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Bikers' playground
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/03/2020
» With several long, gnarly downhill trails and friendly local riders, Chiang Mai has long been one of the most popular destinations for gravity mountain bikers. Now it is offering even more.
Worth the climb
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/02/2020
» If you are one of those waiting for the chance to climb Khao Lom Muak, which boasts one of the best views of Prachuap Khiri Khan's coastline, you had better get yourself ready. Wing 53 Air Base, on which the 300m-tall seaside hill is located, will allow the public to do so from tomorrow until March 1, coinciding with the province's annual tourism and Red Cross fairs.
Cacha Bed Old Town Hotel Bangkok
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/02/2020
» The hotel is housed in a building that originally belonged to Prince Krom Luang Pichit Preechakorn, one of King Rama IV's sons and the country's first president of the Supreme Court. The century-old architecture was constructed not long after Charoen Krung Road was completed. It sits near the point where the Sam Yot city gate once stood. This is a convenient and stylish base for those wishing to explore this old part of Bangkok.
Travel back in time in Lop Buri
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/02/2020
» Lop Buri is hosting the 33rd Phaendin Somdet Phra Narai Maharat Fair from Friday until Feb 23.
Resplendent renovation
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/02/2020
» During the past four years, if you entered Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram, you would find scaffolding here and there. The lengthy renovation was to ensure the royal temple built by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) would be in its full glory not just during its 150th-anniversary celebration, which took place recently, but also for years, or another century, to come.
Come live with me
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/02/2020
» Imagine yourself shuffling out of your bedroom in the morning to find the girl next door sitting on your favourite sofa chatting on the phone. On the other side of the large living room, another neighbour is working on his laptop. At the dining table, a familiar couple are enjoying breakfast. In the kitchen, somebody's cooking a cheese omelette.
Religious retreat
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/02/2020
» If you still haven't made plans for this Makha Bucha weekend, you could do worse than head to Maha Sarakham. The northeastern province is celebrating its annual festival at Phra Borommathat Na Dun, a revered pagoda in the district of the same name, until Sunday.
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/02/2020
» With its major renovation completed, the 5-star property has strengthened its position as a leader in this part of Sukhumvit. All the rooms and suites have been refreshed. My suite entitled me access to the Executive Lounge on the 16th floor, where tea, coffee and snacks are served at no extra charge all day.
Come and see
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/01/2020
» 'But why? There's nothing to see there. Are you looking for a filming location?" asked the old lady at the roadside food stall when she knew that after the lunch my friends and I were going to Talat Klong Sip Song Hok Wa, a nearby waterside community so named because it is located at the point where Hok Wa and Sip Song canals cross.
Food and fun in Pattaya
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/01/2020
» As food fairs go, Doen Kin Thin Na Klua is up there with the best of them. But time is running out if you wish to enjoy this year's event, with only this weekend and next Saturday left to go.