The Bangkok Podcast
Episodes
Rules & Etiquette: Public Speaking as a Buddhist Monk [S5.E55]
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews our old friend and recurring guest Phra Pandit, about public speaking as a Buddhist monk. Beginning with some public speaking basics, ...
The World Happiness Index: How Does Thailand Measure Up? [S5.E54]
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the 2022 World Happiness Report - which saw Thailand drop by quite a few spots - Greg and Ed jump into the fascinating topic of the hap...
Photographer Dax Ward on Capturing Bangkok's Abandoned Beauty [S5.E53]
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Dax Ward, an adventurous photographer best known for his beautiful photos of dilapidated buildings and abandoned places. Dax begins by...
Saying Too Much: Dealing With Self-Censorship in Thailand [S5.E52]
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed tackle the uncomfortable topic of self-censorship in Thailand, especially as it pertains to the podcast itself, and the churning, roiling ...
The Middle Path: Is Thailand an In-Between Country? [S5.E51]
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed consider the tricky question of Thailand’s role in the global order. Sparked by a question from one of his students about what Thailand’...
History on Video: Bangkok Pat Talks Exploring & Storytelling [S5.E50]
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews ‘Bangkok Pat,’ whose videos on Bangkok’s historical secrets uncover the hidden layers of this fascinating city. Pat begins with ...
Would a Bangkok by Any Other Name Smell as Sweet? [S5.E49]
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed discuss the significance of the recent decision by the Thai parliament to accept a change to the official English name of Bangkok that was...
History and Insight: Exploring Thailand’s Indian Community [S5.E48]
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the great things about Thai culture is the many facets that make up the whole. One of them is the Indian community, and Greg is happy to welcom...
Great Thailand Advice We Ignored…But Shouldn’t Have [S5.E47]
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Thailand starts to get back to bid-ness, there will likely be a whole lot of n00bs coming in to tour, work and live. Most who have been here for a ...
George Dupont: The Only Thai to Fight in the US Civil War [S5.E46]
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We recount the fascinating story of George DuPont, the only Thai person who fought in the American Civil War. The first record of George in the U.S. i...
Is Thailand Really LGBTQ Friendly? It’s Complicated [S5.E45]
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Benjamin Lord, an American who moved to Asia straight out of college at NYU. He is on the show to discuss life as a gay man in Thailan...
Ed's Big List: 10 Differences Between the US and Thailand [S5.E44]
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Ed being stuck in the US, he relates ten experiences he has had during his stay in Ohio that he doesn’t think he would ever have in Thailand, i...
Anger, Anxiety & Death: How Buddhism Deals with the Big Issues [S5.E43]
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Phra Pandit, the resident Bangkok Podcast expert on all things Buddhism, about negative emotions such as anxiety and anger and how Bud...
The Bangkok Podcast Covid Christmas Clusterf#@k Extravaganza [S5.E42]
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a COVID Christmas Craptacular! The guys discuss all the ways that COVID has made the holiday season difficult for expats and travelers to Thail...
Riding the Rails: Catching up with Bangkok’s New Train Lines [S5.E41]
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Greg and guest-host Scott moved here at the turn of the century, Bangkok had about 22km of train lines (not counting the SRT diesel trains). Now ...
The Times They Are a-Changing: Thailand’s Demographic Shift [S5.E40]
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The show welcomes back Dr. Jessica Vechbanyongratana, an economist at Chulalongkorn University, to discuss the cold, hard data on Thailand’s demogra...
Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony [S5.E39]
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed finish up the Seven Deadly Sins series with a discussion of ‘gluttony’ in the context of Bangkok - in this case, wanting to eat the la...
Tech, Trade & Bridges with Belgian Ambassador Sibille de Cartier [S5.E38]
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Belgian Ambassador to Thailand, Madam Sybille de Cartier, formerly Ambassador to Egypt and Sudan, with plenty of diplomatic experience...
Alcohol: Thailand’s Favorite Boogeyman [S5.E37]
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a very topical show Greg and Ed discuss the role that alcohol plays in Thai culture. For a country that seems to love restricting alcohol consumpti...
The Changing Role of the Foreign Teacher in Thailand [S5.E36]
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hassles and Hope: Thailand’s Big Reopening [S5.E35]
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The boys address the big story of the day: Thailand’s long-delayed reopening to tourists, at least from certain low-risk countries. Ed begins by rec...
