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 NewsDaylight theft of Honda Wave 125 in Phetchabun prompts public appeal | Thaiger

    Daylight theft of Honda Wave 125 in Phetchabun prompts public appeal

    A brazen motorcycle theft took place in broad daylight near a coffee shop across from a police station in Phetchabun, yesterday. A man casually strolled up to a parked Honda Wave 125, black, with licence plate 1 กธ 968 Phetchabun, and drove off, leaving his bicycle behind. The owner, Thatchapol Rangsisakorn, reported the theft to the local authorities and called…

  • Thailand NewsHarmony lost: Young folk singer’s journey ends tragically | Thaiger

    Harmony lost: Young folk singer’s journey ends tragically

    A tragedy struck the entertainment industry yesterday as rising folk singer, 18 years old Ann Naphaphon, lost her life in a car accident. Ann, who had just started following her dreams by joining a renowned folk music band, met with a fatal accident in the district of Chaloem Phra Kiat, Buri Ram Province. Back at her residence in Ko Samboon,…

  • Thailand NewsFlaming tribute: Woman’s candlelit car respect turns into fiery fiasco | Thaiger

    Flaming tribute: Woman’s candlelit car respect turns into fiery fiasco

    A woman’s act of lighting candles and joss sticks to pay respect to her car on Chinese Sart Day went up in flames. The car, parked in a private parking lot in Samut Songkhram, was engulfed in flames, threatening over 20 nearby vehicles. Firefighters swiftly attended the car fire scene today, quickly extinguishing the blaze. The incident involved a Honda…

  • Thailand NewsPoh Teck Tung Foundation aids impoverished families in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Poh Teck Tung Foundation aids impoverished families in northern Thailand

    The Poh Teck Tung Foundation has actively taken steps towards creating sustainable livelihoods in Udon Thani province in northeastern Thailand. The foundation provided job-related equipment to impoverished households as part of an integrated poverty alleviation programme, in collaboration with the Community Development Department. In addition, a mobile medical unit was dispatched to offer free services to the public. The Poh…

  • Thailand NewsDeadly court sentence: Thai mother and partner convicted in tragic child death and assault case | Thaiger

    Deadly court sentence: Thai mother and partner convicted in tragic child death and assault case

    The Nonthaburi Provincial Court sentenced a biological mother and her partner to death following the assaults that led to the death and severe injuries of a two year old boy and a three year old girl. The verdict was announced today at 9am today. The court proceedings began on August 1 last year, after police from Bang Bua Thong Police…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Pattani officer attacks police vehicle with axe and knife before surrendering | Thaiger

    Former Pattani officer attacks police vehicle with axe and knife before surrendering

    A 33 year old former police officer, who had resigned three years ago, was found in a disturbed state, wielding an axe and a knife outside a house on the roadside in the Pattani province. The man had attacked a police patrol vehicle before surrendering around 4pm, yesterday. Phunot Rueangying, Deputy Investigation Officer at Lam Pam Police Station in Phatthalung…

  • Crime NewsTeen shot as mysterious white pickup triggers early morning shooting scare incident in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Teen shot as mysterious white pickup triggers early morning shooting scare incident in Bangkok

    A white pick-up truck, with a black bonnet and tailgate, and an unidentified licence plate, was involved in an alarming shooting incident in Bangkok today. The vehicle raced from Rama VIII Bridge, firing five rounds and narrowly missing a 15 year old boy, identified only as A. The Bangkok shooting incident occurred at 3.12am today. Sub-lieutenant Metha Pimmaen, Deputy Investigation…

  • Thailand NewsChiang Mai’s lottery frenzy: High-profile numbers spark excitement | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai’s lottery frenzy: High-profile numbers spark excitement

    Chiang Mai lottery buffs are eagerly awaiting Friday’s highly anticipated lottery draw, with people rushing to buy numbers associated with high-profile figures such as Thaksin Shinawatra and Pita Limjaroenrat. Additionally, vehicle registration numbers have also become popular choices. Lottery sellers in Chiang Mai reported high sales, particularly for the numbers representing the ages of these political figures, with prices continuing…

  • Thailand NewsHealth experts caution against antibiotics misuse: Patient’s ordeal sends a message | Thaiger

    Health experts caution against antibiotics misuse: Patient’s ordeal sends a message

    A renowned medical professional page issued a warning against unnecessary consumption and prescription of antibiotics. The caution comes after a case where a patient diagnosed with influenza took antibiotics and subsequently suffered stomach pain and diarrhoea. The incident, reported today by the Hospital Tales page, revealed an X-ray of the patient’s abdomen full of gas, a side effect of unnecessary…

  • Crime NewsThai model caught in billion baht cryptocurrency scams and money laundering bust | Thaiger

    Thai model caught in billion baht cryptocurrency scams and money laundering bust

    Royal Thai Police swooped on 30 targets, capturing an illicit Chinese network involved in cryptocurrency scams, romance scams, and money laundering. The operation, led by Police Colonel Siriwat Deephor, Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), and his team of over 200 officers, resulted in the arrest of the infamous model, known as Kiki Maxim, and the seizure of almost…

