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Cave exhibition shows paragon of Thainess
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/08/2018
» On June 23, when the 12 boys of Chiang Rai's Wild Boars Football Academy and their young coach parked their bicycles and embarked on another excursion into Tham Luang, a cave within a rideable distance from their usual training ground, they didn't know that there would be heavy rain while they were inside. They didn't know that they would be trapped by flood waters. They had no idea either about the unprecedented phenomenon that would happen next.
Visiting the border-patrol police base of Huai Khok Mu
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/04/2018
» In Suan Phung, Ratchaburi's westernmost district, there are two border-patrol police bases that are well-known destinations among off-road enthusiasts, one at Khao Krachom and the other at Huai Khok Mu. The first was featured in this column almost four years ago. Today, I'm telling you about the latter.
A delightful ride in Lop Buri
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/03/2018
» Lop Buri may not be so prominent on the tourist map. But it did play an important role in several different periods of Thai history.
To the mountaintop
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/02/2018
» Rising 2,285m above mean sea level, Doi Pha Hom Pok of Chiang Mai's Fang district ranks as Thailand's second-highest summit. On my recent visit to the mountaintop -- I had not returned to Doi Pha Hom Pok since I first climbed it 25 years ago -- I wanted to make the most of the trip, so I added biking as part of it.
Centripetal force
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/06/2017
» Over the years, Chiang Rai has made several attempts to attract visitors to the northern province during the so-called green season. This year, a few members of the private sector are joining hands with the local office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand to do just that, with the help of cycling.
A rugged beauty
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/05/2017
» As the glorious rays of the rising Sun advanced on the massive limestone canyon replacing any remnant of darkness, the true beauty of Oman's geological wonder Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) is gradually revealed before my eyes.
Scaling new heights
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/09/2016
» Like many provinces that line the Thai side of the Mekong, Nong Khai is blessed with a host of lovable attractions. Today let's explore two of Nong Khai's lesser known, yet no less charming, districts: Si Chiang Mai and Sang Khom.
Hitting a high note
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/02/2016
» Noen Maprang is Phitsanulok province's most promising new travel destination. In last week's article (goo.gl/zO0aZi), I wrote about a scenic biking route at Ban Mung near the district's downtown area. But that's not all that Noen Maprang has to offer to cycling enthusiasts.
Wake up Westerners! Make your voices heard
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/11/2015
» The other day I received a forwarded clip via Line, of a silent film by Charlie Chaplin.
The greatest of Thai patriots
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/10/2015
» Independence Day doesn't exist on the Thai calendar, thanks to the countless number of patriots in the past who devoted their lives to protect their homeland from foreign rule. One of the heroes we should not forget is the great King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who is remembered through an annual national holiday on Oct 23.