Podcasts about Chiang Mai

Today we'll be talking about visa crackdowns and QR-code rules causing concern in the Pattaya expat community, a deadly landslide hitting rain-soaked Chiang Mai, and a little later some Thai Hi-So drama among the family behind one of Thailand's most recognizable hotel brands.

A paved over parking lot where there was once a home, a radio tower that once seemed tall enough to touch the sky, and memories that linger long after the years have passed. Invisible connections link Metropolis West, Cair Mallplex, and Glasshouse--and what's been left in each of them will have to be reckoned with. Trigger warnings for references to family death, grief, neglect, poverty, cults, diaspora, protests, police presence and police brutality (specific references to protest disruption tools), chase sequence, uncertainty (could be read as gaslighting.) Find us on our website at undertheelectricstars.com! Transcripts are available on our website. Follow us on social media! Tumblr ➠ undertheelectricstarspodcast.tumblr.com Bluesky ➠ https://bsky.app/profile/utes-podcast.bsky.social Thanks to our patrons Lucas, Christine, Ferris, Chris Magilton, Audrey Pham, Joshua Hazeghazam, Seth Timple, Inigo Sherwani, Tyler Jay, Everett Noir, James P. Olson, Miriam Brown, and No1 InParticular for their support. Team Rhea Anne as Caine Reyes Motzie Dapul as Valeria Reyes Christine Kim as Su-jin Yi Philomena Sherwood as Tari de Whitte Robin Guzman as Jet Kevin Paculan as Vic Vass Rey Yoali Olachea Martinez as Indra Matheus Nogueira as Kaleo Hale Ari B. as Ava Jafari Katriel Rose as Nell Palomo Chaitrika Budamagunta as Lalitha Suravaram Elissa Park as Eun-hee Yi Megan Youmans as Min-seo Yi Rachel Lee as Ji-yeong Yi Lushika Preethraj as Cybil Blanche Additional voices were provided by Eli Ramos. 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Il y a trois ans, la Thaïlande était le premier pays d'Asie à retirer le cannabis de la liste des stupéfiants. Mais depuis le 1er juillet, le royaume a fait marche arrière. Fini, l'usage récréatif, retour à une consommation strictement médicale. Un coup dur pour une industrie qui a généré 1 milliard de dollars l'an dernier. Entre flou administratif et inquiétude, les producteurs, les vendeurs et les consommateurs tentent de s'adapter. Reportage Juliette Chaignon à Chiang Mai et Bangkok. Il y a trois ans, Aeon était comptable dans le nord de la Thaïlande et n'avait jamais consommé de cannabis. Mais la légalisation et un marché en plein essor l'ont séduite. Aeon a investi alors 150 000 euros dans une plantation et six magasins : « Au début, j'ai pensé pouvoir gagner de l'argent. J'ai fait des prêts à la banque. » Jusqu'ici, les règles étaient simples pour les plus de 10 000 magasins sous licence : des fleurs de cannabis en vente libre, sauf pour les étudiants, les moins de 20 ans et les femmes enceintes, interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics et tenue d'un registre des achats et ventes du mois. Mais depuis le 1er juillet 2025, un nouveau décret inquiète les vendeurs : les clients doivent présenter une ordonnance médicale pour acheter. « Je suis inquiète, car j'ai déjà trop investi et la vente sera plus difficile. Les clients ont peur d'acheter maintenant, ils ont peur de la police. Et j'ai peur de devoir licencier mes employés », raconte Aeon. Depuis l'entrée en vigueur des nouvelles règles, quelques dizaines de magasins ont été sanctionnés. Certaines boutiques, elles, n'ont rien changé. Elles misent sur le flou des autorités, qui n'ont pas encore détaillé comment concrètement appliquer la loi. À lire aussiThaïlande: intervention de la police lors d'une grande «soirée drogue» Dans ce magasin de Chiang Mai, Jackson et Rayan, deux touristes, viennent d'acheter un sachet d'herbe. Ils roulent leur joint sur la terrasse. « Je n'ai pas eu besoin de prescription pour acheter. C'est un peu confus. Tu viens d'acheter ça... C'était combien ? », demande l'un. « Six euros pour 3 grammes », répond l'autre. « C'est aussi simple que d'acheter de la bière », s'amuse le premier. Dans une autre boutique, Travis, un gérant californien installé en Thaïlande, a lui choisi de s'adapter : « J'ai des contacts de médecins, ce qui permettra aux clients d'avoir une ordonnance et de continuer à profiter du cannabis. » Pour lui, une régulation plus stricte en Thaïlande était nécessaire : « C'est un peu le Far West jusqu'ici. Et la surproduction entraîne une baisse de la qualité. » Officiellement, la Thaïlande a restreint l'accès au cannabis pour protéger la santé des plus jeunes et pour éviter le trafic. L'an dernier, plus de 800 voyageurs ont été arrêtés et accusés de transporter de l'herbe. Des justifications opportunistes d'après Chokwan Kitty Chopaka, militante pro-cannabis : « Ce sont des manœuvres politiques. Tant que nous n'aurons pas une loi spécifique sur le cannabis, n'importe quel gouvernement pourra imposer ce qu'il veut. » Le gouvernement dit aussi vouloir re-criminaliser le cannabis. Une mauvaise solution, d'après Kitty : « ​​​​​​​En Thaïlande, il y a toujours moyen de contourner la loi. Sinon, notre industrie du sexe n'existerait pas. Est-ce une bonne chose ? Pas vraiment, car le cannabis risque de se retrouver dans une zone grise. » Face à l'incertitude et une forte concurrence, Kitty a déjà fermé son magasin. Elle craint de voir des centaines de vendeurs de cannabis faire de même en Thaïlande. À lire aussiThaïlande: la légalisation du cannabis, une manière de renouer avec la culture locale

�️EP.1802《为什么我来到了越南大叻：一座和峇里岛、会安、清迈都不同的地方》�本集金句名言“Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”— Howard Thurman“别问世界需要什么，问你自己：什么让你感到活着？然后就去做。因为这世界最需要的，是那些真正活着的人。”— 霍华·瑟曼 In this episode, I share why I chose to live in Da Lat, Vietnam — a place that's quietly different from the usual digital nomad hubs like Bali, Hoi An, or Chiang Mai.大叻 (Da Lat) 不是我原本规划中的城市，但它有一种难以言喻的宁静和自然的疗愈力。比起我熟悉的峇里岛、会安、清迈，它更少社交压力、更少观光商业气息，却多了让我重新连接自己、听见内在声音的空间。这里的慢节奏与松树的气息，为我打开了一种全新的创作节奏和生活灵感。�本集重点单词笔记 Vocabulary1. Digital nomad — 数位游牧者2. Supportive community — 互相支持的社群3. On my radar — 在我的考虑清单上4. Mild — 温和的（用来形容天气或人的性格）5. Spacious — 宽敞的6. Distraction — 令人分心的事物7. Rhythm — 节奏、生活步调8. Expectation — 期待.9. Hear my own voice — 听见自己的声音（比喻重拾内在感受）�推荐加入｜云雀实验室 2.0｜Lark Lab 2.0如果你也在追寻属于自己的生活节奏、想早起共学、想透过创作与语言建立自由人生，欢迎加入我打造的全新线上成长空间 “云雀实验室 2.0” �️ 英文读书会｜共学共工时光｜月末仪式冥想 专为 40+ 自由灵魂、数位游牧者、自媒体创作者设计 限时“90 天陪伴计划”只要 $xxx 美金（含教学+社群）�立即加入 >> ⁠www.flywithlily.com/6am⁠� 喜欢这一集的分享，别忘了订阅节目、留言五星评论，也欢迎追踪我的 IG � @flywithlily用你的方式，慢慢打造你想要的生活 �

