Brewed in Bangkok | Stories From Thailand's Capital https://expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/welcome/ A podcast featuring the stories of the people you meet in Bangkok. Fri, 29 May 2020 15:59:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1 Karsten Aichholz yes episodic Karsten Aichholz karsten.aichholz@gmail.com karsten.aichholz@gmail.com (Karsten Aichholz) The Authentic Stories and Raw Experiences of the Extraordinary People You Meet in Bangkok Brewed in Bangkok | Stories From Thailand's Capital https://expatden.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/brewed-in-bangkok-cover_2-1400px.jpg https://expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/welcome/ TV-MA Bangkok, Thailand Monthly 110543843 BiB040: Taking Charge with Dr. Larry S. Persons https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib040-taking-charge-with-dr-larry-s-persons/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib040-taking-charge-with-dr-larry-s-persons/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0000 https://expatden.com/?p=524247 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant learns more about leadership in Thailand from leadership development expert, Dr. Larry Persons. CQ Leadership Consulting, based in The KMUTT Knowledge Exchange for Innovation Center (KX) , is Dr. Person's base of operations, but he has spent most of his life growing up in Thailand, which gives him a unique perspective on the country.

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib040-taking-charge-with-dr-larry-s-persons/feed/ 0 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant learns more about leadership in Thailand from leadership development expert, Dr. Larry Persons. CQ Leadership Consulting, based in The KMUTT Knowledge Exchange for Innovation Center (KX) , is Dr.







On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant learns more about leadership in Thailand from leadership development expert, Dr. Larry Persons. CQ Leadership Consulting, based in The KMUTT Knowledge Exchange for Innovation Center (KX) , is Dr. Person's base of operations, but he has spent most of his life growing up in Thailand, which gives him a unique perspective on the country.



Born in the province of Loei in the 1950s, Dr. Persons grew up in rural Thailand as his parents, who were Christian missionaries, were based there. Loei was not his home for too long as he was sent to boarding school in Vietnam. However, the war curtailed his education there and he was evacuated and sent back to Thailand.



Dr. Persons spent the rest of his school life at a Malaysian boarding school and returned to the United States for his undergraduate degree in Psychology. But America could not keep his interest for too long and he was back in Bangkok trying to find work. He spent many years working in non-profit organizations before starting to work with Thai people on their leadership skills. This led to his PhD in Cultural Studies and the concept of leadership in particular.



'The Way Thais Lead – Face as Social Capital' is his groundbreaking book about how leadership in Thailand works, and is a fascinating and in-depth look for outsiders. Dr. Persons and his wife, through CQ Leadership Consulting, have coached executives across Thailand to become better leaders. He also continues to share his insights at universities and conferences all over the world. 



About Dr. Larry Persons



* Born in Bangkok to Christian Missionary parents but moved to Loei almost immediately* Lived in Loei as a child* Went to boarding school in Vietnam during the war* After leaving Vietnam because of the war, he completed his schooling in Bangkok and then Malaysia* Undergraduate Degree was in Psychology* Worked in the US for a few years before moving back to Thailand* Began training Thai leaders upon his return* Working on 'Face' and leadership inspired him to get a PhD in Cultural Studies



Topics Discussed



* What does CQ Leadership do?* Living in Loei during the 1950s* Spending time away from home as child* Learning about different Asian cultures early on in life* Ethnocentrism* What drew him to leadership* The idea of 'Face'* Three sources of power that are available to Thai leaders* How systems of power are used in Thai management* Combining authority with influence* Benefactors and Thai people* What is 'Face' in Thailand?* Breaking down important concepts about 'Face' from his book* What are the most common questions about Thai leadership?* Coaching executives* The strengths of Thai leadership* Building trust with Thai staff* Barami Leaders: The Ideal Thai leaders



Resources Mentioned



* The Way Thais Lead: Face as Social Capital* CQ Leadership* KMUTT Knowledge Exchange for Innovation Center (KX)
]]> Karsten Aichholz 1:26:14 524247 BiB039: Exploring the Cave with Grace Robinson https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib039-exploring-the-cave-with-grace-robinson/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib039-exploring-the-cave-with-grace-robinson/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +0000 https://expatden.com/?p=519231 On this special episode of the Brewed in Bangkok podcast, Siddhant got a chance to chat with Grace Robinson, an assistant producer of the 'The Cave'. The movie is based on the rescue of the Wild Boars football team from caves in Chiang Rai, Thailand in 2018. It was a national story that become an international story and culminated in a miraculous ending. Grace talks a little bit about making the...

