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A garden in the city
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 25/01/2018
» A short drive from Taipei City, Yang Ming Shan National Park is a backyard garden for the city dwellers.
A cradle of culture
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/10/2017
» Situated on the western side of the Chao Phraya, opposite the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the heart of Thon Buri is a cradle of rich cultural heritage.
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.
Pretty in pink
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/07/2017
» Chaiyaphum's famous wild flowers are in full bloom. Thick mist covers the forest. At a 20m distance, I can see only the faint shape of trees scattered in the green field.
Leap into the light
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/05/2017
» A forgotten place in the Deep South of Thailand, Narathiwat is not top of the list for those who're planning a vacation. The Tuesday bombings in nearby Pattani -- and a spate of violent incidents in Yala and Narathiwat -- have cast a deep shadow on the province.
Artefacts that move you
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/04/2017
» The National Palace Museum in Taipei has recently allowed visitors to take pictures of its valuable exhibits and this was a good reason for me to revisit.
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.
Plane to Busan
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/03/2017
» Cargo cranes lift colourful containers into gigantic ships at the huge Busan port. Traffic slowly eases toward Gwangan Bridge, passing beaches and islands that scatter the coast. The Sun is about to set and darkness slowly blankets colourful houses on the Gamcheon Culture Village slope. Light from seaside skyscrapers reflects on the seawater at the marina, as restaurants and beach bars light up for the night. Tourists fill the streets, looking for fun.
Pilgrimage season is upon us
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/02/2017
» The pilgrimage season to Khao Khitchakut has started.From now until late March, Buddhist pilgrims climb the steep Khao Khitchakut in Chanthaburi province to pay homage to the Buddha's Footprints, which is situated atop of the mountain. Though the climb is quite difficult, pilgrims trek up the holy site in droves every year.