From the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries new kingdoms emerged in Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. Sovereignty in these new kingdoms was expressed in terms we understand today as coming from ‘Theravada Buddhism'. Crucial to this tradition was the Pali language. Anne Blackburn's new book, Buddhist-Inflected Sovereignties across the Indian Ocean: A Pali Arena 1200-1550, examines the ‘intensification of connections' between these polities in the region she calls, the ‘Bay of Bengal-Plus': that is, the Bay of Bengal, the Coromandel Coast of India, Sri Lanka, the maritime and riverine areas of Burma, and the Mon and Tai territories of mainland Southeast Asia. The book highlights the importance of Pali textuality for the emerging Buddhist kingdoms of Dambadeniya, Sukhothai, Haripunjaya (present-day Lamphun in northern Thailand), Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, and Hamsavati in lower Burma – Bago today. This was the heartland of what Blackburn calls, the ‘Pali arena'. This book is an important contribution to the emerging scholarship on the intellectual history of the early Theravada Buddhist kingdoms in South and Southeast Asia in the second millennium CE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries new kingdoms emerged in Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. Sovereignty in these new kingdoms was expressed in terms we understand today as coming from ‘Theravada Buddhism'. Crucial to this tradition was the Pali language. Anne Blackburn's new book, Buddhist-Inflected Sovereignties across the Indian Ocean: A Pali Arena 1200-1550, examines the ‘intensification of connections' between these polities in the region she calls, the ‘Bay of Bengal-Plus': that is, the Bay of Bengal, the Coromandel Coast of India, Sri Lanka, the maritime and riverine areas of Burma, and the Mon and Tai territories of mainland Southeast Asia. The book highlights the importance of Pali textuality for the emerging Buddhist kingdoms of Dambadeniya, Sukhothai, Haripunjaya (present-day Lamphun in northern Thailand), Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, and Hamsavati in lower Burma – Bago today. This was the heartland of what Blackburn calls, the ‘Pali arena'. This book is an important contribution to the emerging scholarship on the intellectual history of the early Theravada Buddhist kingdoms in South and Southeast Asia in the second millennium CE. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

From the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries new kingdoms emerged in Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. Sovereignty in these new kingdoms was expressed in terms we understand today as coming from ‘Theravada Buddhism'. Crucial to this tradition was the Pali language. Anne Blackburn's new book, Buddhist-Inflected Sovereignties across the Indian Ocean: A Pali Arena 1200-1550, examines the ‘intensification of connections' between these polities in the region she calls, the ‘Bay of Bengal-Plus': that is, the Bay of Bengal, the Coromandel Coast of India, Sri Lanka, the maritime and riverine areas of Burma, and the Mon and Tai territories of mainland Southeast Asia. The book highlights the importance of Pali textuality for the emerging Buddhist kingdoms of Dambadeniya, Sukhothai, Haripunjaya (present-day Lamphun in northern Thailand), Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, and Hamsavati in lower Burma – Bago today. This was the heartland of what Blackburn calls, the ‘Pali arena'. This book is an important contribution to the emerging scholarship on the intellectual history of the early Theravada Buddhist kingdoms in South and Southeast Asia in the second millennium CE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

From the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries new kingdoms emerged in Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. Sovereignty in these new kingdoms was expressed in terms we understand today as coming from ‘Theravada Buddhism'. Crucial to this tradition was the Pali language. Anne Blackburn's new book, Buddhist-Inflected Sovereignties across the Indian Ocean: A Pali Arena 1200-1550, examines the ‘intensification of connections' between these polities in the region she calls, the ‘Bay of Bengal-Plus': that is, the Bay of Bengal, the Coromandel Coast of India, Sri Lanka, the maritime and riverine areas of Burma, and the Mon and Tai territories of mainland Southeast Asia. The book highlights the importance of Pali textuality for the emerging Buddhist kingdoms of Dambadeniya, Sukhothai, Haripunjaya (present-day Lamphun in northern Thailand), Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, and Hamsavati in lower Burma – Bago today. This was the heartland of what Blackburn calls, the ‘Pali arena'. This book is an important contribution to the emerging scholarship on the intellectual history of the early Theravada Buddhist kingdoms in South and Southeast Asia in the second millennium CE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

From the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries new kingdoms emerged in Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. Sovereignty in these new kingdoms was expressed in terms we understand today as coming from ‘Theravada Buddhism'. Crucial to this tradition was the Pali language. Anne Blackburn's new book, Buddhist-Inflected Sovereignties across the Indian Ocean: A Pali Arena 1200-1550, examines the ‘intensification of connections' between these polities in the region she calls, the ‘Bay of Bengal-Plus': that is, the Bay of Bengal, the Coromandel Coast of India, Sri Lanka, the maritime and riverine areas of Burma, and the Mon and Tai territories of mainland Southeast Asia. The book highlights the importance of Pali textuality for the emerging Buddhist kingdoms of Dambadeniya, Sukhothai, Haripunjaya (present-day Lamphun in northern Thailand), Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, and Hamsavati in lower Burma – Bago today. This was the heartland of what Blackburn calls, the ‘Pali arena'. This book is an important contribution to the emerging scholarship on the intellectual history of the early Theravada Buddhist kingdoms in South and Southeast Asia in the second millennium CE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Platemark, Ann speaks with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek about their new venture, Hello, Print Friend Studios in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Listeners will recall Miranda hosts our sister pod, Hello, Print Friend. In addition to the podcast, she also is producing documentaries about printmaking hotspots, beginning with Oaxaca and Puerto Rico (with more to come). Together, Miranda and master printer Tim have settled in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they have founded a new printmaking studio. They talk about the challenges and joys of setting up a printmaking residency and studio in their adopted city while giving credit to their friend, artist Kitikong Tilokwattanotai and to the local community for supporting the new studio. They talk about the welcoming nature of the Thai people, the rich art and culture to be found in Chiang Mai (particularly among its 12 printmaking studios), and the unique opportunities for artists in their residency program. Miranda and Tim also expand on their future plans for the studio and invite artists and enthusiasts to join them in Chiang Mai. Follow Miranda and Tim here:  helloprintfriend.com @helloprintfriend @mirandakielland @timpauszek_studio   Show me the images!!  

