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

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:

 Thailand Island Vacation Realities Exposed [Season 2, Episode 67] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:07

The ups & downs and ins & outs of escaping Bangkok for a sunny, sandy vacation on one of Thailand's islands.

 Bangkok vs. Plastic Bags [Season 2, Episode 66] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:29

Farangs aren’t going to solve Thailand’s plastic bag glut. But Thai citizens can, and we can join them.

 Breaking Down The Thai Smile [Season 2, Episode 65] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:06

From successful ad campaign to national way of life, Thais have a habit of smiling their way through… everything. Let’s find out why.

 Cultural Takeaways With Educator Frank Smith [Season 2, Episode 64] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:06

How one polyglot keeps grounded to various SE Asian cultures on his annual pilgrimage to Bangkok.

 A Motorcycle Meets A Car Door In Bangkok [Season 2, Episode 63] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:21

The only thing worse than Thailand’s traffic accident statistics is actually contributing to those statistics. Yes, it finally happened to us in Bangkok.

 Do They Celebrate Christmas in Bangkok? [Season 2, Episode 62] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:55

The biggest holiday of the year really has no place being celebrated in a tropical Buddhist country, but here we are, surrounded by Christmas trees and carols. What do Thai people think?

 A Few Strange (and Possibly False) Laws You Might Experience in Thailand [Season 2, Episode 61] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:43

There are lots of legit rules in Thailand, but there are also a few weird and strange ones that you might need to know about.

 Thai Craft Beer's Secret Weapon Is... A Korean Expat? [Season 2, Episode 60] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:34

Ted Ahn’s plans to bring legal local Thai craft beer to the masses should make any expat excited to live in Bangkok.

 Does Living In Bangkok Change Who You Are? [Season 2, Episode 59] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:57

An intimate discussion of the transformative power of traveling and living abroad… or not?

 How to Shop (and Not Shop) Like a Thai in Bangkok | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:26

Thailand’s “Shop For The Nation” tax incentive program & our shopping guide of the most & least Thai items items from Bangkok.

 Ten Expats Share Where They Go To Get A Taste Of Home In Bangkok | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:39

On this episode, we asked a multinational group expats where they go in Bangkok when they need a solid dose of life back home.

 Talking Travel Insurance With Stuart McDonald from Travelfish.org [Season 2 Episode 56] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:13

Travel insurance ain't easy, and Stuart McDonald from Travelfish.org chats about the many small details you need to consider.

 Contemporary Art Tour In Audio: Exploring Bangkok’s MOCA [Season 2 Episode 55] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:38

Stepping out of our studio & comfort zone, we explore another of Bangkok's hidden gems: The MOCA.

 Acting Like an Actor in Thailand [Season 2 Episode 54] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:42

Taking the occasional acting job in Thailand can be fun. Here are some tips from two guys who've done it.

 Thailand Taboos: How To Avoid Getting Kicked Out Of The Kingdom [Season 2 Episode 53] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:17

Some of the lesser known things you should never do if you want to stay on the good side of Thai culture in Bangkok.

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