Daily Hitlist: Thailand's first international tattoo convention

Must know: New Year’s Day in Thailand saw a 37% increase in road deaths on last year’s figures, despite the introduction of a seven-day safe driving campaign from the government. Must see: If 2010 is your year to get inked, Bangkok’s first International Tattoo Convention from 15-17 January is the place to do it, featuring artists from around the world including ‘master of sleeves’ (think shoulder-to-wrist) Mike Ledger. Must do: The perfect excuse to splurge your holiday cash, five of Bangkok’s major shopping centers have joined forces on their Winter Sales, offering discounts up to 70% and prizes to top spenders.