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On this special episode of the Brewed in Bangkok podcast, Siddhant got a chance to chat with Grace Robinson, an assistant producer of the 'The Cave'.



The movie is based on the rescue of the Wild Boars football team from caves in Chiang Rai, Thailand in 2018. It was a national story that become an international story and culminated in a miraculous ending. Grace talks a little bit about making the movie but we also had a chance to talk about her time in Thailand as well.



From studying about Thai culture and the Thai language abroad to living in Chiang Mai as a journalist to even working in many media roles in Bangkok, Grace has seen many facets of Thailand. We discussed learning Thai abroad, gentrification, domestic tourism and many other topics in this episode.



About Grace



* From Lancaster, United Kingdom* Studied Thai Culture at the University of Leeds* Spent one semester in Chiang Mai University* Finished an MA in research on Thai Culture, specifically the Floating Market* Spent time in Chiang Mai as a Deputy Editor at CityLife Magazine* International Relations Liaison for the Thailand Amateur Boxing Team* Worked as a presenter on Thai television (Voice TV)* Worked on 'The Cave' as a producer* Founded her own business in the UK called 'Eden Assistants', a virtual assistant service



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* Studying Thai Culture from Abroad* Learning and Speaking Thai in the UK* Chiang Mai has changed* Gentrification and malls outside Bangkok* Going to University in Chiang Mai* Working on an MA about Thai Culture* The story of the Floating Market* Domestic Tourism in Thailand* Writing about Chiang Mai at CityLife Magazine* Working at the International Relations Department for Thai Boxing* TV Presenting in Thailand* Getting better at speaking Thai* Helping out with 'The Cave' movie* Thailand Amateur Boxing stint* Living in Phra Khanong before it was 'cool'* Eden Assistants* Collaborating on Future Projects 



Resources Mentioned



* Grace's website* The Cave* CityLife Chiang Mai* The Thai Studies Course at Leeds University* The Amphawa Floating Market* Grace's new company Eden Assistants




]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:08:57 519231 BiB038: All Smiles with Lucinda Chen https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib038-all-smiles-with-lucinda-chen/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib038-all-smiles-with-lucinda-chen/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:00:39 +0000 https://expatden.com/?p=519015 On this episode, Siddhant visits the Bangkok International Dental Hospital and meets Lucinda Chen, one of the directors of Bangkok International Dental Center. Lucinda is from Singapore and is a London School of Economics graduate. She moved to Bangkok a few years ago and really dove headfirst into learning the Thai language at Chulalongkorn University before working on BIDC full-time.

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib038-all-smiles-with-lucinda-chen/feed/ 0 On this episode, Siddhant visits the Bangkok International Dental Hospital and meets Lucinda Chen, one of the directors of Bangkok International Dental Center. Lucinda is from Singapore and is a London School of Economics graduate.







On this episode, Siddhant visits the Bangkok International Dental Hospital and meets Lucinda Chen, one of the directors of Bangkok International Dental Center. Lucinda is from Singapore and is a London School of Economics graduate. She moved to Bangkok a few years ago and really dove headfirst into learning the Thai language at Chulalongkorn University before working on BIDC full-time.



With the Bangkok International Dental Center and its many branches, Lucinda has been striving to provide the best dental care possible to the people of Thailand and visitors from all over the globe. BIDC clinics and hospitals are JCI certified (one of the most rigorous and exacting certifications in medicine) and the dentists here are some of the best in the country.



We discussed everything you want to know about dentistry, from the new practice of sedative dentistry to dental tourism in Thailand. Just in case you haven't already, please go see your dentist at least once a year!



