Geng Jakkarin is Thailand’s most successful pro skateboarder to date. He entered his first contest at the age of 13 and whilst attending high school, qualified for the Thailand National Team. In 2004 he entered a qualifier in Malaysia and as first runner-up qualified to compete in the Asian X Games. In 2005 he turned pro, riding for Preduce. 

Geng re-qualified for the Thailand National Skateboard Team In 2010 and competed throughout Asia and at the Maloof Money Cup in South Africa. A long time rider for Preduce, he also produced skateboard videos and these have attracted more sponsors such as Billabong, Converse, Razer and VANS.

At 6ft tall, this Thai skateboard legend previously attended school on a sports scholarship playing basketball. But Geng had a dream to skateboard and go to contests. His mother, at the time, wanted him to continue with his basketball scholarship so that his school fees could be paid but eventually she conceded and let him pursue his dream. To this day Geng’s mother is still surprised about the number of places Geng has been to during his career as a pro skater.

Jakkarin started to skate at the age of 9 and his first board was a standard kids model. With practice and passion, he began to develop a style and knew that what he wanted to do was tricks and acrobatics; freestyle skateboarding (with some vert too).

As one of Asia’s most stylish skateboarders, he has travelled and competed in China, Singapore and even as far afield as South Africa and New York City. He has also made countless videos which have helped to promote and fuel the rise of skateboarding in Thailand whilst also spotlighting the country as a hot destination for global skaters.

None of this would have been possible without the support of sponsors, particularly Preduce in Geng’s case, who have stoically been behind him since the beginning. Being surrounded by people who share the same passion was a big motivation for Geng, encouraging him to train hard whilst also having fun.

Today, as an ambassador to the sport in Thailand, Geng is intent on helping the young generation to get started as skateboarders whilst also working on increasing opportunities for them as well. Bangkok still offers limited space for skaters to practice (although things have improved significantly since 2005) and the focus is still on producing events and selling products whilst largely ignoring the needs of the athletes. Consequently most quit before they can reach the top because they lack the financial resources to continue.

Geng has a vision that one day skateboarding in Thailand will be the same as he experienced during a trip to California. He wants to see more young Thai’s on the international circuit who are dedicated to developing their skills to hold their own internationally. Above all though, Geng wants to instill in young skateboarders that they should never stop having fun because when you stop enjoying the thrill and freedom of skateboarding, any goals that you may have become meaningless.

At 6ft tall, this Thai skateboard legend previously attended school on a sports scholarship playing basketball. But Geng had a dream to skateboard and go to contests. His mother, at the time, wanted him to continue with his basketball scholarship so that his school fees could be paid but eventually she conceded and let him pursue his dream. To this day Geng’s mother is still surprised about the number of places Geng has been to during his career as a pro skater.

Jakkarin started to skate at the age of 9 and his first board was a standard kids model. With practice and passion, he began to develop a style and knew that what he wanted to do was tricks and acrobatics; freestyle skateboarding (with some vert too).

As one of Asia’s most stylish skateboarders, he has travelled and competed in China, Singapore and even as far afield as South Africa and New York City. He has also made countless videos which have helped to promote and fuel the rise of skateboarding in Thailand whilst also spotlighting the country as a hot destination for global skaters.

None of this would have been possible without the support of sponsors, particularly Preduce in Geng’s case, who have stoically been behind him since the beginning. Being surrounded by people who share the same passion was a big motivation for Geng, encouraging him to train hard whilst also having fun.

Today, as an ambassador to the sport in Thailand, Geng is intent on helping the young generation to get started as skateboarders whilst also working on increasing opportunities for them as well. Bangkok still offers limited space for skaters to practice (although things have improved significantly since 2005) and the focus is still on producing events and selling products whilst largely ignoring the needs of the athletes. Consequently most quit before they can reach the top because they lack the financial resources to continue.

