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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.
Two mosques, a palace and a bazaar
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 01/06/2017
» An immense open space bordered with Persian architectural gems, the Imam Square in the heart of Esfahan is an impressive place that takes you back to the glorious days of Iran.
Where rivers collide
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/11/2016
» Sri Suwanna-Benja, 64, slowly climbs down the pier's stairs. She is overweight and her legs don't seem to be strong enough to carry her. Cautiously, Sri gets to the long-tailed boat with her granddaughter's help. However, once on board, she gets into position, revs the engine and manoeuvres the vessel like she were playing with an old toy.
Diggin' Phitsanulok's prestigious past
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/10/2015
» On the western bank of the Nan River in Phitsanulok, the foundations of an old royal palace have become a new spiritual centre for the locals.
An antidote to modernity
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/07/2015
» While Chiang Mai is moving towards modernisation, compact Lanna Folklife Museum in the heart of the city keeps the true spirit of Lanna alive.
Splash-tastic!
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/04/2015
» After lunch, I parked my car at Vana Nava Hua Hin water park, a new attraction in the beachside city. Glad to see the parking lot was only half full, I hoped to roam around easily and enjoy the exciting water slides.
Vibrancy, charm and fresh fish
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 21/08/2014
» In the southern tip of Thailand, where outbreaks of violence have finally begun to decrease, Narathiwat city, located in the eponymous province, remains a nice, lovely border town.
Neglected neighbour
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/05/2013
» So close to Bangkok that it is invariably overlooked by day-trippers, Nakhon Pathom is neither an exotic nor a particularly exciting destination. What this town does have in bucketfuls, though, is a tranquil, laid-back atmosphere, good food at reasonable rates and a few spots that are so beautiful you'll probably want to make a return visit.
In the city of roosters
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/08/2012
» For motorists heading to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, Lampang may be just a pit stop. However, if you linger a bit longer, you will notice that the town has a lot to offer.