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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.
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.
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.
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.
All quiet on the Tak Bai front
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 10/08/2017
» Amid its tranquil atmosphere, Tak Bai of Narathiwat province has hidden gems worth stopping for. On the banks of the peaceful Tak Bai River, a refreshing breeze blows through a century-old pavilion.
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.
Lampang readies for annual fair
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/07/2017
» Lampang will showcase its glorious history during the Ngan Luang Viang Lakorn Fair, to be held on Monday and Tuesday.
Into the mist
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/07/2017
» Thick mist lingers over the lush jungle, blanketing the valley like a white linen sheet. The breeze gently blows out the mist, allowing sunshine to penetrate to the land and jungle below. This is picturesque Sukhirin, nestled in the deep south of Thailand.
Among the tamed tigers
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/06/2017
» 'Come on," Pansuphusana Phongsurang, customer relations of Tiger Park, says to me while walking me through a steel door. "It is a bit difficult to make up your mind. But everyone has the first time. I never forget my first time with tigers."
Market city
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/06/2017
» It is a cloudy day. Winter in Taipei has long gone, leaving behind a cool breeze wafting through the entire city.