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 NewsKrungsri Bank anticipates Thai baht fluctuation amid global market developments

    Krungsri Bank anticipates Thai baht fluctuation amid global market developments

    The Global Markets team at Krungsri Bank predicts a movement in the Thai baht this week within the range of 35.40 to 36.00 baht per US dollar. Last week, the baht closed weaker at 35.79 baht per US dollar after trading in the range of 35.43 to 35.82 baht per US dollar. The dollar strengthened against the euro but held…

  • Thailand NewsHomecoming horror: TikTok user returns to burglar-stripped abode

    Homecoming horror: TikTok user returns to burglar-stripped abode

    A shocking discovery was made by a TikTok user after a year away from home – his house had been burgled and stripped bare. Upon his return, the user, known as @thishol, found his house burgled and in a state of disarray, stripped bare by burglars. The entire place was littered with debris, with every item that had any potential…

  • Thailand NewsFuneral fumble: Factory worker’s sacking to attend grandmother’s funeral sparks public outcry

    Funeral fumble: Factory worker’s sacking to attend grandmother’s funeral sparks public outcry

    A factory worker in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima, was abruptly dismissed after requesting leave to attend his grandmother’s funeral, sparking widespread social criticism. The incident was revealed through a conversation shared on the Line application, where the worker asked his supervisor for two days off. The supervisor’s response of “feel free” was understood as a granting of permission to…

  • Thailand NewsParty probe: AMLO speeds up investigation into fatal Nok housewarming bash

    Party probe: AMLO speeds up investigation into fatal Nok housewarming bash

    The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) is fast-tracking an investigation into police officers who attended the housewarming party of village headman Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok, which led to the death of two police officers. The victims of the fatal shooting were Police Major Siwakorn Saibua, a 32 year old highway police inspector who ultimately succumbed to multiple bullet injuries, and…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok vendor pays tribute to revered monk after selling land for 2 million baht

    Bangkok vendor pays tribute to revered monk after selling land for 2 million baht

    A Bangkok-based vendor sold her land for over 2 million baht and used the money to pay tribute to a revered monk at a well-known temple in Nakhon Pathom. The event occurred today, at the central temple of Bang Phra in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province. The vendor, 55 year old Sunan, was previously burdened by a large…

  • Thailand NewsFatal Pattaya accident: 57 year old woman on motorbike struck by school van

    Fatal Pattaya accident: 57 year old woman on motorbike struck by school van

    A tragic accident occurred at a bustling intersection in Pattaya when a 57 year old woman on a motorbike was fatally struck by a school van. The incident happened yesterday around 6.30am at the Wat Boonkanjanaram traffic signal intersection. The police, led by Deputy Inspector Kotanan, were alerted and promptly arrived at the scene with the Sawangboriboon Thammasathan Pattaya rescue…

  • Crime NewsKhon Kaen concert altercation ends in fatal shooting incident, suspect claims self-defence

    Khon Kaen concert altercation ends in fatal shooting incident, suspect claims self-defence

    Khon Kaen police charged a man following a fatal shooting incident that occurred after a concert. The suspect, Anucha Sidaput, also known as 22 year old Kung, defended his actions, claiming self-defence against a group he feared posed a threat to him. The incident took place today. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Rungsak Jongklarat, Director of Weluwan Police Station in…

  • World NewsSnot on: Chinese woman’s nose-picking habit blossoms from sinusitis into fungus fiasco

    Snot on: Chinese woman’s nose-picking habit blossoms from sinusitis into fungus fiasco

    A woman from Sichuan Province, China, who had been suffering from sinusitis for seven years due to her habit of picking her nose, was shocked to discover she had more than 10 pieces of fungus growing in her sinuses. The situation, which may seem like a typical health risk, took an unexpected turn, highlighting the dangers of a seemingly harmless…

  • Thailand NewsCriminal suspects nabbed by security forces in Southern Thailand

    Criminal suspects nabbed by security forces in Southern Thailand

    A group of criminal suspects wanted for multiple security-related offences, were apprehended by officials in Thailand. The incident occurred when the suspects, driving a blue Toyota car, attempted to evade a police checkpoint in Narathiwat province. Following a pursuit by law enforcement officers, the suspects were detained. It was later revealed that one of them, 28 years old Azman Paola,…

  • Thailand NewsRoadside accident: Truck splits in two after lamppost crash

    Roadside accident: Truck splits in two after lamppost crash

    A dramatic incident was recorded by a dashboard camera as a young driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to crash into a lamppost by the roadside and split into two. The roadside accident occurred in the early hours of this morning and resulted in a head injury for the 24 year old driver. The incident happened as the…

  • Road deathsTragic twist: Slippery roads lead to double tragedy with feline fatality

