Seventeen

Published on October 24, 2007

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 Find out what she discovered in Tokyo beyond the onsen, delicious food and cosplay.

Also inside is the answer to why good-looking women date not-so-good-looking guys. It's all to do with having a sense of humour. Most girls prefer nice guys who can amuse them to handsome men.

But care is needed, the magazine warns: All that joking could get you in trouble - upsetting your schedule, sinking you in debt or making you feel insecure.

There are still great things in the world that don't cost a bundle, and you can find out here how it's done. Collect coupons from food outlets to score discounts, buy a monthly Skytrain card to ride for less expense, go to the cinema on weekend mornings for cheaper tickets. It's all in the "Good to Know" column.

What's the best thing to do if your best friend is heartbroken? Read the tips provided here, such as being a good listener and adviser. They're illustrated with real-life examples.

Finally, some hot guys who spend most of their time talking about other people get a chance to talk about themselves and their dreams. Listen in on TV news anchors Korn Kiatfuangfu from Newsline, Pasit Apinyawat from Channel 7, Orachun Rintarawitoon from Channel 9 and Pachara Panyayong from the Money Channel.

Her World

Manasawee "Lew" Krittanukul had to be forced to exercise back when she was a sickly kid, but she became a national gymnast and then a professional dancer. Now this determined lady and three friends are setting up a dance school to share the thrill of always being able to put your best foot forward.

If size matters to you, there's an interesting article in this edition about women fretting over the fullness of their breasts. A few men are also asked for their opinions on cup size, and several well-endowed ladies are polled on their self-confidence.

Another feature explains how to keep your breasts fit and firm without consulting a cosmetic surgeon, and then there's an overview of breast cancer, with true-life cases discussed.

You say you don't have time to exercise, but you could work on your muscles even when you're driving the car. Check out the behind-the-wheel regimen for the next time you're stuck at a red light.

Elsewhere, take a test to see whether you're mature and responsible enough to take care of yourself and live on your own.

Top Gear

Reviews of the latest cars in this month's Top Gear include a look at the Mercedes C63 AMG, which some believe will pose a sales threat to BMW, and a recommendation to pay an extra Bt100,000 for better vehicles like the Chevrolet Captiva.

The new Mazda2 will soon hit the road too, as will the Honda CR-V and Volvo XC90 D5.

If you love cars, you probably love road movies as well. There's a list here of the best road flicks ever made, starting with "The Sugarland Express" and "Mad Max" in the 1970s and including the ultimate road movie for women, Ridley Scott's "Thelma and Louise", with Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon.

Next up, if you've got a good car, find a good place to drive it. The magazine offers the world's top eight driving routes, not to be missed. Among them are the Maser in Italy, the Stuart Highway in Australia and cross-border odysseys like Britain-to-Transylvania and Delhi-to-Kathmandu.

compiled by worm boy