The Bangkok Podcast
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An Election Looms: What Are the Major Political Parties Offering Thais? [S6.E38]
In this show, Ed does his best to summarize the Thai political parties contesting the upcoming elections, as well as their various policy positions. As an overview, Ed notes a couple general themes. O
Is Bangkok a Livable City? We Compare it to 6 Urban Planning Benchmarks [S6.E37]
In a unique episode, the guys take six characteristics of a livable city (established by renowned urban planner ) and give their own opinions on how Bangkok fares. Neither guy knows what the other i
Fake vs Real: The Hidden Risks in Thailand's Counterfeit Economy [S6.E36]
Greg interviews Wiramrudee Pink Mokkhavesa, an attorney at the law firm of in Bangkok. Tilleke is one of the most well-known firms in the city, and it is probably most famous for its intellectual p
The Pitfalls, Loopholes and Risks of Riding a Motorbike in Thailand [S6.E35]
Greg and Ed take up the somewhat grim topic of motorbike accidents in Thailand. As this episode is essentially the Songkran episode for this year, the timing could not be more appropriate because more
Hot Thai Kitchen's Pailin Talks About Thai Food, Western Tastes & Her New Cookbook [S6.E34]
Greg interviews Pailin Chongchitnant of , a returning guest from Season 3, Episode 4. Pailin begins with a basic introduction to her YouTube channel: she de-mystifies Thai cuisine (and how to cook it)
Thai Politics: Where We Are, Why We’re Here, and What’s Coming Next [S6.E33]
Greg begins by explaining the momentous time we live in: soon there will be a general election in the Land of Smiles. He turns to Ed, allegedly a professor of political science, to give a primer (long
Authors Paul & Yuangrat Wedel Discuss the History of Radicalism in Thailand - Part 2 [S6.E32]
This is the second part of a two part interview with Paul and Yuangrat Wedel, longtime scholars and writers on Thai history and society. The first part of the interview focused on the roots of radical
Authors Paul & Yuangrat Wedel Discuss the History of Radicalism in Thailand - Part 1 [S6.E31]
Greg and Ed interview a fascinating and very erudite couple, Paul and Yuangrat Wedel. Paul, a native of New Jersey, met Yuangrat, a native of Nakhon Si Thammarat, in Bangkok in the late 1970s and thro
Bangkok vs the World: Reading the Data to See How We Stack Up [S6.E30]
Greg and Ed look at a few recent world rankings to see where Thailand fits into a world with nearly two hundred different countries. First, Greg brings up the , a comprehensive ranking of 48 large ci
Richard Barrow on Twitter Trolls, Upset Officials & Train Guides [S6.E29]
This is Part 2 of our epic interview with Richard Barrow, giant among expats in Thailand. In the second half of the discussion, Richard continues with explaining his slow rise as a citizen journalist