Bangkok Podcast, THE best podcast about Bangkok (and Thailand)

Bangkok Podcast, THE best podcast about Bangkok (and Thailand)

During my regular trips to the gym, or when out walking around my mooban in the evenings, I prefer to listen to people talking English rather than listening to music, I find concentrating on what’s being discussed helps the time pass quickly, so i love a good podcast.

I think it was during Covid lockdown that I discovered the Bangkok Podcast, and since discovery I reckon I have listened to all of their podcasts, all 553 no. episodes (as of the end of January 2026).

To quote from their websites https://www.bangkokpodcast.com/about/ page:

The Bangkok Podcast began in 2010 with Greg Jorgensen and Tony Joh at the helm. When Tony decided to move to Japan and Greg got busy planning his wedding, the two decided to call it a day and wrapped things up in 2013, after 77 episodes.

In October 2016, the show returned with one of the original hosts (that’d be Greg) and a new co-host (that’d be Ed) to take another look at all of the weird, wonderful, awful, interesting, and mystifying aspects of expat life in Bangkok.

I find that it’s very rare that there’s a topic discussed that isn’t of interest to me.

I particularly enjoy the episodes when the guest is Phra Pandit, a British monk who was ordained in 1999 (i believe he is a monk at the Big Buddha wat at Paknam Temple (Phra Buddha Dhammakaya Thep Mongkol)), who is a lovely witty and down-to-earth character . As an example, try https://www.bangkokpodcast.com/bangkok-podcast-30-phra-pandit/ )

Topics are diverse, and as a taster, here’s 10 of the most recent shows:

Jan. 27, 2026

Bangkok History Highlight: The Blue Diamond Affair [S8.E29] (Classic ReCast)

Another classic recast! One of the craziest stories from recent Thai history. Continuing our series on interesting episodes in Thai history, this episode focuses on the infamous Blue Diamond Affair, It all started when a Thai…

Jan. 20, 2026

From NGOs to Employment Coaching: Helping Thais Find Their Purpose [S8.E28]

Ed interviews Thanita ‘Ninar’ Wongprasert, an old student of his and former guest on the show in 2018. On the earlier show she came on to talk about gay rights and same sex marriage in Thailand, and the two begin the intervie…

Jan. 13, 2026

Ed Ponders a New Class: Teaching Contemporary Thailand to Thais [S8.E27]

Greg and Ed discuss Ed’s new class at his Thai university: “Contemporary Thai Society in the Modern World.” The guys have a laugh at the thought of a white guy from Ohio teaching young Thais about their own country, but Ed no…

Jan. 6, 2026

Beer & Politics: Catching Up With MP Taopiphop Limjittrakorn [S8.E26]

Greg and Ed interview Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a Thai Member of Parliament known for his advocacy in liberalizing Thailand’s craft beer industry. The conversation takes place shortly after the dissolution of the Thai governme…

Dec. 16, 2025

Frenemies: The Long History Between Thailand & Cambodia [S8.E25]

Greg and Ed discuss the long, strange and complex history between Thailand and Cambodia in an attempt to shed some light on the tragic current conflict. Greg begins with some early history. The majority of Southeast Asia was …

Dec. 9, 2025

What Changes Would Greg Make if He Was in Charge of Bangkok? [S8.E24]

On this show, Greg and Ed discuss what Greg would do if he was the boss man in charge of Thailand, echoing a similar show with Ed’s plans earlier in the year. (Check out Season 7, Episode 54 if you are curious.) Greg begins w…

Dec. 2, 2025

Making Bangkok Accessible for All: Khun Saba Keeps Fighting (Classic ReCast) [S8.E23]

On this episode – a classic ReCast from season 3! – Greg interviews Khun Saba, a disabled rights activist in Bangkok. It’s a topic near and dear to the Bangkok Podcast, because we want everyone to enjoy Bangkok, which is very…

Nov. 25, 2025

Former FBI Agent John Schachnovsky Talks Crime & Punishment in Thailand Part 2 [S8.E22]

First off – if you’re in town, join our meetup: Saturday, December 6 at . Check our first before you come just to make sure there have been no last minute changes. In Part 2 of Greg and Ed’s interview with John Schachnovsky, the former head of…

Nov. 18, 2025

Former FBI Agent John Schachnovsky Talks Crime & Punishment in Thailand [S8.E21]

In part 1 of a two-part episode, Greg and Ed interview John Schachnovsky about his upcoming book “Beyond the Badge,” which recounts his experience as the head of the FBI in Thailand. John starts out explaining his early caree…

Nov. 11, 2025

Road Blocks: The Big Issues That Thailand Needs to Solve [S8.E20]

Greg and Ed discuss an article on Ajarn.com by Dr. Jesse Sessions called “” which discusses some of the bigger problems currently facing Thailand and how they might impact the country’s prosperity, competitiveness and social longevity. The guys…