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Learning Young
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/04/2012
» Taking a rest after a pretty steep uphill walk in western China, I spotted these two boys right across from where I sat. One of them was so engrossed in what he's holding in his left palm, while his friend was watching with atmost attention.
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Season's Greetings!
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 16/07/2012
» Thanks to the Siam tulip, or Bua Sawan in Thai, the normally quiet Pa Hin Ngam and Sai Thong national parks of Chaiyaphum province always enjoy the limelight at this time of year. But this plant of the ginger family, which paints the forest floor here with showy purplish pink bracts that protect its tiny true flowers, is not the only beauty nature has to offer.
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Mobile wisdom
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/08/2012
» Talking on the phone or texting while driving is illegal in many countries. And the reason is clear: the practice is dangerous. But how come there isn't a traffic law anywhere against bookworms?
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Bagging rights
Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/01/2014
» There was a time when Thais carried around foldable checkerboards on the streets. The checkerboards were printed on the backs of paper bags, and were popular until about four decades ago, before the use of plastic bags became widespread.
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The race to register
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/02/2016
» These days so many cycling events are held each month. But with growing numbers of cyclists, it is often that the race begins long before the "big day" arrives. It's a norm now that racer registration is done online, well in advance. What turns out is that the max number of participants is reached within just a few days. If you want to race, you not only have to ride fast, you need to apply fast, too.
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Ride through Thai history
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/04/2016
» Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the time Thais living and working in all parts of the country return to their hometowns to reunite with their families. This year, the festival reminds me of a special place where family members not only can spend quality time together but also learn more about the country's history as well as its diverse cultural heritage. More than that, it's one of the best places to enjoy a leisurely bike ride.
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Bike series with legs
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/04/2016
» While roadies and cross country mountain bikers have had numerous choices of races to participate in over the first quarter of the year, life has not been so competitive for riders of the dustier disciplines. But with the recent announcements of race schedules of the Thailand Gravity Series and the Thailand Enduro Series, 2016 suddenly became purposeful.
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Freewheeling females
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/06/2016
» At any cycling event female bikers are always outnumbered by their male counterparts. But that is not likely to be the case in the upcoming "bike caravan" scheduled for the first Saturday of August.
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'Tis the season to bike
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/07/2016
» Although not everybody considers the rainy season the best time of year to cycle, the fact remains that this is when the sunlight, with all those clouds in the sky, is less harsh. What's more, it doesn't rain every day. As a result, over the next few months of the so-called wet season, there will be many bike events. Here are some that you might find interesting to join.
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Get a head start on cycling safety
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/08/2016
» Cycling is not just about pedalling power. To enjoy the sport to the fullest and make sure you come home in one piece after the ride, you need to have some bike handling skills. A fast cyclist who doesn't know how to brake properly in a critical situation, for example, is a potential hazard to himself and anyone nearby.
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