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The true economies of travel
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/01/2015
» The dramatic drop in oil prices. The democracy of flying. The VIP buses and their large networks. The odd idea about imposing minimum prices on low-cost airlines.
The brewing of change
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/09/2014
» A change has long been brewing in a remote village on Chiang Mai's Doi Inthanon and it's all down to one Karen man's mission to help his community by growing coffee.
Drive away in confidence
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/06/2014
» Stiff competition from no-frills airline companies has allowed people to travel around Thailand at a lower cost than ever before. This has led to an increase in popularity of fly-drive holidays and a mushrooming of car rental companies around the country.
Honeyteering in Thailand
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/05/2014
» After making a donation, Apiluk Ongsiriporn and his wife Nichaphat Pornyoskrai left the orphanage in Phang Nga province and headed to the turtle shelter on the beach. Here, the newlyweds learned about the perils of sea life for turtles and then decided to adopt a turtle. The baby turtle is named, marked, installed with a microchip for monitoring, and then released back to sea. Their donation will go to help other turtles in the future.
Chiang Mai must embrace Chinese visitors
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/03/2014
» Since late last year, some Chiang Mai residents have been complaining about the behaviour of Chinese tourists, who had flocked to the town because of the popular Chinese movie Lost In Thailand. The comedy film used Chiang Mai as its major backdrop, and after becoming a blockbuster, Chinese tourists arrived en masse to visit the film locations and explore other parts of the town as well.
Winning Ways
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/03/2014
» As anyone who’s ever checked out accommodation or holiday-outing ideas in popular destinations will attest, the choice available can often be bewildering. Glancing over the most recent list of Thailand Tourism Awards (TTA) winners might help you narrow the options, though, as you struggle to reach a decision.
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.
Beginning to see the light
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/07/2013
» Abrick shrine towers up among fragrances of incense and flower offerings. The fast rhythms of tabla playing and the multi-coloured decorations on buildings and indeed all around make me think that I am somewhere in India.
Capital aperitif
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/06/2013
» From vibrant but overcrowded Yangon to the faded splendour of Bago or the new orderliness and open spaces of Nay Pyi Taw, visiting Myanmar's current capital and two of its predecessors may help the first-time visitor figure out how far this country has come and how quickly it is changing.