What’s the Deal with Solar Power in Thailand? [S5.E34]
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Tristan Knowles, an Australian expat in Thailand working for the Asian Development Bank, specializing in infrastructure finance in the...
Thailand in Movies & TV vs. Thailand in Real Life [S5.E33]
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show Greg and Ed address a pretty simple question: When you see Bangkok in movies and in series, are you actually seeing an accurate port...
From Coffee to Conflict: Kenyan Ambassador Lindsay Kiptiness [S5.E32]
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Lindsay Kiptiness, the Kenyan Ambassador to Thailand. Ambassador Kiptiness begins by introducing himself and explains his responsibili...
Dungeons & Dragons & Bangkok: An Alignment Chart for the City [S5.E31]
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed confess to their past as Dungeons and Dragons-loving young geeks. Who would have thought? The boys take inspiration from an old blog post ...
Building a Thai YouTube Channel for Kids Into a Family Business [S5.E30]
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Greg chats with his buddy Jesse Davis. You might not know Jesse’s name, but if you have kids, chances are they know his daughter. ...
Expat Merit Badges: How Many Do You Have? [S5.E29]
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed discuss the concept of expat ‘merit badges’: those experiences that all long-time expats in Thailand tend to have that really remind y...
Accents, Dialects and Stereotypes with Stu Jay Raj [S5.E28]
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews returning guest Stu Jay Raj - polyglot, expert language teacher and man about town. Greg begins by asking Stu about his recent series ...
This is Thailand With Scott & Trevor from Talk Travel Asia [S5.E27]
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed sit down with old friends and travel experts Trevor Ranges and Scott Coates of the Talk Travel Asia podcast. The guys run through a whole ...
Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Envy [S5.E26]
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the series on the 7 Deadly Sins, Greg and Ed address the envious Envy. Of course, we love Bangkok, but no place is perfect - so, what are s...
Golfasian’s Mark Siegel Talks Fees, Tees & Thai Golf Holidays [S5.E25]
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Mark Siegel, the director of Golfasian, one of Asia’s largest golf tour operators. Greg opens with the caveat that neither he nor Ed...
A Few Surprising Details About Raising a Kid in Bangkok [S5.E24]
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg fills us in on all the special concerns of being a parent in Bangkok. As if being a parent on its own didn’t have enough surpr...
From Dreams to Comedy: Teaching Thai With a Twist [S5.E23]
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Kru Nan from the “You Too Can Learn Thai” podcast. Greg begins with the theory of the ‘critical period,’ that the human brain ...
Don’t be That Guy: Expat Stereotypes to Avoid [S5.E22]
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed discuss some negative expat stereotypes - roughly the person you (probably) don’t want to become while living in Thailand...at least for...
The Bombing of Bangkok During World War 2 [S5.E21]
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Khun Panarat Anamwathana about the bombing of Bangkok during World War II. Beginning with a discussion about how Thai people today per...
Cultural Refresher: Books & Movies to Rouse Your Thailand Mojo [S5.E20]
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On a suggestion from listener Emily, Greg and Ed go back to basics with book and movie recommendations for people new to Thailand and Southeast Asia, ...
Fostering Hope in Khlong Toey with Bangkok Community Help [S5.E19]
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are not so great right now, and they’re even more desperate for people who live on the edge, which is why we’re pleased to chat with Friso ...
Ed Reports Back: Visiting the Phuket Sandbox [S5.E18]
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ed relates his 4-day adventure in the much-reported-on Phuket Sandbox. But spoiler alert: It wasn’t a great trip, mostly due to bad luck: it was gra...
Some Good (and Bad) Ways That Being an Expat Has Changed Us [S5.E17]
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed bare their souls and discuss how living in Thailand has changed them for the better - and for the worse. Greg begins by noting that since ...
Entrepreneur Derek van Pelt on Business and Success in Thailand [S5.E16]
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a dream of many to move to Thailand and start their own business - be it a spiffy e-commerce site, a beer bar on a beach, or some type of consu...
Between Two Worlds: Raising a Western Kid in an Eastern Culture [S5.E15]
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diving into one of their more complex topics, Greg and Ed explore some of the questions that arise when raising a child with an appreciation for skept...
