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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.
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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.
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Now boarding: flights to pre-war zones
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/09/2014
» Forget Ebola.
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Far from the madding crowds
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/08/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting border closure has brought about considerable economic impact, not everything is bad news. At the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is part of the Grand Palace, the long-lost ambience of tranquillity has returned.
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Ready to roam
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/06/2020
» For a lot of travel addicts residing in Thailand, with the fourth phase of the easing of pandemic control measures the situation is good enough to return to fun mode.
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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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Touch of Zen
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/12/2019
» Aikido practitioners and members of the public with an interest in the Japanese martial art should mark Jan 17-19 on the calendar.
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Bangkok BMX bonanza
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/10/2019
» In the 70s and the 80s, a lot of kids around the globe had BMXs as their best friends. If you were one, here's a chance to take a trip down memory lane.
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New tricks for an old dog
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/10/2019
» With the constant evolution of the internet and digital technology, the world has changed furiously fast. Many aspects of life are no longer the same. At the age of 51, I know full well if I want to survive another decade I've got to learn a new skill. So I took up aikido.
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Love your mother, love your country
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/08/2019
» Today is National Mother's Day. In recent years, every time the occasion has come around, I've been reminded of a popular Isan folk tale.
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