The Bangkok Podcast

Thailand’s Booze Ban: Good Strategy or Pointless Folly? [Season 4, Episode 29]

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed recorded a show that goes in-depth on Thailand’s alcohol ban and whether or not it makes sense as a way to combat the coronavirus. What ...

Author Phil Jablon on the Disappearing Legacy of Thai Cinemas [Season 4, Episode 28]

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Phil Jablon, a true connoisseur of Southeast Asia’s old movie theaters and author of the fantastic book Thailand’s Movie Theaters...

We Discuss: Myths and Misconceptions About Bangkok [Season 4, Episode 27]

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a dose of keeping it real: What are some common beliefs about Thailand that Greg and Ed just don’t buy? Ed starts off with a fairly nua...

Pious Isolation? The Day-to-Day Life of a Thai Monk [Season 4, Episode 26]

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First of all, a public service announcement: Our friend Adam is coordinating a project to get soap, disinfectant, and food to some of Bangkok’s poor...

Lockdown! How Does This One Compare to Others? [Season 4, Episode 25]

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In their continuing effort to find something to talk about besides coronavirus, Greg and Ed decide to compare the current crisis to the past crises th...

WHO’s Dr. Daniel Kertesz Talks COVID-19, Pandemics & Silver Linings [Season 4, Episode 24]

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Dr. Daniel Kertesz of the World Health Organization, to confirm, deny, or simply explain in better detail some of the information that...

Mixed-Culture Relationship Advice from Dr. Greg [Season 4, Episode 23]

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a personal turn thanks to an idea from Wes, one of our patrons, Greg discusses his dating experiences in Thailand and what it’s like to be ma...

How Tim Hortons Came to Thailand [Season 4, Episode 22]

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand’s food tastes have changed a lot since Greg and Ed first got here two decades ago, and in that time, things have gone international, yo! Wi...

Mixed Messages: Thailand's Confusing PR Machine [Season 4, Episode 21]

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The big news of the day is of course the coronavirus, something Greg and Ed have talked about frequently on the bonus show, which goes to our patrons....

Media, Politics, Tech & Censorship with Cod Satrusayang [Season 4, Episode 20]

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Cod Satrusayang, editor-in-chief of ThaiEnquirer.com, one of Thailand’s newest news sites. Cod explains that after a decade of exper...

We Ask An Economist: Is Thailand a Poor Country? [Season 4, Episode 19]

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People are often quick to call Thailand ‘developing’ or even ‘third world’ - but what do those terms even mean? We decided to find out.  Ed i...

The Big Bangkok Statistics Episode [Season 4, Episode 18]

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You might be surprised to learn that two fellows as cool as Greg and Ed can be a bit nerdy, but it’s true! So, in keeping with that theme, this week...

Bangkok History Highlight: The Surprising History of Patpong [Season 4, Episode 17]

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed interview Michael Messner, long time expat, Patpong bar entrepreneur, and the founder and curator of the Patpong Museum. Opened this year,...

Neighborhood (Re)Focus: Thonburi, Bangkok’s Brooklyn [Season 4, Episode 16]

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In another Neighborhood Focus, the guys revisit an area discussed in Season 2: Thonburi, roughly defined as the ‘other side’ of the river from dow...

Discussing Thai-Farang Relationships - With an Uncommon Twist [Season 4, Episode 15]

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody knows that intercultural relationships in Thailand are most likely a Thai woman with a foreign man, but things are changing! It’s not as c...

Who Are You? Remaking Yourself as an Expat [Season 4, Episode 14]

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your hosts get a little deep with the topic this time by kicking off a discussion on expat identity. Can expats reinvent themselves and become someone...

Expat Insights: Tony Joh Talks Travel, Fitting In…and Moving Back to Asia? [Season 4, Episode 13]

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Tony Joh, an old friend and co-host of Season 1 of the Bangkok Podcast to reminisce about their true noob status as pioneer podcasters...

Five Observations on What Makes Thai Culture Thai [Season 4, Episode 12]

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a first for the podcast, the boys decide to review a part of the Bangkok Podcast website - the relatively new for Season 4 ‘Resources’ section....

The Rules & History of Giving (and Receiving) Alms [Season 4, Episode 11]

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a long time since we sat down with our most returningest guest ever, so we’re psyched to chat with Phra Pandit for our first show of 202...

The Cost of Living in Bangkok 2020 [Season 4, Episode 10]

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A new annual tradition begins with a discussion of the cost of living in Bangkok. Greg cites a recent study that puts Bangkok as the 47th most expensi...

