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  • LIFE

    Doin' the durian

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 24/03/2020

    » The king of fruit is starting to show up in the market. For lovers of old-school durian, this is arguably the most important period of the durian season. Now you can find the chani variety.

  • TRAVEL

    Khon extravaganza in Ayutthaya

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/08/2020

    » Ayutthaya is organising a cultural extravaganza for lovers of khon, the majestic masked performance that incorporates various forms of Thai arts. Dubbed the "Ayutthaya Khon Festival", the event will take place on Sept 4-6 on the vast lawn of Chandrakasem National Museum, located in the northeastern corner of the city's Koh Muang area.

  • TRAVEL

    Food and fun in Pattaya

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/01/2020

    » As food fairs go, Doen Kin Thin Na Klua is up there with the best of them. But time is running out if you wish to enjoy this year's event, with only this weekend and next Saturday left to go.

  • LIFE

    Tastes of Kuala Lumpur

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/07/2018

    » I love Thailand. The more I travel, the more I realise how lucky I am to have been born and raised in this country. But when it comes to durian, it's a different story.

  • LIFE

    Kin salak luang the Phrae way

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/10/2018

    » Kin salak is a tradition communities in the northern provinces observe to make merit for deceased relatives. It doesn't take place every year, so when it happens it's a big thing for the locals. At the moment, the people of Phrae are excited about their own kin salak luang (luang meaning big), set to take place soon. Of course, all are welcome to witness the grand event.

  • OPINION

    Where's my durian?

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/06/2017

    » The durian season is now in full swing, but some discernible lovers of the spiky fruit, myself included, are utterly upset. In Bangkok, from roadside stalls and fresh markets to shopping malls and even social media, the King of Fruits is virtually everywhere you look. But still I don't see the once-common variety that I have been waiting for, the one I'm dying to savour.

  • TRAVEL

    A dam fine ride

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/04/2017

    » Most dams and the reservoirs they created are meant to serve several purposes, from irrigation and fishing to hydroelectric-power-generation and more. However, there's one activity that dam builders probably never thought of when they designed their projects: biking.

  • LIFE

    Biking during the 'cool season'

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/02/2017

    » Let's admit it, 2017 is not a new year any more. It's February already. So whatever plan you may have, don't just wait and regret.

  • TRAVEL

    Saving the best for last

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/03/2021

    » After spending a couple of late morning hours exploring Photharam on my foldable e-bicycle, I found myself on an islet on the Mae Klong River that runs past the west side of the business district of this old town in Ratchaburi province. The seafood phad kaphrao and rice I had bought for breakfast but didn't have time to eat still looked tempting. With the cool tree shade, the refreshing river breeze and the tranquil natural surrounding, it was a splendid lunch.

  • TRAVEL

    When you're smiling …

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 21/01/2021

    » Pak Phanang is around 35km east of Nakhon Si Thammarat city, covering both sides of the final section of the town's namesake river that runs from south to north, draining into a gulf that also shares the same name.

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