If turning into a prune isn’t your idea of a fun afternoon, here are some alternatives.

Shoot Real Guns
Take a shooting class at the International Detective Center (169/56 Changarkad-Uthid Rd., Sikan, Don Muang, 02-983-9753. www.interdetectivethai.com). B2,500 gets you a total of six hours. Take your buddies with you for a discount—the more the merrier.

Turn to Paint
Hey, you might hate water, but nobody ever said anything about paint! How about smacking people with paintballs? Sounds like a good way to release the tension, huh? Hit up Combat Zone 62 Paintball Field (117 Sukhumvit Soi 62 by the freeway. B350/person, 08-9771-3354). As far as we know, there are plenty of bunkers to play hide and seek—go ahead, hit em from behind!

Meditation
If you honestly just want to be left alone but are looking for a more “sublime and subtle” approach, why not try out some of the health and wellness centers around town that offer classes on meditation? Try the International Buddhist Meditation Center (Vipassana Section Room 106, Wat Mahathat, 3 Maharat Rd., 02-623-5881) or the House of Dhamma (26/0 Lardprao Soi 15, 08-2511-0439)—both the venues offer distinctive information about meditation in Buddhism.

Movie Marathon
If you’re not so much the meditation type—treat yourself to a super duper seat in gold class! Whilst other people are spending money on super soakers, you’ll be out getting pampered in lazy boy recliners, munching on cheese popcorn and watching Hollywood’s finest. You know what they say, those who can’t really do—watch. For Siam Paragon (of course!) pick from either the Ultra Screen B1,200/two or the Enigma B3,000/two. Or, if you want a nice little road trip, Seacon Square (remember that!) has gold class seats—which give VIP you  comfort and satisfaction for a lot less. (It’s not really as baan nok as you think). Call 02-515-5555 to book your tickets.

Services at your Door Step
How do stress relieving and relaxing massage treatments within the four walls of your home sound? Ah! Talk about living the life! Relax on your favorite couch and wait for your masseur to knock on your front door. Check out the special home delivery services at www.spadeliveryathome.com, you’ll find a list of massages plus any promotions that might spark an interest.