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 NewsThailand petrol prices updated: details from five major stations | Thaiger

    Thailand petrol prices updated: details from five major stations

    The Energy Policy and Planning Office has announced updated petrol prices effective from April 5. This report details current prices at five major service stations: PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex, and Shell, providing an overview of costs per litre for various fuel types. At PTT stations as of April 4, gasohol 95 is priced at 43.95 baht per litre, gasohol E20…

  • Thailand NewsEXAT mulls toll fee cuts and new Easy Pass perks | Thaiger

    EXAT mulls toll fee cuts and new Easy Pass perks

    The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is weighing plans to reduce toll fees and roll out special campaigns to boost Easy Pass use, with some initiatives expected to start later in the year. The proposal, reported today, September 29, aligns with Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn’s pledge to cut living costs within four months. EXAT said it…

  • Chiang Mai NewsTikTok star’s pet lion raises safety concerns in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    TikTok star’s pet lion raises safety concerns in Chiang Mai

    Concerns have arisen among residents regarding the safety of a pet lion, “Sorapong,” owned by a popular TikTok creator. This has led authorities from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to inspect the premises, following an incident involving seven lions at Safari World, who fatally attacked a zookeeper. After the safari incident, the Wildlife Conservation Office mandated…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket bar raid uncovers underage trafficking, three arrested | Thaiger

    Phuket bar raid uncovers underage trafficking, three arrested

    Yesterday, August 14, police raided a well-known bar in Phuket, arresting three individuals for allegedly trafficking underage girls and a transgender teenager. The suspects face serious charges of human trafficking. Police Major General Songklod Krikkritaya, the commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD), directed the operation. The arrests took place at a bar located in Mueang district, Phuket province. The…

  • Thailand NewsBullion boost: Gold shines brighter as prices gleam | Thaiger

    Bullion boost: Gold shines brighter as prices gleam

    Gold prices have taken a glittering leap today, as excited punters flock to the shiny stuff. When the Gold Traders Association (GTA) swung open the morning market, gold was sparkling higher than yesterday’s close on February 24. How much for a bit of bling? Gold jewellery is making hearts flutter at a dazzling 47,300 baht per baht weight. February 25…

  • South Thailand NewsMotorcycle gang shooting injures three in Phatthalung | Thaiger

    Motorcycle gang shooting injures three in Phatthalung

    Three people sustained injuries in a shooting involving a motorcycle gang in Phatthalung province. The assailant, who had no prior conflict with the group, returned to shoot a 12 year old girl after initially targeting others. At approximately 2.30am yesterday, February 23, Police Captain Wuttichai Saengchatree of Khuan Khanun Police Station was informed of a shooting on the Asian Highway…

  • Crime NewsChumphon stunned as elderly monk fatally stabs abbot | Thaiger

    Chumphon stunned as elderly monk fatally stabs abbot

    Residents of Chumphon province were shocked as an 87 year old monk attacked the 94 year old abbot with a knife, resulting in the abbot’s death. The incident occurred at 7.30pm, yesterday, February 16 at a temple in Mueang district. Police Lieutenant Colonel Pathompong Chummak, Deputy Inspector at Ban Wisai Nuea Police Station, responded to a report of a violent…

  • Thailand NewsParents banned after attack on girl in Thai playground | Thaiger

    Parents banned after attack on girl in Thai playground

    A Facebook user shared CCTV footage of an incident at a local establishment showing a couple physically assaulting a young girl who accidentally collided with their child while playing. The establishment has since banned the parents, stating that their behaviour was unacceptable. The incident occurred yesterday, February 9, when the couple’s child was accidentally bumped by a young girl at…

  • Road deathsBangkok to Loei bus crash in Chum Phae leaves one dead | Thaiger

    Bangkok to Loei bus crash in Chum Phae leaves one dead

    A Bangkok to Loei bus tragically veered off the road in Chum Phae, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Rescue teams promptly responded to the scene to offer assistance and transport the injured to hospital facilities. The accident occurred at 6.50am today, December 27, when the bus lost control near the Don Lan Forest Park junction on Maliwan Road…

  • Crime NewsMan suffers electric shock during power line theft near police station | Thaiger

    Man suffers electric shock during power line theft near police station

    A daring incident unfolded today as a man attempted to cut high-voltage power lines just 200 metres from a police station in Samut Prakan, resulting in a severe electric shock and a precarious rescue operation. The man, approximately 30 years old, was found hanging from the power lines after suffering a shock, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The…

  • Thailand NewsElephant rampage devastates village in Chanthaburi province | Thaiger

