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 NewsTruck trailer detaches crashing into shops and killing one | Thaiger

    Truck trailer detaches crashing into shops and killing one

    A truck accident resulted in a detached trailer crashing into a motorcycle repair shop and a noodle shop, resulting in one death and five injuries. The incident occurred yesterday, June 13, at 8pm on the Taling Chan-Suphan Buri Road in Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Preecha Teksee, Deputy Inspector at Lat Lum Kaeo Police Station, along with rescue teams from…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious chicken deaths in Prachinburi spark concern | Thaiger

    Mysterious chicken deaths in Prachinburi spark concern

    Residents of Prachinburi Province are alarmed after a series of chickens were found mysteriously dead with their entrails removed but their meat untouched. This occurrence has sparked rumours and left many puzzled. A Facebook user posted, “Please help diagnose this. I don’t know what ate my chickens. It only ate the entrails and left the meat. The footprints, as shown…

  • Thailand NewsSting op: Police seize 12 million meth pills in beekeeping crates | Thaiger

    Sting op: Police seize 12 million meth pills in beekeeping crates

    Officers from Li Police Station intercepted a major drug smuggling operation, seizing 12 million methamphetamine pills, the largest drug bust in a decade. The drugs were hidden in beekeeping crates in an attempt to deceive the police. Officers yesterday, June 13, led by Vicha Kanthasuk and Piya Angkul Kattanyu, with Songwun Saengkham and anti-narcotics police, set up a checkpoint at…

  • Thailand NewsFruitful apology: Durian shop to sue after false TikTok fraud claim apology | Thaiger

    Fruitful apology: Durian shop to sue after false TikTok fraud claim apology

    A customer issued an apology after accusing a durian shop of fraud in a viral TikTok post, which later turned out to be a misunderstanding. The shop owner accepted the apology but insisted on pursuing legal action due to the damage caused to the shop’s reputation. A TikTok user posted a video clip with a damaging message. “As consumers, we…

  • Bangkok NewsTruck fire near gas station causes major disruption in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Truck fire near gas station causes major disruption in Bangkok

    A 22-wheel trailer truck carrying 15 tonnes of rubber scrap caught fire near a gas station, causing significant damage and triggering a substantial emergency response. Five fire trucks were dispatched to control the blaze, which erupted around 4.05am today. Police received a report of the fire from Apivat Sinpru, an investigator at the Thammasala Police Station. The incident occurred in…

  • Road deathsCar crash in Chon Buri leaves driver critically injured | Thaiger

    Car crash in Chon Buri leaves driver critically injured

    A car veered off the road, crashed into a tree, and flipped over, landing upside down with its wheels in the air in Chon Buri, in the early hours of this morning. The engine was ejected from the vehicle, and a fire ensued. The driver was severely injured and thrown from the car. At 4.30am today, June 13, rescue officials…

  • Thailand NewsOn track: SRT proposes dual-track railway to Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    On track: SRT proposes dual-track railway to Nakhon Ratchasima

    The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) proposed two options for the construction of a dual-track railway between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, assuring locals that the Simathani Bridge will not be demolished. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Transport, aimed to finalise plans and address concerns. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Transport Surapong Piyachote along with numerous…

  • Thailand NewsLocal woman honours promise in abandoned school dance ritual | Thaiger

    Local woman honours promise in abandoned school dance ritual

    A local woman in Laplae led 12 dancers to perform a ritual dance at an abandoned school to fulfil a promise she made to a local deity after her unusual wish was granted. Neighbours quickly followed, seeking blessings for themselves. The deserted Baan Huai Khamin School in Moo 5, Tung Yang Subdistrict, Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, once educated children up…

  • Thailand NewsRTA continues investigation into general in police station altercation | Thaiger

    RTA continues investigation into general in police station altercation

    The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is investigating an incident involving a high-ranking officer allegedly behaving aggressively towards a woman and officials at a police station. The incident came to light yesterday when a video clip surfaced on social media showing the confrontation at the Din Daeng Metropolitan Police Station. Colonel Ritcha Suksuwan, RTA deputy spokesperson, confirmed that the individual in…

  • Thailand NewsJealousy incites teen to stab Pattaya convenience store worker | Thaiger

    Jealousy incites teen to stab Pattaya convenience store worker

    A 16 year old boy stabbed a Pattaya convenience store employee with a knife after suspecting he was secretly talking to his girlfriend. Police were alerted to the stabbing yesterday at 12.36am. Chonlawit Athisansee, a Deputy Inspector at Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of the stabbing at a convenience store in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok police raid leads to high-profile drug and fireman arrest | Thaiger

    Bangkok police raid leads to high-profile drug and fireman arrest

    A police raid on a prominent Bangkok hotel yesterday ended in the apprehension of Naraset Thaiset and associates after seizing crystal methamphetamine and a firearm. Investigators from Metropolitan Police Division 1 executed the raid on June 10 at approximately 10.20pm following reports of drug activities in a hotel room located in Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. Naraset Thaiset, who…

  • Crime NewsPolice arrest debt collector with firearms and drugs in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Police arrest debt collector with firearms and drugs in Bangkok

    Police apprehended a debt collector and seized two firearms along with quantities of ketamine and methamphetamine. Following an undercover operation, police arrested Somchai, also known as Am, and charged him with multiple offences. Officers from Romklao Police Police Station, led by Kiattikul Sonthinen, yesterday collaborated with Somphot Thongmun and Kornwararat Promsawan to arrest the 39 year old Somchai. The arrest took…

  • Road deathsTwo bikers killed in tragic Phetchaburi accident | Thaiger

    Two bikers killed in tragic Phetchaburi accident

    A tragic accident involving a group of big bike riders on a trip to Phetchaburi resulted in the deaths of two people. The incident occurred when a young woman, riding a pillion, fell off the motorcycle, and a subsequent attempt to avoid her by another bike led to a fatal collision with a truck. The accident took place at 8.10am…

  • Crime NewsBuriram girl suffers repeated rape, family demands justice | Thaiger

    Buriram girl suffers repeated rape, family demands justice

    An 11 year old girl was allegedly raped twice by a 52 year old neighbour in Buriram, leading to severe distress for her and her family. Despite reporting the incident to the police, the case has seen little progress, causing frustration and fear for the young victim. Nui, the 47 year old mother, reported that on March 12, her daughter…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSevere monsoon warning issued for 40 Thai provinces including Bangkok | Thaiger

    Severe monsoon warning issued for 40 Thai provinces including Bangkok

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning about severe monsoon conditions affecting 40 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. Heavy rainfall is expected in 60% of the areas, with potential flash floods and sudden water surges. The TMD today forecasts that a monsoon trough will traverse Thailand’s upper northern and upper northeastern regions. Additionally, the southwest monsoon covering the upper…

  • Crime NewsBurmese student sets condo room ablaze in Lat Phrao, panic ensues | Thaiger

    Burmese student sets condo room ablaze in Lat Phrao, panic ensues

    A Burmese student, in a fit of rage, set his room on fire at a condo in the Lat Phrao area causing panic among the residents. The incident took place around 3pm yesterday, and police quickly responded to control the situation. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thewin Sripua, Deputy Inspector at Lat Phrao Police Station, received a report of a man causing…

  • Thailand NewsMonk dies in Nonthaburi after mobile roof frame collapses | Thaiger

    Monk dies in Nonthaburi after mobile roof frame collapses

    A tragic incident occurred yesterday at a temple in Nonthaburi’s Sai Noi district, where a monk was fatally injured by a collapsing mobile roof frame. The accident happened around 6.30pm when three monks were moving the large structure. Police Lieutenant Rung Liemkhoksoong, who responded to the scene, confirmed the details of the incident. A mobile roof frame with wheels, measuring…

  • Road deathsFactory shuttle bus tyre explosion injures 16 near Ayutthaya | Thaiger

    Factory shuttle bus tyre explosion injures 16 near Ayutthaya

    A factory shuttle bus suffered a left front tyre explosion, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and injure 16 people. The incident occurred at 6.30pm yesterday near the Ayutthaya Interchange. The accident was reported to the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station by Deputy Inspector Wutthiphat Chuaykhit. Authorities, including officers from the Phutthaisawan Foundation and Ruamkatanyu Foundation, promptly…

  • Thailand NewsFather’s heartbreak as son drowns at dangerous overflow dam | Thaiger

    Father’s heartbreak as son drowns at dangerous overflow dam

    A father is devastated after learning that his 15 year old son drowned at an overflow dam, despite having warned him in the morning not to go out and play. Friends recounted the tragic moment, noting that the boy, who was not a strong swimmer, slipped on algae-covered concrete near the bank. At 5.30pm yesterday, Kasem Senaprakon, an officer from…

  • Thailand NewsMixed-breed dog attack leaves five year old girl with severe injuries | Thaiger

    Mixed-breed dog attack leaves five year old girl with severe injuries

    A mixed-breed dog, the offspring of a Pit Bull bitch and a local Thai dog, attacked a five year old girl, leaving her with severe head injuries. The incident occurred outside a residence in Ban Phue District, Udon Thani Province, late yesterday afternoon. The girl is currently under close medical supervision at Ban Phue Hospital due to the deep wounds…

  • Thailand NewsVocational school students clash in Chachoengsao | Thaiger

    Vocational school students clash in Chachoengsao

    Two vocational school groups in Chachoengsao engaged in a violent altercation involving gunfire and thrown objects, causing panic among locals at a health park. Witnesses, including shopkeepers, are calling for increased police patrols to prevent such incidents. A frightening scene unfolded as two groups of vocational students from Chachoengsao clashed in a health park, hurling energy drink bottles and firing…

  • Thailand NewsSix arrested for stealing electrical wires in Samut Prakan | Thaiger

    Six arrested for stealing electrical wires in Samut Prakan

    A group of six individuals involved in cutting and stealing electrical wires in front of a police flat in Samut Prakan has been apprehended. This incident caused power outages and affected the residents. Police managed to track down and arrest the suspects after multiple thefts. At the Bang Phli Police Station in Samut Prakan yesterday, Police Colonel Pairoj Phetploy, along…

  • Thailand News70% of Thais support methamphetamine threshold for legal action | Thaiger

    70% of Thais support methamphetamine threshold for legal action

    Thailand’s Public Health Ministry revealed that 70% of Thai citizens agree with the regulation of having a minimum threshold of one methamphetamine pill for legal proceedings, while 30% prefer zero tolerance. The Ministry insists the threshold is necessary for effective law enforcement. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin chaired the opening ceremony of the new Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Centre…

  • Thailand NewsMan nabbed for selling medicine online, earning 30,000 baht daily | Thaiger

    Man nabbed for selling medicine online, earning 30,000 baht daily

    Authorities in Phattalung apprehended a man diagnosed with depression for selling dangerous prescription, or conventional medicine online, generating a daily income of 30,000 baht. Today, local officers alongside investigative teams from various agencies, executed a search warrant at a house in Pa Phayom District, Phatthalung Province. The operation followed intelligence reports indicating that the house owner was running an online…

  • Thailand NewsFlooding in Nakhon Ratchasima boosts income with tadpole sales | Thaiger

    Flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima boosts income with tadpole sales

    Heavy rainfall in Nakhon Ratchasima has led to flooding in several areas, prompting locals to catch tadpoles in rice fields. These tadpoles are used in traditional dishes, reducing household expenses and generating additional income as they sell for 300 baht per kilogramme. Recent reports indicate that various parts of Nakhon Ratchasima province have experienced rainfall, which has moistened the soil…

  • Thailand NewsPresumed-dead pensioner pulls a Lazarus on rescue crew | Thaiger

    Presumed-dead pensioner pulls a Lazarus on rescue crew

    A scene that shocked an entire community unfolded yesterday when a presumed dead 72 year old man suddenly revived as rescue workers were preparing to collect his body. The incident occurred in Ban Dung District, Udon Thani Province, leaving both neighbours and authorities in disbelief. At around 3pm yesterday, Weerapol Raksameuwong, an administrator for the Ban Dung Update Facebook page,…

  • Thailand NewsMerchant arrested for soliciting minors, claims they only conversed | Thaiger

    Merchant arrested for soliciting minors, claims they only conversed

    The Thai authorities apprehended a fertiliser merchant who faces two arrest warrants for allegedly soliciting sexual services from two minors aged 14 and 17 at a hotel. The merchant, identified as 50 year old Sakorn claimed his impotence (erectile dysfunction) meant they only conversed, presenting medical documents as proof. On June 4, police officers led by Police Colonel Booncherd Chanmanee…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man arrested for branded shoe theft at Bangkok temple | Thaiger

    Elderly man arrested for branded shoe theft at Bangkok temple

    A 69 year old man has been arrested for stealing expensive branded shoes from outside a renowned temple in Bangkok. The suspect confessed to selling the stolen shoes at a low price in the second-hand market. On June 4, the Superintendent of Samran Rat Police Station, Police Colonel Thotsaphon Ampaipipatkul alongside the investigation team ordered the arrest of the 69…

  • Thailand NewsThai trade event forecasts 60 billion baht in deals | Thaiger

    Thai trade event forecasts 60 billion baht in deals

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai praised the THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2024 event, predicting trade deals worth 60 billion baht over five days. The event, held from May 28 to June 1 at the Impact Exhibition Centre in Mueang Thong Thani, was organised by the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of International Trade Promotion, in collaboration with the Thai…

  • Thailand NewsWife allegedly hires hitman for husband’s murder for 300,000 baht | Thaiger

    Wife allegedly hires hitman for husband’s murder for 300,000 baht

    A wife allegedly orchestrated the murder of her 44 year old husband by hiring a hitman through an application for 300,000 baht. This shocking revelation came after his family suspected foul play following his mysterious death in Maha Sarakham Province. Police officials held a press conference this morning to announce significant progress in the case. Deputy Commander of the Metropolitan Police…

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