• TRAVEL

  Calling on Kashan

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 06/04/2017

  » Quietly situated between two famous destinations of Iran, Tehran and Esfahan, Kashan is a peaceful town most tourists may skip. But its hidden gems are stunning to explore.

• LIFE

  Knowledge of a king

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/10/2017

  » Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched Wicha Kao Na (Nine Subjects Of Knowledge), a book inspired by the wisdom of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

• TRAVEL

  Cruisin' down the river

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 01/09/2016

  » Myanmar has stunning treasures and the most unique way to view them is cruising down the Irrawaddy River.

• TRAVEL

  Far from the madding crowd

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/08/2017

  » It is raining in Shinjuku, one of the busiest districts in Tokyo, Japan. To avoid the strong wind, my guide Yuji "Dave" Otsuka decides to lead me into an underground walkway.

• LIFE

  A drought of understanding

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/07/2015

  » The other day, after watching the morning news about the severe droughts that have hit the country, my neighbour thought it was the perfect time to water his beautiful garden. He soaked his beloved collection of orchids, before going on to wash his parking area and even cleaned his vintage Mercedes too. At pretty much the same time, a retiree from the house nearby hummed happily while washing his fish tank and fountain. Food merchants continued wasting water while washing vegetables and dishes at the roadside.

• TRAVEL

  The charm of rural Japan in full bloom

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/03/2015

  » Framed with grey clouds and haze, an elegant cone shaped mountain appears at the horizon for a few minutes. It's just long enough to attract the attention of all visitors.

• TRAVEL

  Heart of Hanoi

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/11/2014

  » As soon as I exit Noi Bai International Airport and get into the taxi, I am catapulted onto a bustling, sprawling highway that cuts through the vast rice paddies and beautiful countryside of Hanoi. Trucks and buses roar all around me, warning sporadically-placed groups of motorcycles in front of them.

• TRAVEL

  Ratchaburi redux

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/09/2014

  » The Sun is about to set behind a row of shophouses painted white or an attractive shade of pale yellow. A refreshing breeze blows along the Mae Klong River lifting the humidity and cooling down the town after what has been a long lazy day. People begin emerging from houses or wherever they sought shelter from the strong afternoon sun and head out to the market, stand on street corners chatting with neighbours or take a stroll to get some fresh air.

• OPINION

  Things aren't always as they appear

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/08/2014

  » For more than a decade, we have all heard about the violence in the Deep South provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. Media reports about crimes, car bombs and attacks on civilians have created a picture of a cursed, dangerous land in my mind. I'm sure it's not only me. Most people in other parts of Thailand also assume that the Deep South is a place we all should avoid. Outsiders are targeted, violence is common and every step is risky.

• TRAVEL

  Vibrancy, charm and fresh fish

  Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 21/08/2014

  » In the southern tip of Thailand, where outbreaks of violence have finally begun to decrease, Narathiwat city, located in the eponymous province, remains a nice, lovely border town.

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