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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.
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.
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.
Suphan Buri style
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/01/2020
» Downtown Suphan Buri is home to a large number of people of Chinese descent. Even the Lak Muang shrine, where the city guardian statues are kept, was built in the Chinese style. So if you're looking for a place to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Suphan Buri is one of the destinations you should consider.
The other side to Pattaya
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 16/01/2020
» Na Klua may not be the most prominent mark on the Pattaya tourist map. But for some, a trip to the popular resort city wouldn't be complete without a visit to the northern end of town. Indeed, a growing number of holidaymakers, myself included, see Na Klua as a worthy destination in its own right. With its old-town charm, street art, inexpensive fresh seafood, seaside picnic areas and more, what's not to love?
A festival with pop
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 16/01/2020
» Yasothon is best known for Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) that takes place in early May. But in the first week of next month, Feb 3-7, the northeastern province will have another grand celebration that, unlike Bun Bang Fai, you can't find elsewhere.
24 Samsen Heritage Guest House
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/01/2020
» For nostalgia lovers, this hidden gem in a quiet residential area of Dusit district is a delightful find. Built in 1932, it was the home of Lt Gen Phra Silapasatrakhom, former chief of the Royal Thai Aide-De-Camp Department. The well-preserved two-storied wooden house, which has only four rooms for guests, is like a hideaway that could only be reached by a time machine.
Bees can help solve a jumbo problem
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/01/2020
» Conflicts between wild elephants and farmers living near forests can be severe in certain parts of Thailand. The problem happens when the pachyderms venture outside of their natural habitat to forage. That often results in villagers losing a year’s crops, elephants getting killed or both. But a non-violent solution is now a possibility, and the public can help make it happen.
Back to the basics
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/01/2020
» On the breezy top of the limestone cliff on the east side of Doi Pha Phueng, 1,600m above sea level, I zipped up my jacket and let the sights and sounds of the natural surroundings soak in. Before me was a sea of forest-clad mountains, bathed in the warm rays of the morning Sun. The air was filled with blissful silence, with faint songs from invisible birds occasionally seeping in from the canopy below.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/12/2019
» This renowned property began operations in 1999 and ever since has been in the top tier of Chiang Mai's plethora of luxury resorts. Its accommodations, built around terraced rice paddies and a serene pond, range from different types of pavilions to villas and private residences, some of them as large as 855m². No matter what size, each seems ideal for a memorable vacation with your special person(s).