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 NewsFrom lotto bliss to gambler’s abyss: Heartbroken winner’s TikTok confessions go viral | Thaiger

    From lotto bliss to gambler’s abyss: Heartbroken winner’s TikTok confessions go viral

    A former lottery winner poured out her heart in a rather daunting video on TikTok after she lost it all to gambling. Once the lucky recipient of a colossal 12 million baht lottery windfall, she then blew it all in a ruinous cyclone of online gambling. Her fortunes fluctuated so severely that she not only lost her cash, she consequently…

  • Road deathsWoman crashes car into convenience store after alleged assault by boyfriend in Ranong | Thaiger

    Woman crashes car into convenience store after alleged assault by boyfriend in Ranong

    An unfortunate car accident occurred near a convenience store close to the exit gate of Ranong Provincial Police Station at around 8.45pm yesterday, according to Ranong police. A middle-aged woman, navigating a bronze-silver Toyota Yaris with plate number กง 737 Ranong, was involved in the mishap. The car flipped, laying upside down, its wheels pointing skyward. The woman managed to…

  • World NewsShower shock: Taiwanese woman’s viral exposé unveils boyfriend’s steamy secrets | Thaiger

    Shower shock: Taiwanese woman’s viral exposé unveils boyfriend’s steamy secrets

    A Taiwanese woman’s revelation that her boyfriend peed and masturbated in the shower while they were bathing together has gone viral in the online community. She took to social media to announce that her boyfriend inappropriately relieved himself while they showered leading to intense debate about personal boundaries within relationships. The issue was brought to light by a woman who…

  • Thailand NewsTwo Thais arrested for defrauding Bangkok monk of 500,000 baht in online scam | Thaiger

    Two Thais arrested for defrauding Bangkok monk of 500,000 baht in online scam

    Thai cyber police yesterday apprehended two key members of a fraudulent call centre operation which orchestrated an elaborate financial scam, defrauding a monk out of almost half a million baht. Named Thitiwatch, aged 38, and 52 year old Ekapetch were arrested in Phaya Thai and Pleonchit districts of Bangkok under arrest warrants 407,408/2023 from Samut Prakan provincial court. The investigation…

  • Thailand NewsShattered dreams: Disabled man in Bangkok takes his own life | Thaiger

    Shattered dreams: Disabled man in Bangkok takes his own life

    A dismal image of life pressures came to light recently when a disabled man, feeling the weight of his predicament, tragically ended his life. The man, once a car mechanic able to fend for his wife, sadly viewed himself as a burden on her. Found beneath their rented house, his death underscores the stark realities of life pressures and hardship…

  • Thailand NewsTriumph over adversity: Teenage Thai girl peddles to provide for family | Thaiger

    Triumph over adversity: Teenage Thai girl peddles to provide for family

    A 15 year old Thai girl found herself as the breadwinner of a family of three following a family accident. The girl, her grandmother, and her 8 year old sister, who is suffering from anaemia, are now living in a makeshift home on some temple premises, where the structure is on the verge of collapsing and the family is obliged…

  • Thailand NewsTeenage intern injured in mysterious fall from six-storey building leaves questions unanswered | Thaiger

    Teenage intern injured in mysterious fall from six-storey building leaves questions unanswered

    A 19 year old intern yesterday was found injured in a car park, having mysteriously fallen from a six-storey building. The young man was undressed and bore injuries across his body. Rescuers from the Thamma Ratsamee Maneerat Foundation and a medical team from Chon Buri Hospital found the teenager lying on the bonnet of a damaged Toyota Yaris. His fall…

  • Thailand NewsTikTok user documents drunk monk disrupting bus journey | Thaiger

    TikTok user documents drunk monk disrupting bus journey

    Engaging content emerged on TikTok yesterday capturing a drunk monk disrupting a bus. The TikTok user, @nawapornice, said the monk’s behaviour was inconveniencing other passengers, he stunk of alcohol and displayed a persistent argumentative attitude towards the bus staff. The captured footage highlighted the monk seated near the exit, disrupting the bus staff with loud arguments due to his being seated in…

  • Crime NewsBlade of betrayal: Estranged husband’s chilling knife attack rattles kanchanaburi | Thaiger

    Blade of betrayal: Estranged husband’s chilling knife attack rattles kanchanaburi

    An estranged husband yesterday turned into a knife-wielding psychopath in an attempt to murder his wife in Kanchanaburi, West Thailand. The 44 year old assailant, Sukrit Jaifuey, remains at large following the chilling assault on his estranged wife, known as ‘A,’ which occurred at her place of work. The shocking scene took place within the bustling bus station where A…

  • Crime NewsCambodian woman selling counterfeit cosmetics online arrested by Rayong Police | Thaiger

    Cambodian woman selling counterfeit cosmetics online arrested by Rayong Police

    In a recent operation, Rayong Provincial Police arrested a 32 year old Cambodian woman believed to be involved in the online sale of counterfeit cosmetic products. The arrest took place at 9am today, following a tip-off about illegal live-streaming sales of these products. The police have taken the suspect, Chantra, into custody for further questioning. Officers from the Special Operations…

