Chalad-Sue (Be A Smart Buyer)

Published on October 31, 2007

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There are also updates on consumer situations from around the world. This month, the magazine reveals the shocking story of a Phitsanulok family forced to exchange land for medical treatment for their daughter and reports on how hypermarket chains in England are being sued by the government for cheating customers. Then read what consumers have to say.

This month, California Wow fitness club clients are complaining about being tricked into buying memberships without being informed of the complicated scheme. The result is that most end up paying for a membership they don't - or can't - use. Other clubs like Fitness First and the now defunct Yes Fitness have also had similar complaints.

The mag's main feature looks at stem-cell treatment and discusses if it really is feasible in a present day therapy regimen. Are hospitals just using the research as a marketing tool?

Also, actor Tankhun Jit-issara talks about how his life changed completely after his father's death.

Apart from all this, discover if men and women should use the same facial toner or if you should believe what the advertisements tell you and get your guy to buy his own.

A Day

This month's issue looks at Thai sitcoms with a foldout devoted to some of the nation's best-known sitcom stars and a feature that reveals the secret to sitcom success. The article also analyses the gags, includes a history of sitcoms from old days like "Kabuan Kon Chai" and "Sathorn Don Chedi" and explains why secondary characters were often more popular than the protagonists.

The magazine also talks to Banjong Kayankij, a technician at Burapha University and a man set on changing the world with his brain and his hands. Banjong is working on a windmill that he says will help farmers take full advantage of Mother Nature. A bunch of big companies want to buy his idea but he's not interested, preferring to give his know-how free of cost to those who deserve it.

Then find out what members of the rock band Groove Riders are up to these days. Vocalist Burin Boonwisut has set up a new business, while the others are busy producing music for themselves and other artists. Recently, they returned to the studio and now they're talking about releasing a new album.

Bangkok department store Nightingale recently celebrated its 77th anniversary - without a major birthday sale. The venue still offers a range of products that can't be found elsewhere in the country. Discover this amazing store today.

Mars

Meet MR Adam Yukol, the sixth child of renowned director MC Chatri Chalerm Yukol. Now 22, the young man has completed his bachelor's degree in film and TV production from Bond University, Australia, and is lecturing at different film schools. He also writes articles and runs his own production company, FukDuk TV.

Then flick to the style section to find out what you should be wearing for a night out in RCA, Thonglor or Khao San road. Regulars at these venues reveal the latest in dress codes and model the hottest threads.

Get to know Wittaya Saengarun, a gay man who came out of the closet after many unhappy years of hiding from family and friends. He says meeting the man who was to become his partner gave him the courage to come out. Today, he's an advocate for gay rights.

Travel writer Thon Thamrongnawa heads to Madagascar and offers readers a different perspective of this African country through his stunning and often unusual images.

compiled by worm boy

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