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Hiding in plain sight
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/12/2020
» I'm no fan of paintings but I understand folks who are able to enjoy a visual feast by masters such as the likes of Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci or Vincent Van Gogh. I do the same every time I find myself in a magnificent landscape. Indeed, Mother Nature is my favourite artist.
When you're free to move about the country
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/05/2020
» It's going to be a while before we find out whether or not the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, the mass scrambles for alcoholic beverages, and the exodus over the recent long weekend will reverse the trend of the pandemic control in Thailand that seems to be going well. Let's hope they won't. At the same time, let's not forget that in many parts of this small world, the Covid-19 situation is still not getting any better.
For a good cause
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/03/2017
» The school of Ban Phu Khem is less than 200km from Bangkok, merely 76km or so from downtown Phetchaburi. However, it is worlds apart from schools in urban areas.
A slice of China in Isan
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/12/2016
» Udon Thani, the most economically bustling city of the upper Northeast, is blessed with three public parks: Nong Prachak, Nong Bua and Nong Sim. Each of them was named after the lake that forms the core of the park; all of them are nice for 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.
The long and winding trail
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/07/2016
» Bang Phra Reservoir not only stores water resources for households and farmlands in the northwestern part of Chon Buri province, but with its convenient location and well-paved roads running around it, the scenic reservoir also serves as an ideal training ground for cyclists.
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.
Udon’s got talent
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/05/2014
» One of the most prosperous cities in the Northeast, Udon Thani is known as a commercial and entertainment hub in the upper Isan region. And that’s the picture of Udon (as it is called for short) that I had always had until my latest visit on a press trip organised by Nok Air to witness a bike race held last Saturday as part of the celebration of the city’s 121st anniversary.
Exploring the hidden track
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/05/2013
» I had visited Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park a number of times but I was never able to figure out the exact location of a scenic all-mountain trail that I heard about from some biking friends a couple of years ago.
A great ride round the bend from the park
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/03/2013
» Bangkok is notorious for traffic congestion, and Srinakarin Road is cursed with some of the city's worst jams.