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.
  • Bangkok NewsNaked Bangkok man sparks outrage for masturbating on condo balcony

    Naked Bangkok man sparks outrage for masturbating on condo balcony

    A naked Bangkok man masturbating on his condominium balcony in the Pracha Uthit area has drawn heavy outrage calling out his inappropriate behaviour. The scandalous incident reportedly occurred this morning between 7am and 7.30am. A Facebook post by a user who managed to capture the man masturbating on video (too explicit to post in this article) sparked further attention. The…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai massage parlour filing defamation over ‘distorted’ molestation claim

    Chiang Mai massage parlour filing defamation over ‘distorted’ molestation claim

    An escalating spat over alleged sexual molestation at a massage parlour in Chiang Mai‘s Wualai district has taken a new twist. The accused masseuse, along with the owner of the establishment, retaliated, filing a police complaint against the young male client and the creator of the Facebook post that spurred the initial allegation. They claim the online account was a…

  • World NewsIndian husband arranges wedding for unfaithful wife and her lover (video)

    Indian husband arranges wedding for unfaithful wife and her lover (video)

    In an unusual twist of events that recently went viral, an Indian man decided to arrange a wedding so his unfaithful wife could marry her secret lover, with the entire neighbourhood as witnesses. The noteworthy solution, chosen by the husband after discovering his wife’s illicit affair, left many bystanders astonished. The distressed husband, a resident of Phihara, India, has been…

  • Crime NewsMotorcycle merchant falls victim to scam, waits 3 years for 600,000 baht refund

    Motorcycle merchant falls victim to scam, waits 3 years for 600,000 baht refund

    Accompanied by an attorney, a Thai woman set out to report an incidence of fraud. The victim, ‘A’ alleged that the culprit, known as Tae Teppabud Linliamthong, had duped her into buying a high-performance motorcycle and held back on the delivery of the bike since 2020. At around 10.30am today, attorney Ronnarong Kaewphet and A visited the Royal Thai Police…

  • World NewsNew York’s flash flood emergency sees 1 fatality

    New York’s flash flood emergency sees 1 fatality

    A state of emergency has been declared in several areas of New York following torrential rains, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS). Areas particularly affected include Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties. The public is advised to avoid dangerous zones. The severe storms brought over 300 millimetres of rain, causing widespread damage. The NWS has issued an emergency flood…

  • Road deathsFatal collision with electric pole kills two, leaving four critically injured in Samut Sakhon

    Fatal collision with electric pole kills two, leaving four critically injured in Samut Sakhon

    Two people tragically lost their lives when their pick-up truck lost control and collided with an electric pole, following the collision, the vehicle was completely wrecked in central Thailand. This heartbreaking incident also left four other passengers critically injured. The accident occurred around 3.30am today, on Sethakit 1 Road in Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon. The scene of the accident…

  • Crime NewsCigarette brand mockery leads to knife attack in Samut Prakan

    Cigarette brand mockery leads to knife attack in Samut Prakan

    A heated dispute escalated into a knife attack last night, involving two men in the Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakan province, following a jest about a brand of cigarettes. The police arrived at the scene following the incident. The instigator, identified only as 37 year old Tadphon, was found with a nearly 10-centimetre long knife wound to his head.…

  • Crime NewsTemple of temptations: Youths’ indecent escapades raise concerns in Buriram province

    Temple of temptations: Youths’ indecent escapades raise concerns in Buriram province

    Highlighting a growing issue for one temple in Buriram province, youths have been discovered engaging in indecent activities, including consuming alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and having sex on the premises. The issue raised concerns about the sanctity of religious sites and ignited a call for the police to take action. Buddhist monks of the respected Pa Rerai temple in Nang Rong…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSchool minibus crash: Vehicle flips in horror on Thai highway, multiple injuries

    School minibus crash: Vehicle flips in horror on Thai highway, multiple injuries

    A school minibus crashed today into the back of a pickup truck, resulting in the vehicle flipping over onto its side and injuring several male and female students. The school minibus crash occurred on Jarod Withi Thong Road, National Highway 12, between Tak-Sukhothai markers 102 and 101, in the Num Reum sub-district of Tak province. Officers from Tak Municipal Police…

  • Thailand NewsThai teacher’s social media post divides opinion: Humour or grossly inappropriate?

    Thai teacher’s social media post divides opinion: Humour or grossly inappropriate?

