Nattapong Westwood

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 NewsStepson stabbed stepmother over inheritance fears in Prachinburi

    Stepson stabbed stepmother over inheritance fears in Prachinburi

    In a harrowing case of domestic violence, a 35 year old woman was critically injured after being stabbed by her stepson early this morning in Prachin Buri Province. He allegedly attacked his stepmother because he feared she might claim his inheritance. The assailant carried the injured woman on a motorcycle sidecar and left her outside a relative’s house before fleeing…

  • Thailand NewsEx-MP takes legal action against Thai comedian Udom

    Ex-MP takes legal action against Thai comedian Udom

    Another complaint has been filed against Thai comedian Udom Taepanich. Parina Kraikupt, former Ratchaburi MP, initiated legal proceedings under Section 112 at the Po Tharam Police Station. The news of the incident was shared by the journalist Sarayuth Sutthasanachinda on his page. Parina posted following the uproar surrounding Udom, accompanied by the message: “Really can’t sleep, really want to rest,…

  • Road deathsTruck’s roof tears off in tunnel, hits motorcyclist in Chon Buri

    Truck’s roof tears off in tunnel, hits motorcyclist in Chon Buri

    A high-roofed, enclosed pickup truck caused a chaotic scene yesterday when the driver attempted to pass through a tunnel, resulting in its roof being torn off and crashing into a following motorcycle, injuring the rider. The incident occurred at approximately 10pm yesterday, May 7, at the Chak Samo tunnel in the Don Hua Lo sub-district, Mueang district, Chon Buri province.…

  • Thailand NewsEarly morning motorcycle crash in Chon Buri kills young man

    Early morning motorcycle crash in Chon Buri kills young man

    A tragic motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 26 year old man when he collided with a high-voltage power pole in Chon Buri province. The incident occurred early this morning, May 8, at around 3am on the road connecting Suansue-Nongleng near Suansue Fitness in Nong Kham subdistrict, Si Racha district. The victim, identified only by his first name Pakorn,…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and flood expected

    Bangkok weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and flood expected

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning today, cautioning against flash floods and forest runoffs due to heavy rains, particularly in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, where there is a 70% chance of thunderstorms. The TMD forecast for the next 24 hours predicts that the upper parts of the country will be affected by the southeastern and southern…

  • Crime NewsCommunity leaders killed in Pattani shooting at local football field

    Community leaders killed in Pattani shooting at local football field

    A brazen shooting at a football field in the Pattani Province has resulted in the tragic loss of two community leaders. At around 6.30pm yesterday, gunmen opened fire, killing a subdistrict administrative organisation clerk and a village headman. Two bystanders, including a government official and a meatball vendor, were also injured in the incident. The attack occurred at a football…

  • Thailand NewsPolice deputy inspector found dead with gunshot wound in Krabi

    Police deputy inspector found dead with gunshot wound in Krabi

    In a tragic turn of events, a 55 year old police deputy inspector was found dead with a gunshot wound inside his car outside a police flat in Krabi province. The case, initially suspected to be driven by personal stress, has shocked the local community. At 4.30pm, a distressing scene unfolded at a police residential complex in Khao Phanom, Krabi.…

  • Crime NewsHomeless woman with HIV brutally attacked in Bangkok

    Homeless woman with HIV brutally attacked in Bangkok

    A brutal attack in the early hours of yesterday left a 43 year old homeless woman with severe injuries and a subsequent HIV infection diagnosis. The assault occurred in the Soi Inthamara 1 community in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district. Police apprehended a 39 year old suspect near the community following a report from the victim’s relative, who witnessed the suspect…

  • Thailand NewsThai family hides patriarch’s death from grandmother

    Thai family hides patriarch’s death from grandmother

    A family in Thailand chose to keep the death of a beloved grandfather a secret from his wife, fearing the news might worsen her health. Their touching story today reveals the depth of their concern for the grandmother, who remains unaware of her husband’s passing. As the family navigates this delicate situation, they receive widespread admiration on social media for…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok squatters sentenced and fined over illegal occupation

    Bangkok squatters sentenced and fined over illegal occupation

    Min Buri Criminal Court sentenced four squatters to prison for illegally occupying a property in Bangkok. The defendants were accused of trespassing, property damage, and theft at the residence. The court ordered a collective fine of 22,000 baht and a total compensation payment of 1 million baht to the victim, who has decided not to pursue further legal action. The…

