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  • TRAVEL

    Port city

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/12/2017

    » Ningbo, a port city in Zhejiang province of China, may not be a familiar name. Located on the eastern coast of China, Ningbo's history dates back 7,000 years. Established in 738, Ningbo Port is now well-developed and is one of the busiest in China. At present, nearly 1,000 million tonnes of cargo pass through the port annually.

  • LIFE

    A series of fortunate events

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/08/2017

    » During the monsoon months of August and September, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is holding a series of events to increase tourism.

  • TRAVEL

    Into the mist

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/07/2017

    » Thick mist lingers over the lush jungle, blanketing the valley like a white linen sheet. The breeze gently blows out the mist, allowing sunshine to penetrate to the land and jungle below. This is picturesque Sukhirin, nestled in the deep south of Thailand.

  • TRAVEL

    Leap into the light

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/05/2017

    » A forgotten place in the Deep South of Thailand, Narathiwat is not top of the list for those who're planning a vacation. The Tuesday bombings in nearby Pattani -- and a spate of violent incidents in Yala and Narathiwat -- have cast a deep shadow on the province.

  • OPINION

    High-speed trains? Keep dreaming

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 24/06/2015

    » I linger at a railway station, waiting for the train. Half an hour before, I was in a super-rush. According to the timetable, the train I was scheduled to catch should be about to arrive. From the hotel, I told a motorcycle taxi driver to go fast so I wouldn't miss this train.

  • LIFE

    The true economies of travel

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/01/2015

    » The dramatic drop in oil prices. The democracy of flying. The VIP buses and their large networks. The odd idea about imposing minimum prices on low-cost airlines.

  • TRAVEL

    Shaken not shattered

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/06/2014

    » The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that shook Chiang Rai in early May caused superficial damage in areas close to the epicentre, but alarmist reports recommending that tourists avoid the place completely can be ignored. Thailand’s northernmost province remains in good shape with venues that attract culture-vultures and art aficionados continuing to fascinate and a privately owned park about to expand its recreational facilities.

  • TRAVEL

    Windmills, not walls

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/04/2014

    » If you travel to northern Thailand, do not be surprised if you come across a number of Chinese tourists roaming around.

  • TRAVEL

    Keeping a legacy alive

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/11/2013

    » The Doi Tung Development Project in Chiang Rai, initiated by the late HRH the Princess Mother, recently opened its doors to educate the public about its products and development projects.

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