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La suspension de la Première ministre Paetongtarn Shinawatra, le 1er juillet, a plongé le royaume dans une nouvelle zone de turbulences. Face à l'instabilité chronique et à un système verrouillé par les élites conservatrices et le pouvoir militaire, de jeunes Thaïlandais expriment leur désarroi, et parfois une fragile lueur d'espoir. De notre correspondant à Bangkok, Valentin Cebron Angelo n'avait que trois ans quand l'armée a renversé Thaksin Shinawatra en 2006. Cet étudiant de 22 ans se souvient en revanche du chaos qui a précédé le coup d'État de 2014 et des années de junte militaire qui ont suivi. Alors aujourd'hui, la suspension par la Cour constitutionnelle de la Première ministre Paetongtarn Shinawatra, fille de Thaksin, ne le rassure pas. « Ce qui se passe actuellement ressemble beaucoup aux évènements qu'on a connus ces vingt dernières années. J'ai le sentiment que la Thaïlande peut replonger dans une nouvelle phase d'instabilité. Tout cela s'inscrit dans le prolongement du déclin démocratique amorcé en 2006. » Il en veut à la Cour constitutionnelle, qui, en moins de deux ans, a dissous le parti progressiste vainqueur des élections de 2023, et destitué un Premier ministre l'année suivante. « La Cour constitutionnelle est une institution politiquement corrompue, utilisée par la classe dirigeante pour servir ses intérêts et se débarrasser de ses opposants. Ça reste le mécanisme le plus attrayant pour les tenants du pouvoir, car elle est moins bruyante qu'un coup d'État militaire. » « Ce changement, l'État ne pourra pas l'ignorer » Selon un sondage, 83% des Thaïlandais de 18-24 ans sont inquiets de l'instabilité politique de leur pays. Ice, 21 ans, est dépitée : « Je ne suis pas surprise. C'est toujours le même schéma. En tant que jeune thaïlandaise, honnêtement, je me sens triste et sans espoir… » Manifestation ultra-nationaliste, appels au putsch : la crise actuelle fait redouter le pire à certains jeunes, comme Tong, 29 ans : « J'ai peur que l'armée profite de cette situation pour organiser un nouveau coup d'État, en prétextant des troubles et en invoquant la nécessité de reprendre le contrôle. Ça serait le pire des scénarios ». Pour Malinee Khumsupa, vice-doyenne de la faculté de sciences politiques à l'université de Chiang Mai, les aspirations de la jeunesse ne se réaliseront pas de sitôt : « La structure politique thaïlandaise est depuis longtemps enfermée dans un cercle vicieux. Elle ne changera pas du jour au lendemain. Mais la jeunesse me donne de l'espoir. Autrefois, les politiciens étaient plus âgés, et les partis ne recrutaient que dans les milieux d'affaires ou l'élite. Aujourd'hui, des jeunes et des gens ordinaires peuvent devenir candidats. Chaque année, je vois de plus en plus de mes étudiants rejoindre un parti. Ce changement culturel, porté par une génération qui défend la démocratie, l'État ne pourra pas éternellement l'ignorer ». Itim, 22 ans, fait partie de ces jeunes, qui veulent rester confiants : « C'est frustrant de voir ces crises se répéter sans arrêt. On n'arrête pas de réclamer des réformes, alors que la structure elle-même, les règles du jeu, n'ont pas changé. Mais les jeunes se font entendre depuis 2019, et la foi qui s'est éveillée à cette époque reste vivace chez beaucoup d'entre nous. C'est ce qui me donne l'espoir qu'un jour, nous pourrons briser ce cycle ». Si Paetongtarn Shinawatra est destituée dans les semaines à venir, la Thaïlande pourrait se retrouver avec un septième Premier ministre en moins de quatre ans. À lire aussiDes affrontements frontaliers entre le Cambodge et la Thaïlande font une dizaine de victimes civiles

La suspension de la Première ministre Paetongtarn Shinawatra, le 1er juillet, a plongé le royaume dans une nouvelle zone de turbulences. Face à l'instabilité chronique et à un système verrouillé par les élites conservatrices et le pouvoir militaire, de jeunes Thaïlandais expriment leur désarroi, et parfois une fragile lueur d'espoir. De notre correspondant à Bangkok, Valentin Cebron Angelo n'avait que trois ans quand l'armée a renversé Thaksin Shinawatra en 2006. Cet étudiant de 22 ans se souvient en revanche du chaos qui a précédé le coup d'État de 2014 et des années de junte militaire qui ont suivi. Alors aujourd'hui, la suspension par la Cour constitutionnelle de la Première ministre Paetongtarn Shinawatra, fille de Thaksin, ne le rassure pas. « Ce qui se passe actuellement ressemble beaucoup aux évènements qu'on a connus ces vingt dernières années. J'ai le sentiment que la Thaïlande peut replonger dans une nouvelle phase d'instabilité. Tout cela s'inscrit dans le prolongement du déclin démocratique amorcé en 2006. » Il en veut à la Cour constitutionnelle, qui, en moins de deux ans, a dissous le parti progressiste vainqueur des élections de 2023, et destitué un Premier ministre l'année suivante. « La Cour constitutionnelle est une institution politiquement corrompue, utilisée par la classe dirigeante pour servir ses intérêts et se débarrasser de ses opposants. Ça reste le mécanisme le plus attrayant pour les tenants du pouvoir, car elle est moins bruyante qu'un coup d'État militaire. » « Ce changement, l'État ne pourra pas l'ignorer » Selon un sondage, 83% des Thaïlandais de 18-24 ans sont inquiets de l'instabilité politique de leur pays. Ice, 21 ans, est dépitée : « Je ne suis pas surprise. C'est toujours le même schéma. En tant que jeune thaïlandaise, honnêtement, je me sens triste et sans espoir… » Manifestation ultra-nationaliste, appels au putsch : la crise actuelle fait redouter le pire à certains jeunes, comme Tong, 29 ans : « J'ai peur que l'armée profite de cette situation pour organiser un nouveau coup d'État, en prétextant des troubles et en invoquant la nécessité de reprendre le contrôle. Ça serait le pire des scénarios ». Pour Malinee Khumsupa, vice-doyenne de la faculté de sciences politiques à l'université de Chiang Mai, les aspirations de la jeunesse ne se réaliseront pas de sitôt : « La structure politique thaïlandaise est depuis longtemps enfermée dans un cercle vicieux. Elle ne changera pas du jour au lendemain. Mais la jeunesse me donne de l'espoir. Autrefois, les politiciens étaient plus âgés, et les partis ne recrutaient que dans les milieux d'affaires ou l'élite. Aujourd'hui, des jeunes et des gens ordinaires peuvent devenir candidats. Chaque année, je vois de plus en plus de mes étudiants rejoindre un parti. Ce changement culturel, porté par une génération qui défend la démocratie, l'État ne pourra pas éternellement l'ignorer ». Itim, 22 ans, fait partie de ces jeunes, qui veulent rester confiants : « C'est frustrant de voir ces crises se répéter sans arrêt. On n'arrête pas de réclamer des réformes, alors que la structure elle-même, les règles du jeu, n'ont pas changé. Mais les jeunes se font entendre depuis 2019, et la foi qui s'est éveillée à cette époque reste vivace chez beaucoup d'entre nous. C'est ce qui me donne l'espoir qu'un jour, nous pourrons briser ce cycle ». Si Paetongtarn Shinawatra est destituée dans les semaines à venir, la Thaïlande pourrait se retrouver avec un septième Premier ministre en moins de quatre ans. À lire aussiDes affrontements frontaliers entre le Cambodge et la Thaïlande font une dizaine de victimes civiles

In this episode, host Brad Mines welcomes Jimmy Kostro, a passionate

In this episode we catch up on the last few weeks including some new places to check out (24 BLVD and Upper House), Earn in Chiang Mai, Eric getting into an argument at a massage shop, and the perils of driving in Bangkok.

