Episodes
![Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho on Diplomatic History, Economic Trade & Vodka [S6.E5]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/9/2/9/09296590f83ba2cbe55e3c100dce7605/BKP6_EP_LOGO_5_big.jpg "Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho on Diplomatic History, Economic Trade & Vodka [S6.E5]"){kind=logo}
Sept. 6, 2022
Finnish Ambassador Jyri Järviaho on Diplomatic History, Economic Trade & Vodka [S6.E5]
Greg interviews Jyri Järviaho, Finland’s Ambassador to Thailand. Although Greg makes a valiant attempt at pronouncing the Ambassador’s name, the two begin by discussing the difficulty of Finnish, with the Ambassador explainin...
![The Mystery of Old Western Songs in Thailand That Won’t Die [S6.E4]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/0/c/1/30c1c2567160b57040be95ea3302a6a1/BKP6_EP_LOGO_4_big.jpg "The Mystery of Old Western Songs in Thailand That Won’t Die [S6.E4]"){kind=logo}
Aug. 30, 2022
The Mystery of Old Western Songs in Thailand That Won’t Die [S6.E4]
Greg and Ed discuss the fascinating topic of old Western pop songs that enjoy a shocking degree of popularity in Thailand. For those foreigners who have spent any amount of time in the Land of Smiles, there are just certain s...
![Stu Jay Raj on Cursing, Dirty Talk & the Importance of Tones Part 2 [S6.E3]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/7/6/f/f76ffbaf4e14430b5f2e77a3093c12a1/BKP6_EP_LOGO_3_big.jpg "Stu Jay Raj on Cursing, Dirty Talk & the Importance of Tones Part 2 [S6.E3]"){kind=logo}
Aug. 23, 2022
Stu Jay Raj on Cursing, Dirty Talk & the Importance of Tones Part 2 [S6.E3]
Greg finishes up his interview with linguist and raconteur . Stu begins with a classic: the super annoying fact that the Thai numbers 11 and 18 can be very difficult for foreigners to pronounce correctly. Stu explains in detail the small differences...
![Stu Jay Raj on Cursing, Dirty Talk & the Importance of Tones [S6.E2]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/5/8/f/658f8cac33907e0e5f2e77a3093c12a1/BKP6_EP_LOGO_2_big.jpg "Stu Jay Raj on Cursing, Dirty Talk & the Importance of Tones [S6.E2]"){kind=logo}
Aug. 16, 2022
Stu Jay Raj on Cursing, Dirty Talk & the Importance of Tones [S6.E2]
Greg interviews our old pal Stu Jay Raj - linguist, polyglot, and true Renaissance man. As you would expect, the topic is the Thai language and foreigners’ struggle to learn it properly, but with a focus on the trouble you ca...
![Coming Up On Season 6...! [S6.E1]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/7/9/7/87975f74fdd9a53da04421dee9605cbd/BKP6_EP_LOGO_6_big.jpg "Coming Up On Season 6...! [S6.E1]"){kind=logo}
Aug. 9, 2022
Coming Up On Season 6...! [S6.E1]
As is tradition, Greg and Ed spend the first episode of the brand new season 6 (!) looking back, looking forward, and discussing podcasting as a whole. When Greg and Tony first started speaking into their panty hose-covered m...
![A Virologist Talks Vaccine Research & Thailand's Scientific Street Cred [S5.E71]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/f/d/d/3fddbb5be65b1ab516c3140a3186d450/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_71_big.jpg "A Virologist Talks Vaccine Research & Thailand's Scientific Street Cred [S5.E71]"){kind=logo}
July 26, 2022
A Virologist Talks Vaccine Research & Thailand's Scientific Street Cred [S5.E71]
In the last episode of Season 5, Greg interviews Samaporn Teeravechyan, also known as Dr. Joy. Dr. Joy works at the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, essentially the arm of the Thai government that fo...
![Gotcha! Ten Situations When the Score is Bangkok 1, You 0 [S5.E70]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/8/8/5/1885e91877cb261416c3140a3186d450/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_70_big.jpg "Gotcha! Ten Situations When the Score is Bangkok 1, You 0 [S5.E70]"){kind=logo}
July 19, 2022
Gotcha! Ten Situations When the Score is Bangkok 1, You 0 [S5.E70]
Bangkok’s a big city that’s got her own rules. You can try to fight them, but in the end, in certain situations, no matter how much you beg and plead, Bangkok wins, and you lose. Greg and Ed discuss ten ways Bangkok can own y...
![The Million Baht Kid: Returning to Thailand After Growing Up Abroad [S5.E69]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/3/2/1/3321eabfd1989de416c3140a3186d450/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_69_big.jpg "The Million Baht Kid: Returning to Thailand After Growing Up Abroad [S5.E69]"){kind=logo}
July 12, 2022
The Million Baht Kid: Returning to Thailand After Growing Up Abroad [S5.E69]
Ed interviews Emily from Calgary, Canada, a unique ‘expat’ in Thailand if there ever was one. Emily was born 19 years ago in Nong Khai, Thailand, to a Canadian father and Thai mother, and spent the first years of her life as ...
