Is Bangkok’s whitening fad starting to wear off? The city's first tanning salon, BKK Sun, offers sun-deprived city dwellers that instant surfer glow, whether from sun beds or spray-on booths imported from the US.

You have three options here: the lay-down Ovation 3400 sunbed, the stand-up Sundazzler booth for more even results (B299-799), and sunless spray tanning (B1,500-2,500) for a look that will last only 5-7 days.  

Skin testing is required before using the machine to determine the recommended duration of use (average 4-6 minutes, maximum 10 minutes), and it takes up to 3-4 times to see outstanding results. You should take at least two days break between sessions.

The salon also has a line of skincare products including Australian Gold and Liquid Assets lotion (B700-3500) with more on the way.