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How Lampang celebrates Thai New Year
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/03/2018
» It's time to plan for a big celebration of the Lanna traditional New Year at Lampang's Salung Luang Festival.
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.
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.
Loei's scary secret
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/05/2015
» As well as ghosts, spirits and things that go bump in the night, the Phi Khon Nam festival in Loei also reveals the modest side of local tradition.
Stay on top of Otop
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/04/2015
» The Songkran festival just wrapped up, and I am sure most of you have only just returned from a long trip. Besides getting soaked in water wars, shopping was also included on many people's holiday itineraries.
Thai To Tai (in less than a day)
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 24/04/2014
» In the southernmost corner of Yunnan, which is itself the southernmost province of China, the age-old traditions of the Tai Lue people continue to flourish. Speaking a language closely related to Thai, this ethnic minority also lives in many parts of northern Thailand, with particularly large communities found in the provinces of Phayao and Nan.
Leafy mountain high
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/11/2013
» Situated in the northwestern edge of Thailand, Mae Hong Son feels like a mysterious place hidden in the mountains. Surprisingly though, people in some villages are generous enough to welcome and share happy occasions with outsiders.
Splendors of the lake
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/11/2013
» Inle Lake is not the most marvellous in Myanmar, but the unique lifestyles of the people living in the area make it truly fascinating.
At its own speed
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/01/2013
» Daring to resist the powerful forces of globalisation, the tiny, isolated nation of Bhutan is trying hard to preserve its unique culture and modest charms.