In this episode, Cindy takes us on a trip in Chiang Mai filled with amulets and strange smells, Freddie becomes our second contributor on the show to experience "the Hand", and Suhasini recounts how a game of "Bloody Mary" ended up conjuring an unexpected guest. This podcast is produced by Singapore Radio Personality Tim Oh.For more on RPS and to share your stories with us, reach us at - www.facebook.com/radioparanormalsingapore

True healing isn't just physical, it's energetic, emotional, and spiritual.In this rich, real, and deeply inspiring episode, Susan and Kate welcome Marek Chromik, martial arts teacher and holistic wellness guide, for a conversation that bridges ancient Eastern practices and modern-day epigenetics.With decades of experience in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong, Marek shares how slowing down, tuning in, and softening your strength can transform your body, your energy, and your life. He dives into the importance of breath, awareness, fascia, intention, and emotional integration, and how these all influence your genetic expression.Here's what you'll walk away with:A deeper understanding of how emotional blocks show up as physical tension (and how to release them)Why “slowing down” is the secret weapon for nervous system healing and resilienceThe underestimated role fascia and breath play in your vitalityHow to move through life as a Peaceful Warrior, with grounded strength, clarity, and compassionIf you've ever felt like healing has to be hard or that you need to push your way through, Marek offers a refreshing, embodied alternative rooted in presence and possibility."You are here to experience life, not just survive it."Marek is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and offers both in-person and digital workshops. Learn more at EclecticGround.com.Learn more about our guest Marek Chromik:Marek started his journey in Martial Arts in 2002 with a Brazilian martial art called Capoeira. His accomplishments in martial arts include a black belt in Sorim Kung Fu and a title of Sifu (Master) with the Hong Kong Ving Tsun Athletic Association – Wing Chun Kung Fu. In the 20+ years of studying martial arts, Marek has traveled to the Wudang mountains in China for Kung Fu and Tai Chi with the Taoist Monks, and Qigong and intrinsic energies of Tai Chi in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Experiencing the internal energy component of martial arts was life changing. About Susan Robbins and Kate KingSusan and Kate come from two very different, but perfectly complementary, worlds in the health and wellness space. Together, their synergy is magnetic. Think: science meets soul, strategy meets intuition, real talk meets radical transformation.RESOURCES:Connect with Marek Chromik:https://eclecticground.com/https://www.facebook.com/EGmartialartshttps://www.instagram.com/eclecticground/https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclectic-groundhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eclecticgroundhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAhJVA7T3_721RtvCbn77QFind all of Kate and Susan's Resources and links in the show notes!Connect with Susan: https://healthyawakening.co/Connect with Kate: https://theradiantlifeproject.com/Shownotes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/07/14/episode66Visit the website: healthyawakening.co/podcastFind listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/linksP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast

In this episode, Brad Mines

Send us a textThe digital nomad movement has evolved from a fringe lifestyle into a global phenomenon, with Southeast Asia emerging as its undisputed headquarters. This episode explores the realities of remote work in paradise, cutting through Instagram filters to reveal what actually awaits Americans seeking escape through digital nomad visas.We break down the distinct flavors of nomad life across four key destinations. Bali offers spiritual sanctuary amid rice fields and infinity pools, where $2,000 monthly buys a lifestyle that would cost quintuple in California. Thailand provides both Bangkok's electric energy and Chiang Mai's peaceful mountain retreats, with world-class healthcare. Malaysia quietly delivers perhaps the region's most straightforward digital nomad visa alongside modern infrastructure and multicultural richness. Meanwhile, the Philippines compensates for infrastructure challenges with unmatched friendliness and cultural accessibility for Americans.Beyond the practical aspects of visas, accommodation, and Wi-Fi speeds, we dive into the deeper emotional journey of disconnecting from American expectations. Expert guests – from long-term digital nomads to immigration specialists – share insights on building community abroad, navigating cultural differences, and handling the inevitable complexities of transient relationships. They address the tension between enjoying paradise and respecting local communities, offering guidance on responsible nomadism that avoids contributing to gentrification.Featuring:Chris Dodd Tim MartingDavid LesperanceRichard McCollChawadee Nualkhair-------------------------Follow Deep Dive:BlueskyYouTube Email: deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com Music: Majestic Earth - Joystock

On this episode of Women on the Line we hear from Thaan, founder of Wholistik Permaculture, a social enterprise based in Chiang Mai, Thailand that aims to connect people with nature and create an alternative to living within capitalism. Thaan talks to us about the importance of permaculture, building sustainably, creating safe queer spaces in nature, educating children and families about sustainability, and sharing knowledge and skills across brown, black and Indigenous cultures and communities. Follow Thaan's work on Instagram @wholistik_permaculture and his music @fluidfrequenciesmusic   

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Je lance un tout nouveau format pour ce podcast, un journal de bord.L'idée est de te partager les coulisses de mon activité de coach business et créateur de contenu installé en Thaïlande.

Dünya üzerindeki her 3 turistten  ikisinin tutkusu Tayland, neden rüyaları süslüyor? Chiang Mai ve Koh Chang hikayeleri ile maceramız devam ediyor. ------- Podbee Sunar ------- Bu podcast, Pegasus hakkında reklam içerir. Yeni seyahat rotanı planlamak için hemen ⁠https://www.flypgs.com/⁠'u veya Pegasus Mobil uygulamasını ziyaret et!   Bu podcast, Kuveyt Türk Kampüs hakkında reklam içerir. Kuveyt Türk Mobil uygulamasından müşteri olup Kampüs'e katıl, ⁠kazanmaya başla⁠! See Privacy Policy at ⁠https://art19.com/privacy⁠ and California Privacy Notice at ⁠https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info⁠.

Fed up with their own inadequate and expensive care systems, many elderly Westerners are choosing to retire to Thailand, where care is cheaper and often better. Many say Thailand's Buddhist culture and respect for the elderly means Thais are naturally caring. It's a booming sector, and is only likely to grow as we all live longer. But the decision to move can be complex, particularly when it involves retirees with dementia. People have been accused of dumping their sick relatives in Thai care homes, far from family. Is this exploitation – rich Westerners taking advantage of Thailand's low wages? And what does it mean for local health systems, as care workers are lured away to look after foreign residents?If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Gideon Long(Picture: British retiree Liz Jackson, now living in Chiang Mai.)

Today we'll be talking about Thailand's motorcycle death crisis fueling the latest round of helmet enforcement, a US tourist defacing a Chiang Mai temple wall, and a little later the latest updates on evacuations and military mobilizations on the Thai-Cambodian border.

Today we'll be talking about a whole bunch of smugglers getting nabbed, the relaxation of alcohol rules due to safety concerns, and a little later drama unfolding in South Korea thanks to Kanye West.

