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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.
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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.
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The charm of rural Japan in full bloom
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/03/2015
» Framed with grey clouds and haze, an elegant cone shaped mountain appears at the horizon for a few minutes. It's just long enough to attract the attention of all visitors.
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Shaken not shattered
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/06/2014
» The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that shook Chiang Rai in early May caused superficial damage in areas close to the epicentre, but alarmist reports recommending that tourists avoid the place completely can be ignored. Thailand’s northernmost province remains in good shape with venues that attract culture-vultures and art aficionados continuing to fascinate and a privately owned park about to expand its recreational facilities.
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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.
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On the road in Myanmar
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/05/2013
» On a country road, I make my way past vast rice paddies that extend all the way to the horizon. Except for a few thatched-roof huts under the shade of a Mon-style golden pagoda, there is nothing else to interrupt the stunning view. It is close to harvest season and the fields are turning gold. Such impressive scenery reminds me of the word "Suvannabhumi", the golden land in Southeast Asia mentioned in records more than 2,500 years ago.
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Bhutan's other capital
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 31/01/2013
» Thimphu, the modern-day capital of Bhutan, is known to the small but growing band of visitors to the tiny Himalayan kingdom, but if it's tranquillity and antique charm you're after, the former capital of Punakha is the place to head for.
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