Dealing With Common Expat Problems in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 57]

Dealing With Common Expat Problems in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 57]

Bangkok is a great city to be an expat in, but it's not without its challenges. On this show, Greg and Ed compare Bangkok to other expat destinations around the world based on a number of issues from an article Greg read about expat life.

From missing your support network, to worry about finances, to worries over romance and dating, the issues are very real, but also very different, depending on which city you're in. For instance, both feel that Bangkok is a very easy city to find a new support network, but disagree on how many opportunities Bangkok offers for financial or business success - listen to hear each opposing side.

The boys continue to debate and discuss how Bangkok shapes one's approach to other common problems from the article - business networking! New friends! Language barriers! Long-term planning! All the greatest hits are here.

Ultimately, the expat life is not for everyone, but discussing the pros and cons of each issue, and understanding how your chosen city - in this case, Bangkok, duh - can add or detract from the journey, is key to your success.

The boys conclusion should be no surprise: Bangkok is a great place to be an expat!

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Neighborhood Focus: Chinatown & Talad Noi [Season 4, Episode 51]

Neighborhood Focus: Chinatown & Talad Noi [Season 4, Episode 51]

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The Unique Role That Teachers Play in Thai Culture [Season 4, Episode 49]

The Unique Role That Teachers Play in Thai Culture [Season 4, Episode 49]

Ooooh, topical! This week, Greg and Ed discuss the unique role of teachers in Thai society, where educators occupy a uniquely reverential role, often in stark contrast to western countries, where it i...

22 Sep 202035min

An Economist Speaks: The Numbers on Thailand's COVID Economy [Season 4, Episode 48]

An Economist Speaks: The Numbers on Thailand's COVID Economy [Season 4, Episode 48]

First, we want voicemails from our listeners! Become a friend on LINE (scan the QR Code below) and send us your thoughts, greetings, or an awesome joke. In a great show for economics nerds and anyone...

15 Sep 202054min

Ten Laws Expats Should Understand in Thailand [Season 4, Episode 47]

Ten Laws Expats Should Understand in Thailand [Season 4, Episode 47]

After a brief intro explaining the podcast's decision to accept advertising (within strict guidelines), Greg and Ed jump into a topic important to anyone travelling to Thailand: What are the most impo...

8 Sep 202036min

Jarrett Wrisley & Chalee Kader Discuss Bangkok's Restaurant Biz in the Time of Covid [Season 4, Episode 46]

Jarrett Wrisley & Chalee Kader Discuss Bangkok's Restaurant Biz in the Time of Covid [Season 4, Episode 46]

Greg interviews Jarrett Wrisley and Chalee Kader, well-known and successful restaurateurs in Bangkok. After quick bios, they begin by dispelling some myths about the restaurant business and explaining...

1 Sep 202053min

Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Lust [Season 4, Episode 45]

Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Lust [Season 4, Episode 45]

Greg and Ed continue their 'Seven Deadly Sins' series with LUST - yep, we go there. Well, figuratively, anyway. On the record, the guys don't actually recommend that you visit any of the red light dis...

25 Aug 202029min

Crossing Cultures: From Small-Town Thailand to the USA & Back Again [Season 4, Episode 44]

Crossing Cultures: From Small-Town Thailand to the USA & Back Again [Season 4, Episode 44]

Ed interviews Putsawan 'Poy' Tipsakorn, a friend and former student of his who did an exchange year in the U.S. while in high school. Ed and Poy begin with her background in a small town in Nakhorn Ra...

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