The Bangkok Podcast | Conversations on Life in Thailand's Buzzing Capital

In part 2 of our interview with Future Forward MP Tao Limjittrakorn, we discuss his decision to get into politics, what his job is like day-to-day, and what inspires him to keep going even when the odds seem stacked against him.

We’re psyched to be joined by beer activist and Future Forward MP Taopiphop Limjittrakorn in part 1 of a 2-part show. We talk about his journey from jailbird beer rebel to legit lawmaker - and what he’s learned about people and politics along the way.

Big things are afoot for season 4! Greg and Ed discuss their decision to start a new season, as well as some of the cool new stuff coming up. Plus, a book giveaway!

After a much-shared story named Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) one of the coolest ‘hoods in the world, we had to check it out! Let’s just say that we liked it...but one of the coolest in the world, really? Listen in to hear our review.

We talk to Rex and Johanna from New Counseling Service about why mental health in Thailand - which Thai culture has never taken too seriously - is starting to get the respect it deserves. What’s changing, and why?

Annual flooding in Bangkok is nothing new, but things this year seem a bit more...intense than normal. With almost half of Thailand’s provinces affected by flooding right now, Greg and Ed recall past floods, and ponder how (or if) Bangkok will cope in the future.

Did you ever stop to wonder just what goes into making subtitles? We talk to Palm, a professional English-to-Thai subtitler, about how she translates strange concepts, weird slang, and offensive curse words for the Thai market. It’s more complicated than you think!

Greg and Ed both have a soft spot for Sukhumvit soi 11, which seems to get a complete facelift every few years. So what’s it like now? The boys put on their walking shoes to see if it’s still a good place to eat, drink, and even settle down.

We chat with Roger Crutchley about his accidental arrival in Thailand, his career at the Bangkok Post, how Bangkok has changed over the 50 years he’s called the city home, and his new book, The Long Winding Road to Nakhon Nowhere.

Sooner or later, we all spend some time in the hospital, and Greg and Ed riff on their various experiences in Bangkok hospitals over the years, from life-saving care to lying about the Jedi order.

Tired of regular ol’ social meetup groups? We talk to the organizer of Aristotle’s Cafe about why his group is different, and how people use its lessons to better understand Thailand, Bangkok, and the varied people that live here.

Using Ed’s recent trip to Phnom Penh as a guide, the boys ponder - is Cambodia’s capital a worthy alternative to Bangkok if you’re looking for a change? The definitive answer is: maybe. Depends on who you are and what you want. Listen as Greg and Ed discuss.

We talk to transportation engineer Don Siridhara about Bangkok’s expanding rail network. What’s here now, what’s coming up, and why reducing congestion isn’t as easy as “putting a bunch more trains on the line.”

Every expat has friends who have left. Indeed, long-termers, like Greg and Ed have more friends who have left than those who have stayed. But why do they leave? Personal issues? Career jitters? Just tired of Bangkok? Greg and Ed discuss.

From the sidewalks to the BTS to the river, Bangkok is not an easy city to navigate - but imagine doing it in a wheelchair! We talk with disabled rights activist Khun Saba from Accessibility is Freedom, which works hard to make Bangkok an easier city to get around in for everyone.