“70s porn stars with mustaches. No beard, just a mustache. I’m into vintage and old stuff, if you know what I mean.”
Jojo, 27, DJ/party organizer

“It turns me on when a girl sits in front of me on a date and feels comfortable to munch on a thick steak and juicy fries, and hog my beer tower. Respect! It shows she’s down to earth and not uptight...Obviously legs, lips and a beautiful butt also do the trick!”
Nir, 26, entrepreneur

“A woman in formal dress, like a proper shirt and skirt with high heels and makeup. It makes me wonder how a smart woman like her would sound in bed. I want to see how much of an animal she could be.”
Tle, 24, sales person

“When I’m with a woman and everything is dark and silent, it makes me feel that everything I could ever imagine will eventually happen by itself.”
Tor, 21, translator

“I like a man that has passion for what he does, has the guts to go for what he wants, and has good fashion sense without following the trends, though that’s more of a bonus.”
Rose, 20, stock investor

“What really turns me on is honesty. There’s nothing worse than finding out that he’s been lying all along! Because ‘trust is like a mirror—you can fix it if it’s broken, but you can still see the cracks in that mother fucker’s reflection.’ Wise words from Gaga.”
Vip, 24, graphic designer

“A firm bum, nice legs and great skin and hair—no plastic surgery! Even if the boobs are small, if they’re natural, I like. Also, dresses smart, can hold a conversation without showing off, exercises, and, most of all, has a brain and doesn’t lie in bed all day watching TV.”
Ashley, 37, bar owner

“A man with broad shoulders, a mustache and tattoos.”
Ub-Ib, 25, fashion buyer

“I really like guys with a mustache and glasses. These two features make them look intelligent and interesting and make me want to get to know them.”
May, 24, production coordinator

“An original idea and a unique look. Being in an industry full of recycled experiences, it’s refreshing and exciting to me to see something new and different—even if it initially makes me say ‘wha-?’”
Joseph, 38, mixologist

“Sitting on a bus and seeing someone that just makes me melt: it’s a feeling you just can’t control. Your heart beats faster, you’re excited and nervous and yet you want to touch them. I think about this for 15 minutes each day, it makes me so happy.”
Issaro, 23, graphic designer

"When I’m in a quiet and cool atmosphere where the guy caresses me with such a soothing touch, but also in a naughty kind of way.”
Farng, 25, graphic designer

“A big buff guy with a skinhead, nice chest and, of course, a tight ass.”
Gift, 24, secretary

Psycho Killer Rocks Club Soma . Club Soma present a Halloween party with a psycho killer theme. Expect indie-rock, punk, new wave and Britpop spun by residents and guest DJs from the Sonic Beats crew, as well as a live set by Tabasco. Dresscode: killers, monsters and freaks. Oct 26, 9pm. Sonic, 90 Ekkamai (Between Ekkamai Soi 10 and Big C), 02-382-3395.

Devil’s Blood Night . Fallabella teams up with Casillero del Diablo wine for a devil themed Halloween party with a live set by 25 Hours. Oct 27, 7pm. Falabella, Royal Bangkok Sports Club, 100 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-252-5131. B200. BTS Ratchadamri.

PICK> The amBar Family . This early Halloween party will feature funky house sets spun by DJs Monsieur Markus and Aardy along with special deals on booze, starting from B150. Dress creatively to get a free drink. Oct 27, 8pm. amBar, 8/F, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 15, 02-309-3113. Free entry. BTS Asok.

Creep Show: Halloween Special . Sideshow Kuts BKK warms up for Halloween with a spooky-themed party featuring electro tunes from DJs Kensho, Ted Lianillo and Soulboy, live painting by street artists Matt Diamond and Vinni Kiniki, as well as Halloween games, magic shows and body paint. Dress code: Halloween creep. Oct 27, 10pm. Nest, Rooftop/F, Le Fenix Hotel, 33/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-2550638/9. Free entry. BTS Nana.

