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Help needed to name this cute baby pygmy hippo
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/03/2021
» Bacon or moowan (sweet pork), which do you prefer? Well, not for breakfast but for the name of Khao Kheow Open Zoo's newest member.
See Phuket's dolphins spring into action
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/01/2021
» Despite the pandemic, the show, and the livelihood of those involved, must go on.
Banyan Tree Krabi
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/12/2020
» Launched in October, this new property of Asset World Corporation, which also owns Banyan Tree Samui, is made up of 72 suites and villas, each with a private pool. Like its sister resort in the Gulf of Thailand, this one on the Andaman coast greets newly arrived guests with a stunning view of the sea from its lobby perched high on a hillside. With such a beautiful setting and a wide range of facilities, this resort is intended to impress romantic couples, families and groups of friends alike.
Cool runnings at Doi Inthanon
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/10/2020
» This weekend, the mountainous terrains of Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, will see an army of the country's toughest trail runners participate in the first edition of Thailand by UTMB.
Treat your taste buds at food fair
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/09/2020
» Pathum Thani, which neighbours Bangkok to the north, is known for its variety of food. From today until Sunday, goodies from the province's different districts will be available at the "Pathum Thani Gastronomic Wonders Festival".
The Ville Jomtien Pool Villa
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/08/2020
» Pattaya has been one of the most popular holiday destinations since the end of the lockdown. This property is not in the beach area but for couples, families or groups of friends travelling with their own cars and seeking luxury accommodation with a private swimming pool that doesn't break the bank, it might be a choice worth considering. The place is made up of pool villas of different sizes, from two to six bedrooms. The one I stayed in was good for eight people.
Taking tourism forward
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/08/2020
» The pandemic is no excuse to not move forward. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining hands with 40 public and private agencies as well as academic institutes in a project, the Rural Tourism Awards, aimed at promoting and upgrading community tourism in the Kingdom.
Museum dedicated to revered monk Man Bhuridatto reopens
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/07/2020
» Not long before the lockdown began, a museum dedicated to one of Thailand's most respected monks opened at Wat Pathum Wanaram, the religious oasis in Siam-Ratchaprasong shopping district.
Park Hyatt Bangkok
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/06/2020
» I was kind of anxious as I entered the hotel's premises, not because it was my first time at the property but because it's the first time in three months that I was to spend a night away from the safety of my own home. However, as the check-in process began the worries started to dissipate. By the time I reached my sanitised room, I was already feeling at home. It was the first time I realised how much the feeling of being in a clean and safe place has to do with the meaning of the phrase.
Happy trails are here again
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/06/2020
» The legendary Club11 mountain bike track, the only of its kind in the Thai capital, is reopened and renamed.