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Looking to the dragon
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/10/2017
» Every time I get an assignment in China, old images of chaotic cities pop up in my mind. From the country's notorious images of dirty toilets where severe smells always frighten foreigners, no queuing, noisy conversations, to the hustle and bustle of narrow roads where bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles, cars, and trucks share the same route and try to criss-cross each other, for me a trip to China means language barriers and a massive culture shock.
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Cleaning the street (stalls)
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/06/2016
» After news about the sale of suspected fake fruit juice broke last month, consumers should have better awareness and be more careful in terms of food safety, at least for a while. After vendors were raided and products seized, some people stop buying bottled orange juice from street vendors. They say to themselves at least until they are sure that the liquid inside those plastic bottles are real juices.
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Travel smart, choose your mate wisely
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/10/2015
» There is an epigram: "The taste of food may not be as important as the atmosphere and the atmosphere may not be as important as your dining companions." I do not know where this first came from, but I agree that sometimes the great taste of food is useless if you are not in a good mood. Moreover, an ordinary dish becomes an impressive meal if you're with good company.
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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.
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Discovering new things on old routes
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/05/2015
» Driving in Thailand has become easier these days with better roads, a wider road network, more gas stations, smarter GPS and faster cars. Though these factors make any roadtrip easier, it doesn't stop people from getting lost. In other words, it doesn't rob them of all the joy of adventure.
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The old Thai twist
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/03/2015
» When travelling overseas, I'm always excited to try new cuisine. But when in Thailand, I often find what was once ordinary food turns into an adventure.
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Picturing a lost age
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/12/2014
» In front of a mega mall, a big Christmas tree towers above the people. Its shining stars, golden bells and various decorative items fascinate all shoppers. They all take out their mobiles and happily snap pictures.
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Roads paved with tourist traps
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/10/2014
» If you travel for long enough, you will probably discover that not all journeys are beautiful or meaningful.
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It's moto-madness out there
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/11/2014
» Each country has a different driving environment. Sometimes, what looks dangerous may in fact have its own chaotic flow. For visitors to Vietnam, the stream of motor scooters that dominate the roads look quite scary.
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Is there life after work?
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/09/2014
» A few years ago, it was revealed that a Bangkok city dweller needed savings of at least 5 million baht to enjoy retirement.
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