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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.
Into the mist
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/07/2017
» Thick mist lingers over the lush jungle, blanketing the valley like a white linen sheet. The breeze gently blows out the mist, allowing sunshine to penetrate to the land and jungle below. This is picturesque Sukhirin, nestled in the deep south of Thailand.
Where rivers collide
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/11/2016
» Sri Suwanna-Benja, 64, slowly climbs down the pier's stairs. She is overweight and her legs don't seem to be strong enough to carry her. Cautiously, Sri gets to the long-tailed boat with her granddaughter's help. However, once on board, she gets into position, revs the engine and manoeuvres the vessel like she were playing with an old toy.
Off the tourist trail
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 26/05/2016
» While most tourists are always rushing to get to the islands, Trat town remains peaceful and easy to explore. Every long weekend, drivers are waiting patiently in a line to spend their time on Koh Chang, though it takes more than two hours to get on the ferry, and another hour to get to resorts.
A forgotten gem
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/04/2016
» Though Rayong is transforming into an industrialised province, its old town remains charming with a nostalgic atmosphere.
Cable car plan to get OK?
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 21/01/2016
» The cable car project to the mountaintop of Phu Kradueng National Park has entered its final stage. In December, all feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, public hearing sessions and opinions from various parties were submitted to the cabinet for approval.
The mountains are calling
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/09/2015
» Driving along the highway, I look out of the window and see the rolling hills that spread across the horizon. Endless lush vegetable plantations carpet the landscape that is also dotted with houses and colourful resorts. It is a picture perfect route that might make motorists feel as if they are driving through something out of a postcard.
Bordering on mass tourism
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 24/09/2015
» In the near future, tourists could find it easier to explore the border towns of Thailand and Laos when checkpoints and transportation links are widened for tourism.
Life's a beach in the navy
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/07/2015
» A short drive from bustling Pattaya, Sattahip district of Chon Buri province remains charming, with clean beaches and an easy atmosphere.
Ratchaburi redux
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/09/2014
» The Sun is about to set behind a row of shophouses painted white or an attractive shade of pale yellow. A refreshing breeze blows along the Mae Klong River lifting the humidity and cooling down the town after what has been a long lazy day. People begin emerging from houses or wherever they sought shelter from the strong afternoon sun and head out to the market, stand on street corners chatting with neighbours or take a stroll to get some fresh air.