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 News40 year old Thai family boat noodle recipe rejuvenated with a festive twist | Thaiger

    40 year old Thai family boat noodle recipe rejuvenated with a festive twist

    A revived family recipe of boat noodles that has been passed down for over 40 years is making a big splash in Chon Buri. The charismatic owner, Preece, found success not just with the great taste of her noodles, but also due to her flashy traditional Thai outfits that intrigue customers. The noodle shop, known as Mae Tuk Boat Noodles,…

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

    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 | Thaiger

    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…

  • Thailand NewsThai entrepreneur refutes allegations of unpaid fermented fish sauce order | Thaiger

    Thai entrepreneur refutes allegations of unpaid fermented fish sauce order

    High-profile Thai online business entrepreneur Pimry Pie addressed allegations made against her by a fermented fish sauce factory owner. The owner, known by the pseudonym ‘Kob,’ claimed that Pimry Pie unfairly commissioned her factory, causing approximately 13 million baht in damages. Kob accused Pimry Pie of refusing to accept the fish sauce produced, leading to substantial losses for the factory. The incident,…

  • Crime NewsCyber police nab scammer accused of defrauding doctor of 101 million baht | Thaiger

    Cyber police nab scammer accused of defrauding doctor of 101 million baht

    A 29 year old woman alleged to be a part of a scamming ring was apprehended by the cyber police in a residence in Chon Buri yesterday. Accused of defrauding a retired female doctor in Chumphon and causing losses of over 101 million baht, she was brought in under an arrest warrant issued on November 4, 2022. At a residence located…

  • World NewsBritish boxer attempts to open Ryanair aircraft door before takeoff (video) | Thaiger

    British boxer attempts to open Ryanair aircraft door before takeoff (video)

    A discomforting event unfolded during Ryanair’s recent flight, when a passenger tried to open the aircraft door as the plane cruised along the runway, preparing to depart from Zadar, a city in southwestern Croatia. The flight was bound for London Stansted, England. The incident, which occurred last Friday, June 30, was caught on a video clip by a fellow passenger.…

  • Thailand NewsThai nurse keeps working despite pregnancy, runs meatball shop amid husband’s betrayal | Thaiger

    Thai nurse keeps working despite pregnancy, runs meatball shop amid husband’s betrayal

    Despite being seven months pregnant and abandoned by her husband, a brave Thai nurse has continued working her shift and running a grilled meatball shop to support her unborn daughter. Her story shared through a tearful TikTok video has struck a chord with netizens, who have poured in their support. The brave Thai nurse shared her story on the social…

  • Crime NewsSpiritual medium scam: Bangkok’s cybercrime unit arrests mother-daughter duo over 50 million baht fraud | Thaiger

    Spiritual medium scam: Bangkok’s cybercrime unit arrests mother-daughter duo over 50 million baht fraud

    Bangkok’s cybercrime division launched a raid that led to the arrest of a mother and daughter duo accused of conning over 50 million baht from their victims over a spiritual medium scam. The two women set up a sham spiritual medium business, with the older woman and her 40 year old daughter, claiming to channel a deity and foretell the…

  • South Thailand NewsTrang unveils Nang Fa Waterfall, capturing the hearts of tourists | Thaiger

    Trang unveils Nang Fa Waterfall, capturing the hearts of tourists

    Trang province boasts a brilliant new tourist attraction that has already grabbed the attention of foreign visitors. Named Nang Fa Waterfall, also known as the slider, offers shimmering water amid a backdrop of stunning nature and enthralling activities. The local community plays a part in preserving and promoting this tourist spot. Residents of Tambon Chong in Trang’s Na Yong district…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s FDA warns against popular ready-to-drink product | Thaiger

    Thailand’s FDA warns against popular ready-to-drink product

    The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about a popular ready-to-drink product with black sesame, jelly, and grain. This comes after the product was found to exceed health and safety standards with coliform bacterial contamination. The drink, ‘Multi Grains Mix,’ is manufactured by Wow D.D. International Co. Ltd., and analyses from samples taken from the manufacturer’s…

  • Road deathsOff-duty police officer kills 2 in drunken accident in Ayutthaya | Thaiger

    Off-duty police officer kills 2 in drunken accident in Ayutthaya

    In a tragic accident last night, a police officer driving recklessly crashed his pickup into four motorcycle riders, killing two and injuring two others. The report confirmed the officer’s alcohol levels as exceeding the legal limit. An Isuzu pickup truck collided with three motorbikes on Napeephat Canal Road in Ayutthaya’s Wang Noi district at around 4.30am. The incident, resulting in two…

  • World NewsTeen domestic worker from Myanmar given life sentence for Singapore murder case | Thaiger

