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A garden in the city
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 25/01/2018
» A short drive from Taipei City, Yang Ming Shan National Park is a backyard garden for the city dwellers.
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.
Hilltribe organics
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/11/2017
» In a quiet corner of Chiang Rai's Chiang Saen district, ethnic groups from different backgrounds, beliefs and traditions live together in the same village. They share the land, while maintaining their identities and lifestyles.
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.
Deep South scary? That's news to me
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 01/05/2017
» North Korea has announced that it's ready for the fight. The US and Japan joined hands in a naval exercise off the Korean Peninsula. China and Russia showed off their military prowess by sending their troops and aircraft carriers to the area. Tensions in the Korean Peninsula have escalated in the past few weeks. The whole world is anxious about the possibility of the next war.
Peaceful present shrouds Cat Ba's violent past
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 01/12/2016
» On the peaceful beach, a handful of tourists are leisurely strolling. Kids are running in the knee deep water. Some are digging the sand to shape up their castles. A love couple sits on the stone wall, listening to the waves. Hidden behind the hill, Cat Co Beach is gorgeous and always filled with a serene atmosphere like this.
Timeless charm
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 24/11/2016
» Hai Phong in Vietnam is an industrialised province, however, it has a laid-back atmosphere.
Where rivers collide
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/11/2016
» Sri Suwanna-Benja, 64, slowly climbs down the pier's stairs. She is overweight and her legs don't seem to be strong enough to carry her. Cautiously, Sri gets to the long-tailed boat with her granddaughter's help. However, once on board, she gets into position, revs the engine and manoeuvres the vessel like she were playing with an old toy.
Relaxing Rayong
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/07/2016
» A short drive from the sleepless city of Pattaya, Rayong may not be a favourite place for nightlife lovers. However, this peaceful province is an easy destination for those who want to escape bustling places.
Off the tourist trail
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 26/05/2016
» While most tourists are always rushing to get to the islands, Trat town remains peaceful and easy to explore. Every long weekend, drivers are waiting patiently in a line to spend their time on Koh Chang, though it takes more than two hours to get on the ferry, and another hour to get to resorts.