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Vietnam's up and coming destinations
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/03/2019
» Unlike Hanoi, Sapa, Danang, Hue, Hoi An, Dalat, Mui Ne and Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang (pronounced ya jang) is not a familiar name for Thai travellers. But with a direct air link between Bangkok and this Vietnamese city, recently introduced by Bangkok Airways and soon to be followed suit by another airline, that is about to change.
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The birds and the blinds
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/03/2019
» Despite the scorching Sun, the hot season is the time most holidaymakers flock to beaches and islands, mainly because it's also the period when the sea is calm and most beautiful. But is there a different kind of destination you can go to for your next summer vacation?
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Overlooked treasures
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/01/2019
» If you make a northward journey to Phrae via Highway 101, just before you reach the provincial capital, you'll pass Sung Men. As you rush along the highway that cuts through the small town, you'll find Wat Sung Men right on the roadside.
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A town built with teak
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/09/2018
» A picture is worth a thousand words, so they say. But sometimes even a thousand pictures cannot say enough. The photos you see on this page show some of the many beautiful houses in Phrae's old town. But, of course, there is more than meets the eye. Each house has its own story, some also played an important part in the history of the town, and even that of the Kingdom.
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Taiwan flies on
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/06/2016
» Of all the countries and territories on the planet, only a few boast strong armies of devoted Thai fans; Taiwan is one of them.
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Can cycling licence save lives?
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/05/2015
» Following last week's spate of horrible road accidents that resulted in a total of four cyclists being killed and several more injured by law-breaking drivers (drunk driving confirmed in one case), the authorities have come up with a genius plan. Top officials at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Department of Land Transport have reportedly agreed on one thing they think will make the city's streets safer for bikers and everybody else: a cycling licence.
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The living, breathing museums
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/03/2015
» Using just his mouth and his left hand — the only one he has — Saengcharoen Thongkham adeptly worked a piece of plastic string around a mud crab wielding its powerful claws in a desperate attempt to fight back. It took the skilful crab catcher only a minute to securely tie it up. Amazed onlookers applauded with respect.
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Take a stand on taxis, general
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/01/2015
» The bitter account of a Japanese educational volunteer's latest experience at Suvarnabhumi airport, which he referred to as "a disgrace to Thailand", has been all over the internet in the past few days. Originating on Facebook, where it since has been shared more than 1,600 times, Koki Aki — known as Kamen Rider among some of Bangkok's underprivileged children after visiting them dressed as the motorcycle-driving Japanese superhero — complained about poor service at the airport, especially in regards to taxis.
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Testing the Tour de Farm
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/11/2014
» Ever since its inception in 2011, the annual Tour de Farm has been regarded as one of the Kingdom’s most important contests for roadies. This year it is getting even bigger. Apart from road cycling competitions (60km and 100km), the 2014 event also has good news for mountain bikers — a cross-country MTB race!
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The Breast Hills and their booby traps
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/04/2014
» Cross-country and downhill mountain biking are among the sports featured at the annual National Games. When I heard Suphan Buri was to host the games in December last year I wondered where in the mostly flat province the venues would be.
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