Sai & Luther: What’s it Like Being Blind in Bangkok? [Season 4, Episode 9]

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In our ongoing series about living in Bangkok with a disability, Greg interviews Sai Techawongtham, a Thai citizen who is blind, and who has something...

Bangkok History Highlight: The Samut Prakan Radiation Incident [Season 4, Episode 8]

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg tells the true story of the ‘Samut Prakan Radiation Incident,’ which happened in Thailand in 2000. A piece of medical equipment that containe...

Agoda CEO John Brown on Corporate Culture in Bangkok [Season 4, Episode 7]

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re happy to welcome to the show John Brown, the CEO of Agoda, one of the world’s largest online accommodation platforms. Headquartered in Singa...

Did That Just Happen? A Few Stories from Bangkok [Season 4, Episode 6]

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In a lighter episode after a few weeks of serious guests and topics, Greg and Ed trade ‘hard to believe that happened’ stories about living in Tha...

Director Tom Waller on The Cave, Thai Film & Telling Stories [Season 4, Episode 5]

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Director/producer Tom Waller has made a lot of films, but his latest movie might be his most important yet. The Cave tells the story of the rescue of ...

Are Expats Ambassadors for All Expats? [Season 4, Episode 4]

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A bit of news first - the Bangkok Podcast has LINE stickers! Go here to check them out and increase your expressiveness. Sadly, Thai-based users only....

Future Forward MP Taopiphop Limjittrakorn: Beer, Business and Politics in Thailand [Season 4, Episode 3]

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the second half of our interview with Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, beer advocate and member of Thai Parliament from the Future Forward Par...

Future Forward MP Taopiphop Limjittrakorn: Beer, Business and Politics in Thailand [Season 4, Episode 2]

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed are very happy to welcome to the podcast Taopiphop Limjitrikorn, a beer entrepreneur and current member of Thai parliament from the Future...

Same Cool Hosts, Cool New Season [Season 4, Episode 1]

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed discuss the absolutely EPIC beginning of season 4 of the Bangkok Podcast. Why start a new season? Well, it turns out that seasons 1 and 2 ...

Neighborhood Focus: Sukhumvit Soi 71 (Phra Kanong) [Season 3, Episode 80]

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Big News: This show will be the final episode of Season 3! We figure 80 episodes is the right number given the length of previous seasons, so the Bang...

Thailand's Evolving Attitude Toward Mental Health [Season 3, Episode 79]

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Rex de Koening and Johanna de Koening Schaaij from New Counseling Service, who have been working as therapists in Thailand since 2001....

Are Bangkok's Floods Getting Worse? [Season 3, Episode 78]

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed dive into the flooding crisis in Thailand. (Get it?) Ed begins with some sobering statistics on the recent spate of floods that have affec...

Making Thai Subtitles: Culture, Slang, and Curse Words [Season 3, Episode 77]

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Palm, a professional translator of English to Thai, but in a very specific context: subtitles for film and television. Palm begins by ...

Neighborhood Focus: Sukhumvit Soi 11 [Season 3, Episode 76]

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed discuss one of their old stomping grounds - Sukhumvit Soi 11, perhaps the most famous destination on Sukhumvit that doesn’t involve a re...

Roger Crutchley: Writing About 50 Years in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 75]

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Readers of the Bangkok Post will need no introduction to this week’s guest. Roger Crutchley - or Old Crutch, as he’s known - arrived in Bangkok in...

Second Opinions & Jedi Lies: Stories from Bangkok's Hospitals [Season 3, Episode 74]

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sooner or later, we all spend some time in the hospital, so Greg and Ed riff on their myriad experiences in Bangkok hospitals over the years. But befo...

Bangkok Social: Conversations That Matter at Aristotle’s Cafe

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg talks to Hassan Ghiassi, the creator and organizer of Aristotle’s Cafe, a Bangkok group that focuses on meetups that involve discussions and de...

Expat Destinations: Bangkok vs. Phnom Penh [Season 3, Episode 72]

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

First up - apologies for Greg’s bad audio on this episode! Small technical problem, and it sounds like he’s talking on a phone from Peru. Luckily,...

Transport Engineer Don Siridhara Digs Deep into Bangkok’s Rail Network [Season 3, Episode 71]

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the iminent opening of the MRT Blue Line extension, we sit down with Don Siridhara, a lecturer and transportation planning engineer, to geek out ...

