Season 2

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Finance mastermind Andrew Stotz about the ups and downs and dos and don'ts of investing in Thailand.

Before Bangkok became Bangkok, it was Thonburi, the neighborhood that has happily remained on the periphery of cool - but but things are changing fast.

An introspective look at how two long-term expats and one short timer woke up one day and discovered they’d made Bangkok their home.

We pulled in an OG travel blogger to dig into why he and other hard-core travelers keep coming back to The Big Mango again and again.

The ups & downs and ins & outs of escaping Bangkok for a sunny, sandy vacation on one of Thailand's islands.

Farangs aren’t going to solve Thailand’s plastic bag glut. But Thai citizens can, and we can join them.

From successful ad campaign to national way of life, Thais have a habit of smiling their way through… everything. Let’s find out why.

Frank Smith from UC Berkeley teaches Khmer to children of Cambodian refugees. We caught up with him in person at Bangkok’s Central World mall… before we got kicked out by security. Yes, again.

The only thing worse than Thailand’s traffic accident statistics is actually contributing to those statistics. Yes, it finally happened to us in Bangkok.

In western countries Christmas is the BIG DADDY of holidays, the one that the entire year has been building up to. In fact it's so big that they even celebrate it in countries where, to be honest, it has no …

Every city has silly rules on the books that no one cares about anymore, but in Thailand a few of these silly rules might actually affect your day-to-day to life.

Today’s focus is on Korea's influence on Bangkok. Ted Ahn, an expat and ex-power plant manager from Korea, is actively working to bring about change in Bangkok’s local Thai craft beer industry.

An intimate discussion of the transformative power of traveling and living abroad… or not?

We help you choose the most and least Thai things you can buy in Bangkok during the “Shop For The Nation” stimulus package for 2017.

On this episode, we asked a multinational group expats where they go in Bangkok when they need a solid dose of life back home. And then we have a deep discussion about privilege in Bangkok. No, not that kind of …

We're here is to talk travel insurance and why it's so important. Stuart McDonald, the founder of Travelfish.org, Southeast Asia's best site for independent travel, was kind enough to join us from Bali to chat about it.

We step out of the studio and our comfort zones to explore another of Bangkok’s under-appreciated gems: the MOCA. Also known as Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art.

Want to make a few bucks as an actor in Thailand? Well, since we've been there and done that, we’re discussing the ups and downs of emoting for cash. But first, Greg's about to fight Bangkok's killer rush hour traffic …

Some of the lesser known things you should never do if you want to stay on the good side of Thai culture. Like confuse “alai na?” with “alai wa!” So grab your favorite beer and relax with this episode of …

This week we uncover another hidden gem of Bangkok: a much needed and brand new green space that's oddly forward-thinking for Bangkok. But first, the tuk tuk scammers are actually giving out correct information this month. But that'll soon change!

If we sound a little more noisy than usual, it’s because we recorded this on-location exclusive episode from the back of a tuk tuk in Bangkok. Recently we were invited on an evening food tour by the fine folks at …

It’s our anniversary, and we’re answering questions from listeners about us, the podcast, movies, wild swimming, and other fun topics. But first, an epic traffic fail... but this time, from the traffic cops? Get ready for a skinny dip, here's …

Today Greg looks back to his Thai wedding to help us discuss just how much you can expect to spend on your own happy day in Thailand. That’s after a brief talk about avoiding floods and transit-hacking in Bangkok, obviously.

Today we ponder the immortal question for the ages...do you have to be a weirdo to be an expat in Bangkok? And you’ll get another reminder of our big anniversary show coming up, and how you can get your own …

Today we compare living in Bangkok vs a tropical island paradise in Thailand. Also, we share how you can participate in our upcoming one year anniversary show, and give yet another reminder about the big Bangkok-Wide I Love Podcasting In …

This week take a break from talking about how much we love Bangkok to discuss the city's ugly, dusty, dirty side. Prior to that, we'll tell you about our bike-tastic weekend. Because sometimes, you just gotta get out of the …

Today we’re talking with an expert on the Brahmin, a Hindu caste that plays a very important role in the highest levels of Thai society. We also have something special planned for our 1yr episode, plus, a Bangkok-wide podcast meetup!

