Showing 1 - 9 of 9
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.
Far from the madding crowd
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/08/2017
» It is raining in Shinjuku, one of the busiest districts in Tokyo, Japan. To avoid the strong wind, my guide Yuji "Dave" Otsuka decides to lead me into an underground walkway.
Monkeying around
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/08/2016
» Located few hours drive away from Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima and Lop Buri have a number of beautiful places to enjoy.
More than a city break
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/06/2015
» Kanchanaburi, one of Bangkok residents' favourite weekend destinations, has a lot of new attractions to explore.
X2 River Kwai
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/04/2015
» Kanchanaburi — Situated just two hours west of Bangkok, X2 River Kwai is located near many famous tourist attractions, including the River Kwai Bridge, WWII Museum & Art Gallery, Don Rak War Cemetery and the Thai-Burma Railway Museum.
Turning full circle
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/12/2013
» Khun Yuam is a sleepy amphur in Mae Hong Son province that hasn't seen a great deal of excitement since the end of World War II. Right on the border with Myanmar's Shan State is the hamlet of Ban Huay Ton Noon. From there it's only 30km inland to the district capital, also called Khun Yuam, and this was the same route taken for centuries by invading armies, loggers, seasonal farm labourers and merchants carrying goods back and forth on carts drawn by teams of oxen.
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.
On the right side of the tracks
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/05/2013
» Hundreds of passengers quietly hang around Bangkok's Hua Lamphong station. Some have waited for so long that they decide to sit on the floor because all the benches are occupied. Maids take a break and enjoy chatting in a quiet corner, out of their supervisor's sight.
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.