Why Do Expats Leave Thailand? [Season 3, Episode 70]

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed address an important but tricky question: Why do expats leave Thailand? How do you know when the right time to leave is? The boys ponder t...

Making Bangkok Accessible for All: Khun Saba Keeps Fighting [Season 3, Episode 69]

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

First - don’t forget our meetup on 27 July at Smalls. Get more info here. And also don’t forget that both Greg AND Ed will be speaking at Bombyx o...

Dr. Vorapot Discusses Bangkok’s Dengue Dangers [Season 3, Episode 68]

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dengue infections are off the chart this year, and it pays to know the dangers. Do you? ARE YOU SURE? Greg interviews Dr. Vorapot, an expert in travel...

Director Pailin Wedel Talks About Her Film ‘Hope Frozen’ [Season 3, Episode 67]

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A bit of self-promotion first - we’re happy to see that the Bangkok Podcast was chosen as one of 2019’s top 25 expat podcasts over at Feedspot. A ...

Bangkok History Highlight: The Cambodian Thai Soap Opera Riots of 2003 [Season 3, Episode 66]

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our series on interesting events in Thai history, Greg introduces the Thai-Cambodian ‘crisis’ of 2003. It started when rumors began spr...

Dating in Bangkok: Expat Women Share Stories & Advice - Part 2 [Season 3, Episode 65]

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of a panel discussion with four guests! Why four? Well, everyone knows that cliche about Bangkok being a heaven for expat men, but we didn’t ...

Dating in Bangkok: Expat Women Share Their Stories - Part 1 [Season 3, Episode 64]

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a very unique episode of the Bangkok Podcast! Greg and Ed do a first for the the show, with a panel discussion with four guests! Why four? Well...

Ed vs. Reverse Culture Shock [Season 3, Episode 63]

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you’ve been an expat for a long time and don’t visit home regularly, what’s it like going back?  Is reverse culture shock even real? Greg ...

Driving in Bangkok: Cars vs. Motorbikes [Season 3, Episode 62]

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Ed still on vacation, Greg is joined by special co-host Scott Coates to discuss a question of the ages - when driving in Bangkok, what’s the be...

Talking with Phra Pandit: Amulets, Talismans, Relics & Faith [Season 3, Episode 61]

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while, but one of our favorite semi-regular guests is back! Bangkok Podcast’s official Buddhist correspondent, Phra Pandit, welcomed G...

Up Close and Personal: Live Storytelling at Bombyx [Season 3, Episode 60]

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bangkok’s live performance scene is evolving in some interesting ways, and nowhere is that more clear than at Bombyx, the city’s most popular live...

Gadget Geeks in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 59]

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a gadget geek? Greg and Ed sure are, and they discuss some of the key places in Bangkok for people to get their gadget geek jollies. But it ai...

Bangkok Informed: What It’s Like Moderating an Expat Facebook Group [Season 3, Episode 58]

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have used one type of expat group or another, so you know that they’re often a chaotic mix of helpful advice, strange questions, and angr...

Dealing With Common Expat Problems in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 57]

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bangkok is a great city to be an expat in, but it’s not without its challenges. On this show, Greg and Ed compare Bangkok to other expat destination...

Charity, Kindness & Food: Talking With Courageous Kitchen's Dwight Turner [Season 3, Episode 56]

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Dwight Turner, the founder of Courageous Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that centers on food and nutrition education for at-risk yo...

How Quickly Are You Prepared to Leave Bangkok? [Season 3, Episode 55]

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Greg and Ed discuss the concept of a “Go Bag” - that is, a bag that always stays packed in case you need to get outta Dodge. Both...

HUBBA Thailand CEO Talks Real Estate, Coworking & Entrepreneurism [Season 3, Episode 54]

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Aim Chareonphan, the CEO of Hubba Thailand, a coworking pioneer in Thailand. From humble beginnings borne out of a frustration with co...

Bangkok History Highlight: The Amazing Career and Tragic Death of Mitr Chaibancha [Season 3, Episode 53]

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

First of all - we’re on YouTube! Well, just the audio of each show, but still...makes it easier to listen. Head on over to our channel and subscrib...

Season 3 Retrospective: Looking Back on 1 Year [Season 3, Episode 52]

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed reminisce about Ed’s first year as co-host of the Bangkok Podcast. Ed begins with a big ‘thank you’ to Greg for giving him the oppor...

