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Best of both worlds
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/12/2015
» Nestled in a remote valley on the western border of Thailand, Mae Sot and its neighbour, Myawaddy in Myanmar, are among the most vibrant border towns.
Starring in Illusion Town
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/09/2015
» Stepping into the compound of the Film Archive, I find myself among backdrops of Thai and European architecture that surrounds a cinema camera and dolly track. Most visitors pose for pictures among these beautiful settings, while others who venture inside the building will find more amazing things to explore.
A tribute to floral Thailand
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/12/2014
» Beautiful flowers never fail to fascinate. Besides the country's landscaped gardens, there are many scenic routes and places in Thailand where you can visit to admire floral beauty. Quite often, the flowers in the wilderness or along the roads, look much livelier and impressive than those in neatly trimmed gardens.
Too close for comfort
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 15/08/2013
» It's become such a popular destination that tourists could be forgiven for assuming it's a province in its own right. But Hua Hin is only a district, albeit the most famous of the eight that make up Prachuap Khiri Khan province and the one located nearest to Bangkok.
Neglected neighbour
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/05/2013
» So close to Bangkok that it is invariably overlooked by day-trippers, Nakhon Pathom is neither an exotic nor a particularly exciting destination. What this town does have in bucketfuls, though, is a tranquil, laid-back atmosphere, good food at reasonable rates and a few spots that are so beautiful you'll probably want to make a return visit.
On the right side of the tracks
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/05/2013
» Hundreds of passengers quietly hang around Bangkok's Hua Lamphong station. Some have waited for so long that they decide to sit on the floor because all the benches are occupied. Maids take a break and enjoy chatting in a quiet corner, out of their supervisor's sight.
This place is a hoot
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/03/2013
» They are famous for haunting trees at night with their distinctive hoots and swooping on mice and other prey, and now they're stopping traffic. A giant bamboo sculpture with bright eyes peers from the entrance of the Owl Art Museum in Nakhon Chaisi, Nakhon Pathom province, never failing to attract the attention of motorists.