Vampire Circus . Dance to heady electro mixes by DJs Lazykay, Preeda Tony and Brandon Neville at this spooky vampire themed night. Dresscode: bloodsucker. Oct 27, 9:30pm. Playground, M,G/F, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 02-238-1991. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

H#Halloween Party . Slim takes on a superstitious theme in this Halloween night together with their hip hop and electronic tunes. Oct 30, 8pm. Slim RCA, B600 for men and B400 for women.

Spooktacular Party . Join BarSu’s ghoulishly glam haunted night for a buy-one-get-one-free deal on standard drinks before 10pm. Oct 27, 7pm. BarSu, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Rd., BTS Asoke. 02-649-8888. Free entry. Note that the Halloween theme continues through Oct 31.

Halloween at Muse . A special Halloween concert from Burin Boonwisut, joined by DJs Kolor One and Oattawa spinning hip hop. Tickets are B3,000 for 4 people to get one bottle of Black Label, Red Label or Chandon with free-flow mixers all night. Oct 31, 8pm. Muse, 159/8 Thong Lor Soi 10, 02-715-0998.

Haunted Hospital . Deck yourself out in a sexy medical-related costume to get B600 (1 drink) entry to Bed’s horrific hospital-themed Halloween
party. Oct 31, 7:30pm. Bed Supperclub, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-651-3537. B1,000 (1 drink)

Hospital of Dead . The Club turn their dance floor into a haunted hospital with all sorts of creepy décor and visuals along with sets from DJs Marco Wong and Funky Deeper. Oct 31, 9pm. The Club, 123 Khao San Rd., 02-629-2255. B200 (1 drink).

Sound Cream Club . The Sound Cream Club ring in Halloween with tech and progressive house spun by DJs Rabbitdisco, Kongga and TPorh. Oct 31, 10pm. Cafe Democ, Silom Plaza, 491 Silom Rd. Free entry. BTS Chong Nonsi.

Halloween at Q Bar . Don a hero or villain costume to dance to hip hop and electronica spun by DJ Gift OKB at this Halloween night. Oct 31, 9pm. Q Bar, 34 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-252-3274.

How much practice do you need before you can go downhill?
If you’ve never skateboarded before but you train hard, it could take two to three months. You have to get familiar with your board, and learn how to slide. If you’re new at it, I recommend training every day. It’s not like going to the gym; it’s like exercising and having fun at the same time. Once you’re able to slide, once or twice a week is enough to get you learning new moves.

Any tips or tricks for beginners?
Longboarding is not hard, it’s just like riding a bike—you can’t expect to learn everything in one ride. First off, you should learn to carve, using your knees and shoulders to guide you.

What’s the hardest part about longboarding?
Finding a place to do it because Bangkok is filled with cars. If you’re abroad you can practice on the road, but here it’s very dangerous. You can longboard at parks, but if you want to practice going downhill, you definitely have to head out of town.

What should you keep in mind when buying a board?
Be patient, research about the different boards available by talking to someone who owns one or just borrowing your friend’s board to try it out. We have a longboard community on Facebook (www.facebook.com/BkkLongboard) and everyone is welcome to ask questions, share their experiences and band together to arrange longboard trips.

How big is the sport here?
It only just started gaining popularity a couple of years ago, but the numbers of longboarders is growing steadily. We’re catching up on countries like Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Glossary

Carving - moving in a zigzag pattern
Slalom - zigzagging around obstacles like cones
Sliding - maneuvering your board to slow down or improve handling at curves
Foot brake - using your back leg to stop the board
Speed wobble - losing balance as you go downhill, potentially ending with you getting thrown off your board.

“I doubt bets will be taken on there being a 3.” Alison Jones, Birmingham Post

“Taken 2, taken to where? Taken to the cleaners? In the original movie, Bryan Mills had 96 hours to save his daughter, in the sequel it seems like they have spent 96 minutes on the script.” Brian Henry, UTV

“This film, lazy and mismanaged as it is, just feels like the only thing that’s going to get taken unjustly is your money.” James Rocchi, MSN Movies

“Pretty much the direct opposite of everything that was right about the first film.” Teddy Durgin, Screen It!

“Unnecessary, perfunctory, ramshackle: Taken 2 is all these things and less.” Chris Blohm, Little White Lies