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 NewsComedian Ball Chernyim’s visit to singer’s memorial brings luck | Thaiger

    Comedian Ball Chernyim’s visit to singer’s memorial brings luck

    Renowned comedian Ball Chernyim’s recent visit to the memorial of Thailand’s beloved luk thung (folk music) queen, Phumpuang Duangchan, brought unexpected good fortune. Attending the 32nd anniversary of her passing, Ball joined others in paying tribute and seeking luck, and it appears the late singer’s spirit delivered. During the memorial service, Ball joined Phumpuang’s son, Phet, and other attendees in…

  • Thailand NewsTwo dead and many injured in Chumphon tour bus crash | Thaiger

    Two dead and many injured in Chumphon tour bus crash

    A tour bus and a truck carrying rubber wood logs collided yesterday, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The collision took place in Chumphon province, causing significant disruption and distress. Police Lieutenant Colonel Somboon Phumkajorn of Tha Sae Police Station reported the incident happened at 10.30pm. The tour bus, operated by Sombat Tour travelling from Bangkok to Ranong, collided…

  • 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 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…

  • Thailand NewsKrungsri First Choice launches new campaign for young people | Thaiger

    Krungsri First Choice launches new campaign for young people

    Krungsri First Choice has launched a brand campaign targeting young consumers and is aiming for a 10% growth in new customer accounts and spending through credit cards. The campaign, Take Time to Try, Take Time to Fail, features PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn as the brand presenter for the second consecutive year, aiming to communicate with young people. Athip Silpagijkarn, Managing Director…

  • 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 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…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSmell Nakhon Ratchasima’s durian festival excitement | Thaiger

    Smell Nakhon Ratchasima’s durian festival excitement

    Nakhon Ratchasima officially kicked off its durian festival, featuring 38 varieties of Wang Nam Khiao durians. Desserts stores will be welcoming tourists from tomorrow with the grand opening on July 5. Ploenchit Durian Orchard, situated in Ban Khlong Sai, Wang Nam Khiao, Nakhon Ratchasima, the owner, Satit Tritarak, revealed the orchard cultivates over 40 varieties of mixed durians. With 360…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested for online BB gun scam in Thailand | Thaiger

    Man arrested for online BB gun scam in Thailand

    Police apprehended a man for selling BB guns online, deceiving customers into transferring money, and then blocking them on Facebook to avoid contact. The arrested individual claimed to only take orders, not handle deliveries. Today, June 9, Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, along with a team including Police Major General Nopasilp Poolsawat and Police Major General Teeradej Thammasuthee, arrested 53…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Crime NewsPolice raid unlicensed Rangsit nightclub, find 65 underage patrons | Thaiger

    Police raid unlicensed Rangsit nightclub, find 65 underage patrons

    Police raided an unlicensed nightclub popular among Rangsit’s youth, discovering 65 underage patrons. The venue had never applied for a permit and was known for admitting minors and serving them alcohol. Police blocked all exits to prevent escape. Yesterday, June 8, officers led by Saruti Kwangsopa, commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division, executed a raid on a nightclub in Lak…

  • 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 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 NewsFisherman electrocuted while repairing boat near Chanthaburi pier | Thaiger

    Fisherman electrocuted while repairing boat near Chanthaburi pier

    A fisherman died after being electrocuted while attempting to repair his leaking boat. The incident took place yesterday near an old pier under the Somdet Phra Taksin Bridge in Laem Sing, Chanthaburi. Police Lieutenant Colonel Surapong Prongngam from Laem Sing Police Station received a report from the Sawang Katanyu Dharma Association’s rescue centre about the fatal accident. Upon arrival at…

  • 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 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 NewsSearch continues for missing Thai man at Srinakarin Dam | Thaiger

    Search continues for missing Thai man at Srinakarin Dam

    The search for a 41 year old Thai man continues 20 days after he went missing during a trip to the Srinakarin Dam. The former university lecturer was last seen on May 19 during a gathering with 30 friends. Despite extensive efforts from authorities and local villagers, there has been no sign of him. At 1.30pm today, Jaturapuch aka Toey’s…

  • 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 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 NewsTeens riding against traffic cause fatal accident in Pathum Thani | Thaiger

    Teens riding against traffic cause fatal accident in Pathum Thani

    Two teenagers caused a fatal accident by riding their motorcycle against the traffic flow and colliding with another motorcycle on a main road, resulting in the death of a young security guard. The accident occurred at 8pm yesterday on Tiwanon Road in Pathum Thani Province. The Thai authorities are currently waiting to interview the injured 15 year olds before proceeding with…

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