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Place of peace and tranquility
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/11/2020
» Ask any Thai to mention the names of the five islands that immediately come to mind, chances are Koh Sichang would be included in the shortlist, maybe even the first. This small island 12km off the coast of Si Racha, Chon Buri, is the closest to the capital.
Fun and danger in Suphan Buri
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/09/2017
» Khao Phra, a hill in Suphan Buri's Doem Bang Nang Buat district, will be the venue of the first round of the Thailand Gravity Series 2017 set to take place this weekend. If you plan to participate in the event or wish to try this downhill track someday, read on and you'll find tips on how to be fast and safe on this racecourse.
Concert honours traditional music
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/05/2017
» Khon Kaen, regarded by many as the home of molam folksongs, invites all lovers of the traditional musical to the first-ever Morlam Carnival taking place this weekend in the heart of the northeastern city.
A dam fine ride
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/04/2017
» Most dams and the reservoirs they created are meant to serve several purposes, from irrigation and fishing to hydroelectric-power-generation and more. However, there's one activity that dam builders probably never thought of when they designed their projects: biking.
Easy on the eyes
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/03/2017
» Despite its negative effects, especially on the eyes, smartphone addiction is not easy to quit. The digital devices and their light-emitting screens have become essential to our lives, so much so that saying goodbye to them is plainly impractical. But is it possible to continue using them every day without sacrificing our eye health?
Discover Japan
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/11/2016
» Japan has long been one of the top overseas destinations for Thai tourists, regardless of the season. This winter, as usual, many plan to enjoy a vacation there in the cold weather craved by many citizens of this tropical country. If you're one of them, here's an event you shouldn't miss.
Hittin' the curves
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/09/2016
» The long wait is over. With the Thailand Gravity Series (TGS) kicking off this weekend, downhill mountain bikers all over the Kingdom, elite and average alike, are hungry for action. The first of this year's four-race series will take place at Khao Phra, an otherwise unknown hill for people outside of Suphan Buri's Doem Bang Nang Buat district.
Taiwan flies on
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/06/2016
» Of all the countries and territories on the planet, only a few boast strong armies of devoted Thai fans; Taiwan is one of them.
Surviving Bike for Mom in one piece
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/08/2015
» Hundreds of thousands of people and their bicycles will be out on the streets throughout Thailand this Sunday as part of the Bike for Mom event. Many of them will be cyclists who ride regularly and know what they are doing. Others will be newbies who may know how to ride but are not aware that this is not enough to survive the long mass ride.
Sharpen up the mind and learn Chinese
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 16/07/2015
» Languages are more than a tool for communication. I have experience to prove that.