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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.
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.
Amidst a sea of fog
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 16/10/2014
» The cool season is approaching and for many Thais it's time to plan a trip to one of those sea-of-fog sites. Of course, the most famous of such places are in the North and the Northeast where there are many big mountains. But the truth is you don't need to travel all the way to Chiang Mai, Tak or Loei for such scenery.
The hidden gateway
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/04/2012
» Hidden in a secluded narrow passage between the limestone cliff faces, sheltered beneath a towering natural arch as tall as the mountains that conceal it from the outside world, the "ancient" Chinese way station down below not only looks as if it has always been there for centuries but also adds entrancing magic to this mystifying sanctum.