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Bed Nimman
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/09/2020
» Bed is a Chiang Mai-based chain with only four properties. However, you may find several hotels in the northern city that have a similar name and even design, which reflects the small's chain reputation since imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery.
Isan's arid bounty
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/04/2016
» Yasothon and Amnat Charoen were separated from Ubon Ratchathani in 1972 and 1993, respectively. A couple of weeks ago, these three Isan provinces reunited.
There's no time like the present
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/05/2014
» I don’t know about you, but since martial law was announced on Tuesday I feel that society has suddenly become safer. The months-long spate of almost daily grenade and gun attacks at demonstration sites, courts and independent agencies such as the National Anti-Corruption Commission, as well as homes of individuals, might finally came to a halt.
Thais should bend, not break
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/03/2014
» Despite years of continuous attempts to instil the desire for a ‘‘new Thai state’’ in its members, the Red Shirts’ recent open threat to separate the North and the Northeast from the Kingdom of Thailand turned out to be a fatal blooper.
Hit the books
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/01/2014
» While it's still uncertain if the widely opposed general election will take place Sunday as scheduled, social media posts have spread rumours that caretaker PM Yingluck Shinawatra has announced a postponement to Feb 30.
Guiding spirits
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/03/2013
» Phu Toei National Park was newly designated when I visited it the first time about 15 or so years ago.