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Thanks to a suggestion from a listener Greg and Ed discuss the fascinating topic of games that are common - if not unique - to Thailand. Both guys have some familiarity with some games played in public such as 'takraw,' but many of the others are part of this strange world called 'Thai culture' that the guys apparently don't actually know that well. Greg begins with a children's game in which one child sings a song while counting by syllable on another child's hand. When the singer stops on a finger, that finger is taken out of the game. The child with the last finger in is the winner. Greg even plays a cute clip of a video of the game. Next, Greg explains a Thai game very similar to the Western game of 'jacks,' which although relatively unplayed by children back home, still lives on in a Thai derivative. The boys then go deep into the Thai version of chess, called makruk (หมากรุก), which utilizes the same board and pieces but with modifying moving rules for each piece. This game is a quite famous pastime of Thai motorcycle riders, who can often be seen playing the game on the side of the road while awaiting customers. It should be noted that Ed's friend - a noted chess lover - was broken by makruk, giving up in frustration after trying to tame the wild beast. Greg continues with several more Thai games, from the crazy sport of takraw, which is kind of like soccer and volleyball mixed together with a wicker ball, to bizarre practices such as beetle fighting, popular in the Northeast, and a game where you throw seeds with your knees. We also check in with a friend of Greg's who owns Golden Goblin Games to hear about the role-playing side of things. Don't forget that Patrons get the ad-free version of the show as well as swag and other perks. And we'll keep our Facebook, Twitter, and LINE accounts active so you can send us comments, questions, or whatever you want to share.
#137Josh sits down with Jenn Saesue and Chat Suansilphong, co-founders of 55 Hospitality, recorded at Bangkok Supper Club. Chat learned to cook in his father's restaurant in Thailand before the CIA and Colicchio & Sons. Jenn opened her first restaurant at 22 and watched it fail. The two met managing a Thai restaurant group in Hell's Kitchen, then built Fish Cheeks, Bangkok Supper Club, Fish Cheeks Williamsburg, and the allergen-free Bub's Bakery. The thread through all of it: do fewer things, do them with intention, and trust people to run them.Jenn and Chat explain why Fish Cheeks opened with under twenty items and no pad thai, even after friends asked if they were stupid (pad thai, Chat notes, was pushed by the Thai government and is something most Thai people eat once a year). They get into refusing to dial down the spice, why sourcing is the only real moat once recipes leak, and why the stigma against machines in a kitchen is both shortsighted and bad for keeping good cooks. The back half turns to Bub's Bakery, born from her husband's intolerances and a seventeen dollar chocolate truffle at the green market, built with Chef Melissa Weller (Per Se, Bouchon, Sadelle's) on one rule: taste good first, allergen-free second.Links and resources
Is Papaya Salad, known as Som Tum, the greatest dish on earth? In this food heavy episode, we discuss Thai cuisine, with Adam suggesting that Papaya Salad is a perfect dish. Adam also shares stories of his travels around Thailand, including working on a durian farm on the Cambodian border. If you love Thai food or if you've ever wondered just how big a durian really is, don't miss the debate! We apologize in advance to fans of cheddar cheese.Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun explains the reason why he can't eat papaya, and we discuss our favourite cuisines from around the world.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastSubmit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/yccRBh8fXInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.
In the headlines today, there are growing calls for stricter controls on foreign condo purchases, also, the international departure fee is rising at six Thai airports, in Narathiwat a child's warning helps police avoid a bomb attack, in ASEAN news Vietnam's tourism boom is placing more pressure on Thailand, and a little later we have some foreigners behaving badly in the form of a man in Pattaya going on a rampage and requiring ten police officers to subdue him.
Football chooses us. We chase the highs. And one day… the game ends. Host Ryan Walters sits with players in the ultimate what-if scenario: seconds from a World Cup Final as their careers flash before their eyes. Matches, milestones, moments, mistakes, people. This is football in full life, in full vision. This is Tunnel Vision. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Charyl Chappuis, the Swiss-Thai midfielder who built a career across two continents. A FIFA U17 World Cup winner with Switzerland, and 2014 AFF Championship hero with Thailand, he quickly became one of Thai football's most beloved figures. Honest, warm, and quietly profound, this is the story of a man who gave everything to two countries and spent his life proving that belonging isn't about where you're from, it's about what you give.
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Jay-Z had fame, fortune, and a growing portfolio of successful business ventures when he decided to recruit a young Kanye West as producer and make an album that would forever cement his status in the hip hop world. Allan, Tom, and Rob get together to discuss the Nas / Jay-Z feud, sampling from the Jackson 5, and how rapping side by side with Eminem is a risky decision. Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasureshttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62GiA73r99MCoKCGfFQx8V?si=5e754a5c196044beListen to The Blueprint here:https://open.spotify.com/album/69CmkikTHkGKdkrUZTtyWl?si=-uTgLIC5S8adjeS4zG3NQgAnd our international playlists continue to grow:Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreNext week's album: Whitney Houston - WhitneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Don't let the cloud cover fool you, it is in fact the day after the Summer Solstice, and there is scattered sunshine throughout this week's AM. This week's throwbacks is to one of the all-time great debuts — Belle and Sebastian's Tigermilk — along with atmospheric electronics, Thai psychedelia, a spin-off from Project Gemini, and other sounds to start your week off right. Enjoy!Playlist: Pierre-Yves Martel, featuring Six Organs of Admittance - For the SunPrairiewolf - Burning EdgesRose Keeler-Schaffeler - Boy Faced BoyHusha Husha - Wurlitzer, Flugelhorn, SynthesizerJack Wyllie - Eternal SpringGhost Cartridge, Mantrakid - Family DinnerMayerling - HerminiaDohnavùr - UnwaveringObli - Sun Sun SunDanalogue - You Are On the Right TrackStelar Door - Giants WithinPye Corner Audio - Rays of SunshineBill Orcutt, Mabe Fratti - Steps of the SunFiver - Too Far, Too FairFull Moon Bummer - Don't Wake MeBelle and Sebastian - ExpectationsBelle and Sebastian - I Could Be DreamingMaisy Owen - Dark on a Sunny DayZoon - Beautiful IIBodywash - SunspotsBeautify Junkyards - Golden Apples of the SunKhun Narin's Electric Phin Band - Phuthai JPOrbital Ensemble - ResiliênciaOrganic Pulse Ensemble - Redemption ArcThe Empress - Switch BladeRichard Bundy, Anna Phoebe - Secrets and SpacesPatche - HoweHorse Lords - First Galactic UtopiaSaul Williams, featuring Moor Mother, Gonjasufi - ConspiracyWill Graefe, Spencer Zahn - I Envy LightKamikaze Nurse - Sun SongBIG|BRAVE - in grief or in hope
Hello c'est margo ! J'espère que vous allez bien ? Cette semaine je suis de retour pour vous donner mon avis sur le film Thaï "Uranus 2324". J'espère que l'épisode va vous plaire !
