PICK> Farang Pok Pok

Broadcast time: Mon 8:00-8:30pm
TV Guide: Luke Cassady-Dorion, a yoga instructor and Thai-language student at Rakhamhaeng Univeristy (read our interview at http://tiny.cc/jwion) and English teaching TV presenter Adam Bradshaw take you along on their homestay trips to upcountry provinces where they experience local lifestyles and communities.
What we like: Thanks to Luke’s cute accent and hilarious jokes, this is our number one favorite—we can watch it without itching to channel surf.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/lowtechblur

Hang Over Thailand

Broadcast time: Sun 10-11pm
TV Guide: A roadtrip-style program (sponsored by a car company) which sees film director Songyot Sukmakanant gather his friends, actors Toey Charinporn and Kant Chunhavat and singer Bel Supon and travel to destinations in Thailand.
What we like: Yeah, we’re star groupies and love Toey Charinporn’s cute smile. Given that the director is a cinema pro, you can also expect high-quality video.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/nadaobangkok and www.youtube.com/travelchannelthai

Charn Mai Chai Khao

Broadcast time: Sun 9:30-10pm
TV Guide: University teacher Dr. Kitti Attakijmongkol gained popularity on Pantip.com thanks to his blog, rainynights.bloggang.com, featuring gorgeous photos of the hotels and resorts he’s visited. Now he gets his own show where he gives tips on how to get good photos.
What we like: Although not a professional photographer, Dr. Kitti is a real-life example that you can learn from doing. And his tips are not too difficult to follow if you’re prepared to put in the time.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/cmckmag

Tuen Toom

Broadcast time: Sat 8:30-9:00pm
TV Guide: You get to watch a group of friends (a few girls and few gay guys) eating all kinds of food, playing jokes, bitching to each other and facing problems during their domestic and international trips. Their latest trip was London.
What we like: If you like honest opinions and bitchy gay guys, you’ll find the program amusing—just don’t expect to learn anything about the history of the city they’ve visited or anything about the places where they’ve eaten.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/TueanToom

FRESH SHRIMP IN KATI (COCONUT CREAM)ICE-CREAM

B35 per scoop. From Apr 7-11 only.
Central Chaengwattana, 99,99/9 Moo 2, Chaengwattana Rd, 02-101-0000. Or on special order at their shop in Samut Sakorn, 237/115 Ekachai Rd, Mahachai, 034-411-204, 081-627-5383. Open daily 7am-5pm.

MARLBORO (TOBACCO) FLAVOR

B300.

Gaggan. 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Rd, 02-652-1700. Open daily 6pm-11pm.

CRAB WITH CURRY

B65 per scoop.
Occasionally on rotation at Icedea Cream. 4/F, Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Rama 1 Rd, BTS National Stadium, 02-331-1741/-51. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-7:30pm. www.facebook.com/icedea

GREEN MANGO WITH PRIK KLUA (CHILI, SALT AND SUGAR)

B59 per scoop. Iberry.

Try G/F, Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama 1 Rd, BTS Siam, 02-610-7549. Open daily 10am-10pm. Or visit www.iberryhomemade.com for more branches.

Technique and Medium: Black and white prints.

What is the concept of this exhibition?
I didn’t really have a concept in mind when taking these photos. They come from a series of pictures that I took randomly. The idea can be seen in the selection of photos. It came from my own awareness of violence, which can be seen everywhere.

Why did you choose Bang Bang (You’re Dead) as the title?
It’s the sound of the photos. It’s what I hear when I look at them.

Why did you shoot in black and white?
I used black and white to make the image pure.

There are a lot of children in these images.
Kids represent the future of violence. In their youth they’re playing with toy guns, but when they’re older, maybe it will be the real thing.

What would you say is the unifying theme of all your work, past and present?
I love taking photos randomly. In my travels I witness a lot of culture and tradition. Photography is different than writing because a picture speaks more powerfully than words are able to. Vasachol Quadri

How to Get On the Guest List

- Read through the activities we’re offering
- Check your calendar (we know you’re busy)
- Pick your favorite activity
- Email us and tell us a little about yourself: name, age, phone number and why you think you should be selected at contest@asia-city.co.th
- Email us before the specified deadline (careful, different events have different deadlines)

How do I win?

- BK staff will review your emails and pick the lucky winners
- We will announce the winners in the magazine, online and through our social media channels
- We will also contact the winners directly (this is why your telephone number is important)
- Dates and details for each activity are subject to change without notice. You might have to be flexible!

1. Afternoon Tea and Skin Treatment with Apex Profound Beauty  (CLOSED)

When: Sat Jun 25, 1-5pm
Where: Apex Profound Beauty Center, Thong Lor Soi 8,
080-500-0123. www.apexprofoundbeauty.com
For: 10 winners who can each bring along two friends
Deadline: May 23, 5pm
An exclusive opportunity to get a skin check-up and analysis, including a live blood analysis (you can skip this if you’re scared of needles) and trial treatment with Dr. Nantapat Supapannachart. All this is complemented by afternoon tea and light snacks, because we don’t believe you have to suffer to be beautiful. You also get invaluable tips on how to apply your daily facial cream and how to exercise to stay healthy. Make sure you have your business card with you as there will be a draw for a skin treatment gift voucher worth B3,000.

2. Beer World with Beer Vault

(CLOSED)

When: Sat Jun 11, 3pm
Where: Beer Vault, Four Points Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 15, 02-309-3000. www.fourpointssukhumvit.com
For: Five winners who can each bring along four friends
Deadline: May 23, 5pm
Travel the world through the many flavors of its beers, with tasting notes from a beer pro and food pairings (yes, it’s not just for wines).