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About Lucinda



* Lucinda is from Singapore* Graduated from the London School of Economics* She used to work at Accenture in Singapore as a Business Consultant* She has three children (that love visiting the dentist)* Lucinda is the Director and International Relations Manager of the Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC), which is managed by the Dental Corporation PLC



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* Bangkok International Dental Hospital* Dentistry* Medical Accreditations* Settling into Thailand* Understanding the Dental System in Thailand* Bringing high standards to Dentistry in Thailand* What is Sedative Dentistry?* Major Competitors to Thailand's Dental Tourism* Why is Dentistry so expensive?* Dental insurance* Taking Kids to the Dentist* Cosmetic Dentistry in Thailand* Attracting medical tourists to Bangkok* Making plans in Bangkok totally depends on the location* New locations for BIDC* How do Thai Dentists get certification to practice Dentistry?



Resources Mentioned



* Bangkok International Dental Center* Bangkok International Dental Hospital



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* Complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* How to Find a Dentist in Bangkok: Clinics, Quality, Prices, and More* Braces in Bangkok: Dental Centers, Treatments, and Costs* BIDC Review: Why It is My Go-To Dental Clinic in Bangkok* A Guide to Finding the Best Dentist in Chiang Mai




]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:09:27 519015 BiB037: Getting the Word Out with Stuart Kelly https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib037-getting-the-word-out-with-stuart-kelly/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib037-getting-the-word-out-with-stuart-kelly/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:00:21 +0000 https://expatden.com/?p=518694 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Stuart Kelly, who is a Public Relations expert. Stuart has spent many years in various countries in the English-speaking world from the UK to South Africa, and finally, Australia. As a journalist first and then as a PR person for much of his career, Stuart has seen plenty of changes take place in the media landscape.

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib037-getting-the-word-out-with-stuart-kelly/feed/ 0 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Stuart Kelly, who is a Public Relations expert. Stuart has spent many years in various countries in the English-speaking world from the UK to South Africa, and finally, Australia.







On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Stuart Kelly, who is a Public Relations expert. Stuart has spent many years in various countries in the English-speaking world from the UK to South Africa, and finally, Australia.



As a journalist first and then as a PR person for much of his career, Stuart has seen plenty of changes take place in the media landscape.



The discussion is about Public Relations in today's world of digital channels and constant innovation and Stuart has plenty of knowledge to share.



Does PR still have a role to play in this saturated landscape? What's PR like in Thailand?



Stuart answers all these questions and advises us to all become storytellers of some kind After a long hiatus, Brewed in Bangkok is back and better than ever before!



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About Stuart Kelly



* Is the Managing Director of Weber Shandwick in Thailand* Worked as a journalist in Australia before spending most of his career in PR* Moved to Thailand to take on the Weber Shandwick Role* Runs a digital storytelling workshop with the Australian Chamber of Commerce* Loves to catch up on sports on weekends



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* Becoming a Global Citizen* Subtle Changes around Tourism in Thailand* Is Digital Marketing a part of Public Relations or Advertising?* How has PR changed in this new age of Fake News and media convergence?* Measuring media marketing today* Corporate reputation and values have changed consumer buying habits* Stuart's start in PR* Doing PR for one company vs PR for an agency* Important skills that are great for PR* Storytelling is the way to go* Managing a reputation, during a crisis or otherwise* PR in Thailand* New generation of PR in Thailand* The interaction between Thai media and Thai PR* The shortcomings of Digital Marketing* Stuart discusses Digital Storytelling, his workshop with AustCham



Resources Mentioned



* Thaipod101 – Save 25% on any paid program by going to thaipod101.com/coupon/brewedinbangkok* Weber Shandwick Thailand* Australian Chamber of Commerce Thailand (AustCham) Events



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* Complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* Thailand Writing Jobs: Research, Apply For, and Land A Writing Job* An Expat's Guide to Finding Work in Thailand
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:21:13 518694 BiB036: Cutting Class with Ulrich Werner https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib036/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib036/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2019 02:00:22 +0000 https://expatden.com/?p=517796 Thaipod101 – Save 25% on any paid program by going to thaipod101.com/coupon/brewedinbangkok After a long hiatus, Brewed in Bangkok is back and better than ever before! On this episode, Siddhant has a chat with Ulrich Werner, a university professor in Thailand that has all kinds of stories to tell about the education system in Thailand. Ulrich is originally from Germany and has worked in...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib036/feed/ 0 On this episode, Siddhant has a chat with Ulrich Werner, a university professor in Thailand that has all kinds of stories to tell about the education system in Thailand.
On this episode, Siddhant has a chat with Ulrich Werner, a university professor in Thailand that has all kinds of stories to tell about the education system in Thailand.