    Elephant rampage devastates village in Chanthaburi province

    A group of wild elephants recently stormed a village in Khlong Daeng, Chanthaburi province, causing significant damage to a house and rubber plantation. This incident followed merely two days after a young male elephant was shot and killed in the area. Residents alerted local police after several elephants invaded the village, wreaking havoc by destroying a house and toppling numerous…

  • Crime NewsCyber theft in Udon Thani drains 2.4 million baht from firm | Thaiger

    Cyber theft in Udon Thani drains 2.4 million baht from firm

    A significant cyber theft incident involving a mobile banking app has emerged, affecting an accountancy firm in Udon Thani. The firm found its bank accounts emptied of 2.4 million baht across three banks, and the lack of notification about these transactions has raised serious concerns. Ornanong Boonto, managing director of a company in Moomon, Mueang district, shared her experience to…

  • Road deathsYoung man dies in big bike and pickup collision near sugarcane field | Thaiger

    Young man dies in big bike and pickup collision near sugarcane field

    A tragic accident occurred when a young man tragically lost his life in a collision between a big bike and a pickup truck near a sugarcane field. The incident prompted police to initiate an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. At 7.30pm yesterday, December 26, Noppol Han Khunthod, an investigator from Khao Din Police Station in Photharam district,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok and northeast Thailand to see rain and cooler temperatures | Thaiger

    Bangkok and northeast Thailand to see rain and cooler temperatures

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted rainfall for Bangkok and northeastern Thailand with cooler morning temperatures tomorrow. Additionally, two other regions will experience similar weather patterns, with temperatures expected to drop between December 28 and December 30 due to strong winds and heavy rain in the south. Tomorrow’s weather forecast indicates that a moderate high-pressure system is covering the…

  • Road deathsYoung man dies in motorbike crash on Chon Buri motorway | Thaiger

    Young man dies in motorbike crash on Chon Buri motorway

    A tragic accident claimed the life of a 24 year old man when his motorbike crashed into a streetlight pole. He was on his way to pick up his girlfriend for new year celebrations when the fatal incident occurred. At approximately 3.30am today, December 27, police officer Suchaiyos Chuaykaew received reports of a motorcycle accident along the Don Hua Lo…

  • Crime NewsThai cyber police locate call centre gang in Cambodia | Thaiger

    Thai cyber police locate call centre gang in Cambodia

    Cyber police in Thailand have confirmed the location of a call centre gang on the 25th floor of a building in Poipet, Cambodia, as highlighted in a recent statement by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. This revelation aligns with ongoing investigations and confessions from numerous suspects involved in related cases. At a briefing held yesterday, December 25, at the Technology…

  • Road deathsBus carrying dance troupe collides with car in Buriram | Thaiger

    Bus carrying dance troupe collides with car in Buriram

    A dramatic road incident occurred when a bus carrying the Seang Esan Mor Lam dance troupe collided with a car making a U-turn on a street in Buriram, Thailand. Three dancers sustained minor injuries, but the show will go on as planned. Yesterday, December 25, Police Lieutenant Napat Sutthithanakul from Satuek Police Station received a report of a collision between…

  • Crime NewsUnemployed engineer arrested for theft spree in Hat Yai | Thaiger

    Unemployed engineer arrested for theft spree in Hat Yai

    Police in Hat Yai have apprehended a 26 year old unemployed engineer involved in a series of thefts across resorts, hotels, and hospital patient rooms. The arrest took place yesterday, December 25, when police raided a rented room in a nondescript building in Soi Chok Saman 4, Hat Yai Municipality, Songkhla. The suspect, identified only as Muach, originally from Narathiwat,…

  • Crime NewsOnline gambling operation busted in Hat Yai condo | Thaiger

    Online gambling operation busted in Hat Yai condo

    Police have raided an online gambling operation, LIGAZ88, located in a luxury condominium in Hat Yai, uncovering a business with a monthly turnover of 50 million baht. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals, including a retired teacher. A crackdown by the Technology Crime Suppression Division of the Songkhla Provincial Police led to the arrest of three suspects…

  • Road deathsMotorcycle crash in Pathum Thani kills one | Thaiger

    Motorcycle crash in Pathum Thani kills one

    A tragic incident unfolded when two young employees, returning from a company party, collided their motorcycle into a parked six-wheeler truck, resulting in one death and another injury. The accident occurred at 3.30am today in Pathum Thani. The crash took place on the outbound side of the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road in the Lam Phak Kut area of Thanyaburi. Police Lieutenant…

  • Thailand NewsThai influencer dies after alcohol stunt for 30,000 baht | Thaiger