In our rapidly-changing city, there are precious few old buildings still left. Thankfully, the Scala movie theater is still here, and it's a hell of a place. Also, bowling: redneck or regal?

A discussion about the challenges and barriers to getting quality English-language news on Thailand from Thailand. And Evo’s learning to write like a 3-year-old. After that, the magic of pork floss. Because Bangkok Podcast.

This week we’re talking with an honest to goodness food scientist who gives us the lowdown on the health benefits - or lack thereof - of Thai food and its sundry ingredients. But first, Evo recounts a pleasant encounter with …

We’re talking with Stu Jay Raj, who uses his fluency in 12 languages to help

On this ep, we interview Ron Morris, the author of The Thai Book: A Field Guide to Thai Political Motivations. But first, Greg goes into (thankfully minor) detail about his 2nd experience with food poisoning in 16 years of eating …

This week we take a closer look at why Thailand's national dish -- pad thai -- isn't actually very representative of Thai food. But first, an innovative way to get out of a traffic ticket in Thailand when it happens …

A listener suggestion drives this show as we talk about which smartphone apps make living in Bangkok that much easier, on this extra-long episode of the Bangkok Podcast. Oh, and Evo is terrible at his job. But he’s getting better, …

Both of us are licensed to drive - Evo a motorbike and Greg a car - and on this episode, we’ll tell you the process that we went through to be legal drivers in Thailand. Spoiler alert: it’s maddening. But …

A Bangkok city planner helps bring some clarity to the confusing development of Bangkok. But first, a very magical (and very Thai) cure for terrorism. All of that and more on this episode of the Bangkok Podcast.

We grabbed our mics, left the cozy comforts of our condos and recorded a live episode of the show from the streets of Chinatown to get to the bottom of this reported War on Bangkok's street food. We'll tell you …

One of Thailand's most persistent pests - the beautiful but invasive water hyacinth is once again clogging Bangkok’s waterways. And while Evo didn't die on a motorbike just yet, a friend of his is in the hospital after his scooter …

"On this episode we get into one of Thailand's most contentious topics - double pricing. But first Evo discovers a hidden hipster hideout, and by “hidden”, we mean new to Evo. Also Greg attempts to lose his child in a …

This week we talk to an expert on medical tourism for the inside scoop on what makes Bangkok a key medical tourism destination. And we share an anecdote that proves even the 2nd largest city in SE Asia is really …

This week we talk with Bangkok-based Buddhist monk Phra Pandit about abortions, birth control, and how Buddhism defines evil. Also, Evo flirts with Thailand's terrible traffic stats.

On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast we talk about one of the negative aspects of Bangkok, the immortal, ever-present tourist scam. But before we get there, we'll have a brief discussion of feet. Yeah... feet.

From hitmen to red tape and homemade guns to the black market, we bring in a local expert to help us navigate the murky waters of the past and present realities of gun ownership in Thailand.

You may have seen foreign backpackers on the streets of Bangkok, playing instruments, selling trinkets, or simply asking for change. Should these begging vagabonds take a hike, or do they deserve some leeway to, er, find their way?

On this episode we talk about traffic in Bangkok - specifically the “Seven Deadly Days” of Songkran - and Thailand's awful road safety statistics. We also talk about what men do with their wives are away... or won't go away. …

On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast we talk languages with Frank Smith. He speaks Thai, Khmer, and Lao, and teaches Khmer at UC Berkeley in California. Add to that a quick conversation on the pros and cons of raising …

On this episode, we discuss the little things we love about Bangkok, as well as the little things we miss about where we're from.

Greg has a chat with Sheila Dee a Western-trained, professional educator working in Thailand. There are lots of Westerners acting as English teachers in Thailand. Greg used to be one of them. But Sheila’s a bit different, holding education degrees.

You may or may not have heard about the Sak Yant tattoo festival before, but after hearing this episode of the Bangkok Podcast, you sure as darn heck won't be able to forget about it.