Can Farang ever be Thai?

Thailand's funniest cross-cultural game show, the Singha Taste of Thailand Challenge, hits the road again this November and December in pursuit of the answer to the question: Can farang (that's western folk) ever truly behave like Thais? Whether they can or not, the efforts are hilarious as tourists and travellers (and the occasional foolhardy expat) compete against each other to win the hearts and minds of the Thais in the audience and win travel-related incentives, by making fools of themselves.

"We've got a great show this year," said the event emcee Worathep na Banglampu. "We had such fun last year and got a huge response from mates around the region who saw us on the telly that we've decided to tighten things up a little bit. We've added a few surprises to the game show and our guest artists are some of the best live bands in Thailand," added Worathep.

This funky, live road show features music from Thai reggae allstars T-Bone, MTV darlings Futon, Tonic Rays (Joe Cummings of Lonely Planet fame), Thai indie godfathers DayTripper, Blues with balls - … er hum Cannonball and Samui rebel rousers the Roaring Boys.

"It's kind of like an alternative to the pub - in the pub," said Worathep.

Dates

The Singha Taste of Thailand Challenge will kick off in Bangkok with a big show outside the Buddy Lodge on Khaosan Road (Worathep's spiritual homeland) on November 16 before heading north to Chiang Mai (Nov 24), Pai (Nov 26), south to Samui (Nov 30) and finishing up at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pattaya (Dec 3). The entire nationwide tour will be filmed and broadcast internationally on Star World TV, UBC and cable channel's nationwide. In addition the event will be covered via the Internet on khaosanroad.com and singhachallenge.com.

What's on Offer?

Some great prizes already confirmed with more on the way... Take a look at these:

Oh My Cod! (Nr. KSR): Two one thousand Baht vouchers (separate prizes) to be spent at Oh My Cod! on food and/or drinks

Sabah Cafe and Cinema (Nr. KSR): Movie of your choice in our full surround sound cinema day or

Horizon Thai Boxing Camp (Koh Phangnan): Muay Thai boxing course with accommodation worth 3,500 Baht. Complete beginner/women/children no problem.

Baan Chantra - Boutique Guesthouse (Nr. KSR): Two nights accommodation in Baan Chantra (standard room twin beds) and five Baan Chantra T shirts

Viengtai Hotel (Nr. KSR): Complimentary Buffet Breakfast for 2 persons at our Rossirin Restaurant

Bhiman Inn (Nr. KSR): Complimentary one non smoking twin room with full breakfast for 2 persons

Tuptim Bed & Breakfast (Nr. KSR): Complimentary 2 glasses of cocktail (of your choice) and 10% discount on food at our restaurant

Thai Cozy House (Nr. KSR): 2 nights for two winners

Trang Hotel (Nr. KSR): 1 room 2 nights standard on room only valid until November 30, 2006

Chez Allen Chiang Mai Bed and Breakfast (Chiang Mai): 1 night for two people

Fame or shame?

Fame or shame? If you will be around for the event, seeking that 'fifteen minutes of fame' and quite frankly, could do with a few of the freebies, simply answer the following questions about the Land of Smiles and you could end up onstage in front of hundreds at the Singha Taste of Thailand Challenge. Anyway, that's all the info. The rest, as they say in Thailand, is up to you.

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