  • Thailand NewsChinese woman discovers male chromosomes before wedding

    Chinese woman discovers male chromosomes before wedding

    In a staggering medical revelation, a 27 year old Chinese woman, discovered she had male chromosomes just before her wedding, necessitating immediate surgery. The shocking diagnosis has thrown her life into turmoil as she grapples with her identity and the implications of her impending marriage. Li Yuan’s troubles began in her adolescence when she experienced irregular menstrual cycles and delayed…

  • Thailand NewsNetflix comedian slammed for misrepresenting Thai philosophy

    Netflix comedian slammed for misrepresenting Thai philosophy

    A complaint has been lodged by a former advisor to the Parliamentary Commission on Law, Justice, and Human Rights, Sonthiya Sawasdee, against Udom Taepanich, also known as Nose, for potentially misleading content in his Netflix stand-up comedy special. The special, Diew Special Super Soft Power, which reaches an audience of 91 million subscribers, is under scrutiny for possibly distorting the…

  • Thailand NewsA 21 million baht investment scam dismantled by police

    A 21 million baht investment scam dismantled by police

    A 25 year old woman has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scam venture that impersonated a renowned stock market expert, leading victims to lose over 21 million baht. The scammer, Prakaikaew, was apprehended today, May 7, at a residence in the Uthai district of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Earlier today, Police Major General Mantri…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram village rocked by mysterious death in thorny forest

    Buriram village rocked by mysterious death in thorny forest

    Debates around a mysterious death in Buriram were ignited after a chilling discovery in the dense thorny forest on the outskirts of Nong Hwai village revealed the body of 46 year old Nopadol, with signs of animal predation and a charred head, suggesting a possible unnatural death. Locals remain divided on the cause of death, with some suspecting heatstroke in…

  • Thailand NewsFatal crash in Samut Prakan as pickup hits pole in rain

    Fatal crash in Samut Prakan as pickup hits pole in rain

    A tragic accident occurred early yesterday morning when a company employee lost control of his pickup truck on a slippery road in Samut Prakan, slamming into a streetlight pole and suffering fatal injuries. The incident took place at approximately 6am near Bangpu Recreation Centre, along Sukhumvit Road. At the scene, emergency services discovered a Toyota Vigo with Nakhon Sawan license…

  • Thailand NewsMan on rampage in Amnat Charoen attacks neighbours and pets

    Man on rampage in Amnat Charoen attacks neighbours and pets

    A grisly scene unfolded in the town of Amnat Charoen, where a deranged individual unleashed a violent assault on his neighbours and pets. Today, May 7, at 6am, police received a distress call about a man attacking residents with a knife. The perpetrator, identified as 27 year old Wittaya, was apprehended at his home in a state of frenzy. The…

  • Thailand NewsNarathiwat checkpoint bombing injures four amid security concerns

    Narathiwat checkpoint bombing injures four amid security concerns

    A motorcycle rigged with explosives was detonated yesterday at 9.35pm, at a safety zone checkpoint in Tha Phraya Sai, Narathiwat province, injuring four individuals including two volunteer defence corps members and two civilian women caught in the bombing radius. Deputy Investigator Itthiphol Malikul of Mueng Narathiwat Police Station received the report of the explosion, which occurred in front of the…

  • Thailand NewsWoman stabbed in Rangsit mall parking lot in robbery gone wrong

    Woman stabbed in Rangsit mall parking lot in robbery gone wrong

    A brazen robbery attempt at a popular shopping mall in the Rangsit area of Pathum Thani province ended in a violent altercation when a woman in a Mercedes-Benz was ambushed and attacked with a knife. The incident occurred at 6pm yesterday in the mall’s parking lot, where the 36 year old car owner Chatrarat, sustained injuries to her left cheek…

  • Thailand NewsSummer storms set to rock Thailand with thunder, wind, and hail

    Summer storms set to rock Thailand with thunder, wind, and hail

    Severe summer storms, characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds, and in some cases hail, have been forecasted to hit several provinces across Thailand. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued its 13th announcement on the matter, alerting residents in affected areas to take precautions against the unpredictable and dangerous weather conditions expected today, May 7. The announcement outlines that the upper…

  • Thailand NewsCustom Mercedes Maybach in 11.2 million baht crash goes viral

    Custom Mercedes Maybach in 11.2 million baht crash goes viral

    A recent collision involving a customised two-tone Mercedes-Benz S580e Maybach and a pickup truck caused a stir online, with netizens reacting in shock to the estimated 11.2 million baht worth of damages to the luxury car. The incident was highlighted on TikTok by user Banknitikorn, who shared images of the aftermath. Amidst an outpouring of comments, concerns were raised regarding…