![Fun AND Educational? Some Notable Bangkok Firsts [S5.E68]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/a/1/9/6a191ab53af2343c16c3140a3186d450/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_68_big.jpg "Fun AND Educational? Some Notable Bangkok Firsts [S5.E68]"){kind=logo}
July 5, 2022
Fun AND Educational? Some Notable Bangkok Firsts [S5.E68]
In a new concept, Greg and Ed discuss various Bangkok ‘Firsts’ in an effort to improve their knowledge of the city’s history and development. Loosely based on a trivia format the guys go back and forth asking each other about...
![Luxembourg Ambassador Jean-Paul Senninger Talks Diplomacy & Cultural Identity [S5.E67]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/6/c/f/76cff8091e2f52d7e5bbc093207a2619/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_67_big.jpg "Luxembourg Ambassador Jean-Paul Senninger Talks Diplomacy & Cultural Identity [S5.E67]"){kind=logo}
June 28, 2022
Luxembourg Ambassador Jean-Paul Senninger Talks Diplomacy & Cultural Identity [S5.E67]
Greg interviews the Luxembourgian Ambassador to Thailand, Jean-Paul Senninger. As a diplomat with a long list of postings around the world, from his home base at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Washington, D.C., Spain, Tur...
![Pot Luck Surprise! The Highs and Lows of Weed in Thailand [S5.E66]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/9/2/5/d9256ac27d75e37a27a2322813b393ee/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_66_big.jpg "Pot Luck Surprise! The Highs and Lows of Weed in Thailand [S5.E66]"){kind=logo}
June 21, 2022
Pot Luck Surprise! The Highs and Lows of Weed in Thailand [S5.E66]
Greg and Ed discuss the recent decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand, the recent changes around town it’s caused, and whether or not they think it will last. First, Ed does a quick interview with our resident Weed Expert,...
![From Toothbrushes to Curses: Storytime With Christopher G. Moore [S5.E65]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/5/b/8/b5b8ff2888a5e68e27a2322813b393ee/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_65_big.jpg "From Toothbrushes to Curses: Storytime With Christopher G. Moore [S5.E65]"){kind=logo}
June 14, 2022
From Toothbrushes to Curses: Storytime With Christopher G. Moore [S5.E65]
This is Part Two of Greg’s recent interview with uber-expat Christopher G. Moore, author, raconteur, and general man-about-town. In true Renaissance guy fashion, the two men jump from topic to topic, each more interesting tha...
![From Page to Screen: Christopher G. Moore on Hard-Boiled Bangkok [S5.E64]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/f/0/5/8f058900cbce783ce55e3c100dce7605/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_64_big.jpg "From Page to Screen: Christopher G. Moore on Hard-Boiled Bangkok [S5.E64]"){kind=logo}
June 7, 2022
From Page to Screen: Christopher G. Moore on Hard-Boiled Bangkok [S5.E64]
Greg interviews Christopher G. Moore, long-time friend of the podcast and senior Bangkok expat, known for his extensive fiction and non-fiction writing as well as his legendary conversational skills. Chris begins by relating ...
![Understanding Thailand: Some Rules of Thumb That Explain a Lot [S5.E63]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/f/f/3/dff3d88a566149a8a04421dee9605cbd/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_63_big.jpg "Understanding Thailand: Some Rules of Thumb That Explain a Lot [S5.E63]"){kind=logo}
May 31, 2022
Understanding Thailand: Some Rules of Thumb That Explain a Lot [S5.E63]
Greg and Ed pull together all their accumulated wisdom about Thai culture and society into six pithy theories to aid expats and tourists alike. Ed begins with his classic ‘Universal Theory of Thailand,” that everything good i...
![Seeing Thailand Through Film: Director Paul Spurrier [S5.E62]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/0/0/c/400c06b680a9a9a5e5bbc093207a2619/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_62_big.jpg "Seeing Thailand Through Film: Director Paul Spurrier [S5.E62]"){kind=logo}
May 24, 2022
Seeing Thailand Through Film: Director Paul Spurrier [S5.E62]
Ed interviews , a British expat in Thailand who has been in the film industry his entire life. Paul begins at the beginning, how his first movie ever in a movie theater was “The Sound of Music,” and it had such an impact on him that he decided to...
![Busting Some Myths About Prostitution in Thailand [S5.E61]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/9/1/2/c91216b99b45e0f6e5bbc093207a2619/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_61_big.jpg "Busting Some Myths About Prostitution in Thailand [S5.E61]"){kind=logo}
May 17, 2022
Busting Some Myths About Prostitution in Thailand [S5.E61]
Ed leads a discussion and semi-rant about a persistent myth regarding the history of prostitution in Thailand that was recently perpetuated by a YouTube video by Thaiger . The myth goes like this: prostitution wasn’t much of ...
