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A karen cracker
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/12/2012
» Li district in Lamphun province is the scene of a religious rite observed with such fervour and passion that it is virtually a tourist attraction. Called "Krua Tan", it is an expression of the Buddhist faith of local people as well as a celebration that is held twice yearly.
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Bangkok choking on its residents
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 25/12/2012
» I asked my niece what gift would she want this Christmas. ''A playground,''she replied. ''There is nowhere I can play here.''
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Carvings to Amaze
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 10/01/2013
» A stone's throw from the bustle of downtown Chiang Mai stands a hidden gem where masterpieces of wood carving arts are preserved.
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At its own speed
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 17/01/2013
» Daring to resist the powerful forces of globalisation, the tiny, isolated nation of Bhutan is trying hard to preserve its unique culture and modest charms.
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In the eye of the storm
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/10/2012
» Grey clouds blanket the sky, turning the blue sea into grey. The coast is empty when all fishing boats seek refuge in the canal and small bay. Tourists are on alert for news about the latest storm. All signs of an average day in Chumphon.
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Border Run
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 08/11/2012
» Mae Sot, Tak's border town, once famed for gems, is now a vibrant shopping hub.
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One Pai is enough, please
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 14/11/2012
» One morning sipping my brew at a coffee shop in Chiang Mai's remote Mae Chaem district, which has the potential to be developed into a tourist destination, patrons at the table next to me asked their friend, a local politician, whether there are plans to turn Mae Chaem into a new Pai, the popular tourist hang-out in neighbouring Chiang Rai province. I almost spilled my coffee. I wished they were just kidding.
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Happy valley
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 29/11/2012
» If you crave tranquility in the vicinity of Pai, the vibrant tourist town in northern Mae Hong Son province, Galyani Vadhana district in neighbouring Chiang Mai is just the place to be.
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In the city of roosters
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 16/08/2012
» For motorists heading to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, Lampang may be just a pit stop. However, if you linger a bit longer, you will notice that the town has a lot to offer.
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Ugly buildings add to visual pollution
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/10/2012
» I love to work by the window. In front of the desk in my house on the outskirts of Bangkok I can see flowers, trees, birds and squirrels, and the serenity of my tiny garden allows me to relax while writing articles.
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