Ulrich is originally from Germany and has worked in telecommunications for a number of years before a chance opportunity to give a guest lecture in Thailand, changed the course of his life dramatically.

After coming to Thailand and giving the lecture, Ulrich decided to quit his job in Germany and begin his life as teacher in Thailand. For years, Ulrich taught at Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok and encouraged foreign students to come to Thailand.

One of Ulrich's contributions of education in Thailand is the website studyinthailand.org, one of the first websites that compiled all the international programs available to foreign students that are interesting in studying in Thailand.

We talked about the Thai education system, uniforms at university, why studying in Thailand is a good idea for some and why teaching in Thailand has been so rewarding.

About Ulrich

- used to work in a German Telecommunications company
- came to Thailand as a Guest Lecturer in Business Informatics
- taught Business Informatics, Management, and Communication and at Ramkhamhaeng University from 2002
- created studyinthailand.org, one of the best resources for learning about international university programs in Thailand
- teaches at Siam Technology College

Topics Discussed

- Getting to Thailand as a lecturer
- Thais love uniforms
- What was it like being a foreign University student in Thailand in 2003?
- Starting studyinthailand.org
- The status of studyinthailand.org
- Do Thai universities want foreign students and what are typical international programs like?
- Great courses to study in Thailand
- Pressures that Thai universities are facing
- What does Thailand have to offer for foreign students
- Why is teaching in Thailand so special?
- The new wave of international students from ASEAN
- Meeting expectations in education
- Growth of STEM fields in Thailand
- Diminished value of a Bachelor degree
- The joy of teaching Thai students
- Thai students on their exchange semesters
- Ulrich's observations as a university professor in Thailand

Resources Mentioned

- studyinthailand.org
- Ramkhamhaeng University (www.ru.ac.th/th/)
- Siam Technology College (siamtechnologyinternational.com)
- Thaipod101 – Save 25% on any paid program by going to thaipod101.com/coupon/brewedinbangkok]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:08:10 517796 BiB035: Polish it Up with Greg Boudah https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib035/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib035/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:00:52 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=514577 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok Siddhant pays a visit to Gemopolis in outer Bangkok to meet American Jeweler Greg Boudah. A former US Marine and Iraq War Veteran, Greg found his new vocation in the jewellery business, first as a salesman and then as a manager. Greg was sent by one of his employers, a Belgian diamond trading company, to open a jewelry manufacturing business.

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib035/feed/ 2 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok Siddhant pays a visit to Gemopolis in outer Bangkok to meet American Jeweler Greg Boudah.
A former US Marine and Iraq War Veteran, Greg found his new vocation in the jewellery business, first as a salesman and then as a manager.

Greg was sent by one of his employers, a Belgian diamond trading company, to open a jewelry manufacturing business.

He spent many years working in jewelry manufacturing with them and an American jewelry company.

Greg and his wife, Emma, who is a trained gemologist, founded Spokes Jewelry Services in Bangkok in 2011.

He is also a member of the American Chamber of Commerce Thailand's SME committee, where he organizes all kinds of activities and seminars for fellow entrepreneurs in Thailand.

Greg and Siddhant talk about the perils of starting a business in Thailand, what the Board of Investment (BOI) is all about, lessons learned from managing Thai people, and why opening a business in Thailand is not as hard as you think.

About Greg Boudah

* former US Marine and Iraq War veteran
* started out as a jewelry salesman before moving up into jewelry manufacturing
* worked in the US in jewelry production before moving to Bangkok with a Belgian company
* started his jewelry business, Stokes Jewelry Services, with his wife, Emma
* is a prominent member of the American Chamber of Commerce Thailand and co-chairs the SME committee.
* has an eight year-old son and has just moved to a new place in Ekkamai.

Topics Discussed

* starting out in jewelry manufacturing in Bangkok
* Thailand's place in the world jewelry market
* gemstone markets in Bangkok
* time in the US Marine Core and part-time jewelry store salesman
* starting a jewelry business from scratch
* bringing some military insights and sales floor experience into a new business
* lessons in management in Bangkok
* setting up a Business in Thailand is more straight-forward than you think
* the pros and cons of Thailand's Board of Investment
* the SME Committee with the American Chamber of Commerce
* working with Emma, Greg's wife in the same company
* settling in Bangkok suburbs and now moving into the city
* living life in Thailand with one foot out the door

Resources Mentioned

* Spokes Jewelry Services (https://www.spokesjewelry.com/)
* Thailand Board of Investment (https://www.boi.go.th/en/index/)
* American Chamber of Commerce Thailand (https://www.amchamthailand.com/)
* Pisut and Partners Law Firm (http://pisutandpartners.com/)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:05:40 514577 BiB034: Chewing the Fat with Matthew Fischer https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib034/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib034/#respond Fri, 02 Nov 2018 02:00:24 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=513153 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant chills out at Fatty's Bar and Diner with the owner, Matthew Fischer. Matthew hails from Wisconsin and it was here that he met Kae, his future wife to be, who worked at a convenience store in his town on her exchange semester from Thailand. It wasn't long before Matthew went to check out Bangkok on his own terms. Through stints as an English teacher...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib034/feed/ 0 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant chills out at Fatty's Bar and Diner with the owner, Matthew Fischer. Matthew hails from Wisconsin and it was here that he met Kae, his future wife to be, who worked at a convenience store in his town on...
About Matthew

* Founded Fatty's Diner, a popular bar and restaurant in Bangkok.
* From Wisconsin in the United States and worked as a cook.
* He met Kae, his future wife, who is Thai, at the local supermarket in Wisconsin.
* Breaking both arms, in a freak leap-frog accident, ended his stint in the kitchen for a while. He decided to go to university but changed his mind and visited Bangkok for the first time in 2008.
* Moved to Bangkok and worked a few odd jobs before landing a teaching job and then a substitute teaching job that took all over Thailand.
* Started working at Nomad's, a bar that was formerly known as Noreiga's.
* Worked as a corporate English instructor for Bata, a shoe company.
* Decided to open up a restaurant/live music place
* Started Midwestern Foods, a cheese company.
* Started a restaurant called The Fat Tap in Ekkamai
* He has also released his own music through Panda Records.

Topics Discussed

* Rural Wisconsin and Thai Exchange Students
* Breaking both arms in a leap-frogging accident led to major life changes
* Matthew's teaching job in Thailand
* Learning about programming live bands at Nomad's bar in Bangkok
* The search for a shop house begins
* The ideas for Fatty's
* An oral history of the Bangkok Indie Scene from Matthew's point of view.
* Stifling of Indie music in Bangkok
* Acts that work in Bangkok
* Ups and downs of the Bangkok Indie Scene
* Matthew's favorite music genres
* Matthew's wish list for live music in Bangkok
* Other live music venues in Bangkok
* Cautious optimism and Zoning issues with live music
* Started a cheese making business called Midwestern Foods, which focuses on cheese curds that is popular in Wisconsin. It's used in Poutine as well.
* Started the Fat Tap restaurant with his partners in Ekkamai.

Resources Mentioned

* Fatty's Bar and Diner (www.facebook.com/fattysbardiner/)
* The Fat Tap (www.facebook.com/thefattap/)
* Mind the Gap Thailand (www.facebook.com/mindthegapthailand/)
* Stylish Nonsense (stylishnonsense.bandcamp.com/)
* Revenge of the Cybermen (www.facebook.com/revengeofthecybermen)
* Noise Market (www.facebook.com/noisemarketfest/)
* Stone Free (www.facebook.com/StoneFreeMusicFestival/)
* Keep on the Grass (www.facebook.com/KeepOnTheGrassMusicFestival/)
* Degaruda (degaruda.bandcamp.com/)
* LowFat (www.facebook.com/lowfat.hardcore/)
* The Young Wolf (youngwolfhc.bandcamp.com/)
* Panda Records (www.facebook.com/pandarecs/)
* Matthew's Band Camp Page – (matthewfischer.bandcamp.com/)
* Bird Sound (th-th.facebook.com/Birdsoundrecord/)
* Comet Records (www.facebook.]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:01:34 513153 BiB033: Kicking It with Anthony Ampai, Team Captain of Bangkok United https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib033/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib033/#respond Fri, 17 Aug 2018 02:00:29 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=12537 Amidst the soccer fever that gripped the world, Siddhant had the opportunity to chat with Anthony Ampai, the captain of Bangkok United, an elite soccer club in Thailand. Anthony grew up in the United States and he was surrounded by all kinds of sports growing up. His big break in soccer came when he was just a young boy and he had a successful trial with the national team. As a young player...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib033/feed/ 0 Amidst the soccer fever that gripped the world, Siddhant had the opportunity to chat with Anthony Ampai, the captain of Bangkok United, an elite soccer club in Thailand. Anthony grew up in the United States and he was surrounded by all kinds of spo...
Anthony grew up in the United States and he was surrounded by all kinds of sports growing up. His big break in soccer came when he was just a young boy and he had a successful trial with the national team. As a young player, he grew in the US Soccer Development Academy in Florida and had the opportunity to travel to new places around the world and play against the best in his age group.

