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    X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/10/2020

    » Ban Amphoe, an up-and-coming beach destination south of Pattaya and Jomtien, reminds many people of what its famous neighbours used to be like decades ago. This boutique hotel in the area is popular among Thai holidaymakers, thanks partly to its modern design and good value for money. It offers Deluxe rooms (35m²) and Corner Suites (55m²). From some of the units, despite the fact that the property is about 150m from the beach, you can get a distant view of the sea.

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    X2 Pattaya Oceanphere

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/10/2020

    » One of Habitat Hospitality's properties, this resort 20km or so from South Pattaya is frequented by celebrities, YouTubers and holidaymakers seeking luxury hideaways, despite the fact that it is not located beachside.

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    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.

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    When you're free to move about the country

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/05/2020

    » It's going to be a while before we find out whether or not the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, the mass scrambles for alcoholic beverages, and the exodus over the recent long weekend will reverse the trend of the pandemic control in Thailand that seems to be going well. Let's hope they won't. At the same time, let's not forget that in many parts of this small world, the Covid-19 situation is still not getting any better.

  • LIFE

    There's riding in those hills

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/12/2018

    » Cyclists in Bangkok and Samut Prakan are lucky to have such nice places to enjoy their favourite sport, those famous bicycle lanes around Suvarnabhumi airport. But wouldn't it be even better if there were another purpose-built training ground that is not so flat? How about a bikes-only road on hilly terrain?

  • TRAVEL

    Mixing it with the navy boys

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/02/2015

    » Chon Buri's coastal district of Sattahip boasts many mountain bike trails built and maintained by local cross-country riders, many of whom are officers and servicemen in the Royal Thai Navy. Sure enough, these tough guys don't go for tame tracks. And this one here is considered by many of them as the most challenging.

  • TRAVEL

    Pushing onward, literally

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/07/2014

    » Mountain bikers in Chon Buri and Rayong are definitely among the happiest cyclists in Thailand. With the many single tracks available in the two eastern provinces, bikers there do not have to ride the same trails every week, as is often the case in other parts of the country.

  • TRAVEL

    Navy track 'Ko Ro' provides a new challenge

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/09/2013

    » Last week I told you about Fly Navy in U-tapao Naval Air Base, the latest addition to Rayong's several purpose-built mountain bike tracks. Today let's go a few kilometres further west to the Sattahip district of the adjacent Chon Buri province to check out another of the navy's new MTB training grounds, the Ko Ro trail.

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