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The seeds of a quiet revolution
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/10/2017
» Coffee is among the significant cash crops that the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej used to fight against Thailand's poverty and narcotics trade. The story began from a few coffee plants he found in a remote village on Doi Inthanon.
The green season
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/09/2017
» As the monsoons envelope Chiang Mai's mountains, it makes travel to the northern city sublime.
Keeper of the Korans
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 31/08/2017
» In a peaceful corner of Narathiwat, a giant collection of old Korans makes a normal Islamic school an interesting place.
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.
Charming Chumphon
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/04/2017
» When thinking about beaches in Thailand, Pattaya and Hua Hin are two big names popping up first in the heads of holidaymakers, for sure. Those with more of a budget and a longer holiday may dream of Surat Thani, Phuket or beyond.
The city that is half the world
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/03/2017
» Iranian cities are a far cry from what's reported in the news. Terrorism in the Middle East, missile-testing and other international news reports have made me believe Iran is a dangerous place. But once I see Esfahan, I realise that the Persian proverb "Esfahan nesf-e jahan", "Isfahan is half the world", almost fits the bill.
Middle Eastern majesty
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/03/2017
» Escape from the congested roads of Tehran, the capital city of Iran, and spend an easy day out among a lush gigantic garden and inside a luxurious palace museum.
Easier to sell with a story to tell
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/01/2016
» Decades ago, it might have sounded ridiculous if the agricultural sectors of any given country had decided to make a movie or television series to boost sales of their produce. This is mainly because it is hard to imagine how a film could ever influence the lives and business of farmers that live mostly in remote areas.
A room with a view
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 15/10/2015
» In a remote area of Chiang Mai, a school welcomes tourists to stay and experience the peaceful life in the mountains.
Travelling smart in the digital age
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/09/2015
» The world of travel has changed tremendously because of technology, especially with the help of a smartphone. One no longer reads travel magazines or guidebooks to collect information on a holiday destination. Travel guidebooks have been outnumbered by hundreds or thousands of travel reviews online, and booking hotels no longer means making long-distance phone calls.