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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.
A lesson in development
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/01/2017
» On a windy day in Busan, South Korea, I stood before a small valley where the Gamchoen Culture Village is located. Streams of tourists tirelessly roam the community where colourful tiny houses pack the entire valley, as well as a nearby hill.
The only way to see Ayutthaya
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/09/2016
» The historical park of Ayutthaya, packed with its cultural treasure, is worthwhile to visit. Slowly roaming the park by bicycle seems to be the most relaxing way to explore the old capital.
Diggin' Phitsanulok's prestigious past
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/10/2015
» On the western bank of the Nan River in Phitsanulok, the foundations of an old royal palace have become a new spiritual centre for the locals.
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.
Historic, tranquil and picturesque
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 01/01/2015
» Just a short drive from bustling Bangkok, Chanthaburi is a calm coastal town perfect for a break from the city. A long beach stretches for kilometres, looking resplendent under bright blue sky and alongside the azure sea, which is almost as smooth as glass. Kids with buckets and toys enjoy peaceful moments on sandy beaches while their parents enjoy som tum and easy lunches under the shade of trees and huts.
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.
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.
A weekend in the country
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/09/2013
» Wang Nam Khieo district in Nakhon Ratchasima has long been a convenient getaway for Bangkokians seeking a break from the concrete jungle, an agro-tourism destination within easy reach of the city. On a recent visit, however, the effects of an ongoing conflict about land use were plain to see.
Beguiling Bagan
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/08/2013
» Though its glory has passed for over a thousand years, Old Bagan remains marvellous from a travellers' point of view.