After his stint in college, Anthony got his chance to play in Major League Soccer in the US and that's when his career really began to take off. After a couple of good seasons at the San Jose Earthquakes, Thai scouts came to check on this half-Thai midfielder that possessed excellent stamina and technique.

Anthony has played for Buriram United and the Thailand National team but he has been at Bangkok United for many years now. We talked about working towards becoming a professional soccer player, his life and career in America, coming to Thailand, and learning more about his Thai heritage and how Thai culture is reflected in football.

About Anthony

* Grew up in Texas
* Tried to emulate his dad, who was Thai and loved playing amateur soccer in the US
* Represented the USA in the junior age groups and stayed at the US Soccer Development Academy
* Played college soccer for University of Akron and won a championship
* Played a couple of seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes
* Played one season with Buriram United and won the Toyota Cup and the FA Cup
* Joined Bangkok United, he is now the captain of the team
* He is a full Thailand International

Topics Discussed

* Growing up with American sports
* A Thai-American in Texas?
* Getting into the American soccer system
* Where does Anthony play on the pitch?
* Living in the US Soccer Development Academy
* Playing college soccer in University of Akron and then in the MLS with San Jose.
* Drafted to the MLS by the San Jose Earthquakes
* Playing soccer in Thailand is a possibility
* Buriram United days
* Thailand National Team
* Bangkok United, the early days
* Thai culture and soccer
* How did Thailand become a regional soccer powerhouse
* Business and life outside soccer
* Working with his friend Dragan Boskovic (striker for Thai Port)
* Why Bangkok is fantastic for a soccer player

Resources Mentioned

* San Jose Earthquakes (https://www.sjearthquakes.com/)
* Buriram United (https://www.buriramunited.com/home)
* Bangkok United (http://www.truebangkokunitedfc.com/)
* Anthony Ampai Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anthonyampai/)
* Anthony Ampai Twitter (https://twitter.com/AnthonyAmpai)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:05:47 12537 BiB032: Travel Epiphanies with Stuart McDonald https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib032/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib032/#respond Fri, 29 Jun 2018 02:00:10 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=11779 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant meets up with co-founder of Travelfish.org, Stuart McDonald, in Bangkok. Stuart caught the traveling bug early in life, leaving Australia for a round-the-world trip that included The United States, India, and Nepal before his penultimate stop in Bangkok. Upon his return to Sydney, Stuart felt a deep connection with South East Asia and he kept...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib032/feed/ 0 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant meets up with co-founder of Travelfish.org, Stuart McDonald, in Bangkok. Stuart caught the traveling bug early in life, leaving Australia for a round-the-world trip that included The United States,
Stuart caught the traveling bug early in life, leaving Australia for a round-the-world trip that included The United States, India, and Nepal before his penultimate stop in Bangkok. Upon his return to Sydney, Stuart felt a deep connection with South East Asia and he kept returning to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and others countries in the area. It was also around this time that he began writing guidebooks and enrolled in a travel writing class while in Sydney.

It was in this travel writing class where he met his wife, Sam, and the two have been together ever since. Stuart and Sam came on a trip to Thailand when the currency crisis hit the Thai baht, giving the young couple an expected windfall of money and they stayed in Bangkok for longer than expected. Sam got a job at the Australian Embassy and Stuart found employment with them as well. They stayed in Bangkok for seven years before moving to Phnom Penh and then Jakarta. It was in Cambodia that they decided to launch Travelfish.

The McDonalds live in Bali now and they have changed the business model of Travelfish to better suit their audience.