    Thai influencer dies after alcohol stunt for 30,000 baht

    Bank Leicester, a well-known Thai influencer, has tragically died after being hired to consume an excessive amount of alcohol in exchange for 30,000 baht (US$880). Known for his unique approach of rapping while selling garlands to support his grandmother, Bank had gained significant popularity online. His untimely death occurred at approximately 3.40am, reportedly due to the drinking challenge. Bank, whose…

  • South Thailand NewsSuspect’s escape leads to soldier’s death in Pattani crash | Thaiger

    Suspect’s escape leads to soldier’s death in Pattani crash

    A tragic incident unfolded yesterday, December 25, when a suspect involved in a security case seized control of a vehicle’s steering wheel, causing it to veer off the road into a fruit orchard. This action resulted in one soldier’s death and injuries to three others. The suspect managed to escape during the ensuing chaos. Police had been conducting a coordinated…

  • Crime NewsBoundary fence dispute in Phitsanulok leads to two deaths | Thaiger

    Boundary fence dispute in Phitsanulok leads to two deaths

    A tragic altercation over a boundary fence dispute between neighbours resulted in a deadly incident involving a family in Phitsanulok province. The conflict escalated, leading to the deaths of two individuals and leaving one person seriously injured. Police Lieutenant Phongsiri Ampripis of Bang Rakam Police Station received reports of the violent confrontation which occurred yesterday, December 25, at 4pm. The…

  • Aviation NewsBird strike suspected in Azerbaijan Airlines crash, 42 dead | Thaiger

    Bird strike suspected in Azerbaijan Airlines crash, 42 dead

    An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane tragically crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, with initial investigations suggesting a bird strike as the possible cause. The incident occurred yesterday, December 25, leaving 42 people dead but miraculously 25 individuals survived the ordeal. The plane, which had departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, was en route to Grozny, Chechnya. Due to dense fog…

  • Crime NewsDecomposing body found in Udon Thani forest prompts investigation | Thaiger

    Decomposing body found in Udon Thani forest prompts investigation

    A decomposing body of a woman was discovered in a forest opposite the Department of Forestry in Sri That, Udon Thani, sparking an investigation to determine the cause of death and locate her relatives. Police believe she died approximately five days ago. Yesterday, December 25, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chinphan Sungkaew, Deputy Superintendent of the Sri That Police Station, disclosed that…

  • Road deathsElderly couple’s tragic motorcycle accident in Udon Thani | Thaiger

    Elderly couple’s tragic motorcycle accident in Udon Thani

    A tragic accident unfolded in Udon Thani, where an elderly couple riding a motorcycle with a sidecar from Nakhon Phanom to Nong Bua Lam Phu was struck by a six-wheeled truck, resulting in one fatality and another person seriously injured. Police are actively searching for the truck driver who fled the scene following the incident. The accident was reported yesterday,…

  • Road deathsTruck accident in Nakhon Ratchasima disrupts medical supply delivery | Thaiger

    Truck accident in Nakhon Ratchasima disrupts medical supply delivery

    A significant traffic incident unfolded yesterday evening in Nakhon Ratchasima when a pickup truck carrying medical equipment veered off the road and into an irrigation canal. Fortunately, the canal contained only a small amount of water, which helped avert a more serious outcome. The accident occurred at approximately 8.30pm yesterday, December 24, along the Phimai-Dong Yai road, near the entrance…

  • Crime NewsWoman allegedly shot dead by husband on Christmas Day in Ayutthaya | Thaiger

    Woman allegedly shot dead by husband on Christmas Day in Ayutthaya

    Tragedy struck on Christmas Day when a woman was found dead in her bedroom, allegedly shot by her husband. The unsettling incident occurred at approximately 12.30am today in Bang Sai, Ayutthaya, Thailand. The local police, led by Sakarin Rattanaphan, were alerted to the shooting involving a firearm. Upon arrival at the residence located in Moo 4, Khok Chang, Bang Sai,…

  • Crime NewsPhayao father kills son in tragic family dispute | Thaiger

    Phayao father kills son in tragic family dispute

    A 58 year old father from Phayao province, Thailand, took drastic action after years of abuse, shooting his son dead. The incident took place yesterday, December 24, and the father, referred to as Wisut, has stated he does not intend to seek bail, preferring to serve his sentence according to the law. The incident unfolded at their home, where Wisut…

  • Road deathsTragedy as 71 year old killed by own vehicle in Kamphaeng Phet | Thaiger

    Tragedy as 71 year old killed by own vehicle in Kamphaeng Phet

    A tragic accident occurred yesterday, December 24, as a 71 year old man was killed by his agricultural vehicle after it lost control and overturned on a road in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand. The incident happened on the road between Baan Mai Suwannaphum and Na Bo Kham in the Thep Khun Ram area. Police received reports about the accident involving an…

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