In this transformative episode, we delve into the world of healing stress and trauma with Christopher Lee Maher, a former Navy SEAL turned wellness expert. Discover how Christopher's unique journey from the high-pressure environment of the Navy to becoming a pioneer in holistic healing has equipped him with unparalleled insights into the body's intelligence.Join us as Christopher shares his groundbreaking methods for unlocking the body's innate ability to heal from stress and trauma. Learn how emotional patterns and physical pain are interconnected and explore practical strategies to release these burdens, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.Whether you're seeking to overcome personal challenges or simply curious about the power of holistic healing, this episode offers valuable tools and inspiration to help you tap into your body's true potential. At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet.He was also completely unaware of the full impact that stress would eventually have on his physical, mental, energetic, and emotional wellbeing.He trained all day long, at a level on par with professional athletes. In fact, after the SEALs, he began focusing on his dream of making it to the US Olympic trials, in track and field.A lack of awareness of the impact of high stored stress loads kept him from ever manifesting his dream.He dealt with pain on a semi-consistent basis. Over time, that escalated to pain in every joint, in his feet, lower back, and neck. He was headed for a full-blown hip replacement, resorted to reading lips because his hearing was shot, and his vision wasn't much better. He barely slept and spent his days like a zombie.How could a person in peak condition be so unhealthy, and yet, so unaware, particularly when others saw him as a model of peak physical health?Piled-up stress causes severe and traumatic damage over time—what Christopher calls Strauma, a combination of stress plus time that transforms into trauma.Anyone who has been under complex stress loads or abuse has enough to cause serious emotional, energetic, and physical damage. Even if you have a tiny amount of stress every day, it eventually adds up and stunts your evolution.Through intense pain, Christopher devoted all of his energy, time, and resources seeking out answers that would alleviate his discomfort. Eventually finding relief, Christopher applied the learned techniques and worked on himself 5 to 6 hours every day for 7 years. This process led to a deep understanding of what it takes for the body, mind, energy, and emotions to perform optimally.Christopher went on to study at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Yo San University where he learned Traditional Chinese Medical Practices and an equal amount of Western science and pathology. He has spent the last decade studying at The Universal Healing Tao System and is a Master student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He is currently pursuing his masters and doctoral degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine.From his own relentless search to evolve and heal himself, he now innately understands the correlation between the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a being.His knowledge and experience led him to develop a comprehensive system of total physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing and integration: the True Body Intelligence technology.https://truebodyintelligence.com/https://truebodyintelligence.com/tbi-podcast/https://www.instagram.com/christopherleemaherhttps://www.youtube.com/@christopherleemaherhttps://x.com/ChrisLeeMaherhttps://www.facebook.com/truebodyintelligencehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/truebodyintelligence/Connect with the host, Kelly Kessler:https://www.optimalyouhealthandwellness.com/

On this episode of Women on the Line, we speak to Burmese artist Yim about her book The Story of Rice, a colouring book that preserves traditional Burmese farming methods. We also speak with Lisa, Yim's friend, translator and founder and owner of Free Bird Cafe in Chiang Mai, Thailand, about her work supporting Burmese refugees.Follow Yim's work on Instagram: @littlebrightcnx - you can also DM her to buy her book!Follow Free Bird Cafe on Instagram: @freebirdcafe 

这一集是送给每位不敢开口说英文的你！In this episode, I'm sharing a special story and some gentle encouragement for anyone who's ever felt shy about speaking English.我会先分享我与 Marion 在越南初识、又在清迈奇迹般重逢的故事，然后你会听到这位来自法国的旅人如何用英文做一段简单却打动人心的自我介绍。You'll hear how I first met Marion on a boat trip in Vietnam, then magically ran into her again in Chiang Mai. And then — you'll hear her sweet and sincere English self-introduction.她不是英语母语者，却勇敢用英文表达自我，展现属于她的真实与自在。She's not a native speaker, but she spoke with clarity, warmth, and confidence.希望这一集能给你一点灵感：语言的美，不在完美，而在真诚的连结。May this episode remind you that language is not about being perfect — it's about connection.Marion和Agusti的旅行IG：@travel_ma.pDon't forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and join Fly with Lily's event to grow with us.别忘了订阅、留言，赶快到 flywiithlily.com 下载我们的离开舒适圈中英语挑战手册，和Lily一起进行华丽变身、成长、冒险！

◉今回の内容ゲスト・アルティ／建築に興味を持ったきっかけ／直感／港区／接続点／地元の憧れ／理想郷／アーバニスト界隈／働き方／相談・参照先◉ゲスト髙橋隆太(Alty)2000年東京生まれ。2025年武蔵野美術大学卒業。「家の仮設」学科奨励賞 (武蔵野美術大学 Institute of Innovation 卒業・修了展2024)受賞。都市空間の一時性と流動性がもたらす記憶をテーマに制作。https://0xalty-eth.studio.site/https://www.instagram.com/0xalty/◉アーバニスト編集会議とは？WIkipediaにその定義がまだ記載されていない「アーバニスト」という言葉。それはどのような人やどのような状況を作り出す人たちなのだろう？私たちのまわりにいる、まちを自分たちの手で編集し使いこなしている人たちとおしゃべりしながら、その価値観やあり方を探っていくシリーズを、アシスタントのAlty持ち込み企画としてスタートします！Open Call 【for Cities Week 2025 Chiang Mai 】for Cities Week 2025 Chiang Mai

Tell us what you though of the episodeStep behind the scenes of Ridley Scott's American Gangster in this captivating episode featuring renowned Art Director Sonja Klaus. Klaus shares her unique approach to visual storytelling and the behind-the-scenes challenges of filming across Thailand and New York. From navigating union hurdles and recreating Bangkok markets in Chiang Mai to using unexpected props like mules, her stories are as vivid as the film itself. With tales of lavish butler service and unpredictable on-set moments, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves cinema, design, and the art of filmmaking.Sonja Klaus is a renowned British production designer known for her work on major films like Gladiator, American Gangster, Prometheus, and Taboo. She began in theatre before transitioning to film, collaborating extensively with Ridley Scott. Klaus has also designed acclaimed series like Taboo, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations, earning multiple awards and nominations. She is a BAFTA and AMPAS member and former Chair of the British Film Designers Guild.#movies #masterfuldirection #bestmovies #complexcharacter #denzelwashington #ridleyscott #russellcrowe  http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdomhttp://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcasthttp://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directedCitizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsuIn Search of My Sister - https://rb.gy/1ke21Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

Welcome to this episode of the Gotta Run Podcast, where we delve into the exciting world of ultra-running with our special guest, Madeline Hawkins. Join us as Madeline shares her inspiring journey from a casual runner to a rising star in the ultra-running scene. In this episode, Madeline recounts her thrilling experiences winning Fat Dog 100k and a top ten finish at Chiang Mai 100k in Thailand. Madeline reveals her strategic approach to racing, guided by legendary coach Ellie Greenwood, and shares the empowering moment of finishing third in her first 100-mile race, The Canyons.  Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights Madeline's dedication, her upcoming adventures at CCC in Chamonix, and what lies ahead in her ultra-running journey. Here is Madeline... You can follow Madeline on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/mjhawkins/   Save 5% on Kinesys Sunscreen by using this link https://www.kinesysactive.ca/?ref=gottarun Save 20% on Caffeine Bullet by using coupon code GOTTARUN https://caffeinebullet.com/GOTTARUN Save 10% on Air Relax by using our coupon code GOTTARUN https://www.airrelax.ca/?ref=GOTTARUN   If you enjoyed our show please leave a rating and review.  We would really appreciate it. Check out the Gotta Run Racing website here and use promo code GRRPODCAST for discounts - gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel here - https://youtube.com/@GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gottarunracing/ Support us on Patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/gottarunracing

