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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.
Park and ride
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/06/2015
» The eastern province of Chon Buri has good news for mountain bikers — a new bike park!
Pedalling on the precipice
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/04/2015
» In recent years, Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaeo, known for its unique architecture, scenic location and reputation as a dhamma retreat, has been one of the most visited Buddhist monasteries on Highway 12, which spans all the way from Mae Sot on Thailand's western border with Myanmar to Mukdahan, on the eastern border with Laos.
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.
Enjoying the first rays of 2015
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/01/2015
» Located in the easternmost part of the Kingdom, Pha Chanadai in Ubon Ratchathani serves as Thailand's reference point for the official time of sunrise. Like Phuket's Phromthep Cape, which plays the same role for sunset, Pha Chanadai is a household name. But unlike its Western counterpart, not as many people have actually been to this famous cliff in Pha Taem National Park, which every morning sees the glorious rays of dawn before the rest of the country. Well, technically.
Testing the Tour de Farm
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/11/2014
» Ever since its inception in 2011, the annual Tour de Farm has been regarded as one of the Kingdom’s most important contests for roadies. This year it is getting even bigger. Apart from road cycling competitions (60km and 100km), the 2014 event also has good news for mountain bikers — a cross-country MTB race!
Fear of falling
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/10/2014
» Namtok Mae Tia is part of Ob Luang National Park. Perhaps because it is located away from the park's headquarters and its other attractions which are near the Hot-Mae Sariang section of Highway 108, the 80m-tall waterfall remains largely unknown.
Supporting the coup, boycotting brands
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/06/2014
» It wasn’t long enough ago that I could have forgotten. For half-a-year before the coup, so many Thais, the number reaching millions on certain days, left the comfort of their homes and took to Bangkok’s streets in peaceful protests against the highly corrupted previous government. Almost on a daily basis, they were attacked by armed men. Dozens had been killed, children included, while many more were injured and have to live the rest of their lives with physical disabilities. The police never arrested any of the murderers. At the time, the United States and the European Union never showed any concern. Understandably, it was purely Thailand’s internal affairs and none of their business.
The race is on!
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/02/2014
» After 19 consecutive years the “Chom Bung Sua Phu Khao”, one of the Kingdom’s oldest mountain biking competitions and one of the few — if not the only — events that Chom Bung of Ratchaburi province is famous for, did not run last year. But to the delight of true singletrack lovers, the legendary MTB race is taking place again on Sunday, March 9.
Come fly with me
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/09/2013
» Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the two adjacent eastern provinces of Rayong and Chon Buri have more purpose-built mountain bike tracks than any other part of the country. And just a couple of weeks ago Rayong introduced another one.