Hello c'est margo ! J'espère que vous allez bien ? Cette semaine je suis de retour pour vous donner mon avis sur le film Thaï "Mansuang". J'espère que l'épisode va vous plaire !
The Gary & Shannon Weekend Fix (06/20) – Gary's trip to a family-run Thai restaurant turns into a debate about spice levels, happy waitresses, and whether he's been sheltered from authentic ethnic dining experiences.Shannon recounts her husband nearly melting his face off on spicey food in Thailand, explains what "not like white people spicy" means, and shares the unspoken competition among guys to prove they can handle the heat.Plus, the etiquette of sending food back and the one-time they've both done it. And it ends with a discussion of Islands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer on how to make electric vehicles more affordable. Then: journalist and author Lyse Doucet discusses her debut book, ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’, and we meet Thai musician Notep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In Episode 244 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in-person at teep studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with longtime coach, former fighter, and Warrior Family Gym founder Alex Anoushian.Alex shares his journey from training at Sityodtong in California to living and fighting in Thailand at the legendary Lookprabat Gym, where he trained alongside some of the sport's most respected fighters and coaches. Along the way, he discusses training under Kru Walter Michalowski, learning from Kru Nokweed, fighting throughout Thailand, navigating life as a foreign fighter, and even taking fights in unexpected places around the world. The conversation also explores: Training and fighting in Thailand during the early 2010s Life at Lookprabat Gym and traditional Thai camp culture Muay Thai in California before the modern social media era Smoker fights and the amateur scene in the United States Training under legendary Thai coaches The realities of making a living as a fighter Building Warrior Family Muay Thai Gym in Austin, Texas Surviving the challenges of opening a gym during COVID Coaching, community, and developing students long-term The evolution of Muay Thai in America Alex's story is one of persistence, adaptability, and a lifelong commitment to Muay Thai. Whether you're a gym owner, coach, fighter, or student, this episode offers valuable insight into what it takes to build a life around the art of eight limbs. Learn More About Alex Anoushian & Warrior Family GymInstagram: @warriorfamilygymWarrior Family Gym – Austin, TexasSupport the showLeave a message or text us 24/7/365!+1-805-456-3316
Book Spoiler free review Please do not leave comments with book spoilers, we will do a separate episode reviewing the Air Novel.We review Episodes 1 to 5 of the Thai GL series The Air, breaking down FreenBecky's incredible performance, the beautiful love story between Lom and Princess Blew, the chaos cousins, and so much more! We talk standout scenes, character dynamics, and what makes this show different, plus our predictions for the rest of the season.If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE PatreonWanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: BGE Discord LinkThis episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the BGE ChannelAs always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you!Instagram @biggayenergypod Twitter(X) @biggayenergypod Tik Tok @BiggayenergypodTumblr @biggayenergypod#TheAir #4Elements #FreenBecky
In this episode, we listen to the rendition of a much-awaited news, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 269, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse presents intricate details about the custom of installing hero stones. தொடி தோள் இவர்க! எவ்வமும் தீர்க!நெறி இருங் கதுப்பின் கோதையும் புனைக!ஏறுடை இன நிரை பெயர, பெயராது,செறி சுரை வெள் வேல் மழவர்த் தாங்கியதறுகணாளர் நல் இசை நிறுமார்,பிடி மடிந்தன்ன குறும்பொறை மருங்கின்,நட்ட போலும் நடாஅ நெடுங் கல்அகல் இடம் குயின்ற பல் பெயர் மண்ணி,நறு விரை மஞ்சள் ஈர்ம் புறம் பொலியஅம்பு கொண்டு அறுத்த ஆர் நார் உரிவையின்செம் பூங் கரந்தை புனைந்த கண்ணிவரி வண்டு ஆர்ப்பச் சூட்டி, கழற் கால்இளையர் பதிப் பெயரும் அருஞ் சுரம் இறந்தோர்,தைஇ நின்ற தண் பெயல் கடை நாள்,பொலங்காசு நிரைத்த கோடு ஏந்து அல்குல்நலம் கேழ் மாக் குரல் குழையொடு துயல்வர,பாடு ஊர்பு எழுதரும் பகு வாய் மண்டிலத்துவயிர் இடைப்பட்ட தெள் விளி இயம்ப,வண்டற் பாவை உண்துறைத் தரீஇ,திரு நுதல் மகளிர் குரவை அயரும்பெரு நீர்க் கானல் தழீஇய இருக்கை,வாணன் சிறுகுடி, வணங்கு கதிர் நெல்லின்யாணர்த் தண் பணைப் போது வாய் அவிழ்ந்தஒண் செங் கழுநீர் அன்ன, நின்கண் பனி துடைமார் வந்தனர், விரைந்தே. In this trip to the drylands, we get to see intriguing sights and take a detour to a historic site, as we listen to the confidante say these words to the lady, at a time, when the man continues to remain parted away, having left in search of wealth: “Let the bangles ascend on your arms! Let the suffering cease! Let flower garlands adorn your wavy, dark tresses! After rescuing herds of cattle comprising of prize bulls, without retreating, those fearless men stood and fought against the cattle stealers, who bear thick and curving white spears. To reinstate the good fame of these warriors, near small hills, which appear akin to a seated female elephant, their young helpers wearing resounding anklets, carve on tall and natural stones, which appear as if planted there, inscribing the many names of those fearless fighters in the wide spaces, streaking fragrant paste of turmeric upon the radiant, moist stone surfaces, and adorning them with peeled bark of trees cut by arrows and garlands of woven red globe thistle flowers. Only then do they leave from those formidable drylands, where the man has left to, now. In the month of ‘Thai' when the last cool showers cease, wearing coins of gold around their uplifted waists, along with swaying, many-hued flowers and dark clusters of leaves, as clear notes of music that arises from the huge open mouth of the ‘vayir' horn instrument spreads all around the land, carving dolls of mud on the shore, maiden with fine foreheads perform the ‘Kuravai' dance in those well-watered orchards of the prosperous town of ‘Sirukudi', ruled by Vaanan. Here, amidst the curving crops of paddy blooming in the fertile fields, blooms a shining red lotus that has opened its petals. Akin to this red lotus, are your eyes, and to wipe away the tears dropping down