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Temple fair
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/10/2019
» The annual temple fair at Wat Sa Ket where the famous Golden Mount is located is set to take place once again from Nov 4-13.
The lesser-spotted wonders of Lucknow
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/10/2019
» After a three-hour flight from Bangkok, I found myself at an immigration counter of Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, aka Lucknow Airport. An expressionless officer flipped through my passport and made a gesture signifying that I follow the instructions on the fingerprint scanner and place the fingers of my left hand, minus my thumb, on it. Obediently, I complied. The machine flashed a green light. The officer shook his head.
Yim Bangkok Hostel & Cafe
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/10/2019
» One great thing about Bangkok as a travel destination is the plethora of stylish yet inexpensive places to stay. This three-storey hostel, whose name translates as "smile Bangkok", is a decent choice for visitors to the city. It houses dorms on the second floor and private rooms, each with its own bathroom, on the ground and the top floors.
Full falls
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/10/2019
» The arrival of October means several natural attractions that were closed for safety reason during the rainy season are ready to welcome visitors once again.
An ocean at the top of the world
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/07/2019
» The wooden sign at the highest point of Phu Ta Jo claims that the mountain rises 1,300m above sea level. According to my topographic map, and judging by the vegetation, the elevation was actually more like 800-900m. But that didn't really matter, I was still on top of the world.
Phetchaburi run
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/07/2019
» Hat Chao Samran, one of the coastal areas of Phetchaburi province, is home to a peaceful beach and charming local communities. The area, which is about 20km southeast of Phetchaburi city, is not too large to explore on foot, and next month there will be an event that encourages visitors to do just that.
Buddhist Lent celebrations
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/06/2019
» The three-month Buddhist Lent will soon begin, and the occasion will be celebrated in ways that differ from one place to another.
Undisturbed by time
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/06/2019
» I had been to Kyoto a couple of times before. However, I had always thought of it as a city, as the former imperial capital of Japan. I didn't realise that Kyoto as a prefecture has much more to offer than the famous bamboo grove and those popular shrines and temples. Along the northern coast of the prefecture, referred to by some as "Kyoto By The Sea" nestled interesting places not much known among non-Japanese travellers. The fishing village of Ine, with its unique and well-preserved architecture, interested me most. It was the major purpose of my latest visit to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Drop Inn Osaka
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/06/2019
» With direct flights from Bangkok, Osaka is one of the top destinations in Japan for tourists from Thailand. This five-storey hostel in Osaka is a good base for exploring the city and nearby areas, and also has Thai-speaking staff. It offers both private rooms that can accommodate from two to five people and dorms (separate and mixed gender). Dorm guests must be at least 16 years old.
Mae Wa trail race
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/05/2019
» Mae Wa National Park in Thoen district of Lampang province is best known for its namesake waterfall. Soon, however, more people will see it as a destination for trail runners. On July 14, the park will be the venue of the Mae Wa Minimal Trail 2019.