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A taste of Taipei
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/04/2015
» Flying to Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is now easier that V Air (www.flyvair.com), the low-cost Taiwanese carrier, has launched direct flights from Bangkok and Chiang Mai to the capital city.
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When two became one
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/11/2014
» At first glance, a graffitied wall on Bernauer Strasse in the central area of the German capital looks like any other abandoned wall. In fact it is part of the Berlin Wall Memorial, an outdoor exhibition area that has been preserved since the fall of the wall on Nov 9, 1989.
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Bay watch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/07/2014
» The sun gradually rose behind the silhouette of Lom Muak Hill, shining its light over Ao Manao (Manao Bay) in Prachuap Khiri Khan. A group of soldiers jogged while singing marching songs along the footpath that runs parallel to the long coast.
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Vibrancy, charm and fresh fish
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 21/08/2014
» In the southern tip of Thailand, where outbreaks of violence have finally begun to decrease, Narathiwat city, located in the eponymous province, remains a nice, lovely border town.
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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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A real seaside retreat
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/04/2014
» Small fishing boats moored in the shallows of the tranquil bay bob up and down with each passing wave. The bright sunlight is no deterrent for some tourists who roam happily along the beach, enjoying the occasional breeze as they wade into the turquoise-coloured water. A man takes an afternoon nap in a comfortable spot he’s found in the shade of a big banyan tree.
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A town of temples
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/03/2014
» It was a bright, sunny day in Nonthaburi. As we set off on a sight-seeing trip along the Chao Phraya, the prow of our chartered boat kicked up a refreshing spray of fine water droplets from the surface of the river. We had all been invited to take part in one of the annual boat excursions organised by Nakhon Nonthaburi Municipality and throughout the day we would we hopping on and off this vessel to visit historic and cultural attractions, including several temples featuring fine examples of art and architecture from the Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin periods.
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Fit for a king
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/02/2014
» Stepping into the elegant neo-classical Rajavallop building of the Army Reserve Command on Sanam Chai Road opposite Wat Pho, visitors will not only see beautiful architecture but they will also have the opportunity to visit King Vajiravudh Museum. One of Thailand’s most comprehensive museums dedicated to King Rama VI, it has been open to the public since 1999. It displays an exhibition on the life and work of King Rama VI, his royal attire and his personal belongings.
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10 Things with seoul
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/10/2013
» Forget about Korea's largest theme park Everland, K-Pop culture, a visit to N Seoul Tower for panoramic city views, or hanging your own lover's locks on fences and lock trees and wishing for eternal love. If you miss the list of ''10 Things to Do'' below when you visit Seoul, it means you do not truly know South Korea.
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Turning full circle
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/12/2013
» Khun Yuam is a sleepy amphur in Mae Hong Son province that hasn't seen a great deal of excitement since the end of World War II. Right on the border with Myanmar's Shan State is the hamlet of Ban Huay Ton Noon. From there it's only 30km inland to the district capital, also called Khun Yuam, and this was the same route taken for centuries by invading armies, loggers, seasonal farm labourers and merchants carrying goods back and forth on carts drawn by teams of oxen.
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