**Disclaimer: The following podcast includes personal experiences with psychedelic substances in countries where their use is decriminalized or culturally practiced. This is not medical or legal advice, nor is it an encouragement to try them.Psychedelics can have powerful psychological effects and should only be approached with care, awareness, and in accordance with the laws of your country.Please listen with an open heart and a discerning mind.**声明提醒：本节目包含我在某些国家进行的个人心灵探索经验，其中涉及合法或文化上被接受的谜唤植物。这不是医疗建议，也不是鼓励任何人去尝试相关物质。谜唤体验可能带来强烈的心理作用，应谨慎对待，并完全遵循你所在地区的法律与规定。欢迎你用开放的心聆听，也请保持清明的判断。�️Lily：Welcome to Fly with Lily, where we rise early, learn deeply, and live freely.欢迎来到《Fly with Lily》，我们一起早起、深学、自在人生。April showers bring May flowers. But this April… something else was blooming inside me.四月的雨会带来五月的花，但今年四月，在我内心开花的，是更不可思议的东西。�第一段：Pai 遇见 Edu（Meeting Edu in Pai）In early April, I left Chiang Mai and headed to the dreamy mountain town of Pai.四月初，我离开清迈，前往梦幻山城拜县。On my second day there, I met Edu—a Muay Thai trainee from the Canary Islands of Spain.抵达的第二天，我认识了 Edu，一位来自西班牙加那利群岛的泰拳训练者。To my surprise, we clicked immediately. We had so much in common!令我惊讶的是，我们一见如故，发现彼此竟有好多共通点！We both had traveled to only one South American country—Peru.我们都只去过一个南美国家，就是秘鲁。And guess what? We both tried Ayahuasca there.你猜怎样？我们都在那里体验过死藤水。Even crazier, we were both heading back to Chiang Mai on the same Friday—me for a Thai dance performance, and him for a Muay Thai fight.更巧的是，我们同一天周五都要回清迈，我要去跳泰舞，他则要参加拳击赛。�第二段：泰舞、拳击与新年狂欢（Performances & Songkran）That week was magical. He came to see my Thai dance performance, and I went to cheer for his Muay Thai match.那几天真像一场梦。他来看我跳泰舞，我也去为他的比赛加油。There was definitely a spark between us, but we had different future plans.我们之间确实有些火花，但我们的未来规划不同。We talked openly and maturely, and agreed to stay friends.我们很成熟地谈开，决定做朋友就好。Then came Songkran—Thailand's water festival.接着就是泰国新年泼水节！We ran around like kids with water guns, ice buckets, and laughter.我们像小孩一样奔跑、拿着水枪和冰桶，疯狂大笑。Those moments reminded me of how beautiful it is to play.那些时刻让我想起：“玩”其实是一种祝福。�第三段：遇见 Evert 与魔幻体验（Meeting Evert & the Mushroom Trip）After all the fun, I returned to Pai a little sick and tired.狂欢过后，我带着一点感冒回到了拜县。There, my another new friend, Evert, who I had met in Chiang Mai during Songkran. He was planning a trip to Pai too.在那里，我一位我在泰国新年在清迈认识的新朋友 Evert，他也正打算来 Pai 度假。The second time we met… he showed up at my room—with magic mushrooms.第二次见面，他竟然带着蘑菇来我房间。It was my first time trying mushrooms.那是我第一次尝试蘑菇。I saw beauty so intense, it brought tears to my eyes.我看到的美景让我感动到落泪。I also went deep into self-reflection.我也进入了很深层的内在反思。�第四段：内在觉醒与持续探索（Inner Awakening）After that first time, I actually tried mushrooms two more times.那次之后，我又尝试了两次蘑菇。One time, I was completely alone.有一次，是我独自在房间里进行的。The other time, I was with a healer I met at a hot spring in Pai.另一次，是和一位在 Pai 的温泉遇见的疗愈师一起，那次非常特别。She created a safe, sacred space for us, and I saw so much more.她为我们营造了一个安全而神圣的空间，而我看见的东西更多了。Not just with my eyes—but with my heart.不只是用眼睛，而是用心。Each experience brought new clarity, healing, and wonder.每一次的体验，都带来新的清明、疗愈与惊奇。� 结语（Reflection & Call to Action）This April reminded me:The most magical journeys don't always happen across countries—they happen inside.这个四月提醒了我，最神奇的旅程不一定跨越国界，而是发生在我们内心深处。What did April awaken in you?你的四月，又唤醒了你什么呢？Thanks for joining me on this journey.感谢你与我同行。Don't forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and join Fly with Lily to grow with us.别忘了订阅、留言，还有加入我5月20日即将开展的七日晨光觉醒旅程Seven Days of Morning Awakening，赶快到 flywiithlily.com 下载我们的离开舒适圈中英语挑战手册，如果已经注册过邮箱的朋友很快的你在邮箱里就会接受到邀请！和Lily一起进行华丽变身、成长、冒险！

EP. 1781｜What Makes Me Feel Truly Alive?In this soulful new series, we begin with a powerful question: “What makes me feel truly alive?”Join Lily as she shares a personal story of performing a traditional Thai dance in Chiang Mai — a moment of joy, fear, presence, and vitality.This is more than just English learning — it's a journey of awakening your inner world, one reflection at a time. 本集揭开“晨光觉醒之旅”的序幕，邀请你探索什么让你感到真正活着？透过中英文提问练习、生命故事分享，让语言学习变成一场灵魂的觉醒。� 活动预告：5月20日正式展开七日晨光觉醒旅程（Seven Days of Morning Awakening），每天早上7:00-7:30 一起用英文与自我连结！� Join us & download your free Soulful English Challenge Guide at ⁠flywithlily.com⁠本集重点摘要（Episode Highlights）问题导入：“What makes me feel truly alive?”— 打开内在觉察的第一扇门主持人 Lily 分享跳泰舞的经验，如何在紧张中感受到生命力的涌现练习用英文表达真实感受：I feel truly alive when I am dancing.诚挚邀请加入 5/20 启动的“晨光觉醒之旅”，共修七天的早晨灵魂提问云雀实验室（Lark Lab）与“学英语环游世界”听众将一同参与，彼此见证与支持

We update our running list of the year's best songs with a staggering cut from the new 'Sinners' film, hyperpop from Jane Remover, the return of Foxwarren and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Miles Caton: "I Lied to You," from 'Sinners'2. Foxwarren: "Yvonne," from '2'3. Jane Remover: "Dancing with your eyes closed," from 'Revengeseekerz'4. Mal Blum: "I'm So Bored," from 'The Villain'5. Men I Trust: "The Landkeeper," from 'Equus Asinus'All Songs Considered 25th anniversary segment: Our number one songs from 2010Weekly reset: Dinner and dance performance, Chiang Mai, ThailandEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Episode #340: Having taught at Payap University in Chiang Mai from 2016–2022, Tony Waters mentored doctoral students grappling with Myanmar's long history of war, repression, and foreign interference. His students' pride in their cultures, alongside their questioning of the country's fragmentation, helped shape his own understanding of Myanmar's deeper crises and multi-layered history.One dissertation, exploring Ne Win's Burmanization policy, particularly influenced his thinking. It traced the policy's roots to the CIA's Cold War counterinsurgency training, and its evolution into the Tatmadaw's brutal Four Cuts strategy. Waters further critiques how America's anti-Communist strategies, enacted covertly by the CIA, indirectly empowered the expansion of the drug trade.Waters argues that Myanmar's ethnic militias are not reflective of any cultural deficiencies, as some outsiders have implied, but rather rational responses to the absence of a stable, inclusive state. He is also sharply critical of the Western aid sector, particularly USAID, for prioritizing donor interests over local needs, and perpetuating cycles of ineffective development. Skeptical of post-coup “political dialogue” initiatives, Waters asserts that the military junta is structurally incapable of genuine negotiation.Ultimately, he frames Myanmar's continued suffering as the product of Great Power rivalries, stating that as long as China and the U.S. treat the country as a Cold War playground, real change remains elusive. Waters concludes by stressing the nuance required to better understand and engage in Myanmar, “I'm not looking for good and evil, I'm [just] looking for the story and trying to understand the processes.”