from them, he has come, with much haste!” Let’s walk along with the wandering man through the drylands and explore on! The confidante starts with a jubilant shout, saying the lady’s bangles will not slip away anymore, and her dark days were at an end and that it was time to adorn those tresses with exquisite flowers. Then without saying why, she goes on to talk about the place where the man has left to, and to do that first she brings forth the setting of a cattle theft, and then zooms on to those warriors, who valiantly rode behind and defeated those cattle stealers and recovered the cattle. Though they won in that conflict, they were killed and in honour of their memory, their helpers would choose the perfect stones, which may seem like someone installed them there, but were actually natural, and would carve the names of those warriors, streak turmeric paste, adorn with globe thistle flowers and then only leave that place. The confidante has been describing all this to say the man had left the lady to go to such a drylands region. Then, she goes into another lengthy description of a town called ‘Sirukudi’, ruled by Vaanan, where maiden would come together and carve mud dolls in the month of ‘Thai’, which corresponds to mid-January, a time when the rains are said to cease, and those women would perform the ‘Kuravai’ dance as part of the festivities. Why has the confidante mentioned all this? Only to take us to the lush paddy fields in this prosperous town and point to a red lotus blooming there. She then compares the lady’s eyes to that particular flower and concludes by saying the man was coming there with much speed, to wipe away the dew from the lady’s lotus-like eyes! To put it in a nutshell, the confidante’s message is ‘The man is on the way home and all your pain is about to be gone’! Wrapping this gift to the lady with those scenes of hero stone worship and celebrations in Sirukudi, the confidante also offers us the gift of travelling to a long-gone time, meeting the people who lived then and witnessing their ways of life!
Good friend of the boys, Nathan 'Sawyzie' Sawyer, joins the podcast for a proper camp cook-up just out of Perth.On the menu today: A prosciutto roast chicken cooked in a WeberQ and Thai big mac style tacos cooked on a generic gas cooker. Both really easy to make when heading off camping and absolutely delicious.Sawyzie walks through exactly how he preps and cooks each dish, plus we get an insight into how he camps out of his GU Patrol setup and how he runs his camp kitchen on the road.If you're eating two-minute noodles on your camping trips, this one's for you.Music by The Southern River Band. Produced by BackChat. Tyrepower powering the podcast!The 4WD Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together. https://grounded.com.au/Follow us on Instagram: @the4wdpodcast. Music by The Southern River Band.Head to your local Tyrepower for any tyre, wheels or battery needs! w: www.tyrepower.com.au/ ig: tyrepowerofficialTerrain Tamer. Making 4WD parts and accessories that have been designed, manufactured and tested to withstand the harshest conditions Australia has to offer. w: www.terraintamer.comThe 4WD Podcast powered by Tyrepower. Recorded at BackChat Studios built by grounded.Music by The Southern River Band.Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We took a call from a guy with an odd life, including his dad moving to Thailand at 70 and having a 45 year old Thai wife. Take notes, guys.
Day two of the G7 summit in France focused on critical minerals and trade. Plus: Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs reports from Art Basel. And: the Tokyo Music Hour features Thai musician Notep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the headlines today, Prime Minister Anutin is pushing to accelerate deportations of foreign offenders, then we have an update on the murder of a cannabis shop owner found buried at his Bangkok property, in more crime news a Chinese suspect has been detained under suspicion of involvement in human trafficking, also, a South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice has been captured, in more uplifting news and Indonesian fisherman who was lost at sea for nine days has been rescued, plus a fun story about an 8-year-old Thai golf prodigy is also on the way.
Michelle Doan is the founder and CEO of Emani, a skincare and lifestyle company based in California. Michelle, an immigrant originally from Vietnam, and survivor of a Thai refugee camp, emigrated to Canada in 1979 with her mother and 5 siblings. Their journey wasn't an easy one and she learned survival skills at an early age watching her mother as they moved to new horizons in search of a new life with opportunity. Michelle's resilient approach to life and work is largely attributed to watching how her mother lived, but she also inherited her mother's entrepreneurial spirit and creativity as she learned how to make her own clothes as a child, her initial steps into fashion, and to speak up for what she believed in as she worked diligently to meet her goals. This potent inner strength brought her full circle when she began to have skin issues as a teenager. Years later, she had tried a multitude of doctor-prescribed skin care creams and medications, but it only exaggerated the problem. It was when she met a specialized aesthetician that she found a pathway that would envelope all her talents and she began the initial steps on her entrepreneurial journey. Today, Emani has been thriving for more than 27 years, continually evolving to meet the changing needs of its customers. When Michelle experienced changes in her own skin during menopause, she once again adapted her perspective and expanded her focus to honor and support aging skin. Emani was founded on a clear purpose: creating beauty products that work in harmony with the skin, supporting balance, barrier health, and long-term resilience. Michelle's philosophy extends beyond skincare. Guided by a "get to" rather than a "have to" mindset, she approaches each day with gratitude and purpose. As a business owner, advocate for healthy beauty, wife, mother, and community member, she strives to create the same balance and harmony in her life that Emani seeks to bring to its customers. Her journey is a powerful reminder that resilience, adaptability, and purpose can transform life's greatest challenges into meaningful opportunities.
