The Bangkok Podcast
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An Intro to Meditation and How it Works with Phra Pandit [S6.E48]
Ed interviews our favorite expert on Buddhism, Phra Pandit. This time the focus is on meditation, exactly what it is, and what role it plays in the Buddhist religion as a whole. Phra Pandit begins wit
The Where, Why & How Much of Choosing the Right Hospital [S6.E47]
Greg and Ed discuss an important conundrum facing expats and tourists in Thailand: When sick or injured, should you go to a private Thai hospital or a public one? The difference in cost is substantial
Legal Talk: What to do if You Get Stopped by the Thai Police [S6.E46]
Greg interviews resident legal expert Dave Lawrence about the ins and outs of interacting with police officers in Bangkok. The guys begin by going over the various options for run-ins with the boys in
Expat Identity: Do You Really Want to be Treated Like a Thai? [S6.E45]
Greg and Ed discuss whether or not they prefer to be treated the same as Thai people are treated. On the one hand, after living in Thailand for twenty years, the guys feel like theyve earned the ri
Retouristing with Jim Cirillo: Using Thailand to Reinvent Yourself [S6.E44]
Ed interviews his old friend Jim Cirillo, a good example of a repeat tourist (or re-tourist) to Thailand, the sizeable population of people all over the world who keep coming back to Thailand but for
Questions, Queries & Complaints About Bangkok's Transport Systems [S6.E43]
Sparked by a , Greg and Ed consider the ways in which Thai public transportation misses the mark. Granted, both guys agree that overall, public transportation in Thailand is actually pretty good, and
The Roaming Cook On Thonburi’s Endless Old-School Food Options [S6.E42]
Greg interviews Gary Butler or The Roaming Cook about his YouTube channel and the wonders of food in Thonburi, the cool side of the Chao Praya River. Gary begins with some background information: he
After the Election: A Look at What Happened and What's Next [S6.E41]
Greg and Ed go over the election results, with Ed leading the way and doing his best to evaluate his pre-election predictions. First, Ed discusses the obvious way the election was NOT a surprise: the
When You're the Victim: Stories of Crime in Bangkok [S6.E40]
Greg and Ed discuss their personal experiences as victims of crime in Bangkok. Greg opens with a recap of his recent bike theft story which has been discussed in more detail on the bonus show. Althoug
Blood Donation in Thailand: Explaining the Dire RH- Shortage [S6.E39]
Greg interviews Ryan Cullinan of the . The guys open with a discussion of the nature of blood donation: everyone knows it exists, everyone knows they SHOULD do it, but due to lack of social pressure,