Tuk Tuk Tours in Bangkok Are Not Just For Tourists [Season 2 Episode 51]

Tuk Tuk Tours in Bangkok Are Not Just For Tourists [Season 2 Episode 51]

On-location from the back of a tuk tuk in Bangkok, we're pretending to be tourists for the day and, surprisingly enough, discovering some new things about our adopted home. Ride along with us! (Direct download .mp3) Episode Details Astute listeners will notice the marked increase in Bangkok traffic noise in this episode. That's for a very good reason, as we recorded it from the back of a tuk tuk, driving through the streets of Bangkok. Why are we in a tuk tuk? We're glad you asked. For as much disdain is thrown on the idea of "doing tourist-y things", there's actually merit in that concept. Bangkok is a rapidly changing city, and our friends at Expique are true masters at showcasing some of the greatest areas of Bangkok for their clients -- including a couple of long term expats (that's us)! So we hopped in one of their tuk tuks, broke out the microphones, and recorded the activities we experience on their evening food and tuk tuk adventure. Thanks for having us, Expique! Here's what you're in for in this episode recorded on-location:
  • A restaurant in Bangkok that serves over 30,000 sticks of pork satay every single day
  • The amazing sights, sounds, and smells of the Bangkok flower market
  • Tasty food made fresh -- with flowers! -- from the chefs at The Market Experience
  • A minor altercation between two tuk tuk drivers post-collision (That was fun!)
  • Why people are no longer allowed to swing on Bangkok's Giant Swing (Hint: Dead people)
  • Why food tours are a great way to try new food… that you will love or hate, depending on your Canadian palate.
  • Royal guards, missing plaques, and merit making
  • A cameo appearance by our guide, Net
Love, Loathe, or Leave Speaking of touristy things to do that locals do as well, you've likely heard of Chatuchak Market. There probably isn't anything you can't buy there, which makes it an easy place to love. But there are a few loathe-able aspects of JJ market as well. We'll tell you want we think if you take a listen to this episode. We Love Our Supporters! Due to our recording environment, we didn't call any specific patron out on the episode. But that doesn't mean we don't love our patrons! You can join dozens of other people who help us keep the show free of annoying ads and get access to bonus content, cool swag and more by supporting us on Patreon. Please? Want More Bangkok Podcast In Your Life? If it's your first time experiencing The Bangkok Podcast, you really should get our show downloading to your phone automatically every week. If you use iOS, it's a breeze to listen via Apple Podcasts. Android users are be able get the show any number of ways. And for bonus points, leave us a review on those platforms or however you listen to the show. We'd love to hear from you! You can add our official LINE account, comment on a post or send us a message via our Facebook page, tweet to us @bangkokpodcast, or simply via the contact form on our website. You may also be interested in Greg's tweets of snarky Bangkok goodness, and you can see way too much of Evo's face on Instagram. If you're really new, the Bangkok Podcast is co-hosted by Greg Jorgensen and Evo Terra. Together the have over 20 years expat experience in Bangkok, and are self-certified experts in living in the City of Angels. (Not Los Angeles. Thailand, silly!)

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