3. Barista Class with Lavazza (CLOSED)

When: Sat Jun 18, from 2-5pm
Where: Lavazza Training Center, BTS Chidlom
For: Five winners who can bring along one friend
Deadline: May 23, 5pm
The world famous coffee producer Lavazza has one of the finest barista training centers right here in downtown Bangkok. Whether you’re still confused about the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, or can discern the finer points between a café au lait and a flat white, Lavazza’s barista instructor will have something to teach you, as he covers in-depth techniques to making 10 different coffee drinks.

4. Pasta Cooking Class at Brio Restaurant, Anantara Riverside (CLOSED)

When: Sat Jul 2, 3pm
Where: Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa, 257, Charoennakorn Rd., 02-476-0022. www.marriott.com/bkkth
For: Four winners who can each bring along two friends
Deadline: Jun 13, 5pm
Chef Antonio of Brio Restaurant will teach you how to make a proper plate pasta. With 20 years of experience, he’s the ideal guy to learn from. To reward your hard work, the cooking class will be followed by a dinner with the chef.

5. Single Malt Whiskey Appreciation at the P&L Club (CLOSED)

When: Sat Jul 9, 2-5pm
Where: P&L Club, Conrad Hotel, 87 Wireless Rd., 02-690-9000. www.pacificcigar.com
For: Five winners who can each bring along one friend
Deadline: Jun 13, 5pm
In case you’re not yet a connoisseur, here’s a crash course on basic whiskey appreciation. You’ll be sampling the spicy smoothness of a 12-year-old Glanfarclas Single Highland Malt and the peaty, full-bodied balance of the Glenfarclas 15. And if you’ve never been to the P&L, its gentleman’s club decor and adjoining barber shop offer one of the classiest atmospheres in Bangkok to knock-back a couple of drinks.

6. Women only cigar tasting at the divan at 494 (CLOSED)

When: Sat Aug 6, 2-5pm
Where: The Divan at 494, Lower Lobby, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, 02-254-1234.
For: Five winners who can each bring along one friend
Deadline: Jul 11, 5pm
Don’t try to twist our arm. This is a ladies-only event. Understand the world of cigars with a resident expert, learn to distinguish their complex aromas and savor the taste. Most of all, get to do it without any alpha males jockeying for the title of Mr. Cigar Expert.

7. A night at Column Bangkok and Party at Long Table (CLOSED)

When: Sat Aug 20 - Sun Aug 21.
Where: Long Table. 25/F, Column Tower, 48 Sukhumvit Soi 16, 02-302-2557/-9. www.longtablebangkok.com
For: One winner who can bring nine friends
Deadline: Jul 22, 5pm
Saturday afternoon you’ll check into your room at Column Bangkok before heading over to a cooking class at Long Table for you and your mates. You’ll get a behind the scenes peek while learning to cook like a pro. After class, you’ll be treated to dinner and drinks before heading off with your one special friend to your room.

8. Travel to Samui with Bangkok Airways (CLOSED)

When: Three days in September
Where: Koh Samui
For: One winner who can bring along one friend
Deadline: Aug 5, 5pm
Last year we headed North; this year we’re headed down to the sandy, sunny beaches of Koh Samui. Our travel writer will accompany you as you experience the best the island has to offer. Being a travel writer’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it.

9. Chill Out at the Holiday Inn Pattaya Hotel (CLOSED)

When: Sat Sep 10 - Sun Sep 11, noon-noon (one night)
Where: Holiday Inn Pattaya Hotel, 463/68 Pattaya Soi 1, 038-725-555. www.holidayinn.com
For: One winner who can bring along three friends. Transportation to
Pattaya not included.
Deadline: Aug 8, 5pm
Your group will be staying overnight at the Holiday Inn Hotel Pattaya and attending a cocktail class at the famed Havana Bar. You will learn how to mix a mojito, the bar’s house specialty. Once you’re well lubricated, head to Terrazzo with your friends for dinner.

10. S Medical Spa (CLOSED)

When: Sat Sep 24, 10am
Where: S Medical Spa, 2/2 Bhakdi Bldg., Wireless Road, 02-253-1010.
www.smedspa.com
For: Five winners who can each bring along one friend
Deadline: Aug 22, 5pm
The S Medical spa goes well beyond basic body massages and facial treatments. Meet anti-aging physician and dermatologist Dr. Pakpilai Thavisin who will introduce you to the latest advances in the field: the Aura Analysis treatment and AcuLife. Sound too high-tech? You will also learn a secret recipe for a homemade scrub guaranteed to keep your skin beautiful.

11. Rocking the night in Pattaya at Hard Rock Pattaya Hotel (CLOSED)

When: Sat Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 2, noon-noon (one night).
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, 429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Rd., 038-428-755-9. www.hardrockhotels.net
For: One winner who can bring along three friends. Transportation to Pattaya not included.
Deadline: Sep 5, 5pm
Experience the new look of Hard Rock Pattaya by crashing there for the night with your buddies. Learn how to cook Hard Rock’s signature burger from the head chef, and then grab dinner in the restaurant. No visit to Hard Rock is complete without experiencing the foam party and you will get free entry and drinks at this foamy gathering of mayhem.

What’s the difference between dyeing your hair at home and at the salon?
Getting your hair dyed at the salon is much healthier because everyone has different hair, and the products in the supermarket might not be very suitable for your specific hair type. They can actually cause a lot of damage. Professionals have the knowledge required to choose the best solution possible. Professionals also have the ability to make your hair color come out looking better than doing it on your own.

Any tips for home dyes?
Hair’s roots are actually hotter than the ends, so you should apply the color starting at the ends of your hair, and then gradually apply it in the direction of your roots. 20-30 minutes is enough time for the dye to achieve the correct color.