  • Crime NewsLove’s fatal crossfire: Jealousy ignites tragic showdown in eastern Thailand | Thaiger

    Love’s fatal crossfire: Jealousy ignites tragic showdown in eastern Thailand

    A tragic incident gripped the community of Prajantakam, Prachinburi, in eastern Thailand after an ex-husband confronted his former wife and her new partner. His jealousy led to a violent encounter and ended in a fatal shooting. Witnesses yesterday recalled a heated spat in a rented room along Vorodom Road behind Wat Sri Prajantakam temple. The situation escalated, resulting in gunshots that…

  • Crime NewsThai Karaoke bar owner arrested for trafficking and exploitation of minors | Thaiger

    Thai Karaoke bar owner arrested for trafficking and exploitation of minors

    The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) recently made a successful raid, apprehending a Thai karaoke bar owner for allegedly exploiting and trafficking girls under 18 years old in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. The operation took place on June 20, following a tip-off about illicit activities at a karaoke bar in the Chok Chai area. The 48 year old bar owner, Sreelamul,…

  • Environment NewsLong neglect of Huay Phak reservoir ends with clean-up efforts to boost tourism | Thaiger

    Long neglect of Huay Phak reservoir ends with clean-up efforts to boost tourism

    Following a 15-year period of struggle, locals in Ratchaburi acclaimed the arrival of machinery from the province’s administrative organisation to remove invasive plants from the Huay Phak reservoir. The primary aim is to promote future tourism, optimising the area’s natural beauty. Today, provincial governor, Wiwat Nitigarnjana, accompanied by provincial representative Boonying Nitigarnjana, visited the reservoir to inspect the ongoing machinery…

  • Crime NewsRoadside cable thief snared, causing parts of Nonthaburi highway to plunge into darkness | Thaiger

    Roadside cable thief snared, causing parts of Nonthaburi highway to plunge into darkness

    An engineer alerted the local police to apprehend a man who was cutting power cables in the middle of a Nonthaburi highway, casting parts of it into darkness over a distance of more than 2 kilometres. At around 3.45pm yesterday, the young man, identified as 30 year old Chotipong, was caught red-handed along with the snipped aluminium power cables stretching…

  • Crime NewsPhayao province police bust: Pillow reveals 316 methamphetamine tablets | Thaiger

    Phayao province police bust: Pillow reveals 316 methamphetamine tablets

    Police in Phayao Province yesterday conducted a raid on a residential property leading to the arrest of two suspected drug users. Officers discovered five methamphetamine tablets on the premises and later found 311 more meth tablets concealed within a pillow. Investigative officers from Phayao Province Police Station detained Thawat, a 25 year old man, and Kalayanee, a 29 year old…

  • Thailand NewsChange Party leader launches revived digital lottery platform | Thaiger

    Change Party leader launches revived digital lottery platform

    Change Party leader Not Phanthawat Nakvisut yesterday made an assertive move in the digital lottery business arena by re-launching a platform called ‘Lottery Plus.’ Not emphasised the revival of his digital lottery business, changing the name from ‘Prizedraw Plus’ to ‘Lottery Plus.’ This move seemingly signals his determination to re-establish his mark in the lottery world, after a temporary standstill.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThunderstorm warning issued for 37 provinces including Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thunderstorm warning issued for 37 provinces including Bangkok

    Thailand’s The Department of Meteorology issued a warning for the possibility of thunderstorms in 37 provinces, including Bangkok. This is attributed to the low atmospheric pressure engulfing Vietnam’s upper zone, leading to a decline in the rain after today. While rainfall has diminished, volatile weather conditions persist in certain parts of the country. The inclement conditions over the Andaman Sea…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsChachoengsao shockwave: 5-vehicle crash injures 4, incites traffic alarm | Thaiger

    Chachoengsao shockwave: 5-vehicle crash injures 4, incites traffic alarm

    A sudden vehicle collision occurred in Chachoengsao province, involving a compact Isuzu Jumbo truck and a series of cars, resulting in the wreckage of five vehicles. The incident, which took place today around 12.30pm, caused concern among locals. The crash resulted in four injuries and happened in the Bang Pakong district along Thepparat Road, in the direction towards Bangkok. The…

  • Crime NewsChon Buri authorities arrest employee accused of adolescent assault in 2022 | Thaiger

    Chon Buri authorities arrest employee accused of adolescent assault in 2022

    Authorities in Chon Buri province tracked down and arrested a young staff member who enticed a new female employee to stay with him, assaulting her later, and eventually fleeing the case. Thanachai, a 21 year old man, was apprehended today per the court order of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on charges of “Using brute force to commit indecent assault and…

  • Crime NewsThai Ex’s revenge plot goes awry after spreading false claims and posting sex video | Thaiger

    Thai Ex’s revenge plot goes awry after spreading false claims and posting sex video

