Satis, founder of Cheewajit lifestyle, dies at 86

He was first admitted to Bangpakok 9 International Hospital two days ago after suffering from a fall.
“He was a selfless genius,” Uamporn Saengsuwan, managing editor of the Cheewajit Magazine, said yesterday.
Together with the magazine, Satis began promoting Cheewajit way of life about two decades ago and won a large following. Followers of the Cheewajit philosophy are taught to be cautious with their choice of food and way of life. They are encouraged to embrace nature, lead simple lives and uphold the principles of fairness.
“With the right choices, we can avoid diseases such as cancer, heart problems and diabetes,” Uamporn explained.
Born on March 14, 1926, Satis studied mass psychology, nutrition, molecular biology, macrobiotics, acupuncture and alternative medicine. While working in the United States, he came down with nasal-cavity cancer and decided to combat it by changing his lifestyle. His effort was a success and since then he started promoting his philosophy in the hope of helping others. He was also an avid supporter of integrated and alternative medicine.
“Many cancer patients have recovered because of him,” Uamporn said.
Satis’ legacy, Cheewajit, will live on Uamporn said, adding that this approach has already proved that it is hugely beneficial.
Apart from the magazine, the Cheewajit foundation has also launched the Cheewajit Home Clinic and also provides wellness services for cancer patients at the Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.
Satis has penned many books, including “Cheewajit: Karn Chai Cheewit Yang Khaojai Tammachart” (Cheewajit: Living with Understanding in Nature), “Cheewit Rermton Mua Aryu 70” (Life Begins at 70), “Mareng Haeng Cheewit” (Cancer of Life) and “Koo Nae” (I am Cool). He won the Writers’ Association of Thailand’s Narathip Award in 2006.
Funeral rites will be held at Bangkok’s Wat Saket until November 2 and the royally-sponsored cremation will be held at 2am on the following morning.