    The social media community is reeling following the discovery of a Thai schoolteacher who posted a photo of a kindergarten student with a teasing caption stating… “Why was my soulmate born so late?” After the post was shared yesterday, the incident sparked a significant online response and raised eyebrows about the type of people allowed to teach. The now-viral photo…

  • Road deathsMiracle on wheels: Pregnant nurse escapes motorbike collision with car at Thai petrol station

    Miracle on wheels: Pregnant nurse escapes motorbike collision with car at Thai petrol station

    A pregnant nurse riding a pillion on a motorbike narrowly survived with her life after a collision with a car at a petrol station in south central Thailand. Two people were injured as the motorbike reportedly counter-flowed and subsequently could not avoid the car turning into the station. Deputy Inspector Warayuth Jenwichumet of Chachoengsao‘s rescue unit today investigated the incident…

  • Road deathsDouble tragedy as father transports sons’ bodies after fatal crash in Chachoengsao

    Double tragedy as father transports sons’ bodies after fatal crash in Chachoengsao

    Tragic scenes erupted as a 41 year old father transported the bodies of his two sons back to their native home. This heartrending event followed a fatal motorcycle accident involving his 15 year old son, ‘B,’ the rider, and his seven year old son seated in front of the motorcycle. The unfortunate collision with a car on a bridge over…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsChon Buri van collision leaves 5 injured in early morning accident

    Chon Buri van collision leaves 5 injured in early morning accident

    In the early hours of this morning, a collision between two vans in Chon Buri province led to five people being injured. Police and emergency services from Samed Police Station were alerted to the crash at a red light intersection in Samed, Mueang Chon Buri, at around 5am. En route to pick up employees, the driver of a Toyota van…

  • Crime NewsProperty scam: Elderly woman loses 70,000 baht and gold ring to fraudsters

    Property scam: Elderly woman loses 70,000 baht and gold ring to fraudsters

    Devastated by a fraudulent scheme, a 74 year old woman endured the loss of 70,000 baht from her bank savings, as well as her gold ring. She was tricked by a group of four unscrupulous individuals who convinced her of a lucrative land sale. Engaging residents and even monks, they’ve managed to trick multiple victims. This property scam incident came…

  • Crime NewsFirearm frenzy: Suspects in actor retaliation case surrender to police in central Thailand

    Firearm frenzy: Suspects in actor retaliation case surrender to police in central Thailand

    Two individuals involved in the infamous retaliation on a former actor have handed themselves over to the police in central Thailand following charges of assault with a firearm. Surrendering their continued defiance, the accused are now seeking to nullify the previous false testimonies given against them. This account comes amid an intensive ongoing hunt for a third conspirator involved in…

  • Thailand NewsNortheast Thailand villages ravaged by wild elephants: Urgent action plea

    Northeast Thailand villages ravaged by wild elephants: Urgent action plea

    Agricultural communities in Loei, a province in northeast Thailand, are grappling with the daunting invasion of wild elephants from the Phu Luang Wildlife Reserve. The elephants have devoured crops almost entirely in some fields, leading to an earnest plea to the relevant government agencies for an urgent resolution. The impacted residents mainly inhabit 11 villages in Phu Kradueng and Huai…

  • World NewsUS hiker’s miraculous survival after being trapped in mud for days

    US hiker’s miraculous survival after being trapped in mud for days

    In what’s been deemed an incredible story of survival, a 31 year old American hiker from Massachusetts was rescued after becoming trapped in mud for at least 3 days. Other hikers managed to lend their assistance to the woman, who was reported missing on June 26, at Borderland State Park, WBZ reported. Police officers who were called to the park…

  • Road deathsLate-night crash kills 1, critically injuries 2 in collision between car and ice truck

    Late-night crash kills 1, critically injuries 2 in collision between car and ice truck

    A fatal late-night crash involving a Chevrolet car and a six-wheeler ice delivery truck resulted in one death and two casualties along route 2068, which connects Non Thai and Nong Sarong, Nakhon Ratchasima. Police are seeking accurate answers to the cause of the tragic accident. The incident occurred on the inbound lane to Non Thai district. The black Chevrolet’s front was seen…

  • Crime NewsScammer alert: Rogue seller fleecing train passengers in Nakhon Sawan

    Scammer alert: Rogue seller fleecing train passengers in Nakhon Sawan

    Nakhon Sawan Railway Station has been a recent hotspot for a scammer. Numerous social media users are warning others of a dishonest merchant on board the trains who claims that he has no change and disappears after offering to exchange for smaller notes. This rogue scammer seems to be a common scourge, as many have faced a similar situation. A…

  • Thailand NewsElderly Thai farmer pleads for justice after losing land over friend’s unpaid car loan

    Elderly Thai farmer pleads for justice after losing land over friend’s unpaid car loan

    An elderly Buriram farmer today made an emotional plea for justice after being sued over a car loan she cosigned for her friend’s step-niece. Unfortunately, the dispute has escalated into her losing over nine acres of farmland and her adjoining garden property, rendering her both landless and without the means to earn a living. Sixty-seven year old Sa-ngsop Namprai had…

