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Observatory offers optimum star-spotting
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 01/05/2012
» Last March, Thai astronomers began scanning the sky from Doi Inthanon, the country's highest peak, for the first time after the brand-new telescope of the National Observatory was installed and ready to use.
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Stellar ambitions
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 10/05/2012
» If you thought astronomers worked night shifts in total darkness and were a lonely lot, think twice. Somsawat Rattanasoon, 34, a senior technician at the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, works under conditions far different from what we generally think.
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Falling for Doi Inthanon's hidden wonder
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/07/2012
» On Doi Inthanon, tourists usually only get to see the scenic landscape of Kew Mae Pan. But if you just follow the stream a little further, there is much more to explore.
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Picture perfect
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/08/2012
» Crouching among the picturesque rice paddies on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, are an increasing number of photographers.
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At its own speed
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/01/2013
» Daring to resist the powerful forces of globalisation, the tiny, isolated nation of Bhutan is trying hard to preserve its unique culture and modest charms.
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Vegging out
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 31/01/2013
» Though tourists to Bhutan admire its unique culture and wonderfully elaborate architecture, they may be a bit surprised to learn that Bhutanese cuisine is simple and rather monotonous.
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Bhutan balances beauty and development
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/02/2013
» Bhutan is a nice example of using national resource management to achieve utmost efficiency, particularly in the tourism area.
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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
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Sunk by saffron scandals
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/07/2013
» Recently, the unbecoming behaviour of certain Buddhist monks has become the talk of the town. Probably the most scandalous case is the luxurious lifestyle of a famous phra, who uses brand-name products and travels like a billionaire on a private jet.
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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.
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