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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.
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/05/2013
» 231 Moo 3 Mai Khao, Talang, Phuket Island, 83110 Thailand - Tel: 076-338-000 - Fax: 076-348-351 - Email: bookmarriott@marriotthotels.com - Website: www.jwmarriottphuketresort.com
Bounty of berries
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/03/2013
» A sleepy settlement nestled in the embrace of the Chom Thong mountain range, the northern town of Samoeng has become the unlikely hub of a form of tourism unheard of even a decade ago: strawberry-picking excursions.
Life from the back of a baht bus
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/03/2013
» More than a few seasoned travellers I know suggest that when you want to get a real feel for your destination, you should definitely visit a fresh market. There you can learn more about local lifestyles, how lives begin in the morning, partake of local delicacies and, perhaps most interestingly, observe town hygiene.
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.
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.
Entering the Tiger's Nest
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/02/2013
» From below, the ascent to the Taktsang Monastry, seemingly perched in a precarious spot on the face of a cliff, is daunting.
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.
Border Run
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/11/2012
» Mae Sot, Tak's border town, once famed for gems, is now a vibrant shopping hub.
Up close and personal
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 15/03/2012
» Driving to Vietnam on your own may sound a bit crazy, risky and time consuming. But it is a great way to learn about our neighbouring country up close and personal. Today, with more road links and less travel restrictions, it has become much easier to drive there from Thailand.