Episode #555: Note: this podcast episode includes frank anatomical language and extended discussion of women's bodies, including terms for female genitalia, in the context of human rights, state abuse, and activist movements. Reader and listener discretion is advised.“[They say that] Thailand is the only country that has never been colonized. But it's not true!” Kornkanok “Pup” Khumta, an activist from Isaan, argues that the myth of sovereignty hides a colonial order, where Bangkok defines language, history, development, and which bodies are allowed to exist. Isaan, she says, is Lao in language and culture, and the borders that separate people along the Mekong are still newer than the state admits. “People in Isaan, we have been brainwashed to be Thai people,” she says, adding that even the word “Thai” itself is a recent invention. Pup describes Siam's consolidation as violent, then sustained through schooling that punishes local speech and replaces regional memory with a Siam-centered story. The same center–periphery structure shapes “development” as extraction: resources flow to Bangkok while poverty in the northeast is treated as normal. Generations migrate to the capital for education and wages, leaving Isaan hollowed out, a place many return to only for Songkran or New Year. At Thammasat University, Pup expected democratic critique but instead found classmates aiming for bureaucratic power. She pushed back, arguing provincial governors should be elected, not appointed from Bangkok. After the 2014 coup, she tested the regime's limits with quiet protest and was arrested, learning that visibility alone can trigger punishment. Later, after refusing to sign a pledge to stop political activity, she was sent into prison, and processed through searches that turned discipline into bodily violation. That experience sharpened her feminism. She framed organizing around bodily autonomy, using taboo-breaking protest—speaking openly about female body parts and insisting democracy includes control over one's body. Pup then moved to extend her politics beyond borders, rejecting ASEAN's “non-interference” policy as a cover for authoritarian cooperation, including support for Myanmar's military. For her, constitutional change in Thailand is the hinge between refuge and repression—and survival requires joy: “I believe in fun,” she says, because despair is also a weapon. “We are at the point that we don't have to belong to any state,” she says. “I mean, we can just treat each other as a humans and we can all come together against all forms of repression.”
ขณะที่ประเด็นสิทธิและการเข้าถึงบริการสุขภาพของคนข้ามเพศยังคงเป็นที่ถกเถียงในออสเตรเลีย ประเทศไทยกลับกลายเป็นหนึ่งในจุดหมายสำคัญของชาวออสเตรเลียจำนวนมากที่ต้องการเข้ารับการผ่าตัดยืนยันเพศสภาพ ด้วยชื่อเสียงด้านความเชี่ยวชาญทางการแพทย์ ค่าใช้จ่ายที่เข้าถึงได้ และสังคมที่เปิดกว้างต่อความหลากหลายทางเพศ โดย นพ. อดัม บราวน์ฮอลล์ แพทย์เวชปฏิบัติทั่วไปและผู้อำนวยการคลินิก TG Health ในนครเมลเบิร์น ระบุว่า การรักษาและการผ่าตัดยืนยันเพศสภาพไม่ใช่เพียงเรื่องของอัตลักษณ์ทางเพศ แต่เป็นการดูแลสุขภาพที่ช่วยยกระดับคุณภาพชีวิตและสุขภาวะทางจิตใจของผู้ป่วย พร้อมเผยว่าตลอดกว่าทศวรรษที่ผ่านมา เขาได้สร้างเครือข่ายความร่วมมือกับแพทย์และคลินิกในไทย เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้ป่วยเข้าถึงทางเลือกการรักษาที่เหมาะสมและสามารถตัดสินใจบนพื้นฐานของข้อมูลที่ครบถ้วน
Dave makes a warm vinaigrette in his version of a Lyonnaise salad using a tip he learned in his earlier cooking days: using drippings. He makes a roast chicken vinaigrette, as well as a bacon dressing that his brother used to make for him. He talks about frisée, poaching eggs, and how to crisp up limp roast chicken skin in the oven.Chris Ying joins him at the end for a little friendly competition that ends with one of them eating a hot pepper and hardly being able to speak and finish the episode.Watch our previous vinaigrette episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xuXeYrzRbXot1dJbU6qoT?si=RNmCnkV8Q5S1qgplAYA7mgLearn more about Cafe Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/Learn more about Zuni Café: https://zunicafe.com/With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, I sit down with Friso Poldervaart, co-founder of Bangkok Community Help Foundation, to discuss a growing issue that many people don't realize exists: foreign homelessness in Thailand. Friso and his team work directly with homeless individuals across Bangkok, including both Thai nationals and foreigners who have fallen on hard times. We discuss why more foreigners are ending up homeless, the common mistakes people make before moving to Thailand, and what happens when someone runs out of money with nowhere to go. We also dive into Bangkok's broader homelessness crisis, the opening of the city's first inner-city homeless shelters, and how Bangkok Community Help is helping the community and rebuilding lives.https://www.bangkokcommunityhelp.org/
Get ready to fall in love all over again. In this episode, we dive deep into The Water, one of the most beloved installments of the 4 Elements mega series, and break down exactly why it has us and our listeners completely obsessed.If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE PatreonWanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: BGE Discord LinkThis episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the BGE ChannelAs always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you!Instagram @biggayenergypod Twitter(X) @biggayenergypod Tik Tok @BiggayenergypodTumblr @biggayenergypod#Englot #4Elements #TheWater #ThaiGL
Most high performers don't burn out because they're weak.They burn out because they've become too good at carrying pressure.In this video, I share what happened during a 160km kayaking expedition through remote Thai islands — the moment my nervous system stopped responding to pressure the way it always had before, and what that experience taught me about stress, burnout, emotional regulation, and sustainable performance.If you're a founder, leader, entrepreneur, or high-achiever carrying invisible internal pressure while still functioning externally, this episode will help you understand why “pushing harder” eventually stops working — and what to do instead.We explore 10 practical ways to leverage stress more intelligently so you can perform better, recover faster, and protect your long-term wellbeing without losing your ambition.Questions Answered• Why high performers burn out• What prolonged stress does to the nervous system• Why pushing harder stops working• How to regulate stress without losing performance• Early signs of burnout• How to build sustainable performance• Can stress improve performance?• How to restore clarity and resilienceWhat You'll Learn• How chronic pressure affects decisions• Productive stress vs overload• How stress impacts leadership• Tools to recover clarity• Why emotional regulation matters• How to perform without burning out• Hidden patterns behind exhaustion• A framework for managing stress in real timeKey Concepts Explained• Stress OptimisationLearning how to regulate and direct stress so it supports performance instead of undermining it.• Functional BurnoutA state where someone still appears capable externally while internally running on depletion, emotional suppression, and chronic nervous system strain.• Nervous System RegulationThe ability to recognise, stabilise, and recover from stress responses so the body and mind can return to clarity and resilience.