  • Thailand NewsSchool renovation in Nonthaburi transforms student restrooms into plush, mall-like facilities | Thaiger

    School renovation in Nonthaburi transforms student restrooms into plush, mall-like facilities

    The Nonthaburi-based Nawanmintharachinutit School transformed its student restrooms with a luxurious and modern renovation akin to facilities found in large shopping malls. The school director, Rangsiman Yala, announced the upgrade, stating it aims to improve student quality of life and happiness. The school renovation received widespread praise on social media due to its pristine and contemporary facilities, making it one…

  • Crime NewsProminent loan shark murdered in northern Thailand, sparks business feud suspicions | Thaiger

    Prominent loan shark murdered in northern Thailand, sparks business feud suspicions

    A prominent loan shark was murdered following a brutal attack in the Lampang province of northern Thailand. His wife discovered the gruesome scene, which led to the suspicion that the culprits were well-acquainted with her deceased husband and that the motive for the murder could be due to a business dispute. Deputy Chief of the Khelang Nakhon Police Station, Worachet Sakitkan,…

  • Thailand NewsPeeping Tom busted filming in men’s restroom at Thai petrol station in Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    Peeping Tom busted filming in men’s restroom at Thai petrol station in Nonthaburi

    A perverted Peeping Tom was apprehended for secretly filming in a men’s restroom at a petrol station in Nonthaburi province today. The suspect voyeur claimed he was inspired to commit the act while browsing Twitter. The arrest was made by Deputy Inspector Uttith Arsanok of Chaiyapruek Police Station, who revealed that the complaint was lodged at 11.30pm the previous day.…

  • Thailand NewsInnocent man freed after 80 days due to mistaken identity in Thai drug case | Thaiger

    Innocent man freed after 80 days due to mistaken identity in Thai drug case

    An innocent Thai man spent 80 days in jail due to a case of mistaken identity. The 26 year old man, Anucha was released from the Special Bangkok Prison yesterday, following the intervention of Ekaphop Luangprasert and his team from the Saimai Must Survive news page along with the victim’s family. The release came after it was revealed that Anucha…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThai deluge: Heavy rainfall to reign across 49 provinces, Bangkok wades into 70% chance | Thaiger

    Thai deluge: Heavy rainfall to reign across 49 provinces, Bangkok wades into 70% chance

    Severe rainfall is expected in 49 provinces across Thailand today, particularly in the north and northeast. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are also expected to experience rainfall, with a 70% chance forecasted. According to the Thai Meteorological Department’s forecast for the next 24 hours, strong monsoons are sweeping across the northern and upper northeastern regions, while a fairly strong southwest…

  • Thailand NewsUnited voices: Education associations list criteria for next Thai minister | Thaiger

    United voices: Education associations list criteria for next Thai minister

    Thailand’s National Association of Secondary School Administrators, along with the National Parents and Teachers Association and the Basic Education Committee of Thailand, released a joint statement outlining six desired traits for the country’s next Minister of Education and its deputy. The groups stressed that the roles require individuals with solid educational experience, capable of addressing the current challenges faced by…

  • Thailand NewsDine, dash, and deceive: Crafty customer feasts and flees without paying the bill at Pattaya eatery | Thaiger

    Dine, dash, and deceive: Crafty customer feasts and flees without paying the bill at Pattaya eatery

    A deceitful customer dined and dashed from a local Pattaya restaurant without paying after ordering an abundance of food and three bottles of beer. The man left behind a mobile phone and cigarette, claiming he needed to pick up a friend. It was later revealed that the phone was a decoy, and the same individual had previously impersonated an assistant…

  • Crime NewsLove turns lethal: Intoxicated man’s jealous rage ends in tragic murder of girlfriend | Thaiger

    Love turns lethal: Intoxicated man’s jealous rage ends in tragic murder of girlfriend

    A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of this morning when a Thai man, intoxicated and under the influence of drugs, murdered his girlfriend in a fit of jealous rage. The fatal event transpired at approximately 3.45am today, in a residential house located in the Bang Kho Laem district of Bangkok. The victim, a 24 year old woman named Minthira…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man caught stealing from Nonthaburi temple sparks online debate | Thaiger

    Elderly man caught stealing from Nonthaburi temple sparks online debate

    A dramatic video has emerged, showing an elderly man surreptitiously stealing money from a temple donation tree. The clip, shared by a Facebook user, has sparked a fierce debate among netizens, with some sympathising with the thief, suggesting his actions were driven by necessity. However, others condemned the act as a violation of religious sanctity, regardless of the amount stolen.…

  • Thailand NewsShoreline showdown: Pattaya beach brawl leaves teens injured, one ‘leg’-ally shot | Thaiger

    Shoreline showdown: Pattaya beach brawl leaves teens injured, one ‘leg’-ally shot

    A beachside brawl in Pattaya on Saturday night left multiple teenagers injured, one of whom was shot in the leg. The incident, which unnerved tourists, involved two rival groups. The authorities have since been pursuing both parties involved. Today, A 19 year old boy Thitipong, also known as Mag Baanchang, turned himself into Pattaya City Police Station. He brought with…