    Teen domestic worker from Myanmar given life sentence for Singapore murder case

    A chilling case emerged today in Singapore as a young domestic worker faces life imprisonment for fatally stabbing her employer, a 70 year old woman, 26 times. The shocking event reportedly arose after the victim threatened to send the maid, originally from Myanmar, back home. The case became murkier upon discovering she had submitted false age information. Zin Mar Nwe…

  • Thailand NewsClose call: Factory worker narrowly escapes blindness in a roadside fishing line incident | Thaiger

    Close call: Factory worker narrowly escapes blindness in a roadside fishing line incident

    A 21 year old factory worker narrowly escaped blindness after a road incident involving an angler’s fishing line in Nonthaburi. The worker was a pillion rider on a motorcycle, and as they passed a fisherman, the line slashed across his face. The incident occurred on June 26. The road itself was alongside a canal and trailed by a rice field. Among…

  • Road deathsTeenage boy racer dies after horrific collision with lorry in Lopburi | Thaiger

    Teenage boy racer dies after horrific collision with lorry in Lopburi

    A fatal crash involving a motorbike and a 10-wheeled lorry took place, causing a 19 year old to die instantly. The teen, a college student from Lopburi Province, frequently participated in late-night street races, despite efforts by the police to clamp down on these reckless activities. Last night, Police Lieutenant Phayup Rung Huapai, from Khok Samrong Police Station in Lopburi,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rain alert: 39 Thai provinces including Bangkok braced for potential floods | Thaiger

    Heavy rain alert: 39 Thai provinces including Bangkok braced for potential floods

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued an advisory for continuous rain over many parts of the country. A total of 39 provinces, including the capital city of Bangkok, are expected to experience heavy rainfall, covering 60% of these areas. The TMD forewarned residents in these regions to be on guard for potential flash floods and land runoff from today onwards.…

  • Thailand NewsHarrowing traffic accident in Kamphaeng Phet sees 4-vehicle collision (video) | Thaiger

    Harrowing traffic accident in Kamphaeng Phet sees 4-vehicle collision (video)

    The roads of Kamphaeng Phet became a scene of chaos following a shocking accident that involved a red Isuzu pickup truck, an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, and two motorbikes. The police and volunteers headed to the site, Ta Makuea, for immediate investigation and rescue. Eyewitness reports detail a disastrous traffic incident across Lan 1084 Te Makuea – Kamphaeng Phet. A…

  • Crime NewsRack ’em and attack ’em: Deadly shootout unleashed in snooker showdown in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Rack ’em and attack ’em: Deadly shootout unleashed in snooker showdown in northern Thailand

    A man armed with a gun stormed his friend’s house and fatally shot him following a dispute over a snooker game and an unsettled bet in northern Thailand. The gunman was swiftly apprehended by the police in Nakhon Sawan province, who are now investigating the case in detail. The shooting last night shook the local community of Phaisalee in Nakhon…

  • Crime NewsLate-night teen brawl in Nonthaburi ends in gunfire: 1 injured, weapons seized | Thaiger

    Late-night teen brawl in Nonthaburi ends in gunfire: 1 injured, weapons seized

    A late-night brawl among a group of teenagers in Nonthaburi triggered a public uproar. A violent clash left one individual injured following a gunshot penetrating his hand. Local police seized possession of several knives involved in the incident. Video recordings captured by a bystander showed the chaotic scene. The confrontation took place at around 2am today near a convenience store…

  • Crime NewsThai man hunted following suspected murder of 12 year old stepdaughter in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thai man hunted following suspected murder of 12 year old stepdaughter in Bangkok

    A 29 year old man become a prime suspect in the brutal murder of a 12 year old girl, referred to as ‘Ae,’ in Bangkok, Thailand. He was acting as the caretaker for Ae, who was his stepdaughter. The incident reportedly occurred at 3.30am today, with claims that the man allegedly beat Ae to death, using a baseball bat, before hiding her…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious bullet incident: Thai girl narrowly escapes tragedy as stray shot hits home | Thaiger

    Mysterious bullet incident: Thai girl narrowly escapes tragedy as stray shot hits home

    Residents in the Thai province of Prachinburi faced a near-tragic event on June 26, when a mysterious bullet pierced a window of a home in the small village of Ban Na. The bullet’s path aligned directly with the head of a young girl running playfully inside the house at the time of the incident. Thiphat, the occupant of the house,…

  • Crime NewsChild neglect: Bangkok townhouse horror unfolds as deceased minor found in cement-filled cooler | Thaiger

    Child neglect: Bangkok townhouse horror unfolds as deceased minor found in cement-filled cooler

    A 12 year old girl was found lifeless inside a 200-litre plastic ice-cooler, covered in cement and fertiliser soil, at a townhouse in Bangkok functioning as an online retail packaging service. The investigation reveals a tale of child neglect, domestic abuse and horrific crime. The site of the child neglect incident was a two-storey townhouse used for online sale packaging…

