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 NewsQuackers’ surprise: Homeowner unravels duck dilemma with a twist of python

    Quackers’ surprise: Homeowner unravels duck dilemma with a twist of python

    A homeowner finally discovered the reason for his dwindling duck stock when he found a 3 metre long python lounging in his duck coop. The early morning python discovery led the homeowner, Somsak Metta, to call for emergency assistance. The incident took place today, at house number 131, in the Bang Kung village, Si Maha Phot district, Prachin Buri province.…

  • Crime NewsDomestic dispute turns deadly: Mother’s morning ends in tragedy in southern Thailand

    Domestic dispute turns deadly: Mother’s morning ends in tragedy in southern Thailand

    A violent domestic dispute led to the tragic death of a 34 year old mother of two at her home in Phatthalung, Thailand. The domestic violence incident occurred this morning after the woman, Jenjira (surname withheld), had taken her two daughters to school. Her 37 year old husband, Piyawut allegedly confessed to the brutal murder. Piyawut turned himself in to…

  • Crime NewsClickbait caper: 26 year old nabbed by cyber cops for online fraud

    Clickbait caper: 26 year old nabbed by cyber cops for online fraud

    A 26 year old man was apprehended by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau and Sector 5 Royal Thai Police officials today, under allegations of cyber fraud. The man had reportedly set up a Line Group under the name Ek Pattani, a renowned Muay Thai expert, and successfully duped numerous victims into transferring money to him. The operation was led by…

  • Crime NewsBrewing trouble: Kratom tea shop gets steeped in controversy after midnight raid

    Brewing trouble: Kratom tea shop gets steeped in controversy after midnight raid

    In a joint operation, Khon Kaen police raided a local establishment, Suppaweed, known for selling kratom tea intermixed with cough medicine. The kratom tea raid, which occurred yesterday, was initiated due to various complaints about the shop’s 24-hour operation and its habit of creating noise disturbances late into the night. The kratom tea raid team, led by Police Captain Danai…

  • Thailand NewsPhaya Bueng burrows revive lottery number tradition in Phetchabun

    Phaya Bueng burrows revive lottery number tradition in Phetchabun

    Villagers from Wang Sai Thong, in the Wang Pong district of Phetchabun, stumbled upon two burrows of a creature known as Phaya Bueng yesterday, while tending to their sweet tamarind orchard. The creature is widely believed to be a harbinger of luck, particularly if its burrow faces east. The discovery has sparked a flurry of traditional ceremonies requesting lucky lottery numbers…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok building’s canopy collapse narrowly misses caretaker causing power outage

    Bangkok building’s canopy collapse narrowly misses caretaker causing power outage

    A commercial building awaiting renovation in Bangkok was the scene of a startling incident yesterday evening when a canopy collapsed, damaging a parked car beneath it and causing a local power outage. The 72 year old caretaker of the structure, Witthaya Ketkaew, narrowly escaped harm, having been inside the building at the time of the canopy collapse. Situated at the…

  • Crime NewsBangkok man’s high-speed chase ends in arrest

    Bangkok man’s high-speed chase ends in arrest

    A disturbing incident occurred in the heart of Bangkok yesterday when a man, claiming he was being pursued for murder, fled from the police with his wife and nine month old child. The man, 27 year old Krishna, led authorities on a high-speed chase before he was cornered at an intersection at 3.30pm. Bang Sue Police were alerted to a…

  • Crime NewsCourier dispute in Bangkok company leads to stabbing, suspect on the run

    Courier dispute in Bangkok company leads to stabbing, suspect on the run

    A violent altercation between two couriers from a particular company resulted in one man being stabbed and the other fleeing the scene. The conflict arose from an ongoing dispute over job distribution. The courier dispute incident occurred today. Police Captain Pansa Amarapitak, head of Thonglor Police Station, along with the police lieutenant and the deputy head, are overseeing the investigation.…