. The fire broke out yesterday evening…

  • Road deathsDriver’s locked fingers cause truck crash in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Driver’s locked fingers cause truck crash in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A pickup truck driven by a man experienced a sudden case of locked fingers, causing him to lose control and crash off the road in Nakhon Ratchasima, resulting in significant vehicle damage. He was transporting old items for sale at the time of the accident. Yesterday evening, a silver pickup truck with Nakhon Ratchasima registration lost control and veered off…