Geng has a vision that one day skateboarding in Thailand will be the same as he experienced during a trip to California. He wants to see more young Thai’s on the international circuit who are dedicated to developing their skills to hold their own internationally. Above all though, Geng wants to instill in young skateboarders that they should never stop having fun because when you stop enjoying the thrill and freedom of skateboarding, any goals that you may have become meaningless.

Thai pro skateboarder Geng Jakkarin Petchvoraphon is a video talk coach on CI Talks. Read his profile, watch his video talk and see his photo gallery.

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Geng Jakkarin Petchvoraphon

Dubbed one of Asia's most stylish skateboarders, Geng Jakkarin Petchvoraphon is also Thailand's pioneering pro skateboarder. Starting out at the age of 9, he was competing by 13 and on a path that would take him into the Thai National Team to compete internationally.

A Thai model, actress and singer, Tanchanok Rithnaka is known among her fans as “Bebe”. One day in her childhood, Bebe was waiting outside Siam Center for her sister to finish her class when she was approached by a talent scout. Bebe became a child model and a regular cover girl of teen magazine “Ice”. In 2004, she was cast in the movie Evil Express and so began her acting career.

Bebe quickly became a popular television actress, starring in many Thai dramas (lakorn) including Princess, Palace, Sun Fire, to name a few. She also launched a successful career as a singer, releasing hits with Buzz Music.

Bebe attended Berkeley International School in Bangkok before graduating with an impressive 3.91 GPA from Assumption University (ABAC) where she majored in marketing. In her adolescence, she actually had no ambition to break into the entertainment industry and was focused on studying well to please her parents. 

In 2014, when her acting career was in full swing, she also went back to Assumption University, except this time not as a student but as a lecturer. Bebe would spend 3 days of each week shooting Thai Dramas (“lakorn”), 3 days preparing for lectures and 1 day out of each week delivering her lectures at the university.

“Studying is an activity I’ve always enjoyed, and I’m proud that I graduated with honors and had a chance to teach and pass on the knowledge to others.” 

Then came her engagement to the love of her life, Boom Bavornvanich. Bebe was committed to being the most beautiful version of herself on her wedding day and hired a personal trainer to get in shape and this was her turning point. Months of working out turned into years and each goal achieved was replaced with another goal; always slightly more challenging, slightly harder to achieve. Friends began to notice differences in Bebe, not just physical but in her outlook and joie de vivre as well. They began to ask for suggestions and tips.

The requests for fitness tips grew and so Bebe launched a Facebook page so that she could show more people how to keep fit by publishing videos of her exercise routines. Her followers grew quickly which inspired her to turn the newly found passion for exercise into a business. 

Bebe became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and fitness coach, worked daily to achieve a high level of athletic fitness and posted fitness routines and exercises as free to view videos each day. She worked with brands like Fanta, Feather, Vita, True and Lactacid and launched a range of merchandise (fitness accessories and fitness supplements such as whey protein) under her Bebe Fit Routine brand and as she did all of this, her online subscribers and followers grew into the millions. 

Today in Thailand, when someone mentions “Fitness” the first name to come to mind is Bebe. She is by far the country’s most successful fitness influencer and continues to exercise daily using a fitness routine that combines Pilates, boxing and aerial fitness. 

Bebe Tanchanok Rithnaka was born on December 21, 1987 in Thailand. She is practical and also highly intelligent, busy, hard working and very successful. Bursting with energy, passion and enthusiasm, Bebe is an inspiration to all.

Read Bebe Tanchanok Rithnaka’s biography & profile on CI Talks. Find out how this celebrity Thai model, actress & singer became a fitness influencer sensation.

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Bebe Tanchanok Rithnaka

Bebe Thanchanok Ritnaka is a Thai model, actress and singer and has even been a university lecturer. But today Bebe is best known as a fitness influencer (#bebefitroutine), with daily workout sessions streamed on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and a following of millions.

Be Inspired To Be Active with Bebe Tanchanok & Geng Jakkarin on CI Talks. Watch the video to get tips on fitness & skateboarding.

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