Brad Mines welcomes Jimmy Kostro back to the show with BIG updates and Bitcoin developments since their last conversation in January. This recording took place just days after Thailand's famous Songkran Festival, where they share their experiences before diving into the latest news from Southeast Asia. Most notably, the highly anticipated Bitcoin Marathon and Festival 2025 has officially been approved by Chiang Mai's Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO). Scheduled for November 1–2, 2025, this landmark event will merge sport, innovation, and financial inclusion, coinciding with the world-renowned Loy Krathong Festival. Brad and Jimmy also reveal exciting new additions to the Bitcoin Learning Centre in Chiang Mai, offering fresh opportunities for education and community building—and much, much more.

"My mouth is on fire. My tongue is totally burned, but I want another one… 'cause it's so good."This episode was such a wild mix of adventure, confusion, and food. It's one of those travel days where you don't really know what's going to happen next, and I loved every second of it.From riding a half-broken bike through the hills of Northern Thailand to accidentally sitting in duck poo and stumbling upon a garden full of phallic statues, this day had it all. Pai totally surprised me—it was way more lively and international than I expected, and the street food scene was on another level.This episode is all about leaning into the chaos of travel, trying weird and wonderful things, and laughing along the way.Key Talking Points:The wild road trip from Chiang Mai to Pai – 762 turns and a lemon of a bike.The Erotic Garden – a totally unexpected and hilarious stop filled with art, innuendo, and surprise wisdom.Hopping on a bike - Riding experience in Thailand was different from that of VietnamEating everything – from gyoza and halal dumplings to coconut pancakes, and even lasagna made with macaroni.First impressions of Pai – hippie vibes, Gen Z fashion, TikTok-famous “banh mi,” and a whole lot of fun.Chapters and Timestamps01:30 – First stop: a totally unexpected Erotic Garden06:00 – Waterfalls, steep hills, and a near-death motorbike experience17:30 – Finally in Pai: weird fashion, hippie energy, and international food22:00 – The wild night market: Gen Z, food, and weed shops26:00 – More food: stuffed peppers, halal dumplings, and fake banh mi32:00 – A lasagna bar in Thailand (yes, really)34:30 – Pesto's not the best, but the spinach-mac combo hits the spot"Send me a message!"7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!Support the show

GFA 460. Michael Michelini explores the need for decentralized ecommerce, reflecting on the current landscape, challenges with centralized platforms, and how projects like DeCom and Hamza are building a better future. Plus, a look ahead to the Cross Border Summit 2025 in Chiang Mai. The post Why Do We Need Decentralized Ecommerce? Or Do We? with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.

The Headlines: White Lotus Finale Smashes Viewership Record Thai Restaurant’s “Skinny Discount” Sparks Outrage Dolly Parton Airport? Petition Gains Traction White Lotus Ends with a Bang—Literally The Season 3 finale of HBO’s The White Lotus drew 6.2 million viewers, setting a new record and blowing past the previous high by 30%. The finale, which included a dramatic shootout (because of course it did), officially cements White Lotus as a cultural obsession with no signs of slowing down. So if you haven’t binged yet… what are you even doing?Source Restaurant’s “Skinny Discount” Is a Tight Squeeze—Literally A restaurant in Chiang Mai, Thailand is catching heat for its “skinny discount”: customers get a percentage off their meal depending on how narrow a gap they can squeeze through at the entrance. Smallest gap = 20% off Bigger gaps = smaller discounts Some are calling it a fun, physical challenge. Others say it’s body-shaming and discriminatory, especially for those who can’t (or shouldn’t have to) wedge themselves through bars to save on dinner. The backlash is building, and the restaurant has yet to respond. Source Departin’ from Parton? Petition Pushes for Dolly Airport A growing Change.org petition is asking to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport—because honestly, why shouldn’t the Queen of Country have her name on the jetway? Petition started in January Has now racked up 47,000+ signatures Suggestions include catchphrases like “Departin’ from Parton” and the airport being open not just 9 to 5 We say: let the planes fly Jolene-style.Source Nina's What's Trending is your daily dose of the hottest headlines, viral moments, and must-know stories from The Jubal Show! From celebrity gossip and pop culture buzz to breaking news and weird internet trends, Nina’s got you covered with everything trending right now. She delivers it with wit, energy, and a touch of humor. Stay in the know and never miss a beat—because if it’s trending, Nina’s talking about it! This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places:Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.comInstagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshowX/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshowTikTok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.showFacebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshowYouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFreshSupport the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the big holiday nearly here, Greg and Ed reminisce about their various Songkran experiences over the years. Ed notes that last year was a breakthrough year: he actually went out and ‘threw water' for the first time in many years and had a blast. Greg points out that it's pretty common for expats to love Songkran at first, but then quickly switch to avoiding the raucous celebrations for many years. Greg has found special Songkran celebrations specifically designed to be kid-friendly, which has allowed him to keep in touch with the experience without a lot of the craziness.  Ed recounts his very first Songkran experience in Chiang Mai, a pivotal moment in his early years in Thailand as it was an amazingly good time that included three full days of brutal water wars. Ever since then he has been ‘chasing the dragon' of that first experience. Greg then uses AI to do some insightful comparisons between Songkran of 2005 and Songkran of 2025. The AI does a fairly good job of noting the transition of the holiday from being primarily local to being now well-known around the world, and one in which the prior emphasis was on traditional family ritual while today the experience is much more professionalized and commercial. Also check out the photo of a very young Greg at his first Songkran, with his friend Amanda. Oh to be young and wrinkle-free again! Regardles of how it has changed, Songkran remains a defining Thai experience not to be missed by tourists and expats. Just bring a good attitude and prepare to get soaked! Don't forget that Patrons get the ad-free version of the show as well as swag and other perks. We also sometimes post on Facebook, you can contact us on LINE and of course, head to our website (www.bangkokpodcast.com) to find out probably more info than you need to know.  

