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  • LIFE

    Biking during the 'cool season'

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/02/2017

    » Let's admit it, 2017 is not a new year any more. It's February already. So whatever plan you may have, don't just wait and regret.

  • TRAVEL

    A trip down history lane

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/12/2017

    » Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years. During those centuries a lot happened. Somehow, for many Thais, the first -- and often the only -- thing that pops up when we think of the old city is wars with the Burmese. So when my friend Tui, who is a history buff, convinced me to go do some biking in Ayutthaya Historical Park, I didn't expect it to be much fun. But he proved me wrong.

  • TRAVEL

    A lush ride

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/06/2017

    » When I was new to mountain biking, Phu Khae Botanical Garden in Saraburi was one of my favourite places to ride at weekends.

  • TRAVEL

    A dam fine ride

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/04/2017

    » Most dams and the reservoirs they created are meant to serve several purposes, from irrigation and fishing to hydroelectric-power-generation and more. However, there's one activity that dam builders probably never thought of when they designed their projects: biking.

  • OPINION

    Admiring the night lights of Japan

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/07/2017

    » International tourists, Thais included, visit and revisit Japan for many reasons, from cherry blossoms and autumn leaves to food and fruits to the culture and courteousness of the people. As if that's not enough, the country has added one more: yakei.

  • LIFE

    Escaping the city heat

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/08/2017

    » The monsoon season may not be ideal for visiting certain places. But in the case of Phu Soi Dao, the mighty mountain and national park of Uttaradit on the border with Laos, this rainy period is the best time to climb it.

  • LIFE

    Let's all pray for a better 2018

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/12/2017

    » Revelry is not the only way to welcome the New Year. Instead of joining the noisy countdown gatherings, many people plan to mark the occasion in a solemn way, by praying.

  • LIFE

    A day at the races

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/03/2017

    » Thailand is a tropical country. So despite the fact that summer has begun in the Kingdom, life goes on for everybody. Cyclists are no exception.

  • LIFE

    Ecological awareness

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/10/2017

    » Sam Roi Yot, the coastal area further south from the more famous Hua Hin and Pran Buri, is home to a variety of geographical features from beaches and limestone mountains to mangroves and a big swamp.

  • LIFE

    Concert honours traditional music

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/05/2017

    » Khon Kaen, regarded by many as the home of molam folksongs, invites all lovers of the traditional musical to the first-ever Morlam Carnival taking place this weekend in the heart of the northeastern city.

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