Stuart tells us about traveling in 90s, what guidebooks were like back then, the pitfalls of common travel writing, and the impact of travel on life.

About Stuart

* Co-founder of Travelfish.org, a website that creates travel guides without any form of compensation from hotels and OTAs.
* From Sydney but spent a large part of childhood in various port towns in Japan, South Korea, and Italy.
* He traveled extensively from a young age and noticed that guidebooks were not as good as they could be. He met his wife, Sam, while attending a travel writing class in Sydney.
* Sam and Stuart spent seven years in Bangkok. They moved to Phnom Penh, Jakarta, and they have now settled in Bali.
* They founded Travelfish before moving to Phnom Penh and made sure not to accept any junket trips or compensatory stays, so that their reviews remain unbiased.
* Travelfish is now their main source of income and they have switched to a membership model.
* Stuart is also a travel consultant that curates tours for people who are interested in seeing more.

Topics Discussed

* Buying a round-the-world ticket in the early 90s
* The stops along the way before Stuart reached his most anticipated destination of India
* Stuart's experiences and misadventures in India
* Visiting Bangkok for the first time before heading back to Sydney
* Spending the next four years visiting Thailand
* Writing a guidebook
* How Stuart met Sam
* Seven years in Bangkok
* Is travel good for a young couple?
* How were the seeds of Travelfish planted?
* The first steps in establishing Travelfish
* Moving to the various Southeast Asian countries
* "Banana Pancake Trails"
* The ethics of travel writing
* Travelfish's first destinations and why Thailand is Teflon-coated
* Hardships and changes at Travelfish
* Who is the audience?
* Stuart's Sulawesi epiphany
* Travel consulting and how Stuart approaches it

Resources Mentioned

* Travelfish.org (https://www.travelfish.org/)
* The Lonely Planet (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/)
* Australian Embassy Thailand (http://thailand.embassy.gov.au/)
* Tripadvisor (https://www.tripadvisor.com/)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:08:01 11779 BiB031: Get Some Cash Back with Anthony Quinn https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib031/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib031/#respond Fri, 04 May 2018 02:00:10 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=10604 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Anthony Quinn, founder of Dee Dee Cashback. Anthony started working in marketing with GAME, a video game chain in the UK before going to Thailand for a very long vacation, which involved working in Phuket for an e-Commerce store featured on eBay. In Thailand, he met his girlfriend, who would later become his wife...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib031/feed/ 0 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Anthony Quinn, founder of Dee Dee Cashback. Anthony started working in marketing with GAME, a video game chain in the UK before going to Thailand for a very long vacation,
Anthony started working in marketing with GAME, a video game chain in the UK before going to Thailand for a very long vacation, which involved working in Phuket for an e-Commerce store featured on eBay.

In Thailand, he met his girlfriend, who would later become his wife, and they ventured back to the UK for 8 years.

Anthony decided to return to Thailand and start his own business, which turned into Dee Dee Cashback.

Learn a thing or two from Anthony about affiliate marketing, working in Phuket, becoming a digital publisher, using cashback services in Thailand, and many other topics on this episode of Brewed in Bangkok.

About Anthony

* Founder of Dee Dee Cashback, a cashback website in Bangkok
* From West London but spent many years in Slough (where they shot "The Office")
* Worked in marketing at GAME, a UK-based video game chain
* First started working on affiliate marketing at GAME
* Applied for an e-Commerce marketing job from a newspaper classified ad in Phuket and got the job
* Spent 1.5 years in Phuket before returning to the UK
* Appointed as an account manager at Linkshare in the UK
* Rose through the ranks in Linkshare and stayed there for 8 years
* Anthony and his wife, who is Thai, moved to London for work; they visited Thailand intermittently during their 8 years in the UK
* Founded Dee Dee Cashback after quitting his job at Linkshare and moving back to Bangkok with his wife