    Tragic twist: Slippery roads lead to double tragedy with feline fatality

    A fatal road accident occurred in Nakhon Pathom in the early hours yesterday, when a car skidded off a slippery road and plunged into a canal. The driver, a 36 year old man named Tsai, and his 35 year old girlfriend Saowaphak, both drowned, while two other passengers sustained injuries. Also found deceased at the scene were two Persian cats…

  • Thailand NewsFatal folly: Rubbernecking motorcyclist’s abrupt stop leads to tragic crash in northern Thailand

    Fatal folly: Rubbernecking motorcyclist’s abrupt stop leads to tragic crash in northern Thailand

    A tragic fatality occurred as a result of an unforeseen incident when a motorist abruptly braked to observe an accident scene in Lamphun, northern Thailand. The incident transpired around 7.20pm yesterday when a motorcyclist lost his life due to a six-wheeled lorry failing to come to a halt in time, colliding with the back of the motorcycle. The initial accident…

  • Thailand NewsRosewood racket busted: Task force and national park collaborate to thwart illegal loggers in northern Thailand

    Rosewood racket busted: Task force and national park collaborate to thwart illegal loggers in northern Thailand

    The Phaya Sue Task Force, in collaboration with Huai Nam Dang National Park, apprehended a network involved in the illegal logging of rosewood in the Srai Ngam forest area, Pai district, Mae Hong Son province. The operation, which resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of evidence, was conducted on September 12. Attapol Charoenchansa, who is acting on behalf…

  • Thailand NewsVanishing act: Teenager’s mysterious disappearance drives desperate family to fortune teller

    Vanishing act: Teenager’s mysterious disappearance drives desperate family to fortune teller

    A teenager has been missing from her home for five days, leading her distraught mother and grandfather to seek help from a fortune teller. The 16 year old disappeared from her home in the Huana Khum district in Udon Thani province, on the morning of Friday, September 8, and has yet to return. Nong Kaem’s mother, Saengchan Uansangkram, along with her…

  • Thailand NewsLottery caper: 4,500 tickets vanish, GLO cracks down on missing numbers

    Lottery caper: 4,500 tickets vanish, GLO cracks down on missing numbers

    Around 4,500 lottery tickets for this week’s lottery draw have been seized by the Government Lottery Office (GLO), following a report of missing tickets by an agent. If any of these tickets win, the recipients may not be able to claim their prize and will have to provide evidence before today. The GLO made this announcement on its official page.…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai’s lottery fever heats up with political numbers and auspicious figures in high demand

    Chiang Mai’s lottery fever heats up with political numbers and auspicious figures in high demand

    The lottery fever is high in Chiang Mai as numbers related to politics are still in demand. The excitement is palpable as people continue to purchase lottery tickets from various stalls located across key areas, including Mahidol Road, Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, and several morning markets in each district, railway stations, transport terminals, and large stalls at different points. Prices remain…

  • Road deathsOne year old survives truck collision in Sumatra, heart-wrenching video goes viral

    One year old survives truck collision in Sumatra, heart-wrenching video goes viral

    An Indonesian one year old toddler stunned the world as he crawled out of a truck wreckage following a collision on Sumatra Island. The incident occurred on September 9 in the province of Lampung. The heart-wrenching video, which went viral on social media, showed the boy crawling from the crushed vehicle and seeking his mother. The video also showed Sri…

  • Thailand NewsFormer provincial chief’s journey ends in tragic car crash on Rama II Road

    Former provincial chief’s journey ends in tragic car crash on Rama II Road

    A former Provincial Chief of Prachuap Khiri Khan province tragically lost his life in a car crash. The fatal incident occurred this morning, when his Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, registered in Prachuap Khiri Khan, crashed into a roadside barrier on Rama II Road, flipping the vehicle and ending fatally. The deceased, identified as 55 year old Prakit, was an esteemed figure…

  • Thailand NewsRain reigns: Homes flooded in surprise deluge in Phayao, northeast Thailand

    Rain reigns: Homes flooded in surprise deluge in Phayao, northeast Thailand

    A torrential rain shower caused mayhem as it dampened the spirits of over 100 households in Phayao province in northeast Thailand. Locals hastily scurried to relocate their possessions to more sheltered spots. The relentless rain, which persisted both day and night, resulted in a cascade of water from the woods, spilling into the Mae Tam River. The resulting flood inundated…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesRain reigns: Severe weather warning blankets 43 Thai provinces with flood fear

    Rain reigns: Severe weather warning blankets 43 Thai provinces with flood fear

    The Thai Meteorological Department issued a severe weather warning for 43 provinces in Thailand, with heavy continuous rain, affecting 80% of the area in the north and northeast regions, including Bangkok. This sudden rainfall could potentially cause flash flooding and forest runoffs. The storm is caused by a strong monsoon trough passing through Myanmar, the upper part of northern Thailand,…