Tourism, Covid & Secret Recipes with Chin From Chili Paste Food Tours [S5.E14]
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Chin Chongtong, the founder of Chili Paste Food Tours, a food-based tourism company in Bangkok. Khun Chin first relates her difficult ...
Dealing With Annoying Expat Requests [S5.E13]
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this show the guys keep it real by discussing things they do not like about being an expat. Plus, patrons and listeners write in with their own pet...
History & Diplomacy with Canadian Ambassador Sarah Taylor [S5.E12]
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed interview Dr. Sarah Taylor, the Canadian Ambassador to Thailand to discuss her role in Thailand, Thailand’s role in Asia, and what Canad...
Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth [S5.E11]
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys return to their ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ series to discuss the sin of ‘Sloth.’ Greg notes in an introduction that sloth can be a little ha...
Co-Producer Oliver Ackermann on Making The Serpent in Bangkok [S5.E10]
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed interview Oliver Ackermann, one of the co-producers of the Thailand-based Netflix series “The Serpent,” about 1970s era serial killer ...
Joe Cummings Talks Thai Ganja, Protests and CIA Recruitment [S5.E9]
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second episode of Greg and Ed’s interview with Joe Cummings, expat extraordinaire. This episode begins with a bang as the guys discuss t...
Joe Cummings Talks Movies, Writing and Tourism Recovery [S5.E8]
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed do a tag team interview of legendary Thailand expat Joe Cummings, a renaissance man and expert on Thai culture if there ever was one. Join...
Bonus Episode: Vaccine Travel and Quarantine!
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! This type of content usually goes out to our patrons only, but we figured it was important and relevant to everyone, so we're putting it ou...
A Few Unwritten Thai Cultural Rules You Gotta Learn [S5.E7]
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Utilizing a topic suggested by listener Wes, Greg and Ed discuss the unwritten ‘rules’ of Thai culture - the ones that everyone knows but aren’t...
Being Funny in Bangkok: Three Local Comedians Weigh In [S5.E6]
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews three local comedians, Justin St-Denis, Chris Raufheisen, and Tana Sukke, about life as a stand-up in Bangkok. After a few quick bios ...
Is There an Expat Hierarchy - and Does it Even Matter? [S5.E5]
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We think almost every long-term expat has been asked how long they’ve been here before, only to see the challenge, throw down their card, and ask th...
The Ups and Downs of Retiring in Thailand [S5.E4]
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Colonel Johnny Thoyts, an old friend who has been retired in Thailand for over 20 years. Johnny has had an interesting time in Thailan...
Oh Crap, What Now? Losing Your Job in Thailand [S5.E3]
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the sticky situation of what it means to lose your job in Thailand as an expat, and the relative insecurity that all of us have, no m...
Fighting the HIV Stigma in Thailand [S5.E2]
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Midnight Poonkasetwattana and Inad Rendon, the Executive Director and Program Director at APCOM, a nonprofit organization that advocat...
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Welcome to Season 5! [S5.E1]
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 5! Greg and Ed discuss the new season, which admittedly is mostly a continuation of the last season - if it ain’t broke, etc. But ...
Short Break!
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys, Greg and Ed are taking this week off for a short break, but we'll be back with the first episode of SEASON FIVE (OMG) of the show on March 1...
Becoming Thai: Talking With Chris Larkin from ThaiCitizenship.com [S4.E72]
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Chris Larkin, creator of ThaiCitizenship.com, a website that answers all the confusing, conflicting, confounding questions about getti...
Wonderful Weirdos: Tales of Bangkok Characters Good, Bad & Strange [S4.E71]
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If Thailand is good for one thing, it’s ‘interesting’ expats, and Greg and Ed keep it light with a humorous discussion of some of the crazy char...
Ganjapreneur Kitty Chopaka Discusses the Marijuana Landscape in Thailand [S4.E70]
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ed interviews Chokwan ‘Kitty’ Chopaka, an expert on the cannabis industry in Thailand. The interview begins with a discussion of how Kitty ended u...
Neighborhood Focus: Soi Suan Phlu [S4.E69]
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a return to our Neighborhood Focus series, Greg and Ed check out Soi Suan Phlu and some of the surrounding area, broadly known as either Sathorn or...
