Linguist Rikker Dockum on the Royal Society's Thai Language Oversight [S8.E67] (Classic ReCast)
Greg interviews old friend of the podcast Rikker Dockum, Thai language expert extraordinaire about the Thai Royal Society, an organization d...
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The Bangkok Podcast | Life in Thailand's Buzzing Capital
Online since 2010! 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...
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When You Don't Eat Thai or Western Comfort Food, What's Your Go-To? [S8.E66]
Bangkok has produced roughly nine billion stories about food. Street food. Michelin food. Hidden food. Grandma's-secret-recipe food. Food yo...
The Evolution (& Photo Ops) of Bangkok's Top Rooftop Bars [S8.E65]
After visiting a rooftop bar with one of the most spectacular views in Bangkok, the boys discuss what the evolution and growth of the sky-hi...
From Non-B to DTV to OMG: A Look at the Thai Visa Landscape [S8.E64]
Hey, remember when the visa rules changed, making us all learn entirely new procedures and protocols? No, the other time. No, the other…no,...
A Few Unwritten Thai Cultural Rules You Gotta Learn [S8.E63] (Classic ReCast)
Utilizing a topic suggested by listener Wes, Greg and Ed discuss the unwritten 'rules' of Thai culture - the ones that everyone knows but ar...
Thai Wellness Holidays Are They Worth the Price? [S8.E62]
"Wellness" is a huge industry, and especially in Thailand, so the boys decide this week to discuss the options that are available. Ed begins...
AI Helps Us Find Hidden Meaning in the Art of the Late, Great Khun Pichai [S8.E61]
Greg begins by discussing the late Bangkok street artist Khun Pichai, whose intricate and cryptic sidewalk scribbles across the capital atta...
Vic Levitin Talks About Starting From Scratch in Thailand [S8.E60]
Moving to Thailand can be a disorienting, discombobulating experience, even if you're on your own. Now imagine doing it with 9 hours to prep...
Bangkok's Roads: The History Behind the Names (S8.E59)
Greg begins by discussing a suggestion from their friend Scott to explore the origins of well-known street names in Bangkok. After briefly t...
Photographer Dax Ward on Capturing Bangkok's Abandoned Beauty [S8.E58] (Classic ReCast)
Greg interviews Dax Ward , an adventurous photographer best known for his beautiful photos of dilapidated buildings and abandoned places. Da...
A Peek Into Bangkok's Thriving Bluegrass Music Scene [S8.E57]
In another example of a thriving subculture in Bangkok you wouldn't expect to see, Greg and Ed interview Sunny Sachdev, a Thai Indian banjo...
The Devil's in the Details: Playing the Expat Insurance Game [S8.E56]
Inspired by recent discussion among friends, and Greg's switch to a new provider, the boys tackle the enduring issue of health insurance as...
Weird Explorer's Jared Rydelek on Asia's Strangest Fruits [S8.E55]
Greg interviews Jared Rydelek , the creator of the Weird Explorer YouTube channel . Jared explains that his day job is a contortionist, but...
Saying Too Much: Dealing With Self-Censorship in Thailand [S8.E54] (Classic ReCast)
Greg and Ed tackle the uncomfortable topic of self-censorship in Thailand, especially as it pertains to the podcast itself, and the churning...
Crackdown! Is Thailand Becoming a Rule of Law Society? [S8.E53]
After a recent wave of news headlines highlighting government crackdowns on things as varied as fake paternity scams and cheating civil serv...
Strange Bedfellows: Prof. Khemthong on the Buddhism and Politics [S8.E52]
Ed interviews K. Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, a constitutional lawyer and professor from Chulalongkorn University whose work bridges law and...
In the Know: A Few Deep Cut Reasons to Love Expat Life in Bangkok [S8.E51]
Greg and Ed explore the small, unexpected joys of being an expat living in Thailand. Ed begins the main discussion by sharing his amusement...
Realtor Tracy Leelalumlert Dives Deep Into Bangkok's Condo Market [S8.E50]
On the heels of a recent episode where Greg and Ed opined on the nuances of the tricky Bangkok property market, this time they have a real,...
Thai Games: From Playgrounds to Cards to Beetle Fighting [S8.E49] (Classic ReCast)
Thanks to a suggestion from a listener Greg and Ed discuss the fascinating topic of games that are common - if not unique - to Thailand. Bot...
Eight Specific Things That Bother Greg About Bangkok Driving [S8.E48]
Inspired by an unusually long commute, the boys decide to discuss a list of things - very specific things - that bother Greg while he drives...