  • Thailand NewsSearch intensifies for mentally disabled teen lost in Thung Salaeng Luang forest

    Search intensifies for mentally disabled teen lost in Thung Salaeng Luang forest

    The fate of a 17 year old boy with a mental disability, who has been lost in the Thung Salaeng Luang forest for four days, remains unknown. The search operation is being intensified, with the discovery of a common route previously used by lost individuals. Aerial search teams from the 11th Division of the National Park Department are waiting for…

  • Thailand NewsDolphin tragedy: Tangled in net, washed ashore in Chon Buri

    Dolphin tragedy: Tangled in net, washed ashore in Chon Buri

    A dolphin carcass was discovered today washed up on the shores of Bangsaen beach, near Laem Thaen roundabout, in Chon Buri. The 2 metre long, 50 kilogramme animal had a fishing net entangled around its tail, suggesting it had been dead for approximately two to four days. Amornsak Saksaensilp, a 33 year old member of the Sea Patrol Volunteers, relayed…

  • Thailand NewsHealth supplement scams sizzle online as FDA flags revoked claims

    Health supplement scams sizzle online as FDA flags revoked claims

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified three health supplement products advertising overblown claims on e-marketplaces despite their licences being revoked. The products, found in advertising online, claim to control sugar levels, burn fat and decrease hunger. The FDA today disclosed the results of their surveillance of health product advertisements on e-marketplaces. They identified three products: 1. Mix Oil…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rainfall warning for north, northeast, central and east Thailand

    Heavy rainfall warning for north, northeast, central and east Thailand

    The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall today, covering 70-80% of the regions in the north, northeast, central, east, and Bangkok areas. An intense monsoon trough is passing over Myanmar and Northern Laos, moving into a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. This, combined with a moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand,…

  • Thailand NewsCanine controversy: Dog’s ‘ruff’ day sparks fur-ious debate on social media

    Canine controversy: Dog’s ‘ruff’ day sparks fur-ious debate on social media

    A distressing incident occurred where a dog was savagely beaten after it reportedly bit a child who was playing near the house. The dog owner voiced outrage, questioning why the child wasn’t supervised and suggesting that the dog could have been kept at the back of the house to avoid such incidents. The dog beating incident, which happened on Sunday,…

  • World NewsLizard lingerie: Chinese customs uncover 16 live sailfin lizards hidden in woman’s underwear

    Lizard lingerie: Chinese customs uncover 16 live sailfin lizards hidden in woman’s underwear

    Chinese customs officials made a shocking exotic pet trade discovery when they seized 16 live sailfin lizards concealed within a woman’s undergarments. The woman, attempting to smuggle these rare reptiles into Hong Kong, was apprehended at Futian Port, located in Shenzhen, eastern China. Noticing the woman’s unusually bulky attire, officials conducted a search which revealed five mesh bags containing the…

  • World NewsSix dead after lift plummets 40 floors at construction site in India (video)

    Six dead after lift plummets 40 floors at construction site in India (video)

    A tragic accident occurred in Thane, India, where a high-rise construction site’s lift fell 40 floors, resulting in at least six fatalities. Five of the deceased died instantly and one later in the hospital. Additionally, three more sustained injuries. The incident transpired around 6pm local time on Sunday, September 10. The Thane Fire Brigade was promptly alerted and successfully rescued…

  • Thailand NewsThai police probe suicide of deputy director after meal with colleagues

    Thai police probe suicide of deputy director after meal with colleagues

    Closed-circuit surveillance footage has revealed the timeline of events leading up to the unfortunate demise of Police Lieutenant Colonel Wachira, Long Thai Song, the Deputy Director of the 2nd Army Division, also known as Berm. After forensic examination and evidence collection by doctors from Phumiphol Hospital and police officials, the body was sent for an autopsy at the same hospital.…

  • Thailand NewsElderly couple in Udon Thani conned out of 100,000 baht by fake coconut buyers

    Elderly couple in Udon Thani conned out of 100,000 baht by fake coconut buyers

    Two female thieves conned an elderly couple out of more than 100,000 baht in cash and gold, after gaining his trust by posing as coconut buyers. The incident took place in Nong Han, Udon Thani yesterday, September 11, and the victims have appealed for police intervention. Rung Wachnarat reported that on September 8, around lunchtime, he was at home when…

  • Crime NewsLaos-link drug bust: Thai police seize 100,000 illicit tablets in holy heist

    Laos-link drug bust: Thai police seize 100,000 illicit tablets in holy heist

    Police today swooped to arrest a group of drug traffickers operating between Thailand and Laos and confiscated over 100,000 tablets of illicit substances. The operation unveiled a drug trafficking route originating from neighbouring Laos, with deliveries strategically timed before Buddhist holy days, as Laotians traditionally abstain from immoral activities on such sacred occasions. The arrest operation, led by Rutthaphon Naowarat,…