• TRAVEL

  Life on Memory Lane

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/02/2021

  » Have you ever stumbled upon a long-lost object that suddenly brought back forgotten moments, maybe a childhood toy or a postcard from someone special? What if you find yourself in a place full of such items? I don't know about you but the other day when I made my very first visit to the House of Museums I was bombarded by constant flashbacks.

• OPINION

  Adapting new handwashing solutions

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/05/2020

  » Considering its microscopic size, it's amazing how the novel coronavirus has easily kept us humans -- the species which rules the planet -- tamely at bay. Millions of people around the globe are now spending time confining themselves at home rather than venturing outside. As a result, various aspects of life, from finance to romance and so much in between, need to change. Some of these behavioural changes have already become or are predicted to become, the so-called new normal.

• LIFE

  Forget social media and try twitter

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 10/04/2020

  » By now, you are probably either getting used to social distancing or feeling bored to death by the lockdown. If you're in the first group, kudos to you. But suppose you're among the latter bunch for whom binge-watching and all those silly social media challenges no longer, or never, work, there is still another thing you may wish to try: listening to bird songs.

• LIFE

  A lesser-known side of Chinatown

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/03/2020

  » Song Wat road is merely 1.2-km long, but it still might take you a few hours to walk from one end to the other, especially if you are a history lover or a shutterbug.

• TRAVEL

  Phetchaburi party

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/03/2020

  » The celebration of the 19th-century Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace, one of Phetchaburi's most important historical sites, is taking place again from tomorrow until March 15.

• LIFE

  Come and see

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

  » 'But why? There's nothing to see there. Are you looking for a filming location?" asked the old lady at the roadside food stall when she knew that after the lunch my friends and I were going to Talat Klong Sip Song Hok Wa, a nearby waterside community so named because it is located at the point where Hok Wa and Sip Song canals cross.

• TRAVEL

  Hostel Urby

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/11/2019

  » The Chao Phraya is lined on both sides with tourist accommodation that boast intimate views of the mighty river. This property is one of the few that offer just that without breaking the bank. Converted from an old commercial building, it has dorms and private rooms, all of which, along with the lobby, are located on the third floor.

• LIFE

  At the crossroads of history

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/09/2019

  » The ancient city of Ayutthaya was surrounded by rivers -- the Lop Buri on the north side, the Pa Sak on the east side and the Chao Phraya on the remaining sides. South of the city island, known in Thai as Koh Muang, the Pa Sak merges with the Chao Phraya at the point where the latter makes a southward turn, away from Koh Muang.

• LIFE

  Not what it seems

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/08/2019

  » As you can see on the map, Klong Yai district is a narrow strip of land that extends from the main part of Trat province. Flanked by the Gulf of Thailand on one side and the mountains of western Cambodia on the other, it doesn't look like a place where much has happened.

• TRAVEL

  See the past come alive

  Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/05/2019

  » The Ayutthaya Festival 2019, a must for history and culture lovers, kicks off on Wednesday. Taking place on the grounds next to the City Pillar Shrine within Ayutthaya Historical Park, the five-day celebration will feature illumination of the ancient ruins and a variety of performances and activities that promise to be both entertaining and enlightening. Numerous food stalls, shops and exhibitions will be open from late afternoon on. After the Sun goes down, the main stage will come alive. Following are stage highlights for each day.

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