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A real seaside retreat
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/04/2014
» Small fishing boats moored in the shallows of the tranquil bay bob up and down with each passing wave. The bright sunlight is no deterrent for some tourists who roam happily along the beach, enjoying the occasional breeze as they wade into the turquoise-coloured water. A man takes an afternoon nap in a comfortable spot he’s found in the shade of a big banyan tree.
Exploring Chon Buri
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 06/03/2014
» The school holidays are coming and the ensuing chaos at home may soon be driving parents to look for a good day out with their family.
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.
Pedal-powered panorama
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/10/2013
» Cycling through the historic centre of Chiang Mai is a good deal easier than trying to get around by car. Compared to nearby neighbourhoods like Tha Phae or Huay Kaew, the streets in the old quarter are usually very quiet and a journey on two wheels within the square-shaped area enclosed by the old city moat rarely takes more than 15 minutes. Riding a bicycle is also more convenient (no need to fight for parking spaces) and much cheaper than taking the local form of public transport, the red song taew with its flat rate of 20 baht per passenger.
Beguiling Bagan
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/08/2013
» Though its glory has passed for over a thousand years, Old Bagan remains marvellous from a travellers' point of view.
Too close for comfort
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 15/08/2013
» It's become such a popular destination that tourists could be forgiven for assuming it's a province in its own right. But Hua Hin is only a district, albeit the most famous of the eight that make up Prachuap Khiri Khan province and the one located nearest to Bangkok.
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.
Devotion at hanging rock
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 06/06/2013
» A dumper truck stops by a small iron staircase. Passengers use it to climb into the truck and within a few minutes, all 50 seats are occupied. The driver spits chewed betel nut leaves onto the road, and drives away.
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.
Phuket reprised
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/04/2013
» Phuket is changing rapidly and some of its better known attractions have got far too popular for their own good. There are, however, still some quiet, relatively unspoiled spots on the island where one can have a relaxing time away from the maddening crow