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Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/01/2017
» Ban Pong Huai Lan is a little-known village in Chiang Mai's San Kamphaeng district. Thirty years ago when transportation was not as convenient as today, it was virtually unheard of by most Thais. But His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited the community several times.
Hitting a high note
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/02/2016
» Noen Maprang is Phitsanulok province's most promising new travel destination. In last week's article (goo.gl/zO0aZi), I wrote about a scenic biking route at Ban Mung near the district's downtown area. But that's not all that Noen Maprang has to offer to cycling enthusiasts.
Like a bat out of hell
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/02/2016
» Life is full of surprises. Luckily, in my case, they are mostly pleasant. During my recent visit to Phitsanulok, which was my first to Noen Maprang, the province's recently revealed hidden gem, I was amazed time and time again.
Thailand: Great destination for filming
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/03/2015
» Three centuries before the birth of Christ, Alexander the Great of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia launched a successful military campaign to expand his power eastward, conquering Egypt, Babylonia, Persia and many more along the way as well as beyond. In Thailand's northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, at a site next to the Moon River, his name still prevails. There, you can also find Macedonian-style armour and weapons, actually an entire military camp, on display.
Biking Doi Inthanon is a breeze
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/04/2013
» It was one of the hottest weeks, with temperatures reaching 40C in many parts of the Kingdom. And our plan was to ride on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's tallest mountain. Starting time was after lunch, when the sun was at its strongest.
Good things come in small packages
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/09/2012
» Covering less than 60km2, Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park in Kanchanaburi province is one of the Kingdom's tiniest. Yet, this is a case where the term "small is beautiful" is obviously an understatement. Small can be awesome.
School's out ... for biking
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/05/2012
» How many schools or colleges in Thailand do you think teach biking in their physical education classes?