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Help needed to name this cute baby pygmy hippo
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/03/2021
» Bacon or moowan (sweet pork), which do you prefer? Well, not for breakfast but for the name of Khao Kheow Open Zoo's newest member.
December's celestial show returns
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/12/2020
» The long weekend begins today. If possible, however, it's a good idea that you extend yours to at least Monday. Of course, there's a good reason: the Geminids meteor shower.
Ways to help make a change
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/12/2020
» As usual, time flies. Believe it or not but we're already in the final weeks of 2020 and despite the pandemic, which has put much of the world in idle mode, it's been quite an eventful year here in Thailand, especially on the political front. But is there another way to create a better society other than mass demonstrations and fierce online wars with complete strangers who think differently? Is there anything one can do that will instantly and effectively result in positive change?
Picture perfect photo opportunities
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/12/2020
» Forget about the pandemic and protests, December is a fun time for shutterbugs and those who love to have their pictures taken. Shopping malls in Bangkok will be lit up with festive light decorations. Here's how to get some new profile pictures from these photo opportunities.
Splendour in the city
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/10/2020
» At this time of year, a lot of Bangkokians would be looking forward to a visit to Wat Saket, home to the Golden Mount and the venue of one of the city's best-known temple fairs, which coincides with the Loy Krathong Festival.
Rainy days & getaways
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/06/2020
» Interprovincial travel is now possible, although with restrictions in certain cases. Historical parks and national museums are open. Many beaches are starting to see visitors from different provinces dying for a break from the unprecedented lockdown. Still, it's going to be a long while before tourism reaches the pre-pandemic level.
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!
Get out of the city
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/12/2019
» From now until Sunday, four provinces surrounding Bangkok are joining hands in the "River Of Life: Rattanakosin" fair, which is taking place at Wat Chin Wararam in Pathum Thani's Muang district, a short drive south of the city centre.
Thon Buri Palace open to the public
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/12/2019
» Once a year Thon Buri Palace, the former royal residence of King Taksin the Great, is open for the public to visit without the need to apply for permission. That special time of year is here again.
Float among the flowers
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/12/2019
» After years of environmental issues, the lotuses and water lilies of Thung Sam Roi Yot have returned to the wetlands. Thousands of the flowers are now in full bloom.