Bored Expats: Getting Your Groove Back in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 51]

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bangkok is a giant, chaotic, constantly evolving megalopolis. But guess what? If you live here long enough, you’ll get bored. Happens to everybody. ...

Talking Muay Thai With Fighter Matt Lucas [Season 3, Episode 50]

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews writer, commentator, and Muay Thai fighter Matt Lucas about the life of a foreigner in Bangkok practicing the Thai national sport. Mat...

Bangkok's Best Photography Spots [Season 3, Episode 49]

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss something of great interest to many of our listeners - where to take the best photos in Bangkok. Ed begins by discussing main tourist...

Thailand in the Rearview: Catching Up With Evo Terra [Season 3, Episode 48]

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Has it already been a whole year? Greg interviews former co-host Evo Terra, who has been back in the United States for one year since leaving Thailand...

Do Thais Really Smile More Than Anyone? [Season 3, Episode 47]

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“The Land of Smiles” has been one of the most successful marketing campaigns in history. So much so, that many people come to Thailand thinking th...

Sueching Chin Talks Tech & Thai Culture [Season 3, Episode 46]

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Searching for some insight into how technology is shaping the next generation of Thais, Greg interviews Sueching Chin, a TV host, writer, editor, emce...

Neighborhood Focus: Thong Lor [Season 3, Episode 45]

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In a return to ‘Neighborhood Focus,’ Greg and Ed dive into the jam-packed area surrounding Sukhumvit Soi 55, aka Thong Lor, describing a recent ni...

What's it Like Teaching Political Science in a Thai University? [Season 3, Episode 44]

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, a curious Greg queries Ed about what it’s like to teach political science in Thailand, a country that has suffered two coups since ...

Christopher G. Moore on Bangkok, Creativity & Storytelling [Season 3, Episode 43]

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews author and noted man-about-town Christopher G. Moore, who returns to the show after appearing in Episode 44 of Season 1. In a wide ran...

The Good, the Bad & the Embarrassing: Thai Maid Stories [Season 3, Episode 42]

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Greg and Ed discuss a very common issue among expats: how to find a good maid. While very common here, finding a maid is one of the m...

Yoga, Spirituality, and Meditation in Thailand with Marisa Cranfill [Season 3, Episode 41]

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ed welcomes back Marisa Cranfill, who was a guest on episode 61 of season 1, where she educated Greg and Tony with her deep knowledge on Thai spirit h...

MAQE COO Drew Kamthong Talks Tech, Design & Management in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 40]

25 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Greg interviews Drew Kamthong of MAQE, a digital consultancy that started as a web design firm that has transformed into a full blown consul...

Merry Christmas from the 'Kok! [Season 3, Episode 39]

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the annual Bangkok Podcast Christmas Blowout, with free gifts to all of our listeners! Well, that’s a complete lie, actually. But it IS Chris...

The Expat Hassle of Keeping Old Friendships Alive [Season 3, Episode 38]

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys address a common concern of long term expats: how best to keep in touch with family and friends back home. That is...if you want to...

Community, Philanthropy, and Condoms with Mechai Varivaidya - Part Two [Season 3, Episode 37]

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In Thailand, there are plenty of household names, but not many of them bring a smile and a twinkle to the eye the way that “Mechai” does. If you’...

Community, Philanthropy, and Condoms with Mechai Varivaidya - Part One [Season 3, Episode 36]

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In Thailand, there are plenty of household names, but not many of them bring a smile and a twinkle to the eye the way that “Mechai” does. If you’...

Bangkok History Highlight: The Blue Diamond Affair [Season 3, Episode 35]

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our series on interesting episodes in Thai history, this episode focuses on the infamous Blue Diamond Affair, It all started when a Thai ga...

Insight Into Thailand's Burmese Refugees [Season 3, Episode 34]

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone familiar with Southeast Asia knows how complicated the issue of refugees is. Thailand, as the wealthiest country in the region, plays an import...

Nov 16 Meetup

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys, Greg here. I know this will only be of interest to some of you, but a few listeners pointed out that on the most recent show about our favor...

Our Favorite Farang Food Joints in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 33]

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a special on-location show at a Pizza Company restaurant in a highly secret, undisclosed location (to ensure the BP hosts are not mobbed ...

A Look at Bangkok's Contemporary Art Scene [Season 3, Episode 32]

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To get some insight into Bangkok’s art scene, Greg interviews Nim Niyomsin, an independent art curator. She gives her views on the ups and downs of ...

