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Artefacts that move you
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/04/2017
» The National Palace Museum in Taipei has recently allowed visitors to take pictures of its valuable exhibits and this was a good reason for me to revisit.
The real-life Legoland
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/01/2017
» Over the hill of Saha-Gu, in Busan, South Korea, thousands of tiny houses are densely situated next to each other. The crowded community also spreads out to nearby hills and fills up the whole valley. They are so close together that their roofs nearly overlap, interrupted only by some narrow, long and winding alleys that lead to houses in deep corners.
Best of both worlds
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/12/2015
» Nestled in a remote valley on the western border of Thailand, Mae Sot and its neighbour, Myawaddy in Myanmar, are among the most vibrant border towns.
Splash-tastic!
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/04/2015
» After lunch, I parked my car at Vana Nava Hua Hin water park, a new attraction in the beachside city. Glad to see the parking lot was only half full, I hoped to roam around easily and enjoy the exciting water slides.
Phetchaburi, through local eyes
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 26/02/2015
» Forget those pricey touristy places and explore Phetchaburi through local eyes and you will love this artful town.
Taken for a ride
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/07/2014
» When the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) announced its plan to organise public transport, I welcomed the initiative. The headaches over taxi rides around Bangkok is something that needs to be addressed, considering that it’s one of our main public transport options. Of course there are professional and well-behaved cabbies, but it’s not wrong to say that there is still plenty of room for improvement, as complaints from passengers are heard on a daily basis.
No easy road to freedom on public holidays
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/04/2013
» Avoiding driving on crowded roads during a long weekend such as Songkran might be a good idea. But travelling on weekdays, though smaller traffic jams, may give you a different experience _ some of them beyond your imagination.