Personal refuge, self-discovery, and chosen family... Beyond the neon lights and chance encounters, NIGHTLIFE in Bangkok runs deeper than it first appears. Daniel sits down IRL with Pangina Heals: drag icon, club owner, and one of the defining forces of Bangkok’s club scene. Recorded the morning after a night out together, their conversation traces Pangina’s journey from a childhood in the suburbs to building some of the most influential queer spaces in Thailand, including her drag venue, House of Heals. Moving in & out of drag history, queer nightlife, Thai flavors, and a very spiritual shrine, they reflect on how Bangkok’s many contradictions lay the groundwork for personal liberation, and how its club culture has become both stage and sanctuary for those looking to become fully themselves. Follow Pangina Heals on TikTok & Instagram @panginahealsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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