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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.
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.
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.
Best of both worlds
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/12/2015
» Nestled in a remote valley on the western border of Thailand, Mae Sot and its neighbour, Myawaddy in Myanmar, are among the most vibrant border towns.
A bit of convenience is a breath of fresh airport
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/02/2015
» Airport taxis have yet again become the talk of the town. Last month, when a Japanese man took an airport taxi, instead of being charged the standard 35 baht fee, the driver insisted on a starting rate of 75 baht.
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.
One Pai is enough, please
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/11/2012
» One morning sipping my brew at a coffee shop in Chiang Mai's remote Mae Chaem district, which has the potential to be developed into a tourist destination, patrons at the table next to me asked their friend, a local politician, whether there are plans to turn Mae Chaem into a new Pai, the popular tourist hang-out in neighbouring Chiang Rai province. I almost spilled my coffee. I wished they were just kidding.
Border Run
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/11/2012
» Mae Sot, Tak's border town, once famed for gems, is now a vibrant shopping hub.
Calm before the storm
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/05/2012
» I sat by the Yuam River, watching rain clouds linger over lush mountains, far away. A Karen farmer urged his water buffaloes to cross the clear stream to the eastern side of the river.
A list of interesting hotel packages for your next holiday
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/03/2012
» <h3>Zeavola Resort Koh Phi Phi, Krabi</h3>