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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.
Can cycling licence save lives?
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/05/2015
» Following last week's spate of horrible road accidents that resulted in a total of four cyclists being killed and several more injured by law-breaking drivers (drunk driving confirmed in one case), the authorities have come up with a genius plan. Top officials at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Department of Land Transport have reportedly agreed on one thing they think will make the city's streets safer for bikers and everybody else: a cycling licence.
Happy days for pedal pushers
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/08/2014
» Thai cyclists have lately been enjoying a seemingly endless stream of good news. Last week, as I was writing about the three new mountain bike trails at Khao Yai Thiang in Sikhiu, Nakhon Ratchasima, I heard an exciting rumour that a new playground for bicyclists would soon open in Bangkok!
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.
Showing off vintage beauties
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/11/2012
» It's not uncommon to see bicycles in TV commercials, even in ads for automobiles. It's not rare either to see non-cyclists clicking "like" on bike photos on Facebook or posting some on their own walls. Yes, more people are appreciating the aesthetic side of human-powered two-wheelers.