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Eye-opening adventure
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/12/2019
» To many Thais, me included, the mention of Sri Lanka will suddenly bring to mind Colombo, the capital, Ceylon tea, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, and some other religious sites. But what about Sri Lanka's southern coast? Hmm. Of course, there must be beaches and the sea. But what else?
Return to Prasae River
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/05/2019
» It was early in the afternoon. The Sun was high in the sky, blasting down rays so scorching as if they were meant to kill. But in the winding narrow river along which our boat was leisurely cruising, the ambience was pleasant, thanks to the light yet refreshing breeze, and the thick greenery along both banks that provided comfortable shade.
Fly by Singapore
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/09/2016
» While the news on Zika in Singapore is making some people think twice about travelling there, the city state's tourism board claims its business partners are offering various promotions that might convince hesitant tourists to reconsider Singapore for their next holiday.
Ride through history
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/08/2016
» Built over 150 years ago during the reign of King Rama IV, Charoen Krung was Bangkok's first Western-style road. Nicknamed New Road back then and many decades afterwards, Charoen Krung starts from the east side of Wat Pho next to the Grand Palace, initially running eastward before beginning to gradually shift south as it crosses the Rob Krung canal into the northern part of China Town.
A moist mountain ride
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/07/2016
» Chiang Mai's iconic mountains, the adjoining Doi Pui and Doi Suthep, are internationally famous as home to some of Southeast Asia's longest downhill tracks. For mountain bikers who are not DH hardcore and also enjoy the challenge of climbing, these mountains definitely have a lot more to offer. The awesome route featured in today's article is just one of the many "all-mountain" trails available there.
Cruising along the river
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/04/2016
» Not everybody enjoys Songkran's water-throwing crowds. Admittedly, I'm one of those who always avoids venturing onto Bangkok's streets during the festival. But this year was an exception.
Backpedalling
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/02/2016
» A couple of weeks ago as I was reorganising my hard drive, I hit on picture folders that contain photos from trips to Khao Fah Lap. Dating back to 2006, they made me realise that it had been quite a while already that I haven't been to those mountains of Lop Buri province virtually unknown to most people but regarded with legendary status among hard-core off-road drivers. It's been 10 years!
To the Mekong and beyond
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/11/2015
» The mighty Mekong marks the border between Thailand's northeastern region and Laos. With the second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge providing a land link since 2006, the town of Mukdahan has served as a convenient gateway from Thailand to the Lao town of Savannakhet on the other side of the river.
Rough terrain
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/06/2015
» Khao Lampi – Hat Thai Muang National Park of Phangnga province is so named because it covers two separate areas, Thai Muang beach on the coastline and Lampi mountain further inland on the other side of Highway 4. Our destination today is the park's western part, which is basically a huge sand dune that extends northward from near the town of Thai Muang to a hill called Khao Na Yak.
Pedalling on the precipice
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/04/2015
» In recent years, Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaeo, known for its unique architecture, scenic location and reputation as a dhamma retreat, has been one of the most visited Buddhist monasteries on Highway 12, which spans all the way from Mae Sot on Thailand's western border with Myanmar to Mukdahan, on the eastern border with Laos.