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You can't stand under my umbrella
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/09/2015
» Love it or hate it, the monsoon is a part of life in Thailand. Bangkok is located in the tropics and there's nothing much you can do about it. For an unknown reason, we Thai men never carry an umbrella. So every time I leave my apartment I take with me the next best thing, a hat. And that is usually good enough as protection to keep me going, rain or shine. But the other night it rained so heavily I had to give in.
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Discovering Khao Dan
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/10/2015
» Many years ago I got to know about Khao Dan, thanks to paragliding. Well, sort of.
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Biking vibes past the hilltribes
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/08/2015
» In April, I wrote in this column about a mountain-biking trip to Pa Kia in Chiang Dao district, some 70km north of Chiang Mai city. Last week I got to ride in that beautiful area again.
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Downhiller full of venom
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/08/2015
» On my recent two-day visit to the mountainous area of Chiang Dao district, about 70km north of Chiang Mai city, I got to ride two scenic routes. The first one, which started from Pa Kia and ended at Ban Sop Kai, was featured in this column last Thursday. (In case you missed it and would like to know about it, visit goo.gl/X2pJ80.)
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Pedalling on the precipice
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/04/2015
» In recent years, Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaeo, known for its unique architecture, scenic location and reputation as a dhamma retreat, has been one of the most visited Buddhist monasteries on Highway 12, which spans all the way from Mae Sot on Thailand's western border with Myanmar to Mukdahan, on the eastern border with Laos.
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Prehistoric memories of Mukdahan, Savannakhet
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/02/2015
» A couple of weeks ago, members from the organising team of the Tour Of Mukdahan-Savannakhet event came to Bangkok and dropped by the Bangkok Post building.
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Fangs for the memories
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/03/2015
» Recently, on my way back from Chiang Mai I decided to extend my road trip for another day so I could explore Mon Phya Chae. Discovering this hill in Lampang, which is a popular site for mountain bike competitions, however, instantly made me feel regret and hate myself.
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Knocking around Nakhon Phanom
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/01/2015
» Hardy cyclists have no problem riding hundreds of kilometres to their holiday destinations. But for most of us, spending days spinning the cranks on scorching highways full of manic motorists does not sound like fun. With domestic airlines becoming more bicycle friendly, now is a good time to explore Thailand on two wheels — the quick way.
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Ride like a champion
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/01/2015
» One of the Kingdom's oldest destinations for downhill mountain biking, Khao Makha in Wang Nam Khieo, Nakhon Ratchasima, holds an almost legendary status. Well, at least among downhillers.
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Riding the roof of Tak
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/11/2014
» Although Doi Soi Malai is not an unfamiliar name to Thai travellers, only a minority of them have actually visited this 1,660m mountain, also known as the "roof of Tak province". Due to difficult access, especially during the wet season, only 4x4 folks and motocross riders have made it to the top. Would mountain bikers be able to do that too?
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