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Phra Pathom Chedi fair up and running
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/10/2020
» Wat Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom province boasts not just the tremendous stupa that it is named after but also one of Thailand's largest temple fairs.
Thailand's abundance
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/04/2020
» April is usually the height of the hot season. The sea, both in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman, is at its best. The forest, meanwhile, may seem lifeless, yet actually there are a lot of interesting things going on in the ecosystem. Most waterfalls, for example, may not be boasting powerful cascades, but the calm, clear water reveals a fascinating array of fish and other aquatic lifeforms that thrive. And guess what: even during this dry period of the year, there are falls in some protected forests where the water continues to flow down rigorously, regardless of what month is shown on the calendar. Too bad I don't have their photographs in digital form and no time to dig through the piles of slides.
The flow of time
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/12/2019
» Just a day and a few hours from now it's going to be 2020. Do you notice anything? We're already two decades into the "new" millennium! At midnight tomorrow, one-fifth of the 21st century will be gone!
Flowered up in Pha Taem
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/11/2019
» Pha Taem is Ubon Ratchathani's most famous national park. However, not as much known is the fact that the best time to visit this natural wonderland of the northeastern province is now.
National parks are for everyone
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/11/2019
» The year-end long holidays are just a couple of weeks away. Surely, when the much-awaited period arrives, tens of thousands of vacationers will be headed to many of the more than 150 national parks across the Kingdom.
New tricks for an old dog
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/10/2019
» With the constant evolution of the internet and digital technology, the world has changed furiously fast. Many aspects of life are no longer the same. At the age of 51, I know full well if I want to survive another decade I've got to learn a new skill. So I took up aikido.
Dual-route bicycle race in Rayong
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/09/2019
» The Bangkok Post Cycling Championship is back. This year it is taking place in the eastern province of Rayong on Nov 30 and Dec 1 (race day).
Balancing act
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/05/2019
» Ban Non Salao in Phu Khieo, Chaiyaphum province, is known for its unique tradition of hae nak hot (brutal ordination parade) in which each would-be novice has to stay seated on a severely rocking bamboo stretcher during the 3km-procession to Wat Ta Khaek, a local temple. This rodeo-style test is meant to prove one's determination to become a Buddhist monk. Those who make it to the temple without falling will get to undergo the ordination.
All cyclists great and small
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/05/2019
» Taking place in an air-conditioned convention hall in Impact Muang Thong Thani, the Indoor Eliminator Fun Race 2019 promises to be one of the year's coolest cycling competitions.
The Pride of Phayao
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/03/2019
» First-time visitors to the northern province of Phayao should be sure to check out the provincial town and, in particular, the famous namesake lake on which it stands. For repeat visitors, however, I suggest exploring the northeastern part of the province, which is made up of Chiang Kham, Phu Sang and Pong districts. Unless, you have plenty of time to spend , don't bother going back to the lake.