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The Earth laughs in flowers
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/02/2018
» One of Thailand's long-established floral shows, Nai Lert Flower and Garden Art Fair, returns to the Park of Nai Lert on Phloenchit Road from today.
A new kind of accommodation for the weary traveller
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/01/2018
» As travellers get bored with ordinary hotels, poshtels and themed hotels are stepping in. Steps from the busy Huai Khwang MRT, there is a unique place where backpackers know they can stay in style while exploring the city like locals.
Port city
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/12/2017
» Ningbo, a port city in Zhejiang province of China, may not be a familiar name. Located on the eastern coast of China, Ningbo's history dates back 7,000 years. Established in 738, Ningbo Port is now well-developed and is one of the busiest in China. At present, nearly 1,000 million tonnes of cargo pass through the port annually.
Tracing Prachin Buri's Khmer influence and history
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/12/2017
» Prachin Buri is famed for its abundance of greenery, but it has some remarkable history hidden in cultural attractions, as well.
Singapore's artistry on the wall
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 13/12/2017
» Besides skyscrapers, lush parks, museums and shopping districts, Singapore today impresses visitors with street art virtually throughout the whole city.
Hilltribe organics
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/11/2017
» In a quiet corner of Chiang Rai's Chiang Saen district, ethnic groups from different backgrounds, beliefs and traditions live together in the same village. They share the land, while maintaining their identities and lifestyles.
Mackerel festival promises to be fishy affair
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/11/2017
» The cool season has arrived in Thailand and this is the best time to enjoy pla thu. Pla thu (Rastrelliger brachysoma) or short-bodied mackerel is widely available in the Gulf of Thailand. The fish is very popular among Thais. It can be simply served as fried pla thu, or developed into various dishes. In the past, its low price made it a cheap food for the poor, even for cats. However, pla thu is now rather expensive. A 15cm pla thu can be priced around 25-30 baht each.
Books that breathe history
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 23/11/2017
» In a quiet corner of bustling downtown Ningbo, in Zhejiang province of China, an ancient library remains standing elegantly in the digital era.
The seeds of a quiet revolution
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/10/2017
» Coffee is among the significant cash crops that the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej used to fight against Thailand's poverty and narcotics trade. The story began from a few coffee plants he found in a remote village on Doi Inthanon.
Knowledge of a king
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/10/2017
» Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched Wicha Kao Na (Nine Subjects Of Knowledge), a book inspired by the wisdom of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.