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Monkeying around with murals
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/04/2016
» Train passengers travelling up to the north of Thailand may notice some changes when they pass through Lop Buri. Well known as the home of monkeys, the town now interests passers-by with its stunning murals that mirror the town's relationship with the primate.
Not just water, water everywhere
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/04/2016
» The one good thing about Songkran, which is celebrated next week, is that Bangkok will be less congested, as people leave the city for greener pastures.
Stunning sights for Thailand's starry, starry nights
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 03/03/2016
» Two major astronomical phenomena will be seen in the skies above Thailand this month, so it's time for stargazers to get their equipment and cameras ready.
Off the beaten path
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 26/08/2015
» There are certain places that make people — even locals — feel particularly like a tourist. When visiting themed parks, fancy 3D galleries, themed marketplaces and cultural villages, for example, such a feeling grows so strong inside of me probably because they are destinations created specially for tourists.
A drought of understanding
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/07/2015
» The other day, after watching the morning news about the severe droughts that have hit the country, my neighbour thought it was the perfect time to water his beautiful garden. He soaked his beloved collection of orchids, before going on to wash his parking area and even cleaned his vintage Mercedes too. At pretty much the same time, a retiree from the house nearby hummed happily while washing his fish tank and fountain. Food merchants continued wasting water while washing vegetables and dishes at the roadside.
The true economies of travel
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/01/2015
» The dramatic drop in oil prices. The democracy of flying. The VIP buses and their large networks. The odd idea about imposing minimum prices on low-cost airlines.
Rolling in the deep
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/09/2014
» A kayaker negotiates fierce rapids in the Wa River in Nan province. During the rainy season, which lasts from July to September, the river fills with rough, murky water and becomes a playground for rafters and kayakers.
The brewing of change
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 22/09/2014
» A change has long been brewing in a remote village on Chiang Mai's Doi Inthanon and it's all down to one Karen man's mission to help his community by growing coffee.
The good egg
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/07/2014
» In the remote village of Baan Huai Nam Yen, in Chiang Rai, many hill tribe farmers are doing their best to take care of their chickens. They have built coops far from the community and roads to ensure that their fowl live in peace. They feed the chicken with clean rice grains, beans and even insects. After meals, the chickens are allowed to roam freely around fruit plantations, grazing for food and stretching their legs before their next mealtime.
Drive away in confidence
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/06/2014
» Stiff competition from no-frills airline companies has allowed people to travel around Thailand at a lower cost than ever before. This has led to an increase in popularity of fly-drive holidays and a mushrooming of car rental companies around the country.