![Achievement Unlocked! Even More Expat Merit Badges [S5.E60]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/8/d/a/d8da65a3491c4f7140be95ea3302a6a1/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_60_big.jpg "Achievement Unlocked! Even More Expat Merit Badges [S5.E60]"){kind=logo}
May 10, 2022
Achievement Unlocked! Even More Expat Merit Badges [S5.E60]
Because the first show was so fun to do - and full of great listener-generated ideas! - Greg and Ed revisit the idea of expat ‘merit badges,’ a recognition of classic experiences in Thailand that indicate you are more than ju...
![Author Chris Baker Discusses Thai History, Culture & Conflict [S5.E59]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/3/0/d/330d4397a82d28d016c3140a3186d450/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_59_big.jpg "Author Chris Baker Discusses Thai History, Culture & Conflict [S5.E59]"){kind=logo}
May 3, 2022
Author Chris Baker Discusses Thai History, Culture & Conflict [S5.E59]
Greg and Ed interview expat legend Chris Baker, co-author (along with his wife Pasuk Phongpaichit) of , in addition to several other well-known books on Thailand. Greg and Ed gush over the fact they have both read Chris’s most famous work, something...
![Greg’s Canada Trip: Thoughts on Reverse Culture Shock [S5.E58]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/5/c/f/75cf9e90f89b0d9488c4a68c3ddbc4f2/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_58_big.jpg "Greg’s Canada Trip: Thoughts on Reverse Culture Shock [S5.E58]"){kind=logo}
April 26, 2022
Greg’s Canada Trip: Thoughts on Reverse Culture Shock [S5.E58]
It’s Greg’s turn for some reverse culture shock as he relates his return to Thailand from the Great White North of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Ed first notes the differences between his situation and Greg’s: he still has family...
![The Psychology of Tourist Scams with Tourism Expert Ding Xu [S5.E57]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/6/7/1/f671d9ee97e602b816c3140a3186d450/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_57_big.jpg "The Psychology of Tourist Scams with Tourism Expert Ding Xu [S5.E57]"){kind=logo}
April 19, 2022
The Psychology of Tourist Scams with Tourism Expert Ding Xu [S5.E57]
Anyone who has been to Thailand knows the old “Ohhh, the temple is closed today, why don’t you come with me to this gem store?” Despite warnings in literally every bit of content about traveling to Thailand, thousands still f...
![Thai Games: From Playgrounds to Cards to Beetle Fighting [S5.E.56]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/e/5/6/5e56a58b8665417d5f2e77a3093c12a1/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_56_big.jpg "Thai Games: From Playgrounds to Cards to Beetle Fighting [S5.E.56]"){kind=logo}
April 12, 2022
Thai Games: From Playgrounds to Cards to Beetle Fighting [S5.E.56]
Thanks to a suggestion from a listener Greg and Ed discuss the fascinating topic of games that are common - if not unique - to Thailand. Both guys have some familiarity with some games played in public such as ‘takraw,’ but m...
![Rules & Etiquette: Public Speaking as a Buddhist Monk [S5.E55]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/2/c/c/c2cc409f0ed64cdca04421dee9605cbd/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_55_big.jpg "Rules & Etiquette: Public Speaking as a Buddhist Monk [S5.E55]"){kind=logo}
April 5, 2022
Rules & Etiquette: Public Speaking as a Buddhist Monk [S5.E55]
Greg interviews our old friend and recurring guest Phra Pandit, about public speaking as a Buddhist monk. Beginning with some public speaking basics, such as the three things that really matter when you give a speech: what yo...
![The World Happiness Index: How Does Thailand Measure Up? [S5.E54]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/1/c/e/c1ce98d78fe6b1fae5bbc093207a2619/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_54_big.jpg "The World Happiness Index: How Does Thailand Measure Up? [S5.E54]"){kind=logo}
March 29, 2022
The World Happiness Index: How Does Thailand Measure Up? [S5.E54]
In the wake of the - which saw Thailand drop by quite a few spots - Greg and Ed jump into the fascinating topic of the happiness of Thailand compared to other countries. How can you possibly measure something like the ‘happiness’ of a country?...
![Photographer Dax Ward on Capturing Bangkok's Abandoned Beauty [S5.E53]](https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/b/5/2/6b52bea38409c2e5e5bbc093207a2619/BKP5_-_EPISODE_LOGO_53_big.jpg "Photographer Dax Ward on Capturing Bangkok's Abandoned Beauty [S5.E53]"){kind=logo}
March 22, 2022
Photographer Dax Ward on Capturing Bangkok's Abandoned Beauty [S5.E53]
Greg interviews , an adventurous photographer best known for his beautiful photos of dilapidated buildings and abandoned places. Dax begins by explaining that he was a very late starter to photography, getting a DSLR for the first time in 2015. After...