Jun 30, 2020
We return to our Thai history series with a fascinating look at the role that several Thai cannons played in some important historical events.
First, with the help of a cool blog on Thai history from our friend Ken Lohatepanont, Greg tells the story of some silver cannons gifted by King Narai of Siam to Louis XIV of...
Jun 23, 2020
It’s an extra-long show this week as Greg interviews Jessica Vechbanyongratana, a professor at the faculty of Economics at Chulalongkorn University, about the numbers that make up Thailand’s economy.
Beginning with Thailand’s notable jump up the list of countries with the biggest inequality gap, Jessica explains...
Jun 16, 2020
Inspired by a great post on a Thisrupt, the topic is counterfeit goods. Most people are aware that all types of counterfeit goods are available for sale in Thailand, whether it is watches, handbags, DVDs, or software.
Greg and Ed trade stories about how Thailand allowed them to embrace counterfeit culture in...
Jun 9, 2020
Greg interviews Khun Natapanu Nopakun, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You’ve probably seen him on TV - he’s the guy who gives English language updates of what’s going on with the Thai government, and especially the coronavirus situation.
Khun Natapanu begins by explaining exactly...
Jun 2, 2020
When you are a kid, you are taught to look on the bright side of everything. In that spirit, Greg and Ed search for any possible positives in their lives as a result of the lockdown (which, generally speaking, SUCKS). Ed begins by noting that his relative lack of social life has given him more freedom to experiment with...