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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.
Windmills, not walls
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/04/2014
» If you travel to northern Thailand, do not be surprised if you come across a number of Chinese tourists roaming around.
Heart of hardwood
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/10/2013
» Nestled in the lush valley of the river Yom, the sleepy town of Phrae makes a pleasant pit stop for those on a leisurely exploration of the North.
Capital aperitif
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/06/2013
» From vibrant but overcrowded Yangon to the faded splendour of Bago or the new orderliness and open spaces of Nay Pyi Taw, visiting Myanmar's current capital and two of its predecessors may help the first-time visitor figure out how far this country has come and how quickly it is changing.
Welcome to the Doll House
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/02/2013
» In a quiet corner of San Pa Tong district in Chiang Mai, a man has devoted his life to dolls.
Bhutan balances beauty and development
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/02/2013
» Bhutan is a nice example of using national resource management to achieve utmost efficiency, particularly in the tourism area.
Caravan to the land of Laos
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/12/2012
» Getting all the way to the Plain of Jars by car is no longer beyond the bounds of possibility.
Up close and personal
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 15/03/2012
» Driving to Vietnam on your own may sound a bit crazy, risky and time consuming. But it is a great way to learn about our neighbouring country up close and personal. Today, with more road links and less travel restrictions, it has become much easier to drive there from Thailand.