Neighborhood Focus: Victory Monument [Season 3, Episode 31]

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Victory Monument area of Bangkok is unique in that it combines the old - the monument itself is of a Thai victory against the French in WWII - and...

Expat Insights: Owning a Restaurant in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 30]

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A common dream for many expats in Thailand is to open their own bar or restaurant. Ed interviews Matthew Fischer, a local restaurateur and bar owner, ...

Thai Ghost Stories: Myth and Terror [Season 3, Episode 29]

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s subject is the fascinating mythology of Thai ghosts, which, as anyone who has spent any time here knows, are a pretty big deal in Thai c...

Gay Rights in Thailand [Season 3, Episode 28]

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ed interviews Thanita ‘Ninar’ Wongprasert, a former UN employee and long time activist in the LGBTQI community in Thailand. Ninar talks about what...

Bangkok History Highlight: Phlaek Phibunsongkram [Season 3, Episode 27]

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed try something new with the first in a series of episodes that look at interesting events in Bangkok’s history. For this one, they delve ...

Insight into Bangkok’s Mobile Street Vendors [Season 3, Episode 26]

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Kisnaphol “Keng” Wattanawanyoo, an expert in the informal aspects of urban life, and in the case of Bangkok, the plethora of mobil...

Permanent Residency in Thailand: Worth It? [Season 3, Episode 25]

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed jump into the tricky issue of whether it is worth it for expats to gain permanent residency status in Thailand, also known as PR. It’s a...

Author Patrick Winn on Organized Crime in Southeast Asia [Season 3, Episode 24]

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast is very pleased to welcome back journalist Patrick Winn, who previously appeared on the show in its very early days - episode 11 of season...

What Are People Asking Google About Thailand? [Season 3, Episode 23]

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google searches have become a treasure trove of information on modern cultures, and something that everyone from students to seniors use to find infor...

Endangered Languages & Evolving Thai with Linguist Rikker Dockum [Season 3, Episode 22]

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What if you got into a time machine and jumped forward a few hundred years, only to discover when you arrived that no one spoke your language anymore?...

Jobs You Can’t Do, and Drugs You Can (Maybe) [Bonus 21]

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just for a bit of fun, we're releasing this week's bonus episode for all our listeners! Patrons of the Bangkok Podcast get the regular show + a bonus ...

Neighborhood Focus - Ari [Season 3, Episode 21]

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Another in our continuing series on Bangkok’s coolest and most notable places to live or visit! This week we focus on the Ari neighborhood, which ro...

Thai Work Permits: What Just Changed? [Season 3, Episode 20]

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve even a passing interest in living in Thailand, you’ve likely heard of the recent changes to the Kingdom’s work permit laws - the legal...

Trainspotting: The Past, Present & Future of Rail Travel in Thailand [Season 3, Episode 19]

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week your intrepid hosts discuss all manner of rail travel in Bangkok and beyond, and the role that the train system plays in Thai society. For m...

Unique Perspectives: Thailand's Third Culture Kids [Season 3, Episode 18]

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do if the culture you grew up in isn’t your own - or even your parents’? You adapt, dammit, and become what’s known as a Third Cultu...

The Risks and Rewards of Biking in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 17]

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Master Yoda Biker Greg counsels young padawan Ed in the ways of biking in Bangkok, focusing either on the casual rider looking for so...

Talking With Phra Pandit: What's Up With Buddhist Novices? [Season 3, Episode 16]

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen those little kids walking around a temple dressed as monks? Well guess what - they ARE monks! Sort of. Mostly. Well, probably more ...

Neighborhood Focus: Ekkamai [Season 3, Episode 15]

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As all expats know, Bangkok is a gigantic, sprawling metropolis, but it does contain dozens of identifiable neighborhoods, each with its own personali...

Teaching Critical Thinking in Thailand [Season 3, Episode 14]

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a culture where most people have seen ghosts, visit fortune tellers, and where questioning authority is kind of, sort of, not really cool, critical...

How Has Bangkok Changed Us? [Season 3, Episode 13]

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Something a little different this week - a host swap! Greg is joined by co-host Scott Coates, one of his oldest friends in Thailand. Scott co-hosts th...

Talking Overtourism With Stuart McDonald from Travelfish.org [Season 3, Episode 12]

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From a cute lil’ gazebo on the rooftop of a newly-renovated hotel in Chinatown, Greg, Ed, and Stuart from Travelfish.org jump into the complex issue...