The Bangkok Podcast | Conversations on Life in Thailand's Buzzing Capital
Summary: Greg Jorgensen and Ed Knuth have been knocking around Bangkok since the turn of the century. Exploring dark corners, eating amazing food, and interacting with fascinating people, the two have gotten to know and love Thailand's capital in all its confusing, mysterious glory. Every week they chat about topics near and dear to those living here, those visiting here, or those who are just curious about what it's like to live in Asia's craziest city.
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Podcasts:
Greg and Ed discuss their successes and failures at keeping relationships with friends back home alive. As most mid- or long-term expats can attest, some are worth saving, and some are...somewhat less worth saving.
In part 2 of our interview with “Mr Condom” Khun Mechai Varivaidya, we discuss AIDS prevention, his innovative Bamboo School project, and dig into some haggis potato chips.
In part 1 of our interview with Khun Mechai Varivaidya - Mr Condom himself - we chat about his legacy as a champion of family planning, why he thinks Thai women are smarter than Thai men, the best way to handle the ubiquity of porn in Thai culture, and much more.
Digging back into Bangkok’s history, we take a look at the infamous Blue Diamond Affair, a tale so full of crazy twists and turns that it sounds like a spy novel.
Ed talks with refugee expert Ploy Singthainiyom, about Thailand’s long and complicated relationship with Burmese refugees.
Nov 16 Meetup
We all love Thai food, but when you need a culinary hit from the homeland, where do you go? We cover our favorite places to get Mexican, American, Italian and Middle Eastern food in Bangkok.
We chat with art curator Nim Niyomsin about the struggles and successes of Bangkok’s creative community, and how the city’s contemporary artists are kicking things into high gear for 2019.
We take a look at one of our favorite places in Bangkok - Victory Monument. You want Noodles? Jazz? Shopping? Medical care? Duty-free everything? It’s all here, baby.
Have you ever thought of opening a restaurant in Bangkok? Matthew Fischer did, and his two joints - Fatty’s and The Fat Tap - have an army of fans. But it sure as flip wasn’t easy, as Matthew tells us.
On this creepy show, Greg and Ed discuss the fascinating topic of Thai ghosts - the different types, their complicated mythology, and what role they play in the everyday life of many Thais. Leave the lights on!
Ed chats with LGBTQI activist Thanita Wongprasert about how Thai culture deals with gay rights, and what changes may (or may not) be on the horizon.
In the first in a new series, we highlight interesting people and stories from Bangkok’s history. On this episode - Phlaek Phibunsongkram, one of Thailand’s most interesting and complicated leaders. Coups, declarations of war, occupations, intrigue, and daring escapes - this episode has it all.
Greg talks to guest Kisnaphol Wattanawanyoo on the subculture of Bangkok’s mobile street vendors. Where do they come from; are they appreciated or just tolerated; and where do they go to buy a pickup truck full of brooms?
Many long-term foreigners in Thailand strive toward getting PR, or permanent residency. Ed has it, Greg doesn’t, and both discuss the issue at hand: is PR worth it?
