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Top of the south
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/10/2016
» From the elevated wooden terrace of the historic Wakefield Quay House, I witness a perfect evening view of Nelson, a vibrant city at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island.
Taiwanese tea in Jiufen
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 24/03/2016
» Dark grey clouds fill up the sky. It has been showering since early morning. The temperature continues to drop as the strong wind from the sea keeps blowing. But all of this cannot stop tourists from exploring Jiufen, a lovely Taiwanese town with a Japanese atmosphere.
Chiang Mai’s hidden Muslim market
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 10/07/2014
» Just a stone’s throw away from the bustling Night Bazaar in downtown Chiang Mai is a unique market where the majority of its traders are ethnic Chinese Muslims.
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.
Waterfalls and bananas
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/01/2014
» Stopping by Kamphaeng Phet isn't high up on many motorists' lists, but the longer I lingered, the more interesting things I began to find hidden in this modest old town.
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.