    A disgruntled ex-boyfriend posted a sex video of his former girlfriend on social media and falsely claimed she was a prostitute which led to a number of unwelcome men visiting her family home. The Thai man was apparently unhappy that their relationship ended due to his infidelity. The victim’s mother spoke to the media and reported the incidents to the…

  • Crime NewsNotorious scammer behind 3 million baht online fraud arrested in Thailand | Thaiger

    Notorious scammer behind 3 million baht online fraud arrested in Thailand

    A notorious scammer has been arrested for deceiving people through online sales. The 31 year old man, known as Pop Bueng Sam Phan, allegedly conned around 3 million baht (US$85,599) from his victims, who complained to the police and prompted an investigation. The suspect has a history of criminal records spanning the past six years, including prior arrests for drug-related…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsFrom strays to real estate: Animal caretaker puts house on paws for sale to secure future for furry friends | Thaiger

    From strays to real estate: Animal caretaker puts house on paws for sale to secure future for furry friends

    The caretaker of almost 2,000 stray animals in Chon Buri announced her house was up for sale to pay off her bank debts so she can continue to take care of her animals. The 73 year old Thai woman, commonly known as Aunt Tim, founder of the House of Angels for Stray Animals, is facing financial difficulties due to various…

  • Crime NewsDouble shooting suspect surrenders to police, reveals motive in Chachoengsao | Thaiger

    Double shooting suspect surrenders to police, reveals motive in Chachoengsao

    A suspect in a double shooting at a popular establishment in Chachoengsao province has turned himself in to police at Plaeng Yao Police Station and revealed his motives for the crime. Thirty-two year old Natthaphon, whose last name was withheld, explained that the incident occurred due to an altercation at a live entertainment venue in Plaeng Yao on June 18.…

  • China NewsExplosion at Yinchuan barbecue restaurant kills 31, as liquefied petroleum gas leak identified (video) | Thaiger

    Explosion at Yinchuan barbecue restaurant kills 31, as liquefied petroleum gas leak identified (video)

    A violent explosion at a busy Yinchuan barbecue restaurant in northwestern China last night claimed the lives of at least 31 people and left several injured. A leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was identified as the cause of the incident, and police are accelerating their investigations. The explosion took place at Fuyang Barbecue Restaurant in Yinchuan’s downtown residential area.…

  • Road deathsMan tragically dies in Ratchaburi after car slides into canal while resting | Thaiger

    Man tragically dies in Ratchaburi after car slides into canal while resting

    A tragic accident occurred in Ratchaburi, where a 40 year old man lost his life after his car slid into a canal while he was resting. Authorities rushed to the scene, discovering the vehicle submerged in water, and now suspect the car was placed in neutral gear, leading to the accident. Early this morning, local authorities received reports of a…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rainfall warnings issued for Bangkok and 35 provinces as storms weaken | Thaiger

    Heavy rainfall warnings issued for Bangkok and 35 provinces as storms weaken

    Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for 36 provinces, including Bangkok, with a 60% chance of downpours today. The Thai Meteorological Department has also cautioned boat operators in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand due to high waves amid weakening southwest monsoon conditions. The forecast for the next 24 hours shows a subtropical storm over the Andaman Sea…

  • Bangkok NewsMystery surrounds photo and water bottle found on Bangkok bridge | Thaiger

    Mystery surrounds photo and water bottle found on Bangkok bridge

    A mysterious framed photo of a dead man along with a bottle of water was found on a pedestrian bridge over Phahonyothin Road, Bangkok, causing surprise among passersby and evoking various conversations regarding the event. According to locals, a framed photograph of the deceased, accompanied by a drinking water bottle, was discovered on a pedestrian bridge on Phahonyothin Road in…

  • World NewsExplosion at Paris fashion school injures 37, cause under investigation | Thaiger

    Explosion at Paris fashion school injures 37, cause under investigation

    An explosion and subsequent fire occurred in central Paris’ 5th district at a building housing the Paris American Academy, a private fashion school, resulting in at least 37 people injured, with four in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a gas leak as the cause of the explosion and are searching for at least two missing people. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai rock singer Sek Loso weighs in on Num Kala’s infidelity admission amid marital drama | Thaiger

    Thai rock singer Sek Loso weighs in on Num Kala’s infidelity admission amid marital drama

    Thai rock singer Sek Loso posted on Facebook about the importance of having a supportive spouse, hinting at the ongoing conflict between prominent entertainer ‘Num Kala’ and his estranged wife June. Num Kala recently admitted to having an affair during a livestreaming session. Num Kala confessed he had been in a relationship with another woman for the past two years…

  • Thailand NewsThai man dies in car accident despite villagers’ efforts to save him | Thaiger

    Thai man dies in car accident despite villagers’ efforts to save him

    A Thai man succumbed to his injuries after his vehicle veered off the road. Kind-hearted villagers came to his aid, attempting to resuscitate him from the accident, but to no avail. The deceased man has been identified as 57 year old Rian, whose wife arrived at the scene lamenting the tragic loss. Upon receiving the accident report, the deputy investigation…