Episodes

The show welcomes back Dr. Jessica Vechbanyongratana, an economist at Chulalongkorn University, to discuss the cold, hard data on…

Greg and Ed finish up the Seven Deadly Sins series with a discussion of ‘gluttony’ in the context of Bangkok - in this case, want…

Greg interviews Belgian Ambassador to Thailand, Madam Sybille de Cartier, formerly Ambassador to Egypt and Sudan, with plenty of …

In a very topical show Greg and Ed discuss the role that alcohol plays in Thai culture. For a country that seems to love restrict…

The boys address the big story of the day: Thailand’s long-delayed reopening to tourists, at least from certain low-risk countrie…

Greg interviews Tristan Knowles, an Australian expat in Thailand working for the Asian Development Bank, specializing in infrastr…

On today’s show Greg and Ed address a pretty simple question: When you see Bangkok in movies and in series, are you actually seei…

Greg interviews Lindsay Kiptiness, the Kenyan Ambassador to Thailand. Ambassador Kiptiness begins by introducing himself and expl…

Greg and Ed confess to their past as Dungeons and Dragons-loving young geeks. Who would have thought? The boys take inspiration f…

On this episode Greg chats with his buddy Jesse Davis. You might not know Jesse’s name, but if you have kids, chances are they kn…

Greg interviews returning guest Stu Jay Raj - polyglot, expert language teacher and man about town. Greg begins by asking Stu abo…

Greg and Ed sit down with old friends and travel experts Trevor Ranges and Scott Coates of the podcast. The guys run through a w…

Continuing the series on the 7 Deadly Sins, Greg and Ed address the envious Envy. Of course, we love Bangkok, but no place is per…

Greg interviews Mark Siegel, the director of , one of Asia’s largest golf tour operators. Greg opens with the caveat that neither…

In this episode, Greg fills us in on all the special concerns of being a parent in Bangkok. As if being a parent on its own didn’…

Greg interviews Kru Nan from the “You Too Can Learn Thai” podcast. Greg begins with the theory of the ‘critical period,’ that the…

Greg and Ed discuss some negative expat stereotypes - roughly the person you (probably) don’t want to become while living in Thai…

Greg interviews about the bombing of Bangkok during World War II. Beginning with a discussion about how Thai people today percei…

On a suggestion from listener Emily, Greg and Ed go back to basics with book and movie recommendations for people new to Thailand…

Things are not so great right now, and they’re even more desperate for people who live on the edge, which is why we’re pleased to…

Ed relates his 4-day adventure in the much-reported-on Phuket Sandbox. But spoiler alert: It wasn’t a great trip, mostly due to b…

Greg and Ed bare their souls and discuss how living in Thailand has changed them for the better - and for the worse. Greg begins …