Mark Wiens on the Joy of Eating Thai Food [S4.E68]
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Mark Wiens, an old friend known far and wide for his awesome YouTube videos about eating food. Good food. Weird food. Scary food. Any ...
Bangkok’s Seven Deadly Sins: Greed [S4.E67]
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Greg and Ed return to the Seven Deadly Sins series with a discussion of GREED in Thai culture. As an opening caveat, Greg makes clear that g...
Sawatdee Cough: Bangkok’s Air Pollution Crisis [S4.E66]
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Khun Weena, founder of the Thailand Clean Air Network and an expert on air pollution in Thailand to discuss the who, the what, the why...
The Eclipse That Changed the Course of Thai History [S4.E65]
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking 2020 to the Curb: New Year’s Eve Stories from Better Times [S4.E64]
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In order to wash the bad taste of New Year’s Eve 2021 out of our mouths, Greg and Ed discuss what New Year’s Eve means in Bangkok. Normally it’s...
Confronting Thailand's Problem With Violence Against Women Part 2 [S4.E63]
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The issue of violence against women in Thai culture is not often discussed. Awareness is low and even when the topic is brought up, the default reacti...
Confronting Thailand’s Problem With Violence Against Women Part 1 [S4.E62]
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The issue of violence against women in Thai culture is not often discussed. Awareness is low and even when the topic is brought up, the default reacti...
The Annual Bangkok Podcast Listener Q&A Spectacular [S4.E61]
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a while, but the guys jump into a Q&A show, where they answer questions from listeners. The topics are incredibly wide-ranging - everythin...
Artist Alex Face on his Iconic Work, Inspiration, and Space Art [S4.E60]
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews celebrated Thai artist Alex Face (https://www.facebook.com/Alexfacebkk), known mostly for his large building-sized murals, which appea...
How Would You Rate Your Thai Cultural Assimilation? [S4, E59]
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed dive into a great question for expats in Thailand: to what extent are you actually integrated into mainstream Thai culture? Greg posted a ...
Bangkok’s Craft Brew Godfather: A Chat With Khun Chit [S4.E58]
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews the fascinating Wichit Saiklao, godfather of craft beer in Thailand and founder of Chit Beer, with podcast friend Scott Coates sitting...
Thailand’s Freedom-of-Expression Minefield [S4.E57]
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed consider the issue of freedom of expression in Thailand and the extent to which it is or is not compatible with Thai culture. The topic is...
Linguist Rikker Dockum on Raising Multilingual Kids (S4.E56)
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews repeat guest Rikker Dockum about the ups and downs of raising bilingual children, beginning with an update on (now Dr) Rikker’s life...
Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath [S4, E55]
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys reenter the world of the Seven Deadly Sins with a discussion of ‘Wrath’ in Thai culture. What’s the angle? Well, here is Ed’s theory:...
Phra Pandit on the Buddhist Concepts of Birth, Death & Rebirth [Season 4, Episode 54]
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bangkok Podcast Metaphysics, Greg interviews our favorite guest, Phra Pandit, about notions of heaven and hell in Thai Buddhism. Ph...
Greg (Con) and Ed (Pro) Debate the Merits of Thai Massage [Season 4, Episode 53]
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys debate the pros and cons of one of Thailand’s most famous cultural pastimes. Despite being friends for going on 20 years n...
Bangkok’s Evolving Health & Fitness Mindset [Season 4, Episode 52]
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been in Bangkok for any length of time you’ve seen the ‘healthy lifestyle’...uh...lifestyle...change a great deal. But why, how, and...
David Robinson Talks Heritage and Creativity on the Chao Phraya River [Season 4, Episode 50]
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews David Robinson, co-founder of the Creative District Foundation, which promotes the mighty Chao Phraya River community for tourism and ...
Neighborhood Focus: Chinatown & Talad Noi [Season 4, Episode 51]
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed return to their ‘Neighborhood Focus’ series with a review of the Chinatown-Talad Noi area of Bangkok, a neighborhood is near and dear ...
The Unique Role That Teachers Play in Thai Culture [Season 4, Episode 49]
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ooooh, topical! This week, Greg and Ed discuss the unique role of teachers in Thai society, where educators occupy a uniquely reverential role, often ...
