Online since 2010! 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.
Want to explore Bangkok on your own? Check out Greg's self-guided audio tours on Voice Map! https://voicemap.me/publisher/greg-jorgensen
Latest episodes
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When You Don't Eat Thai or Western Comfort Food, What's Your Go-To? [S8.E66]
Bangkok has produced roughly nine billion stories about food. Street food. Michelin food. Hidden food. Grandma's-secret-recipe food. Food you absolutely must eat before y
Oct 20 34 min
The Evolution (& Photo Ops) of Bangkok's Top Rooftop Bars [S8.E65]
After visiting a rooftop bar with one of the most spectacular views in Bangkok, the boys discuss what the evolution and growth of the sky-high drinking/photo establishmen
Oct 13 32 min
From Non-B to DTV to OMG: A Look at the Thai Visa Landscape [S8.E64]
Hey, remember when the visa rules changed, making us all learn entirely new procedures and protocols? No, the other time. No, the other…no, not that one, the other time.
Oct 6 36 min
A Few Unwritten Thai Cultural Rules You Gotta Learn [S8.E63] (Classic ReCast)
Utilizing a topic suggested by listener Wes, Greg and Ed discuss the unwritten 'rules' of Thai culture - the ones that everyone knows but aren't written down anywhere, de
Sep 29 39 min
Thai Wellness Holidays Are They Worth the Price? [S8.E62]
"Wellness" is a huge industry, and especially in Thailand, so the boys decide this week to discuss the options that are available.
Ed begins the main segment by noting
Sep 22 31 min
AI Helps Us Find Hidden Meaning in the Art of the Late, Great Khun Pichai [S8.E61]
Greg begins by discussing the late Bangkok street artist Khun Pichai, whose intricate and cryptic sidewalk scribbles across the capital attained a devoted cult following
Sep 15 39 min
Vic Levitin Talks About Starting From Scratch in Thailand [S8.E60]
Moving to Thailand can be a disorienting, discombobulating experience, even if you're on your own. Now imagine doing it with 9 hours to prepare. That's what Vic Levitin a
Sep 8 48 min
Bangkok's Roads: The History Behind the Names (S8.E59)
Greg begins by discussing a suggestion from their friend Scott to explore the origins of well-known street names in Bangkok. After briefly touching on familiar spots like
Greg interviews Dax Ward, an adventurous photographer best known for his beautiful photos of dilapidated buildings and abandoned places. Dax begins by explaining that he
Aug 25 51 min
A Peek Into Bangkok's Thriving Bluegrass Music Scene [S8.E57]
In another example of a thriving subculture in Bangkok you wouldn't expect to see, Greg and Ed interview Sunny Sachdev, a Thai Indian banjo player who is part of the info
Aug 18 46 min
The Devil's in the Details: Playing the Expat Insurance Game [S8.E56]
Inspired by recent discussion among friends, and Greg's switch to a new provider, the boys tackle the enduring issue of health insurance as an expat. There are many compa
Aug 11 37 min
Weird Explorer's Jared Rydelek on Asia's Strangest Fruits [S8.E55]
Greg interviews Jared Rydelek, the creator of the Weird Explorer YouTube channel. Jared explains that his day job is a contortionist, but his lifelong vegetarianism spark
Aug 4 49 min
Saying Too Much: Dealing With Self-Censorship in Thailand [S8.E54] (Classic ReCast)
Greg and Ed tackle the uncomfortable topic of self-censorship in Thailand, especially as it pertains to the podcast itself, and the churning, roiling issue of what you ca
Jul 28 37 min
Crackdown! Is Thailand Becoming a Rule of Law Society? [S8.E53]
After a recent wave of news headlines highlighting government crackdowns on things as varied as fake paternity scams and cheating civil servants, Greg and Ed begin by ask
Jul 21 33 min
Strange Bedfellows: Prof. Khemthong on the Buddhism and Politics [S8.E52]
Ed interviews K. Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang, a constitutional lawyer and professor from Chulalongkorn University whose work bridges law and Buddhism. After Ed shares his
Jul 14 42 min
In the Know: A Few Deep Cut Reasons to Love Expat Life in Bangkok [S8.E51]
Greg and Ed explore the small, unexpected joys of being an expat living in Thailand. Ed begins the main discussion by sharing his amusement over miscommunications regardi
Jul 7 31 min
Realtor Tracy Leelalumlert Dives Deep Into Bangkok's Condo Market [S8.E50]
On the heels of a recent episode where Greg and Ed opined on the nuances of the tricky Bangkok property market, this time they have a real, er… real estate pro on to get
Jun 30 47 min
Thai Games: From Playgrounds to Cards to Beetle Fighting [S8.E49] (Classic ReCast)
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 w
Jun 23 41 min
Eight Specific Things That Bother Greg About Bangkok Driving [S8.E48]
Inspired by an unusually long commute, the boys decide to discuss a list of things - very specific things - that bother Greg while he drives his trusty silver Honda aroun
Jun 16 32 min
Conflict & Legacy: Journalist Denis Gray Discusses His New Memoir [S8.E47]
In this episode, Greg interviews legendary foreign correspondent Denis Gray about his memoir, Lost Horizons. Denis details his fascinating life story, beginning with his
Jun 9 43 min
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I’ve listened to this podcast—- this is the only podcast I’ve listened to every week for the last 3 years. I absolutely LOVE Greg and Ed’s content and it has helped me go from a 15 year old cross country runner to a professional 18 year old 100 mile runner, and they literally were the ONE podcast I listened to every week before my long reps on a track
ORT 23 · Dec 2022
I’ve started listening to many new and older episodes to get some exposure to Thai culture and language because we may be going there for a few months. I enjoy the variety of topics covered on this podcast and although they don’t always go into the level of detail I would want, there is plenty of information provided to get a general idea of something and enough to go off if I want to research a particular topic in more depth. I’ve learned a lot from listening so far and look forward to potentially becoming a patron to hear the bonus show which sounds pretty helpful and entertaining. I also appreciate the honesty the hosts speak with so I feel like I can trust them to share their honest opinion and not sugar coat things. Keep it up!
Andrey_Karpov42 · Dec 2021
Fantastic podcast for those interested in Bangkok and Thailand. This is exactly the type of podcast I was looking for years ago when I first moved here... so glad I finally found it. Highly recommended, loved your neighborhood series!
Trace Vale · Oct 2020
Listening to your podcast during the cold winters in foggy San Francisco always brings some Bangkok warmth. Additionally the square dessert mentioned in season 3 Episode 6 is called pineapple cake and is famous in Taiwan. It’s really funny you guys mentioned it because I had just brought some back from there to the US today.
Gamer13647 · Dec 2019
I enjoy your podcast overall, but I thought the latest episode about Mai Pen Rai was rather inappropriate so soon after the bus tragedy. The episode includes wild speculation without having enough facts. You probably had this episode planned before the bus tragedy, but you should have rescheduled it and waited.
Blazjul · Sep 2026
The first season of the podcast is excellent and most episodes are even now well worth listening to. Informative and good natured. One of the oringal hosts - the mostly affable Greg Jorgensen- remains in the Season 2 reboot. The other original host - Tony Joh - has been replaced and the podcast is now far less informative. The current reboot instead is now all too often more like overhearing tacky tourists making snarky comments.
Bangkok is now relegated to background. This may be necessary because Tony Joh's replacement isn't a long-time Bangkok resident and unfortunately brings a frustrating superficiality to the podcast. (Case in point: There's even an episode about why he can't be bothered to learn the Thai language. Similarly, he reports on a visit to a sacred tattoo ceremony, but could never be bothered to find out about "the guys wearing white". (!)) The podcasting equivalent of a tire salesman who decides to start selling aluminium siding because, well, "sales is sales." Podcasting about Bangkok - sure, easy peasy.
While the first season included an informative segment about interesting things going on in Bangkok in the coming week, the currrent reboot has a weekly segment that are often tedious and all too often snarky -- to downright mean-spirited: "What is with those small paper napkins" "What is it with Thai people pushing elevator buttons" "What is it with all those comb-overs" etc., etc.
Occasionally there are some decent interviews.
Divine Madman · Sep 2017
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