Send us a textRianna Banana is a seasoned practitioner and trainer in the realms of Thai massage, yoga, and holistic retreats. With a foundational background in hotel management, Rianna transitioned her career towards yoga and bodywork, obtaining her yoga teacher certification in Rishikesh in 2019. She has further specialized in Thai massage, having studied at ITM in Chiang Mai where she completed advanced courses and teacher training. Currently, she operates out of a retreat center in Portugal, where she leads yoga classes, offers Thai massage sessions, and co-hosts holistic retreats throughout the year.Visit Rianna here: https://www.riannabanana.com/Key Takeaways:Rianna's exploration of Thai massage began with an impactful first experience in Bangkok, which led her to study extensively at the ITM school in Chiang Mai.She emphasizes the importance of consistency and simplicity in massage, shared with love, as witnessed during her studies at ITM.Rianna's weaves perspectives on vinyasa flow, meditation, and the mental health benefits of integrating yoga retreats into your journey of self-care and self-love.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

On this week's Just the Tip, we're taking you along a 2-day, overnight jungle trek through Chang Mai, Thailand. You'll feel like you are backpacking with us as we hike through the jungle to Thai villages, marvel at waterfalls, and swim through rivers on this epic journey!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Ruairidh Waddell, Chief Program and Impact Officer of World Renew connected from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Rory discusses the importance of faith-based organizations in mobilizing grassroots movements and fostering respect and equality, especially amidst growing resistance to gender equality. He shares personal motivations and experiences that shaped his commitment to gender equality, the role of faith-based organizations in defending women's rights, and the significance of collaborations like the Act Alliance. The conversation highlights the urgent need for inclusive values and transformative change led by community-level partnerships. Rory also reflects on the importance of elevating voices not present at CSW to inform gender equality advocacy and programming.   Listener Engagement: Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us. You can find Ruairidh his organization World Renew on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. You can find Ruairidh on LinkedIn.   Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this episode, I dive into my journey of overcoming stagnation and embracing progress, both physically and creatively. After a rough patch from July 2023 to March 2024, I felt stuck in many areas of life. My experience with yoga in Hanoi and Chiang Mai became a key tool for stretching beyond perceived limits. I share how small shifts, on and off the mat, unlocked growth and helped me appreciate imperfection.  I also share Five Essential Questions to help you break free from stagnation. Key Talking Points:Overcoming Stagnation: A look back at my struggles with inertia and the impact of overplanning and rumination.Yoga and Personal Growth: How yoga became a tool for pushing beyond physical limitations and the mental breakthroughs that followed.The Ego and Progress: Navigating the discomfort of not being “good” at something right away and the value of consistent practice.The Power of Small Shifts: Using mindfulness and small changes to unlock creativity and relieve tension in both mind and body.Celebrating Small Wins: How I learned to focus on progress over perfection and the importance of acknowledging every step forward.All episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page!Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.This Week's Sponsors:The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course.Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30.Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths!Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind!This Week's Affiliates:Buzzsprout:  Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account!Fiverr:  Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals and earn 10% off your first purchase.Systeme.IO:  Simplify your online business.Riverside.fm:  Record your podcast in studio-quality audio and video.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPleaSupport the show

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Following a great suggestion from listener Kelly, Greg and Ed discuss the ‘expat bubble,' the tendency for expats (and tourists) to primarily spend time with foreigners, rather than experience the same Bangkok that the majority of Thais are experiencing. Kelly noted that on her recent solo travels in Bangkok, she often found truly Thai markets that were very cheap with delicious food but also that she was the only Westerner there. Certain other cheap food courts, such as those in Big C, would have a more mixed customer base. What gives? Greg and Ed do their best to untangle the mystery. Perhaps the ‘super-Thai' markets appeared too dirty to anyone but long-term expats, with tiny plastic chairs sitting among random detritus, food apparently kept sitting out too long, and the potential of random vermin running across your feet. Or could it be the expected lack of English and the social awkwardness of functioning among Thai who might not be used to tourists and foreigners? This certainly kept Greg from experiencing ‘real' Thailand during his first wasted half-year in Chiang Mai. The boys note that a lot of what's going on might just boil down to personality type. Some of us expats and tourists are just naturally more adventurous and willing to put up with some embarrassment in order to try something new. While others stick to the predictable path, if not Starbucks or McDonald's, then a ‘Thai' food court in a clean, international mall. In the end, Greg and Ed make the case for reminding yourself that perhaps 80% of Thais in Bangkok rarely interact with foreigners, and it's their lives that actually constitute the ‘real' Thailand. So if you want to experience something really new and different and not just safe, it's probably worth giving some of those crowded, hot and grimy markets a go. At the very least, you'll save money and eat well! :) Don't forget that Patrons get the ad-free version of the show as well as swag and other perks. We also sometimes post on Facebook, you can contact us on LINE and of course, head to our website (www.bangkokpodcast.com) to find out probably more info than you need to know.

Today on the show, we're doing something a little different: a special travel episode, featuring Aliza and her girlfriend, Shirley Chan. Shirley's a talented cinematographer and also a favorite travel partner. They just came back from a month in Asia visiting Thailand and Shirley's family in Taiwan. In this episode, they dive deep into recs for Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Tainan, with a stopover in Chiang Mai and Bangkok too. It's a must listen if you're planning a trip to either country, and even if you're not, it's still a lot of fun. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. MORE FROM ALIZA AND SHIRLEY'S AVENTURE:Here's a Google Map for all the places mentioned on the episode.Buy: Made In TaiwanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexander Polinsky began his showbiz career on stage, at seven, and soon landed a role on one of the 80s' biggest sitcoms, Charles in Charge. From there, Alex followed his imagination into working as a toy maker, a magician, a chef, a clown, a musician and a voice actor. Alex joins us to share stories about his Universal backlot adventures, his spiritual healing journey and his new album!Alex comes from an acting lineage. His parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles were performers and by age ten, he had acquired more fame than anyone yet in the Polinsky acting dynasty. But the pathway to happiness has been more circuitous. Alex played Adam Powell (who had Charles in Charge of him from ages 10 to 16.) Not the best supervision. Alex stepped forward during the #MeToo movement, along with his co-star, Nicole Eggert, to allege that he was persistently bullied, tormented and sexually harassed by the star of the show. Charles in Charge was not a safe set for children but Universal had recently turned their backlot into a theme park and Alex enjoyed the run of it… to the point where his adventuring through attractions triggered lasers that awakened floods and giant apes! He had the opportunity to learn from veteran actors and special effects masters. Lessons and wisdom that informed his future endeavors.Alex transitioned from actor to toymaker, designing the molds that shaped icons of creative play… Polly Pocket and the talking Pee Wee Herman doll. But he dreamed of becoming an action figure and his voice over work has shrink wrapped exactly that! He voices Control Freak in Teen Titans, Argit in Ben 10 and Darington in Blaze and the Monster Machines. All now action figures!Alex's parents valued spirituality, and when he was ready to begin his healing journey he turned to Buddhism and its tenets of mindfulness and self-discovery. His fascination with the Theravada school of Thai Buddhism recently brought him to a monastery in Chiang Mai where he studied its history and is planning on recording the audiobook version of the biography of influential monk Ācariya Mun Bhūridatta Thera!Alex's band with Johnny Vallone is called Make Magic. Their new album is Before Your Very Eyes and they describe their music as evocative, emotional, impressionistic, alt rock/pop with a theatrical flair. All that plus a rousing round of IMDB Roulette!In recommendations --Fritz: The movie Conclave, Streaming on Several PlatformsWeezy: The PBS Series Funny WomanPath Points of Interest:Alexander PolinskyAlexander Polinsky on IMDBAlexander Polinsky on WikipediaMake MagicMake Magic on SpotifyMake Magic on Apple MusicĀcariya Mun Bhūridatta Thera biographyAlexander Polinksy on InstagramAlexander Polinksy on TiktokAlexander Polinksy on XConclave (2024)Funny Woman - PBSMedia Path Podcast