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 [email protected]
- 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.

Why are sausages common to almost every cuisine from English to Thai?
Every culture does seem to have a love of sausages of one type or another, whether it’s based on the Italian, Spanish and French cured sausages or on the German or British style fresh sausages. Apart from the fact they so delicious and easy to cook, I think it’s also because it’s a great way of keeping meat longer than you could when kept fresh. After all, the word sausage comes from the Latin salsus meaning salted or preserved.

There are fresh sausages and cured sausages. But are there further categories within fresh ones?
You could come up with many different categories, but most fresh sausages can be put in one of two: either ground/minced sausages like the British favorite cumberland, or a German-style emulsified sausages like a weisswurst. On top of this you also get sausages that aren’t stuffed into a casing like Mexican chorizo and the American Italian sausage. Then there’s smoked/unsmoked etc; the list could go on for ever.

What are some ways, other than on a grill, to cook sausages at home?
We do get numerous other varieties these days, but apart from a few exceptions sausages are traditionally made from pork, so they should really be cooked through and never served rare. Ideally a sausage should be cooked to about 70 C, but try not to overcook it, as they will start to lose their moistness. Sausages can be grilled, sautéed or baked in an oven, but the real trick is to cook them slowly.

What’s your advice on how to store and defrost meat?
My main tip would be to make sure you never re-freeze anything that’s already been frozen and then defrosted. Not only is this extremely bad due to the growth of bacteria, but you’ll ruin the texture of the meat. But as long as the meat/sausages are fresh, then they will freeze well for up to three months. Just make sure you wrap them up well and always try and defrost them slowly overnight in the fridge.

What are some things to look out for when purchasing sausages for home use?
Look for the same things you would when choosing a piece of meat; make sure it looks fresh, if it’s looking a little tired around the edges it’s probably been sitting there for a while. For ground/minced British style sausages look at the marbling of the fat. It should have a good mix of fat through the meat and have a nice amount of herbs showing.

As a child: I wanted to be a scientist and a rock star.
First job: At Silk Bar in Khao San.
Rule for life: To be myself, trust in the forces and live a moderate life.
Happiest moment: Hasn’t come yet.
All time fave song: “Another Day” by Dream Theater.
Favorite crowd: Songkran Fest 2007 on Khao San Road and New Year 2008 at Silver Sand Koh Samed.
Most inspirational person: The King and Ernesto Che Guevara.
Listening to: 90s rock music.
People always assume I’m: a nobody.
But I’m really: an underground DJ.
Most annoying thing I have to encounter everyday: Selfish people, politicians and the question, “Can you play Lady Gaga?”
On a night out, I: drink, listen to the DJ and look for real love.
In 20 years: I’ll still be spinning or become a farmer.
Would like to be remembered as: a good DJ and a good man

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“Clothes minus their bodies are strewn around a darkened world in a bizarre wardrobe malfunction, and kind of the opposite of airport body scanning. Though why none of these highly resourceful characters thought night vision goggles, is anybody’s guess.” Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze