Ahh, Memories... Greg and Ed Discuss Those Vivid Early Bangkok Days [S7.E8]
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Ahh, Memories... Greg and Ed Discuss Those Vivid Early Bangkok Days [S7.E8]

Getting a bit nostalgic after listening to Tay-Tay's latest album, Greg and Ed reminisce about their respective first year's in Bangkok by recounting their most vivid early memories, something that's unique for everyone but plays a big role in setting the tone for your time here.

Ed explains that he came here a little bit older than many expats, and relatively speaking, had his 'shit together' so to speak. No visa runs, no desperation at the end of the month to pay bills. But what he wasn't ready for was the excitement, 'newness,' and general party atmosphere of Bangkok. In Ed's words, he felt like he was a freshman in college all over again.

Greg possibly had a more typical experience, having arrived in his twenties with a couple nickels in his pockets. He recounts his long traverse to work, something out of "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles," and his anticipation of his first paycheck. Luckily, he ran into some super friendly NGO workers from the UN to ease his transition to expat life (note, this is a lie).

Ed talks about having some 'typical' memories himself, this time of late night, drunken tuk-tuk rides (an expat requirement if there ever was one) and the crowded street market that used to be lower Sukumvit. Both guys of course fell in love with the place and hence, the roots of the Bangkok Podcast were sown.

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