  • Thailand NewsChaos on the block: Mentally unstable man turns home into domestic disarray | Thaiger

    Chaos on the block: Mentally unstable man turns home into domestic disarray

    Police in Samut Sakhon City last night were alerted to a domestic disturbance involving a mentally unstable man wrecking property and threatening domestic violence. Upon arrival, the authorities found 30 year old Niran in a frenzied state, ranting and causing destruction inside a two-story townhouse in the Lat Yai subdistrict. Niran’s 30 year old wife, Mingkwan, stood nervously outside the…

  • Thailand NewsTraffic sinks into chaos as sinkhole swallows up Chaeng Watthana Road, Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    Traffic sinks into chaos as sinkhole swallows up Chaeng Watthana Road, Nonthaburi

    Heavy rainfall yesterday led to the sudden emergence of a 1.5-meter deep sinkhole on Chaeng Watthana Road in Nonthaburi, causing severe traffic disruption that extended up to the Lak Si monument. Traffic had to be redirected with the partial closure of two lanes as a safety measure at noon today. Chaeng Watthana Road, directly affected by the sinkhole, particularly its…

  • Thailand NewsAncient dreams become a bone-chilling reality as homeowner uncovers hidden secrets in Lopburi province | Thaiger

    Ancient dreams become a bone-chilling reality as homeowner uncovers hidden secrets in Lopburi province

    The construction of a bathroom at a property located in Lopburi province has unexpectedly unveiled an ancient secret. The homeowner reported an unusual occurrence of dreams about an ancient woman that led to every homeowner’s worst nightmare – the unearthing of human remains. Thanyanan revealed that in his dreams he was asked by an ancient lady to dig up her…

  • Crime NewsSerial scammer uses dating apps to defraud women of over 50 million baht in car rental scam | Thaiger

    Serial scammer uses dating apps to defraud women of over 50 million baht in car rental scam

    Three women reported a scammer who fraudulently lured them into investing in cars for rental purposes and then disappeared, leaving them with massive debts. The unidentified man used online dating platforms to identify his victims, leaving almost 20 people defrauded and causing damages exceeding 50 million baht. Ronnarong Kaewpetch, the Chairperson of the organization for justice, and the three victims met…

  • Thailand NewsFake monk arrested after he swindled 180,000 baht from elder abbot to fund wife’s business | Thaiger

    Fake monk arrested after he swindled 180,000 baht from elder abbot to fund wife’s business

    Police apprehended a 53 year old resident of the Buriram province, who had been disguising himself as a monk to deceive local temple heads. Phanuphong, also known as ‘Oat,’ used his clever ruse to swindle more than 180,000 baht (US$5,112) from Monhkol Jatsanlo, an 82 year old abbot from Buriram, last June. Now in the custody of the police, Phanuphon…

  • Thailand NewsGirlfriend of Bangkok MFP MP withdraws physical assault claim following public apology | Thaiger

    Girlfriend of Bangkok MFP MP withdraws physical assault claim following public apology

    The former girlfriend of a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP, representing Thawi Watthana-Taling Chan district in Bangkok, spoke about being on the receiving end of physical assault by the politician. She made known the physical assault occurred during a meeting at a golf course in Bo Win, Si Racha County, Chon Buri province. The ex girlfriend of MFP MP Sirin Sanguansin…

  • Road deathsDivine intervention: Sacred amulet turns tragedy into a miraculous escape from roadside accident | Thaiger

    Divine intervention: Sacred amulet turns tragedy into a miraculous escape from roadside accident

    In a remarkable twist of fate, a family is convinced that their son miraculously cheated death in a tragic roadside accident. The incident occurred when a pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to flip upside down on a treacherous bend. However, the family attributes their son’s survival to a sacred amulet he wore, which they believe bestowed…

  • Thailand NewsFit, healthy man hospitalised with dengue fever as Thailand braces for rainy season outbreaks | Thaiger

    Fit, healthy man hospitalised with dengue fever as Thailand braces for rainy season outbreaks

    Renowned doctor Monun Leechawengwong posted an update on a 39 year old patient suffering from a serious case of dengue fever. The man, generally fit and healthy, began to exhibit symptoms, including persistent high fever and a rash. The public has been urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites as the country steps into the rainy season, heightening the risk…

  • South Thailand NewsPerplexing plot: Retired cop’s final chapter unfolds mysteriously amid plantation tragedy | Thaiger

    Perplexing plot: Retired cop’s final chapter unfolds mysteriously amid plantation tragedy

    Tragedy struck when a retired police officer was found dead under mysterious circumstances on a road amid a plantation. The deceased, a retired police officer, was reportedly living near the crime scene, about 300 metres away. Around 7.09pm yesterday, officers from the Police Station in Kanchanadit district, Surat Thani province, responded to a report of an assault inflicted in Moo…