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Bagging rights
Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/01/2014
» There was a time when Thais carried around foldable checkerboards on the streets. The checkerboards were printed on the backs of paper bags, and were popular until about four decades ago, before the use of plastic bags became widespread.
Mobile wisdom
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/08/2012
» Talking on the phone or texting while driving is illegal in many countries. And the reason is clear: the practice is dangerous. But how come there isn't a traffic law anywhere against bookworms?
Season's Greetings!
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 16/07/2012
» Thanks to the Siam tulip, or Bua Sawan in Thai, the normally quiet Pa Hin Ngam and Sai Thong national parks of Chaiyaphum province always enjoy the limelight at this time of year. But this plant of the ginger family, which paints the forest floor here with showy purplish pink bracts that protect its tiny true flowers, is not the only beauty nature has to offer.
Learning Young
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/04/2012
» Taking a rest after a pretty steep uphill walk in western China, I spotted these two boys right across from where I sat. One of them was so engrossed in what he's holding in his left palm, while his friend was watching with atmost attention.