  • Thailand NewsStars align for change: Astrologer predicts transformative year

    Stars align for change: Astrologer predicts transformative year

    This year heralds a period of significant transformation, according to renowned astrologer Acharn Lak Rachasi. She predicts a shift from adversity to prosperity for many, starting after April 30, with fortunes of the zodiac signs taking a turn for the better. She has made bold declarations about the coming year. According to her insights, 2024 is set to be a…

  • Thailand NewsLecturer dies in Pathum Thani car crash, boyfriend injured

    Lecturer dies in Pathum Thani car crash, boyfriend injured

    A fatal car crash in Pathum Thani province claimed the life of a 28 year old female lecturer and left her boyfriend injured when their vehicle collided with an electricity pole early in the morning. The accident occurred when something appeared to cut in front of their car, causing the driver to lose control. At around 1.30am today, Pathum Thani…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious death near Chi River: Woman found handcuffed

    Mysterious death near Chi River: Woman found handcuffed

    An unidentified woman, approximately 40 to 50 years old, was found dead in mysterious circumstances in a scrubland near the Chi River, with her hands locked behind her back. Officers from Changhan Police Station in Roi Et Province yesterday, May 5, were alerted to a body discovered in a scrubland area by the Chi River in Ban Leng Kha, Din…

  • Road deathsMotorcyclist severely injured in Maha Sawat tunnel crash

    Motorcyclist severely injured in Maha Sawat tunnel crash

    A motorcycle accident in the Mahai Sawan tunnel en route to Dao Khanong left a man with severe injuries. The incident occurred early this morning, and emergency personnel were quickly dispatched to the scene to assist. Motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate but common occurrence on the roads, and the Mahai Sawan tunnel has been the site of another serious mishap.…

  • Thailand NewsThai hailstorm causes 3 million baht damage, kills 21,000 chickens

    Thai hailstorm causes 3 million baht damage, kills 21,000 chickens

    A devastating hailstorm, with stones as large as chicken eggs, wreaked havoc in Chaiyaphum, causing widespread damage, including significant losses for a local poultry farm where power outages led to a tragic number of chicken deaths. The storm, which occurred yesterday, May 4, also resulted in damaged homes and infrastructure, with preliminary estimates placing the cost at over 3 million…

  • Crime NewsOver 40 million baht in valuables stolen from Thai businesswoman

    Over 40 million baht in valuables stolen from Thai businesswoman

    The theft of over 40 million baht worth of cash, diamonds, and gold from a prominent businesswoman’s home in Phetchaburi has sent shockwaves through the community, with close associates being eyed as potential suspects. On the evening of yesterday, May 4, local police were alerted to the robbery at a two-story concrete residence in the Mueang Phetchaburi district. Virunpat Vichittapanyarak,…

  • Thailand NewsGovernment employee found dead in rural Uthai Thani

    Government employee found dead in rural Uthai Thani

    A local government employee tragically lost his life in a harrowing nighttime incident in Uthai Thani Province, which has left the community in shock. The 57 year old man was found dead beside an electric pole on a concrete road connecting the villages of Nong Yang and Nong Chang last night. Notably, the incident occurred at 10.30pm, when the area’s deputy…

  • World NewsWoman leaves date after man denies loud fart, sparks online debate

    Woman leaves date after man denies loud fart, sparks online debate

    A woman walked out of a dinner date after her male companion loudly passed gas and vehemently denied it, causing a scene despite her assurances that it was right. This unusual incident spurred the woman to seek opinions from netizens on whether her reaction was excessive. The woman had been looking forward to the date after conversing online for two…

  • Crime NewsChiang Mai sting seizes 5.6 million meth pills with teen involved

    Chiang Mai sting seizes 5.6 million meth pills with teen involved

    A drug bust in Chiang Mai province led to the shocking discovery that a 14 year old boy was among two individuals apprehended with a massive haul of 5.6 million methamphetamine pills. The early morning operation conducted by the police successfully intercepted the drug transport before it could pass through a checkpoint. Chiang Mai police, in an orchestrated sting operation,…

  • Crime NewsMan fatally stabbed in Pathum Thani underpass confrontation

    Man fatally stabbed in Pathum Thani underpass confrontation

    In a tragic turn of events, a 33 year old man met his demise after being brutally attacked and stabbed beneath a motorway bridge in Pathum Thani province. The victim from Lat Phrao district, Bangkok, had arranged to meet his girlfriend to retrieve his mobile phone, a meeting that culminated in his death. The incident occurred last night when Theerawut…