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:
Bangkok gets a much needed, brand new green space, and the the tuk tuk scammers are giving out correct information this month.
On-location from the back of a tuk tuk in Bangkok, pretending to be tourists, & discovering new things. Ride along with us!
Answers to questions from listeners about us, the podcast, wild swimming, and other fun Thailand-focused topics. Happy anniversary to us!
Real stories of getting married in Thailand, plus avoiding flooding and transit hacking Bangkok.
The strange & wonderful expats of Bangkok in one fun episode.
Living the dream on a tropical Thailand island sounds great, but what happens when it all too quickly turns into just living, same as anywhere else?
From biking beyond Bangkok to a truthful look at the less-pretty side of Thailand's capital.
The historical and current role the Brahmin play in Thailand Royal ceremonies, a city-wide party you're invited to, and why are these people calling me bro, bro?
The old Scala movie theater is magnificent, and we talk about why, right after we discuss bowling in style.
Three things you need to survive in Bangkok: Quality news sources, 3-year-old level writing skills, and pig-flavored cotton candy.
A food scientist talks to the healthiness of Thai food, Evo has a run-in with a sheriff, and the "safety theater" that is mototaxi helmets.
We’re talking with Stu Jay Raj, who uses his fluency in 12 languages to help "fluent" Thai second-language speakers connect on a more personal level. But first, the most Thai way to listen to the show and communicate directly with Evo. (Don't tell Greg!)
On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast, we interview Ron Morris, the author of The Thai Book: A Field Guide to Thai Political Motivations. But before we get into that discussion, Greg goes into (thankfully minor) detail about his second experience with food poisoning after 16 years of eating street food.
Did you know Pad Thai actually isn't a very good ambassador for Thai food? In fact, it's totally made up! Also, Evo's new favorite way of getting out of a traffic ticket.
A listener suggestion drives this show as we talk about which smartphone apps we use to make living in Bangkok that much easier, on this extra-long episode of the Bangkok Podcast.
