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A real seaside retreat
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/04/2014
» Small fishing boats moored in the shallows of the tranquil bay bob up and down with each passing wave. The bright sunlight is no deterrent for some tourists who roam happily along the beach, enjoying the occasional breeze as they wade into the turquoise-coloured water. A man takes an afternoon nap in a comfortable spot he’s found in the shade of a big banyan tree.
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.
Rush-hour revelations
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/03/2014
» Negotiating the busy streets of central Bangkok by bike can be a hair-raising experience at the best of times. In broad daylight, one at least has a better chance of seeing manic motorists, jaywalking pedestrians, dozing dogs and other obstacles in time to take evasive action. But traversing the downtown area on two wheels after dark is surely a recipe for disaster. Which is why I am so nervous about signing up for a bicycle tour of the city, organised by a firm called Co Van Kessel, which starts just before sunset.
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.
Exploring Chon Buri
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 06/03/2014
» The school holidays are coming and the ensuing chaos at home may soon be driving parents to look for a good day out with their family.
Highland idyll
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/02/2014
» Dawn is breaking. The crowing of cocks echoes through the village, followed by an outbreak of banging and clattering from kitchens in nearby houses. Women are braving the early morning chill to prepare food for their families.
Waterfalls and bananas
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/01/2014
» Stopping by Kamphaeng Phet isn't high up on many motorists' lists, but the longer I lingered, the more interesting things I began to find hidden in this modest old town.
City of Eternal Spring
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/01/2014
» After an afternoon of roaming the bustling back lanes of Kunming, capital of China's Yunnan province, I was relieved to come across a bench next to some flower beds. Grateful for an opportunity to take the weight off my feet, I sat there contentedly, shortly before dusk, observing the congestion as hundreds of motorcycles, electric scooters, buses and cars crawled past, the noise level suggesting that all the drivers were leaning on their horns at the same time.
Turning full circle
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/12/2013
» Khun Yuam is a sleepy amphur in Mae Hong Son province that hasn't seen a great deal of excitement since the end of World War II. Right on the border with Myanmar's Shan State is the hamlet of Ban Huay Ton Noon. From there it's only 30km inland to the district capital, also called Khun Yuam, and this was the same route taken for centuries by invading armies, loggers, seasonal farm labourers and merchants carrying goods back and forth on carts drawn by teams of oxen.
Keeping a legacy alive
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/11/2013
» The Doi Tung Development Project in Chiang Rai, initiated by the late HRH the Princess Mother, recently opened its doors to educate the public about its products and development projects.