The Bangkok Podcast
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Land of Frowns: Ed Details Lessons Learned from a Thai Divorce [S7.E5]
Were getting a bit personal on this episode as Ed talks about his marriage and eventual divorce in Thailand. Although its a difficult topic, enough time has elapsed that Ed is ready to discuss wheth
Dr. Natthawat Hongkarnjanakul on Thailand’s Space Ambitions [S7.E4]
Ahh, Thailand. Beaches, sunsets, late-night parties, serene temples, andspace technology design and future satellite launch site? Greg interviews Dr. Natthawat Hongkarnjanakul of the Thai Geo-Inform
Expat Wins! Six Situations That Level Up Your Bangkok Life [S7.E3]
Greg and Ed discuss situations - whether they come from luck or strategy - that can seriously improve your quality of life in Bangkok. The guys try to avoid the super obvious things - getting a better
Photographer Tim Russell on the Fading Glory of Hualamphong Station [S7.E2]
Greg interviews well known Bangkok-based photographer about his book , which focuses (literally) on the iconic and now mostly defunct Hualamphong Train Station. Tim begins by explaining his early da
New Year Resolutions: How to be a Better Expat in Thailand [S7.E1]
In a spirit of optimism and renewal, Greg and Ed discuss their New Years resolutions as expats. What are their goals for 2024 to grow as expats in Thailand? Greg begins by committing to read The Falc
Holiday Bonus Show Preview!
Hey guys, I know we said we were done for the year, but we have one last little surprise for you. We sat down with two of our very good friends John and Poom to record a special bonus show for our pat
Our Bangkok Survival Kit: Tips and Tricks if You're Exploring Bangkok on Foot [S6.E70]
Just before the boys take off for the holiday, and hordes of new visitors arrive, Greg and Ed give advice on how to survive a long day exploring Bangkok, be you a tourist or just an expat trying to ch
Childline Thailand: Tackling Abuse & Neglect, Offering Hope & Safety Part 2 [S6.E69]
This is Part 2 of Gregs interview with Ilya Smirnoff of Childline Thailand. Ilya begins with the timeline of a child, which is basically a roadmap of the rights and responsibilities of children as
Childline Thailand: Tackling Abuse & Neglect, Offering Hope & Safety - Part 1 [S6.E68]
Greg interviews Ilya Smirnoff, the director of , an NGO dedicated to the rights of children in Thailand. Ilya begins by explaining his early life as a monk, and how he eventually left the monkhood and
Don’t Do These Things: How to Earn an Expat Demerit Badge [S6.E67]
In a follow-up to previous episodes on expat Merit Badges, Greg and Ed discuss DEmerit Badges, mistakes that long term expats make that they should NOT make. In other words, if youve lived in Tha