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We are joined by Piyanut of Hua Hin to discuss his journey toward opening and operating his fresh new Thai restaurant on Hawthorne Blvd. PJ talks about his mother's influence on his career, as well as some instances in Vancouver, BC that led to his professional growth. We enjoy a glimpse into the kitchen and Piyanut's philosophy for creating an atmosphere positive for both team members and guests. Instagram: Huahinpdx Right at the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com
Today... Chef Uma Stout, formerly behind the Baan Thai food truck, has opened Chef Uma’s Kitchen in Montrose to share authentic, regional Thai dishes and give customers a better sense of the chef behind the food. And later... Montrose has a busy week ahead, with classic cars, art, theater, music, and family events on the calendar.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The "Almost Prime Minister" | Pita LimjaroenratIn this episode of Policy Pod with Deep Dive, Master of Public Policy students Marc Naro and Richard Heydarian sit down with Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party and the man widely seen as Thailand's "almost prime minister."Following his party's landmark victory in the 2023 general election, Pita appeared poised to lead Thailand's next government. Yet despite winning the popular mandate, a complex political and institutional process prevented him from taking office.Together, they explore Thailand's democratic trajectory, the relationship between electoral legitimacy and political power, the role of institutions in democratic governance, and the challenges facing reform-minded leaders in an era of political polarization. Pita also reflects on his personal journey, the future of Thai politics, and the lessons his experience offers for democracies around the world.A fascinating conversation on democracy, leadership, and what happens when winning an election is not enough to govern.
"The world has changed around Thailand since Covid, whereas Vietnam appears more in control of its destiny." As we race toward the midpoint of 2026, it was another week with plenty of travel talking points in ASEAN and beyond. The week, Gary and Hannah visit Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and China to decipher the top takeaways. We begin in the Philippines with the latest reports from the devastating earthquake in Mindanao, and send our very best wishes to people across the nation for Philippine Independence Day. Next up is IATA's State of the Global Air Transport Industry report, with some scything parting words from Director General, Willie Walsh, regarding policies around sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which he says have put progress "under pressure." We then deconstruct the merits and debits of a detailed article comparing the tourism policy trajectories of Thailand and Vietnam - written from a Thai travel industry perspective (TLDR: Pinch. Of. Salt.) Plus. we look at how Malaysia has enticed a Chinese cruise operator to establish a regional home port on the west coast, address the reasons why Vietnamese airlines are attempting to expedite orders of Boeing planes - and we delve into our media headline of the week: "Five days, unlimited durian, zero apologies."
What was it like to grow up American in 1968 Bangkok, living in the shadow of the Vietnam War? In this episode, I sit down with author Daria Sommers to discuss her debut historical fiction novel, Sawadika American Girl — a coming-of-age story set against one of history's most turbulent eras. Daria shares the little known story of the vast American expat community in Thailand during the Vietnam War, the experience of being a "third culture kid," and how storytelling and art can heal even the deepest historical wounds. A must-listen for fans of historical fiction, Vietnam War history, and the power of narrative to reclaim hidden stories.[3:44] Introduction to Sawadika American Girl — historical fiction set in 1968 Bangkok[4:36] The American expat community in Thailand during the Vietnam War[5:48] Piper's backstory — loss, family tension, and dislocation[8:59] The role of friendship and freedom in a coming-of-age story[14:56] Music, healing, and the Thai prince who anchored it all[17:45] First love during wartime — Jack's story and what they were up against[21:34] Daria's own background as a third culture kid in Bangkok[23:02] The burden of a childhood you couldn't talk about[32:16] Returning home — finding your people after a third culture childhood[39:06] From documentary filmmaker to veteran's advocate — the making of Lioness[44:36] Speaking at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial — when hidden stories finally matter[50:17] Where to find Sawadika American Girl and follow Daria's workDaria's websiteSupport the show
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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the State Department says an American diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar's largest city.
