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Saigon didn't fall
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/10/2015
» Sixty-one years after liberation from French control and four decades since the fall of Saigon in 1975, less than two years after the US troops were forced to go home, the former capital of Cochinchina during the colonial period and later of South Vietnam continues to be one of the country's most vibrant cities. Did Saigon actually fall? Maybe not.
Discovering Khao Dan
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/10/2015
» Many years ago I got to know about Khao Dan, thanks to paragliding. Well, sort of.
Getting lost with my best friend
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/09/2015
» Travelling is never boring if you are accompanied by your best friend. That's why I often bring my bike along on road trips. Recently, on the way back from Mukdahan, the northeastern city on the border with Laos, I spared a half-day to explore Phu Mhu, a hill with scenic lookout points in Nikhom Kham Soi, which is just a short drive from the provincial capital, with my two-wheeled buddy.
Hitting the G-spot
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/07/2015
» The famous beach resort of Hua Hin is one of my most frequented destinations for mountain biking. With four regularly maintained downhill tracks, Khao Hin Lek Fai which stands just west of the downtown area boasts more DH trails than any other hill of its size in Thailand. On my latest trip there, the local downhillers refused to bring me to our favourite trails. The reason being that there was, again, a brand new one, and they insisted I had to try it. Of course, I readily agreed. Why not?
Off the road, and off the bike
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/07/2015
» The beach resort of Hua Hin is one of my favourite destinations for mountain biking. And that's for two good reasons. One, Khao Hin Lek Fai, the hill that stands to the west of the downtown area, is home to several awesome downhill tracks; and two, the local bikers are very friendly and always happy to guide visiting riders around the trails they've built.
Pedalling in a misty wonderland
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/06/2015
» Similan and Phi Phi islands, the karst formations of Phangnga Bay, the beaches of Khao Lak, the old town of Takua Pa — these are just some of Phangnga's many popular tourist attractions. But the southern province still holds many lesser known, and surprising, gems. Today let's explore one of them together by bike.
Rough terrain
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/06/2015
» Khao Lampi – Hat Thai Muang National Park of Phangnga province is so named because it covers two separate areas, Thai Muang beach on the coastline and Lampi mountain further inland on the other side of Highway 4. Our destination today is the park's western part, which is basically a huge sand dune that extends northward from near the town of Thai Muang to a hill called Khao Na Yak.
Fangs for the memories
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/03/2015
» Recently, on my way back from Chiang Mai I decided to extend my road trip for another day so I could explore Mon Phya Chae. Discovering this hill in Lampang, which is a popular site for mountain bike competitions, however, instantly made me feel regret and hate myself.
Prehistoric memories of Mukdahan, Savannakhet
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/02/2015
» A couple of weeks ago, members from the organising team of the Tour Of Mukdahan-Savannakhet event came to Bangkok and dropped by the Bangkok Post building.
A trail well camouflaged
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/05/2014
» There are many things about the Thai military you probably are not aware of and today I’m telling you a secret that is known only among Udon Thani townspeople.