Bangkok Podcast: Korn Chatikavanij

We are very happy to be joined by Mr. Korn Chaitikavanij, Thailand’s ex-finance minister. Although his Democrat party lost Thailand’s most recent election, he is still an MP and is a high profile member of the Thai political landscape. Khun Korn talks to us about what it was like running in the election, which was one of the most fiercely contested in Thai history, and what his thoughts are now that his party is now the opposition.

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Bangkok Podcast: Travelfish

We are joined by Stuart McDonald, President, Founder, and all around big boss at Travelfish, one of the most respected independent travel sites online. Stuart gives us a fascinating look into building a travel site from nothing, shares with us a few inside tips and talks about how technology is changing the travel experience.

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Bangkok Podcast: BKK Free Ambulance

Every Westerner knows that when you’re hurt back home, you call the emergency number and get taken to the hospital, but things in Bangkok work a little differently. Today we talk with Marko Cunningham from Bangkok Free Ambulance, a service that he has run for many years – at his own expense, no less – that provides free ambulance services for those who need it, Thais, tourists and expats alike.

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Bangkok Podcast: A Transgendered Life

The image of a beautiful Thai women is one that is known throughout the world; however, only slightly less well known is the image of a beautiful Thai women who was born a man. Call them what you willl – transexual, transgender, ladyboy, katoey – their place in Thai culture goes back thousands of years, but despite the history, and despite Thailand being very accepting of them, it’s not always an easy life.

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Bangkok Podcast: Voranai Vanijaka II

Bangkok Podcast talks to Bangkok Post columnist Voranai Vanijaka about the upcoming election in Thailand. Voranai gives his view on the current landscape of Thai politics, what he thinks will happen after the election, why the election is about more than just one person, and how we all play a part in making sure Thailand moves forward instead of backward.

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Bangkok Podcast: American Ambassador Kristie Kenney

Bangkok Podcast talks to Ms. Kristie Kenney, the American Ambassador to Thailand. Formerly Ambassador to both Ecuadaor and the Philippines, she is a career diplomat with a deep understanding of geopolitics, history, and diplomacy, and is also the first female ambassador to the Land of Smiles.

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Bangkok Podcast: Chris Lowenstein

We talk to Chris Lowenstein, line producer for the movie “The Hangover Part II”. Chris talks to us about the film industry in Thailand – what they’re doing right, what they could improve, and what it’s like working within a system that’s notoriously fickle when it comes to censorship. He also tells us a few stories from The Hangover Part II such as how hard it was to shut down parts of Chinatown, and how a boat they hired in California ended up getting lost on a Chinese river.

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Bangkok Podcast: DJ Octo

As one of the best known and most popular DJ’s in town, DJ Octo spins at top venues like Q Bar and Bed Supperclub, and collaborates with a wide network of musicians, videographers, performers and artists to keep Bangkok’s party crowds going late into the night.

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Bangkok Podcast: Joe Cummings

On this episode of Bankgok Podcast, we welcome Joe Cummings, legendary travel writer, best-selling author, badass musician, and all-around cool dude. Back when the tallest building in Thailand was the Dusit Thani Hotel, Joe pitched the idea of a guidebook to Thailand to a little company called Lonely Planet, and ended up being in charge of the company’s best-selling guide for 25 years.

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Bangkok Podcast: Moving Away From Thailand

What’s it like for a Thai to move to a strange country and be forced to live on their own without the emotional or financial support of their family? We are happy to be joined by Ms. Orapa, a young woman who recently returned from living in London for four years. It’s a very interesting look at some of thing things that we, as expats in Thailand, must deal with but through the eyes of a Thai. Listen Now »

Bangkok Podcast: Q-Bar Andrew

On this episode of Bangkok Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Clark, co-owner of Q Bar, Bangkok’s hippest, coolest night club. Andrew talks to us about the humble beginnings of Q Bar, and what it takes to stay at the front of the line in an indusrty that’s notorious for big openings and quick closures. Listen Now »

Bangkok Podcast: Christopher G. Moore

On this episode of Bangkok Podcast we talk to crime novelist Christopher G. Moore about how Bangkok has changed in the 20-plus years that he’s lived here, how the city’s rich tapestry inspires his story lines and the structure of his books, what he does to make his characters believable, and what it’s like getting shot at while doing research on a police ride-along. Listen Now »

Bangkok Podcast: Bangkok Reality Smackdown

On this episode we interview Megan Kobzej, from Bangkok Reality Smackdown about her hilarious blog, cockroaches in the shower, pink nipple cream and her fascination with chips. Listen Now »

Bangkok Podcast: Matchmaking

We wrap up the month of luv with an interview of Khun Bee from Bangkok Matching. She fills us in on the surprising details about her business and Tony gives us his experiences as a client of K. Bee’s, and tells us what it was like going on 11 dates and why he now has the nickname “9-11″. Listen Now »

Bangkok Podcast: Kaewmala

We are joined by Kaewmala, author of the book ‘Thai Sex Talk’. On this show she talks about the nuances of sexuality, flirting, dating and love in Thai culture, and helps us understand some of the more complex facets of the area, such as why so many beautiful, smart, funny, middle-class women in Thailand remain single, and some of the hangups and problems that foreign men find when they approach them. Listen Now »