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I think this was one of my most enjoyable dialogues in our What's new series. Maybe Sabine and I are getting more used to each other's cadence and interests or maybe it was the subject matter. Either way, I think you will find this to be a fascinating and provocative discussion of science at the forefront, and at the not-so-forefront, because that science is interesting too!We began our discussion describing a new finding of a Giant Ring of galaxies billions of light years across in the sky. The key questions are: Is it real? And is it surprising? We both have slightly different takes on this.Next we described a new measurement of the strength of gravity on scales from 80 to 800 million light years in distance. And guess what? Gravity falls off just like Newton predicted! This may seem like a big yawn, but one of the most popular models that claims to do away with dark matter would imply that Gravity would fall off differently on these scales. Does this new result kill that idea? Stay tuned.Microsoft, which has cried wolf a number of times so far when it comes to something called Majorana qubits as the basis of a new viable quantum computer just published a new paper claiming they finally have it. Sabine and I discuss why we are both still skeptical, but why the effort is worth it.Next, CERN, the large European particle physics laboratory, and the world particle physics community seem to have converged on plans for building a huge new accelerator in the current CERN site.. this time involving an underground ring 91 km in circumference, in which electrons and positrons would collide to explore the detailed properties of the Higgs particle. Is the effort worth it? Again, Sabine and I have slightly different takes on this.Fusion power, which we have talked about in a number of earlier episodes, continues to tempt humanity with the promise of unlimited energy. Many people, myself included, have tended to argue that fusion seems to be 25 years in the future, and may always be 25 years in the future. But many new efforts are underway, so who knows. Unfortunately, a group of economists has analyzed fusion in the context of other large energy programs and have argued that even if we can achieve it, it may not be as economically viable as many claim. Finally, one day Richard Feynman went to a Thai restaurant with his young companion Ralph Leighton, and wondered what he should order. Should it be the same old dish he loved or something new. An equation filled napkin later, and he had the answer. Fifty years later some cognitive scientists resurrected Feynman's napkin and explained it, and argued it might have important implications in other social situations. Such is the power of science.As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe
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Brad Thor has sold over 25 million thriller books. Tim Shipman welcomes Brad Thor on Spybrary to discuss Choke Point, the 25th Scot Harvath thriller, and the evolution of Scott Harvath from post-9/11 counterterrorism operator. Thor explains how the new novel uses Thailand, China's ambitions, the Strait of Malacca, sabotage, bomb-making, and geopolitical manipulation as the backdrop for a fast-moving thriller. The conversation also digs into Thor's writing process, his research network of intelligence, military, law enforcement, and diplomatic sources, and how he builds authentic detail even when he has not personally visited a location. Thor reflects on his early career as a travel show host, the honeymoon conversation that pushed him to write his first novel, his friendship with Vince Flynn, the collaborative thriller Cold Zero with Ward Larsen, and the Netflix film adaptation currently in development. Key Topics and Themes Brad Thor's 25th Scot Harvath thriller, Choke Point China's Belt and Road Initiative and global infrastructure influence Thailand, the Strait of Malacca, and the strategic value of a Thai canal The evolution of Scot Harvath Post-9/11 thriller fiction and the rise of the American action-spy hero Real-world tradecraft, bomb-making research, and responsible thriller detail Writing geopolitical thrillers that teach readers something without slowing the pace Bangkok as an underused spy-fiction setting Collaboration with Ward Larsen on Cold Zero The Netflix adaptation of Cold Zero British spy-fiction influences: Fleming, le Carré, Forsyth, MacLean, Deighton Brad Thor Official Website Follow Tim Shipman Buy Choke Point The Top 125 Spy Authors Ranked and Rated by Tim Shipman Join the Spybrary Community
ON TODAYS PROGRAM… KIMI WINS 5 IN A ROW WITH A CHERIE ON TOP! PIERRE GASLY ROBBED OF PODIUM HADJAR KEEPS HIS PODIUM… CADILLAC LOOSES FIRST POINTS TO PENALTY. SINCE LECLERC GOT MARRIED HIS PERFORMANCE HAS DECLINED…SORRY CHARLIE! SINCE GEORGE SIGNED HIS NEW CONTRACT AND GOT HIS FIRST PAYCHECK HIS PERFORMANCE HAS DECLINED! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY…AN INTERVIEW WITH BOBBY UNSER… SOME TRIVIA ON THE GRAND PRIX OF TURKEY AND TECH TALK WITH TIM! LCH GETS INTRODUCED TO A LOS ANGELES LOW RIDER!! Kimi Antonelli It's an incredible feeling to win in Monaco. It's such a special weekend and one I'll remember for a long time. Today was one of those days where everything just clicked; I had a lot of confidence in the car, felt strong throughout, and to bring the win home in a place like this makes it even more meaningful. From a race perspective, there were definitely some key moments to manage. The starts are still an area we're working on, but I've made good progress. My first one was solid, and although the second was a bit more challenging with the tyres, it's positive to see improvement. The red flag added a bit of stress, especially knowing the restart could change everything, but we handled it well. In the final laps, I really enjoyed myself out there, even though I still had to carefully manage the tyres. This track demands a lot of focus, you have to find the right balance between pushing and not making mistakes, and once you settle into that rhythm, everything starts to come together. At the same time, I know there's still a lot to learn and improve. I just want to keep pushing, keep building on this momentum, and most importantly, keep enjoying the journey. That's what makes moments like this so rewarding. ISACK HADJAR "It's been an outstanding result and weekend considering how it started in FP1! The race was difficult and I had to dig very deep. We got off to a clean start and were managing our race, and then within the first 10 to 15 laps I started having big drivability issues. If there's one track you don't want that, it's here, so that was incredibly challenging having to cover 60 laps. There was then uncertainty about what was going to happen with the red flag and you need to get your head back again in focus. Even towards the end, I was still lacking power on the restart. It really was the longest race of my life but now it's finished we got the podium. Whatever happens with the stewards, it's now completely out of my control. I celebrated and had my podium and I will always have that. My moment with the lads. Huge thank you to the Team, I trust these guys. Whatever happens, the emotions on the podium have already happened and I am proud of the Team." MAX VERSTAPPEN - DNF "We don't know what happened today but we think the issue was due to an engine problem. During the formation lap I could feel that something was off and the pre-start was terrible. There was no consistency and then, at the start, the engine just dropped out. I dropped the clutch and it went dead and had no power. When I got a bit more power back, unfortunately it was messed up so I had to bring it back slowly. It was such a shame for us as everything was going really well up to that point. We felt great in the car all weekend and to come out with no points and to finish the race like this when you do everything so well as a Team is of course disappointing." George Russell Firstly, congratulations to Kimi. He did an amazing job today and over the weekend and is a well-deserving winner. On my side, the race was very difficult. I had managed to get to P4 but the penalty for speeding in the pitlane is difficult to understand. I was under the limit but then that was compounded by us not serving the penalty at my second stop; that ultimately cost me a lot and left me with zero points again. It's tough to take but I'm not going to give up. Across the last two races, I've effectively lost around 40 points. It's incredibly frustrating but the rest of the season can still look very different. We saw that last year and, in many seasons previous. It's unfortunate how things have played out so far but I'm aiming to bounce back in Barcelona. I believe in myself and I know what I'm capable of. LAURENT MEKIES - CEO & Team Principal "Mixed emotions today, as Isack and the Team did a great job to get him to the podium, overcoming some technical issues on the car, but on the other side of the garage, we lost Max's car straightaway with an engine issue. It was hard to take as he had incredible pace all weekend. It's frustrating when you miss out on a big points score, but that's part of the game, and we can only apology to him. For Isack it was a very intense battle in the car considering the number of issues he had to deal with. It was also an intense battle for the team in the garage as they worked to keep his car alive to the finish. In that context, making it to the podium is a very strong result. The most important lesson we take away from Monaco is that the underlying performance of the car keeps improving." Badoer earns maiden F3 victory in Monte Carlo. Brando Badoer launched off the line and into the lead and didn't look back, taking his first FIA Formula 3 victory for Rodin Motorsport. The Italian beat pole-sitter Théophile Nael off the line and on the run to Turn 1, with the Frenchman having to settle for second place at the chequered flag. Freddie Slater completed the podium for TRIDENT. AS IT HAPPENED Nael was immediately passed by Badoer while Slater took to the escape road at the opening corner and filtered in behind the top two up the hill, with the remainder of the top five staying as they were on the grid. Van Amersfoort Racing's Bruno del Pino was able to make up a place, getting ahead of MP Motorsport's Alessandro Giusti for P6 at Turn 1, but for the Frenchman's teammate, his race was over soon after. Tuukka Taponen found the barriers at the penultimate corner after an attempted pass by Maciej Gladysz left the Finn nowhere to go. That incident brought out the Safety Car on Lap 2. With the MP cleared, racing resumed going onto Lap 5, with Badoer able to gap Nael comfortably, with the Frenchman under attack from Slater on the run to Turn 3. By Lap 10, Badoer had escaped out of DRS range to the Campos driver behind, while Slater, Ugo Ugochukwu and Ernesto Rivera remained within a second of the car ahead. Drivers inside the top 10 began to back off on some laps in order to generate enough space to attempt a fastest lap for the additional point. Slater was very happy with the balance of his TRIDENT, praising the car over team radio. Lap 18 and Badoer looked unflappable out front, now two seconds clear of the field. Further back in the pack, Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi was coming under serious pressure from Enzo Deligny in the fight for P15. The Thai driver had to defend into Turn 1 on Lap 21, and later missed the Turn 10-11 chicane, skipping across the run-off as the Frenchman behind turned the screw. Nael spent the final five laps closing the gap to the leader back down to under a second, but the Rodin driver would not be denied, earning his first win in the Championship around the Principality. Slater completed the podium behind Nael while Ugochukwu and Rivera ensured all three Campos' were in the top five. Bruno del Pino finished sixth for Van Amersfoort, followed by Giusti in P7, Pedro Clerot in eighth, Sprint Race winner Gerrard Xie in P9 and Noah Stromsted completing the points in 10th. KEY QUOTE – Brando Badoer, Rodin Motorsport “I was studying the start all evening with the guys yesterday and I executed it perfectly. I jumped to P1 at Turn 1 and then led the 27 laps. It was a very long race, I was hoping it ended a bit earlier and it felt long in the car, but winning in Monaco is one of my dreams come true! Really happy with the team and my performance. Thanks to everyone.” THE CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS Ugo Ugochukwu retains the lead of the Drivers' Championship going onto 43 points. Bruno del Pino is P2 on 35, just a single point ahead of Freddie Slater in third. Brando Badoer's win moves him up to P4 on 28 points, while Théophile Nael rounds out the top five drivers with 22 points. Campos Racing extend their advantage at the top of the Teams' Standings, moving onto 75 points. Van Amersfoort Racing are P2 with 47, while Rodin Motorsport jumps TRIDENT into third place, 44 points to 43. ART Grand Prix complete the top five with 31 points. León dominates in lights-to-flag victory in Monte Carlo F2. Noel León led every lap of the Monte Carlo Sprint Race on his way to claiming a dominant second victory of the season. Starting from pole, the Campos Racing driver managed the race expertly before going on to win by over three seconds. DAMS Lucas Oil driver Roman Bilinski achieved his maiden F2 podium in P2 ahead of MP Motorsport's Gabriele Minì in third. AS IT HAPPENED It was a good start from León, who kept the lead ahead of Bilinski, while Minì kept P3 ahead of Joshua Duerksen. In the battle for P11 Ritomo Miyata and Oliver Goethe went wheel-to-wheel through the hairpin and Mirabeau. However, they made slight contact which caused the MP Motorsport driver to pit, dropping him to the back of the field. Out in front, León was struggling to pull away from Bilinski with the DAMS driver consistently within DRS range of the Mexican during the opening laps. The top four drivers of León, Bilinski, Minì and Duerksen were pulling away from the rest of the field, and by Lap 5 just two seconds separated the quartet. Down the field, Laurens van Hoepen, who started in P21 was up to 15th by Lap 8. However, the TRIDENT driver's charge was halted when he was given a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage at the start. On to Lap 11 of 30, the drivers entered management mode, but the top four were still close, and were covered by 2.7s. As the race reached the halfway point, Dino Beganovic had closed the gap to Duerksen and was now within DRS range of the Invicta Racing