An Economist Speaks: The Numbers on Thailand's COVID Economy [Season 4, Episode 48]
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First, we want voicemails from our listeners! Become a friend on LINE (scan the QR Code below) and send us your thoughts, greetings, or an awesome jok...
Ten Laws Expats Should Understand in Thailand [Season 4, Episode 47]
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief intro explaining the podcast’s decision to accept advertising (within strict guidelines), Greg and Ed jump into a topic important to a...
Jarrett Wrisley & Chalee Kader Discuss Bangkok's Restaurant Biz in the Time of Covid [Season 4, Episode 46]
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Jarrett Wrisley and Chalee Kader, well-known and successful restaurateurs in Bangkok. After quick bios, they begin by dispelling some ...
Bangkok’s Seven Deadly Sins: Lust [Season 4, Episode 45]
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed continue their ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ series with LUST - yep, we go there. Well, figuratively, anyway. On the record, the guys don’t ac...
Crossing Cultures: From Small-Town Thailand to the USA & Back Again [Season 4, Episode 44]
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ed interviews Putsawan ‘Poy’ Tipsakorn, a friend and former student of his who did an exchange year in the U.S. while in high school. Ed and Poy b...
Holding a Mirror Up to Thailand: Thisrupt's Voranai Vanijaka [Season 4, Episode 43]
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Greg interviews Khun Voranai Vanijaka, a well-known Thai journalist, social commentator, and founder and editor-in-chief of Thisrupt.co, an ...
A Quarantine Interview & Media Recommendations [Season 4, Episode 42]
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a very strange intro in which Greg extols the virtues of a mind-numbingly happy Finnish folk tune, we get into the main episode, which comes in ...
Building a House in Thailand [Season 4, Episode 41]
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed interview Florian, an old friend of Greg’s and coincidentally the occupant of Greg’s old apartment in Chinatown with a beautiful view ...
Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Pride [Season 4, Episode 40]
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a new series cooked up by Greg’s evil brain, the guys explore Bangkok through the prism of the Seven Deadly Sins. Each of the seven shows (not in...
Entrepreneur and TV Host Dan Fraser on Filming, Language, and Absorbing Thai Culture [Season 4, Episode 39]
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of Greg’s interview with Dan Fraser, an old friend, Thai TV star, and owner of adventure travel company Smiling Albino. Continuing th...
Entrepreneur and TV Host Dan Fraser on Filming, Language, and Absorbing Thai Culture [Season 4, Episode 38]
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Renaissance-Expat Extraordinaire Dan Fraser, an old friend of both Greg and Ed and a former guest of the podcast in season 1. As both ...
The Gun Show: How a Few Thai Cannons Helped Shape History [Season 4, Episode 37]
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We return to our Thai history series with a fascinating look at the role that several Thai cannons played in some important historical events. First...
Jobs, Wages and Napoleon Dynamite: The Hard Data on Thailand’s Economy [Season 4, Episode 36]
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an extra-long show this week as Greg interviews Jessica Vechbanyongratana, a professor at the faculty of Economics at Chulalongkorn University,...
How Thailand Changed Our Views on Fake Stuff [Season 4, Episode 35]
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a great post on a Thisrupt, the topic is counterfeit goods. Most people are aware that all types of counterfeit goods are available for sa...
The Thai Foreign Ministry & Public Communication During COVID-19 [Season 4, Episode 34]
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg interviews Khun Natapanu Nopakun, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You’ve probably seen him on TV - he’s the guy ...
Lockdown: A Few Small Upsides to a BIG Downside [Season 4, Episode 33]
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you are a kid, you are taught to look on the bright side of everything. In that spirit, Greg and Ed search for any possible positives in their li...
Up Close & Personal With Thai Culture: The National Museum Volunteers [Season 4, Episode 32]
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know how foreigners aren’t allowed to be tour guides in Thailand? Well guess what - there’s an interesting little loophole to that, and it’s...
Big Brother Says Hi: Do You Have More or Less Privacy in Thailand Than at Home? [Season 4, Episode 31]
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Ed tackle the complex question of privacy in Thailand, especially as it compares to privacy back home. But there are lots of types of privacy...
Pain, Disease & Illness: The (Thai) Language of Medicine with Stu Jay Raj [Season 4, Episode 30]
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The topic is a bit morbid but these are strange times - Greg interviews polyglot and podcast favorite Stu Jay Raj on the roots of the Thai language as...