  • Crime NewsHit and run in Trat leaves 15 year old boy dead | Thaiger

    Hit and run in Trat leaves 15 year old boy dead

    A fatal hit-and-run collision involving a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a 15 year old boy in Trat, Thailand. The car, believed to be a white Isuzu pickup, fled the scene leaving the damaged motorcycle and the lifeless body of the young rider on the road. The hit-and-run incident took place today, on the Rai Pa-Dan…

  • Thailand NewsChild drowning tragedy: 11 year old boy loses life in Khon Kaen Pond | Thaiger

    Child drowning tragedy: 11 year old boy loses life in Khon Kaen Pond

    An 11 year old boy tragically drowned while playing with friends in a local pond in Nong Hin village, Mueang, Khon Kaen. The group of four were rowing a plastic boat when it suddenly capsized, leading to the fatal child drowning incident. The three other children managed to escape unharmed. The victim, a Year 5 student from Ban Nong Hin…

  • Crime NewsJewellery store robbery: 65,000 baht worth of gold necklaces stolen in five minute heist | Thaiger

    Jewellery store robbery: 65,000 baht worth of gold necklaces stolen in five minute heist

    A jewellery store robbery occurred yesterday at approximately 5.20pm in Ratchaburi province. The Niyomsin Shop, situated on Pracha Niyom Road within the Ban Pong municipality, reported a loss of two gold necklaces, each weighing 1 baht, amounting to a total loss of 65,000 baht. The store is a long-established business of 50 years, owned by Wirat Charupunphon and his wife.…

  • Road deathsFalling tamarind tree kills driver, severely injures wife in Khon Kaen | Thaiger

    Falling tamarind tree kills driver, severely injures wife in Khon Kaen

    A 62 year old man cutting a tamarind tree, located just 5 metres from the road, caused it to topple over and crush a passing pickup truck. The male driver was killed instantly, while his wife was severely injured. Subsequently, the man was charged with manslaughter. This incident occurred yesterday, as reported by Deputy Superintendent of Investigation Nitchapon Natkittisupacha from…

  • Thailand NewsElectric shock: Thai resident uncovers neighbour’s electricity theft causing spike in bills | Thaiger

    Electric shock: Thai resident uncovers neighbour’s electricity theft causing spike in bills

    A resident named Anon, also known as Kee, was surprised to receive an unusually high electricity bill. Concerned about this, they contacted the Thai Electricity Authority to investigate the matter. The investigation uncovered a shocking revelation – Anon’s neighbour had been stealing electricity by connecting their house directly to Anon’s electric meter. This unauthorized connection led to a spike in Anon’s…

  • Crime NewsDrug trafficking: Woman caught with 5 million baht worth of drugs disguised as a tourist | Thaiger

    Drug trafficking: Woman caught with 5 million baht worth of drugs disguised as a tourist

    A woman from Phetchaburi, known as Ae Rai Rhon Khon, was apprehended today, while disguised as a tourist and transporting drugs in a passenger van. Authorities seized nearly 50,000 methamphetamine pills as she prepared to enter Kanchanaburi. The arrest followed a tip-off about a drug trafficking operation from a neighbouring country into Thailand. Ae Rai Rhon Khon was seen acting…

  • Thailand NewsPhayao civil servant denies drink-driving after flipping government vehicle, ready for investigation | Thaiger

    Phayao civil servant denies drink-driving after flipping government vehicle, ready for investigation

    A female civil servant shared a story about the Phayao accident that involved her flipping a government vehicle. She insists she was not under the influence of alcohol at the time. She explained the events of the day and stated her readiness to cooperate with any investigation. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPM) has sent a letter to…

  • Thailand NewsBlogger Framsook Lek Lek wins online harassment case, receives 35,000 baht and public apology | Thaiger

    Blogger Framsook Lek Lek wins online harassment case, receives 35,000 baht and public apology

    A well-known blogger, known as Framsook Lek Lek, recently took legal action against an individual who used her images to bully her online. Framsook, who regularly shares posts on her blog page, was alerted by a follower of an instance where her beach photos had been shared in a group with derogatory comments. Initially, she contemplated responding but instead opted…

  • Crime NewsOnline fraudster arrested after six year chase, 6 million baht embezzlement unveiled | Thaiger

    Online fraudster arrested after six year chase, 6 million baht embezzlement unveiled

    A high-profile online fraudster who falsified her educational qualifications to secure high-level positions in large companies, and stole assets worth over 6 million baht, has been arrested after more than six years on the run. The arrest, which occurred yesterday, was made in the Bang Chak district of Phra Khanong, Bangkok. The 37 year old fraudster, Chicha Chaiyasit, was found…

  • Crime NewsDomestic violence: Northern Thai man shoots brother-in-law amid jealous rage | Thaiger

    Domestic violence: Northern Thai man shoots brother-in-law amid jealous rage

    A brutal violent act of jealousy unfolded in Nong Khai’s Tha Bo district today when a 28 year old man invaded his estranged wife’s home and shot her 56 year old brother, six times. The man, Palm, tracked his 40 year old wife, Bee (pseudonym), to the residence of her brother Wirat and shot him with a .22 calibre gun,…