driver. Miyata, who had been running with a broken front wing since his contact with Goethe on the opening lap, was looking to make a move past Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak at Tabac, but found the door closed on Lap 17. By the next lap the top two of León and Bilinski had pulled a three-second gap to Minì, as they continued to battle for the lead. The Italian driver was now running on his own having built a 2.3s gap to Duerksen in P4, with Beganovic right on the back of the Invicta driver on Lap 20. Miyata's pressure on Inthraphuvasak finally paid off on Lap 22 as he dived to the inside of the ART Grand Prix driver on the run to Tabac. On the next lap, the Hitech driver was putting pressure on Nikola Tsolov for P10, while behind them, Mari Boya went around the outside of van Hoepen at the hairpin for P15. With five laps to go, Inthraphuvasak retired to the pitlane with an issue. At the front of the field, León was now 2.4s ahead of Bilinski with Minì having closed the gap on the Polish rookie, just over a second away on Lap 27. The Campos driver continued to pull away and by the start of the final lap he was over three seconds clear of the rest of the field and would go on to win for the second time this season. Bilinski held off Minì's charge to take his maiden podium, with Duerksen in P4 ahead of Beganovic. Stenshorne finished sixth ahead of Kush Maini, as Rafael Câmara rounded out the points in eighth. KEY QUOTE – Noel León, Campos Racing “Feels great to win in Monaco, my second win in a row on a weekend and in a Sprint. I feel very happy to be honest. Yesterday we missed a bit, we missed pole, but luckily it put me in a position to start on the front row today, to get the 10 points, and for the championship it is great. I have a great opportunity tomorrow to score again good points, that's the goal for this weekend and I am very happy that every weekend we are stronger and stronger and qualifying is going to get there at some points, so very happy.” THE CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS Gabriele Minì continues to lead the Drivers' Championship with 63 points, while Noel León has jumped up second, 20 points adrift of his rival. Martinius Stenshorne is third on 38 points, with Rafael Câmara a further point in fourth, as Nikola Tsolov rounds out the top five with 36. In the Teams' Standings, Campos Racing have taken over at the top with 79 points, while MP Motorsport slip to second with 75. Rodin Motorsport are third with 68 points, with Invicta Racing a further 10 points behind in fourth, as DAMS Lucas Oil sit fifth on 38. UP NEXT The drivers have one more chance to hit the jackpot in Monte Carlo with Sunday's Feature Race set to start at 09:25 local time. 2026 FIA Formula 2 - Monte Carlo - Provisional Classification, Sprint Race | | DRIVER | LICENCE | TEAM | | 1 | Noel Leon | MEX | Campos Racing | | 2 | Roman Bilinski | POL | DAMS Lucas Oil | | 3 | Gabriele Mini | ITA | MP Motorsport | | 4 | Joshua Durksen | PAR | Invicta Racing | | 5 | Dino Beganovic | SWE | DAMS Lucas Oil | | 6 | Martinius Stenshorne | NOR | Rodin Motorsport | | 7 | Kush Maini | IND | ART Grand Prix | | 8 | Rafael Camara | BRA | Invicta Racing | | 9 | Alexander Dunne | IRL | Rodin Motorsport | | 10 | Nikola Tsolov | BUL | Campos Racing | | 11 | Ritomo Miyata | JPN | Hitech | | 12 | Nico Varrone | ARG | Van Amersfoort Racing | | 13 | Sebastian Montoya | COL | PREMA Racing | | 14 | Mari Boya | ESP | PREMA Racing | | 15 | Colton Herta | USA | Hitech | | 16 | Rafael Villagomez | MEX | Van Amersfoort Racing | | 17 | Emerson Fittipaldi | BRA | AIX Racing | | 18 | Cian Shields | GBR | AIX Racing | | 19 | Laurens van Hoepen | NED | TRIDENT | | 20 | John Bennett | GBR | TRIDENT | NOT CLASSIFIED | DNF | Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak | THA | ART Grand Prix | | DNF | Oliver Goethe | GER | MP Motorsport | OVERALL FASTEST LAP | | Nikola Tsolov | BUL | Campos Racing | 1:22.100 (Lap 23) OVERALL FASTEST LAP FOR POINTS | | Nikola Tsolov | BUL | Campos Racing | 1:22.100 (Lap 23) FIA Pit lane speed trap Monaco
Steve returns to the microphone to explain why his brief podcast rebrand has already been abandoned, why Television Times is back, and what he learned from watching listener numbers dwindle.In this short bonus episode, he talks honestly about burnout, second-guessing three years of work, and the surprisingly emotional experience of trying to rename something that people already know and trust.Why the rebrand to All My Clothes Need Burning lasted only a handful of episodes before being reversedThe listener reaction that convinced Steve he'd made a mistake — and the awkward task of re-editing episodes and contacting guestsWhat three years and 120+ episodes have taught him about podcasting, branding, and knowing when to stop fighting your audiencePlus, an adventure story from Thailand in 1999 featuring malaria tablets, questionable holiday hair braiding, and a brief encounter with the Thai police that could have gone very differently.Normal service resumes shortly. Television Times is back, and Steve will now try to refrain from starting any more unnecessary rebrands.Find us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a guided meditation formatted from instructions provided in the text, "On Meditation Instructions from talks by Ajahn Chah."The text can be downloaded for free from here: https://www.abhayagiri.org/media/book...Ajahn Chah (1918–1992) was one of the most influential Buddhist meditation masters of the modern era and a key teacher in the Thai Forest Tradition. Renowned for his simplicity, wisdom, and emphasis on direct experience, he taught a path of mindfulness, ethical living, and inner freedom grounded in the teachings of the Buddha. His teachings have inspired practitioners worldwide and led to the establishment of numerous monasteries in Thailand and across the globe. He was reputed to be an Arahant.
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With Ed unavailable this week, Greg welcomes his friend John as co-host to talk about storytelling. Specifically, the difference between how westerners tell stories, and how Thais tell stories. This is especially apropos to John, as he is the creator of Bangkok Stories, an event that, unsurprisingly, showcases the talents of locals who tell tales for an audience. The discussion is at turns funny, insightful and sometimes dark, as Greg and John analyze storytelling styles to see what they tell us about the cultures behind them. Ultimately, as Thai culture is not a "look at me" one, this informs how eager most Thais are at getting up in front of strangers to talk. Add to this the concept of losing face and/or displeasing family members and those perceived of being of a higher status, and you have a complex mix of inspirations and motivations. Greg sees a parallel in how difficult it is for him and Ed to find Thai guests to come on the show. Obviously English-language proficiency is a big barrier, but they have asked many over the years who are reluctant in case they say something disagreeable and lose face, which could bring shame on them, their family - or worse - their boss. This eventually leads into a discussion of the ongoing Psi-Scott drama, which sees the taboo against shaming families with public accusations taken to a disturbing extreme.