The Bangkok Podcast

The Bangkok Podcast


Latest Episodes

Land of Frowns: Ed Details Lessons Learned from a Thai Divorce [S7.E5]
February 06, 2024

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]
January 30, 2024

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]
January 23, 2024

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]
January 16, 2024

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]
January 09, 2024

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!
December 24, 2023

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]
December 19, 2023

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]
December 12, 2023

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]
December 05, 2023

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]
November 28, 2023

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