Q&A: Actor Naphat E. Thongchai is in the hot seat

What is your current state of mind?
I feel like going to the beach and bathing in the sun.

What is your greatest fear?
If I cannot get myself a cup of coffee in the morning.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I can be introverted sometimes and try to isolate myself from others.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
People who keep giving the same comment over a particular issue over and over again.

Who is your hero?
If it is not my mother who raised me and my five siblings, then it will be Rain (Korean Pop star) he is really good at dancing and singing, I can never reach his level.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Thrifty. Since currency can depreciate quickly, I buy a lot of stuff (mostly useless!)

On what occasion do you lie?
I will pretend that I am drunk and get away from a boring party (my face turns red instantly after downing just a pint of beer).

Name one thing about yourself that few people know.
The tattoo I have on my chest, it is about freedom.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
‘Khob-kun’ means thank you. The little magic word that can make my jobs runs smoothly.

What talent would you most like to have?
Can play guitar like Jimmy Hendrix.

What’s your most evocative childhood memory?
I was saved by a lifeguard in a swimming pool, I was told I was almost dead for five minutes, that’s the reason I can’t swim today.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Recently I was awarded as the most popular commercial male talent in Hong Kong (Tempo Kiss), I have never been to this kind of event, and it is my greatest achievement to date.

What is your most marked characteristic?
Hard working, I work like a cow. I always need to be engaged with a job, otherwise I get depressed.

Which historical figure do you most identify with and why?
Andy Warhol, he is the ideal example of a contemporary multi medium worker, a truly all round artist and a one of the respectable leaders of pop art.

What makes you happy?
A nice hot bath, comfortable bed and delicious food.

When did you last cry and why?
When I was watching a movie the other day.

What is your greatest regret?
Didn’t try sky diving when I had the chance during a commercial shoot in Phuket.

If your office was burning down, what object would you save and why?
I don’t really work in an office, but if my house was burning down, I will definitely save my dog.

What would you do if you were invisible for the day?
Chill naked on the beach for the whole day, though I am not sure if I could get a tan that way.

What do you see when you look in the mirror?
It must be myself, isn’t it? But I will pay a lot of attention to my appearance, especially my hairstyle, its a professional hazard I suppose.

What's your best joke?
What's the difference between men and government bonds? Bonds matures.