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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.
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Overlooked no longer
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/03/2021
» Nam Tok Chet Sao Noi was one of the few national parks that I didn't want to revisit, mainly because it was overcrowded, dilapidated and poorly managed. Last year, however, I heard the ugly duckling of Saraburi's Muak Lek district has been transformed into a swan. So the other day when I got the chance to travel to those parts I decided to check it out.
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The temple of our concrete jungle
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/12/2020
» Each day countless numbers of Bangkokians commute past Wat Pathum Wanaram, the royal temple sandwiched between Siam Paragon and CentralWorld. Every day, they see it from the windows of their cars, buses or Skytrains. Few, however, actually step into the temple to learn more about it.
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Fun and danger in Suphan Buri
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/09/2017
» Khao Phra, a hill in Suphan Buri's Doem Bang Nang Buat district, will be the venue of the first round of the Thailand Gravity Series 2017 set to take place this weekend. If you plan to participate in the event or wish to try this downhill track someday, read on and you'll find tips on how to be fast and safe on this racecourse.
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Chestnut, fish-head curry and durian
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/05/2017
» Never judge a book by its cover. Likewise, don't overlook this week's featured trail just because the photos are lousy. Sometimes, when a track is so much fun stopping all your ride buddies just so you can take pictures is too selfish. This forest trail in Singapore is a case in point.
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The healthy truth
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/04/2014
» It doesn’t seem that long since we celebrated the arrival of 2014. But it’s the height of the hot season already and Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is set to return three days from now. I don’t think it’s just me, but it’s as if time is flying even faster these days. Without soaring temperatures and the fact that khao niao mamuang (mango and sticky rice) are now ubiquitously available, I would be easily convinced if someone told me we’re still somewhere in the beginning of the year’s first quarter.
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Take your eyes off the prize to see what really matters
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/07/2013
» Like many people, I need my smartphone to keep up with the goings-on. And by saying "need", I mean the kind of intense desire an alcoholic succumbs to when a tempting glass of whiskey flaunts itself within reach.
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Fast and furious
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/12/2012
» Last week I wrote in this column about the BMX racing course used for the just-concluded 41st National Games. Today let's visit the track where the downhill mountain biking competition of the event, which was hosted by Chiang Mai, took place.
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Fun on the farm
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/11/2012
» City slickers may not feel it yet but in many parts of the country people are well aware of the arrival of the cool season. The chilly breeze in the morning is nice when you are in warm clothes on a cosy sofa sipping a nice cup of hot, aromatic coffee. But when you're out on the road doing long-distance cycling, the same wind blowing in your face can be your worst enemy.
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A sight to behold
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/01/2012
» Not every flower appeals to both men and women but those of the wild Himalayan cherry, which Thais call Nang Phya Sua Khrong, are undoubtedly among the few.
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