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A picture perfect trip
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/08/2018
» It has been quite a while since the last time I visited Sai Thong. Recently, as I noticed that certain photographs have been used in the Bangkok Post too often, I knew it's time to return to this national park of Chaiyaphum province once again.
Keeping an eye on worshippers
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/04/2020
» Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram on Fueang Nakhon Road in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district is known for many things. Established 150 years ago under the order of King Rama V to be the symbolic temple of his reign, this important Buddhist place of worship houses the cremated remains of eight monarchs of the Chakri Dynasty and is the residence of the current Supreme Patriarch. Architecturally, the temple is a rare example of East-meets-West design, with an exterior that is distinctly Thai and interior showing strong Gothic influence.
Phuket's hidden pearl
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/05/2019
» During one of last year's downhill mountain biking competitions, there was a new team participating. The group was made up of skilled riders I had never met before. They were from Phuket. I must admit I wasn't aware that the Pearl of the Andaman is home to an active community of downhillers. Where's their training ground?
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.
Holiday happenings
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/11/2019
» If you haven't decided where to go for the upcoming holidays, maybe you should consider Phrae.
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.
Jurassic Park vs the weekend warrior
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/11/2016
» How far have you ever travelled on your bicycle? Today let's go even farther. I'll take you all the way to the age of ancient reptiles.
Like a bat out of hell
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 04/02/2016
» Life is full of surprises. Luckily, in my case, they are mostly pleasant. During my recent visit to Phitsanulok, which was my first to Noen Maprang, the province's recently revealed hidden gem, I was amazed time and time again.
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.
A lush ride
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/06/2017
» When I was new to mountain biking, Phu Khae Botanical Garden in Saraburi was one of my favourite places to ride at weekends.