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The road less travelled
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/01/2018
» While mass tourism is overwhelming the highlighted attractions in Nan, small communities hidden on the back roads allow visitors to know the peaceful face of the province.
The seeds of a quiet revolution
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/10/2017
» Coffee is among the significant cash crops that the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej used to fight against Thailand's poverty and narcotics trade. The story began from a few coffee plants he found in a remote village on Doi Inthanon.
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.
The city that is half the world
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/03/2017
» Iranian cities are a far cry from what's reported in the news. Terrorism in the Middle East, missile-testing and other international news reports have made me believe Iran is a dangerous place. But once I see Esfahan, I realise that the Persian proverb "Esfahan nesf-e jahan", "Isfahan is half the world", almost fits the bill.
King of the mountain
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/02/2017
» After driving along a very long electric fence that divides farms and lush forest, I finally reach a small office located in the middle of nowhere. The staff are waiting for me. Their shotguns are ready in hand.
Quite a catch
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/02/2017
» The lively port city of Busan is among the best places to enjoy seafood in South Korea. Exploring the city's vast markets gives you a taste of the country's seafood culture.
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.
Back in time
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/09/2016
» Once the capital city of the Burmese kingdom, Ava, or Inwa as it is known today, is rather quiet with only a handful of tourists visiting. But its well kept treasures are worth exploring.
The only way to see Ayutthaya
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/09/2016
» The historical park of Ayutthaya, packed with its cultural treasure, is worthwhile to visit. Slowly roaming the park by bicycle seems to be the most relaxing way to explore the old capital.
Cruisin' down the river
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 01/09/2016
» Myanmar has stunning treasures and the most unique way to view them is cruising down the Irrawaddy River.