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X2 River Kwai
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/04/2015
» Kanchanaburi — Situated just two hours west of Bangkok, X2 River Kwai is located near many famous tourist attractions, including the River Kwai Bridge, WWII Museum & Art Gallery, Don Rak War Cemetery and the Thai-Burma Railway Museum.
Boys to merit-making men
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/05/2015
» Before dawn, drum beats and music fill the valley of Mae Hong Son. It acts as a morning alarm that wakes up the town dwellers to prepare for the big event.
Loei's scary secret
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/05/2015
» As well as ghosts, spirits and things that go bump in the night, the Phi Khon Nam festival in Loei also reveals the modest side of local tradition.
Discovering new things on old routes
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/05/2015
» Driving in Thailand has become easier these days with better roads, a wider road network, more gas stations, smarter GPS and faster cars. Though these factors make any roadtrip easier, it doesn't stop people from getting lost. In other words, it doesn't rob them of all the joy of adventure.
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.
Yachting is just plain sailing
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/03/2015
» Groups of school kids gather around small sailing boats, listening to their instructors and then having a go at using the tiller. They duck and move to the other side of the boat while the boom swings over their heads. Giggles fill the air.
The old Thai twist
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/03/2015
» When travelling overseas, I'm always excited to try new cuisine. But when in Thailand, I often find what was once ordinary food turns into an adventure.
The charm of rural Japan in full bloom
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/03/2015
» Framed with grey clouds and haze, an elegant cone shaped mountain appears at the horizon for a few minutes. It's just long enough to attract the attention of all visitors.
Weaving intangible patterns
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/04/2015
» Chengdu Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum showcases the best brocades in China. Guide Yan Hua walked me into a room where two people were busy working on a loom. It is no ordinary loom. The greater draw loom is 6m long, 5m high and 1.5m wide. A man working on the loom concentrated hard as he pulled the harnesses. A woman at the base of the machine inserted shuttles and beat the weft threads.
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.