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Narathiwat home converts to historical hub
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/05/2017
» A small private museum in Narathiwat is filled with the spirit of local art.
Artefacts that move you
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/04/2017
» The National Palace Museum in Taipei has recently allowed visitors to take pictures of its valuable exhibits and this was a good reason for me to revisit.
The city that is half the world
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 30/03/2017
» Iranian cities are a far cry from what's reported in the news. Terrorism in the Middle East, missile-testing and other international news reports have made me believe Iran is a dangerous place. But once I see Esfahan, I realise that the Persian proverb "Esfahan nesf-e jahan", "Isfahan is half the world", almost fits the bill.
Calling on Kashan
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 06/04/2017
» Quietly situated between two famous destinations of Iran, Tehran and Esfahan, Kashan is a peaceful town most tourists may skip. But its hidden gems are stunning to explore.
Charming Chumphon
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/04/2017
» When thinking about beaches in Thailand, Pattaya and Hua Hin are two big names popping up first in the heads of holidaymakers, for sure. Those with more of a budget and a longer holiday may dream of Surat Thani, Phuket or beyond.
Middle Eastern majesty
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/03/2017
» Escape from the congested roads of Tehran, the capital city of Iran, and spend an easy day out among a lush gigantic garden and inside a luxurious palace museum.
Where the wild things are
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/02/2017
» It is a windy night. The winter breeze is blowing tirelessly under a starry sky. In freezing temperatures, I find a warm place in the headquarters of Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary.
King of the mountain
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/02/2017
» After driving along a very long electric fence that divides farms and lush forest, I finally reach a small office located in the middle of nowhere. The staff are waiting for me. Their shotguns are ready in hand.
Plane to Busan
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/03/2017
» Cargo cranes lift colourful containers into gigantic ships at the huge Busan port. Traffic slowly eases toward Gwangan Bridge, passing beaches and islands that scatter the coast. The Sun is about to set and darkness slowly blankets colourful houses on the Gamcheon Culture Village slope. Light from seaside skyscrapers reflects on the seawater at the marina, as restaurants and beach bars light up for the night. Tourists fill the streets, looking for fun.
Where Earth meets sky
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/01/2017
» On a lonely road, our small tour bus quietly makes its way up Mt John, a few kilometres from Tekapo town. It is pitch black and headlights lead the way until the last kilometre, when they are switched off and we drive in complete darkness.