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

The latest episode in the Bangkok History series! Mitr Chaibancha was one of the busiest and most celebrated actors in Thai cinema history, until his life was cut short by a tragic accident. Greg and Ed discuss his life, death, and legacy.

It’s exactly one year since Ed joined the show and season 3 kicked off its glorious run. What insights has he had being the host of a weekly podcast? How does Greg’s relationship with the co-host change the show dynamic? The boys discuss this and much more.

It happens to everyone after a while - you get bored of Bangkok. But maybe the problem isn’t Bangkok; maybe you just need to a few new ways of seeing the city in a new light.

Muay Thai fighter, writer, and commentator Matt Lucas gives us and inside look into Thailand’s national sport, from how to get started, to what insights into Thai culture he’s had while doing the whole butterfly/bee thing.

Greg (bad amateur photographer) and Ed (good amateur photographer) discuss their favorite spots in Bangkok to take great pictures. From the bowels of Talad Noi to a park underneath a massive bridge, Bangkok is - as Greg subtly puts it - a photographer’s wet dream.

It’s been one year since season 2 co-host Evo Terra left Thailand, so he joins Greg to chat about what does and does not miss about Thailand. Also, to chat about why Thai funerals are way better than western ones. It’s relevant, trust us.

Everyone knows Thailand is the Land of Smiles (because the Tourism Authority says it is!). Sure, the Thai smile is famous, but how did we (they) get here, what other factors are involved, and most importantly - are Thais really as friendly as they say? Is the title deserved? Greg and Ed discuss.

Tech journalist and TV host Sueching Chin joins us to talk about how technology is affecting Thailand’s younger generation, the unique ways in which social media is used in Thailand, and what influence it will have on Thai culture in the long run.

Greg and Ed discuss one of the glitziest, priciest, and hippest ‘hoods in the ‘kok - swanky Thong Lor. From gin bars to tiny malls to Michelin restaurants and a surprising lack of street food, we discuss the ups and downs of this iconic soi.

Greg gets Ed to talk about his experience teaching political science at a Thai university, including ways in which his students have surprised him, what made him ‘snap’ and decide to tell it like it is, and how foreigners reconcile their democratic roots with living in a place that’s, uh, somewhat less than democratic.

We sit down with distinguished author Christopher G. Moore (@cgmooreauthor) to discuss storytelling, building characters, social media, short attention spans, and what Bangkok does to mix it all up.

A lot of work goes into finding the right maid, and it’s something that most foreigners have to deal with multiple times. But it’s not always rainbows and lollipops - Greg and Ed discuss the ups and downs (and OMGs) of hiring a maid in Bangkok.

Ed chats with Marisa Cranfill - a noted expert in yoga, meditation, and Thai spirit houses - about her the different styles, approaches, and benefits of yoga and meditation.

We talk to Drew Kamthong, COO and co-founder of MAQE digital consultancy, about modern management techniques, balancing the needs of a multicultural staff, and applying for a BOI certification.

It’s the annual Christmas Spectacular, where Greg and Ed discuss spending the holidays in Bangkok (as both noobs and veterans), working through the yuletide, Die Hard, and conspiracy theories about Jesus. This episode has it all!