  • Thailand NewsChiang Rai begins controversial repatriation of 126 Burmese children

    Chiang Rai begins controversial repatriation of 126 Burmese children

    Yesterday, police in Chiang Rai started the process of repatriating 126 Burmese children who lack official registration documents. These children, aged between seven and 16 years old, were students at a school in Ang Thong and were shipped on four buses with plans to transfer them to five separate shelters before sending them back to their home country. This action…

  • Road deathsNortheastern Thailand residents reeling after fatal crash fuels ‘enchanted crossroads’ superstition

    Northeastern Thailand residents reeling after fatal crash fuels ‘enchanted crossroads’ superstition

    In a horrifying collision, two university students hailing from Chaiyaphum province lost their lives when a speedily-driven pickup collided with their motorcycle. This incident has stirred residents, who are calling for police to investigate claims related to an “enchanted crossroads,” where fatal accidents occur monthly. Twenty-three-year-old Worachit allegedly raced the pickup, resulting in a fatal collision with two young university…

  • Crime NewsThai woman arrested over the illegal sale of 520 registered sim cards on Facebook

    Thai woman arrested over the illegal sale of 520 registered sim cards on Facebook

    In a coordinated operation, police arrested a 32 year old Thai woman found with 520 registered mobile sims. These were being sold illegally through Facebook under the name ‘Nan An.’ The case follows the discovery of a large-scale fraudulent sim card sale back in May. Among the prominent individuals allegedly involved in the operation were Assistant Commissioner Lakoakorn Lukrak and…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rainfall predicted across 41 Thai provinces, with potential flash floods

    Heavy rainfall predicted across 41 Thai provinces, with potential flash floods

    The Thai Meteorological Department today reported forecasts of continued rainfall affecting 41 provinces, with 60% of the territories, including Bangkok, expected to experience heavy rainfall. The tropical depression in the southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea and Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand as well. This, combined with a considerable low-pressure system based in northern Vietnam, is causing persistent…

  • Thailand NewsIllegal taxi gang accused of misusing public space in Khon Kaen

    Illegal taxi gang accused of misusing public space in Khon Kaen

    In an incident which has caused friction, an illegal taxi gang has been discovered allegedly commandeering public space in front of a major shop in Khon Kaen Municipality. A man in the group had set up cones to prevent public vehicles from entering, claiming it was solely for taxi use. The alarming activity came to light in a popular Facebook…

  • Crime NewsChon Buri police and victims seek joint probe in extortion case worth 140 million baht

    Chon Buri police and victims seek joint probe in extortion case worth 140 million baht

    Chon Buri Police and the Victims’ Crime Aid Society president, Achariya Ruangratanapong, lodged a formal complaint at the Attorney General’s Office calling for a joint investigation into a 140 million baht extortion gambling case. The plea was made today, alleging that several officers unfairly faced accusations in the scandal. Achariya highlighted that several police officers, innocently implicated, have been summoned…

  • World NewsHunt on for suspected Japanese murderer after headless body found in hotel

    Hunt on for suspected Japanese murderer after headless body found in hotel

    Japanese police are urgently pursuing a suspected murderer following a chilling discovery of a headless body in a hotel bathroom in Sapporo City. The shocking case has caught the attention of international media outlets due to its gruesome nature. The headless remains were discovered by staff at the Let’s Susukino Hotel, located in the bustling entertainment district of Susukino in…

  • Thailand NewsFatal crash in Phayao linked to driver falling asleep at the wheel

    Fatal crash in Phayao linked to driver falling asleep at the wheel

    A 23 year old Thai man killed himself today after he drove his car into a residential fence in Mae Ka, Phayao province. Police believe he fell asleep at the wheel. Chitsanupong (surname withheld) had just dropped off a friend at a petrol station before heading home when he likely fell asleep leading to the deadly incident. Police announced they…

  • Crime NewsFamily dispute turns fatal, three killed in Khon Kaen dinner altercation

    Family dispute turns fatal, three killed in Khon Kaen dinner altercation

    In a tragic turn of events, three people lost their lives in a violent incident in the Nong Song Hong district of Khon Kaen province. The unfortunate event last night unfolded when a family dispute over dinner escalated into deadly violence, taking the lives of a woman, her daughter, and their son-in-law. The family dispute culminated in a reported shooting…

  • Crime NewsThai man who murdered 12 year old girl set for re-enactment

    Thai man who murdered 12 year old girl set for re-enactment

    Bangkok’s Bang Khen Police Station is planning to set up a re-enactment scene for the 29 year old man who allegedly murdered a 12 year old girl. The accused, Yutthana or Jaeb Madee, is accused of assaulting a 12 year old girl with a baseball bat which resulted in her death. Afterwards, her body was concealed inside an ice bucket, encased…