Don't Do These Things: How to Earn an Expat Demerit Badge [S8.E9] (Classic ReCast)

Don't Do These Things: How to Earn an Expat Demerit Badge [S8.E9] (Classic ReCast)

In a follow-up to previous episodes on expat 'Merit Badges,' Greg and Ed discuss 'DEmerit Badges,' mistakes that long term expats make that they should NOT make. In other words, if you've lived in Thailand for a while, and you act like a n00b, you deserve a demerit.

Greg begins with the classic fashion faux-pas of all foreigners in Thailand for more than a few months: wearing elephant pants. As the official mark of being brand new to Thailand, these flimsy pajama bottoms are verboten for long-timers (and that's still true, notwithstanding their surge in popularity among hi-so Thais). Ed then brings up raising your voice or getting angry in public with a Thai person in their official capacity. Simply put, anger in public gets you nothing in Thai culture, except possibly some disrespect.

The guys continue running through several more no-no's for expats and repeat tourists, from forgetting your passport to bum gun blunders. If you don't want to embarrass yourself, listen in for advice on how to look like you belong in Thailand.

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Realtor Tracy Leelalumlert Dives Deep Into Bangkok's Condo Market [S8.E50]

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 into things from her POV - Tra...

30 Kesä 47min

Thai Games: From Playgrounds to Cards to Beetle Fighting [S8.E49] (Classic ReCast)

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 with some games played in publi...

23 Kesä 41min

Eight Specific Things That Bother Greg About Bangkok Driving [S8.E48]

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 around Bangkok. Greg begins by shar...

16 Kesä 32min

Conflict & Legacy: Journalist Denis Gray Discusses His New Memoir [S8.E47]

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 family's escape from communis...

9 Kesä 43min

Thai Style vs Western Style: The Diverse Art of Storytelling [S8.E46]

Thai Style vs Western Style: The Diverse Art of Storytelling [S8.E46]

With Ed unavailable this week, Greg welcomes his friend John as co-host to talk about storytelling. Specifically, the difference between how westerners tell stories, and how Thais tell stories. This i...

2 Kesä 36min

Foreign Fool: A Conversation with Author Alan Platt [S8.E45] (Classic ReCast)

Foreign Fool: A Conversation with Author Alan Platt [S8.E45] (Classic ReCast)

When it comes to characters, Bangkok has them in droves - people who have been places, eaten things, talked to people, and lived adventures that would make your mother put her hand to her mouth and pr...

26 Touko 32min

When Owners Don't Own: Thailand's Thorny Nominee Issue [S8.E44]

When Owners Don't Own: Thailand's Thorny Nominee Issue [S8.E44]

The issue of Thai nominees has heated up in the past little while, with daily news stories about crackdowns, changing laws, and foreigners running scared (or just running).  The discussion begins with...

19 Touko 45min

An Expert Spills the Beans on Thailand's Coffee Industry [S8.E43]

An Expert Spills the Beans on Thailand's Coffee Industry [S8.E43]

Greg begins his interview with coffee fan, aficionado and expert Noon by exploring her background as the former president of the Specialty Coffee Association of Thailand and her current role managing ...

12 Touko 46min

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