Topics Discussed

* Affiliate Marketing–What is it?
* Working in Phuket for a start-up
* Risk and reward decision for moving to Thailand instead of working in the UK
* Working and professional life in Phuket in the mid-2000s
* How start-up life is different
* What Linkshare does in the digital space and its connection to affiliate marketing
* "Behavioral re-targeting" is a thing
* Bangkok's growth as a city from the late 2000s
* Motorcycle taxis are the "necessary evil"–get an app instead
* What does it mean to be a publisher in the digital space?
* Can non-marketing people become affiliate marketers?
* What is "Cashback"?
* How much money can you make in cashback?
* A small summary of Dee Dee Cashback's business model
* How has Thailand responded to the Cashback storefront?
* Educating the customer about cashback
* How did the name "Dee Dee" come about?
* A rough estimate of how much money can be made by an individual using cashback transactions frequently
* Cashback stacks up with merchant discounts, which is a great tip for savvy shoppers

Resources Mentioned

* GAME (https://www.game.co.uk/)
* Linkshare is now a part of Rakuten Marketing (https://rakutenmarketing.com/affiliate)
* Dee Dee Cashback (http://deedeecashback.com/home)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:01:34 10604 BiB030: Lessons in "Wai-ing" and Banking Regulations with Stephen Saad https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib030/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib030/#respond Fri, 06 Apr 2018 02:00:27 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=9845 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant meets Stephen Saad, a former banker that has become an author and book distributor in Thailand. Stephen has written two Thai language books (check them out through the links in the "Resources Mentioned" section below) and is now writing his third. Arun Press is Stephen's small book distribution business and through Arun Press...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib030/feed/ 0 On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant meets Stephen Saad, a former banker that has become an author and book distributor in Thailand. Stephen has written two Thai language books (check them out through the links in the "Resources Mentioned" se...
Before he moved to Bangkok, Stephen was a banker working mainly in compliance and regulation and even had a brief stint in Thailand before moving back to the UK and weathering the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Listen to Stephen talk about the role of banking regulators, the impact of the crisis on banking around the world, learning the Thai language from books, and much more!

About Stephen Saad

* founder of Arun Press
* author of 100 Thai Words That Make You Sound Thai: Thai For Intermediate Learners
* author of 100 Thai Words To Start Speaking Thai: For Absolute Beginners and Tourists
* is from the UK
* once sold banking software in Thailand
* worked in large banks in the UK
* lost his job during the financial crisis
* became a regulator
* moved back to Thailand to take a break from banking
* has made some sound investments in Bangkok condos

Topics Discussed Today

* selling banking software in Thailand
* making the move to banking regulation
* disillusionment with the banking sector
* too much or too little banking regulation?
* the banking situation in Asia
* Thailand and Thai culture in today's economy
* writing books about learning Thai
* why expressing yourself in Thai within a context is impressive
* learning Thai from non-Thais has its benefits too
* the difference between Thai language books and Thai language classes
* rookie mistakes of "Wai-ing"
* getting into the book distribution business

Resources Mentioned

* Stephen Saad on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensaad/)
* 100 Thai Words To Start Speaking Thai: For Absolute Beginners and Tourists by Stephen Saad (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1912145286/)
* 100 Thai Words That Make You Sound Thai: Thai for Intermediate Learners by Stephen Saad (https://www.amazon.com/dp/191107914X/)
* Essential Thai by James Higbie (https://www.amazon.com/dp/9745241377/)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:08:39 9845 BiB029: Getting a Seat at the Table with Surasit Sachdev https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib029/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib029/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:00:36 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=6816 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Surasit Sachdev, founder of Hungry Hub. The Hungry Hub app is quickly becoming popular among Bangkok food lovers for its all-you-can-eat value deals, that allows diners to try out the best that a restaurant has to offer. Surasit is part of the Thai-Sikh community and grew up in Bangkok. He tells Siddhant more about growing up as a Sikh...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib029/feed/ 0 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Surasit Sachdev, founder of Hungry Hub. The Hungry Hub app is quickly becoming popular among Bangkok food lovers for its all-you-can-eat value deals,
About Surasit Sachdev

* Grew up in Bangkok
* Got a Business/IT project management degree in Australia
* Worked in Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
* Went to Sasin School of Management for his MBA
* Helped out in his family business of hotels for a spell
* Opened an Escape Room franchise in Phuket
* Married and lives in Bangkok again
* Started Hungry Hub as an online reservation service
* Hungry Hub is now a popular all-you-can-eat deals service

Topics Discussed Today

* Thai-Sikhs, a part of their history, the community and trade
* Growing up as a Thai-Sikh in Bangkok
* Working abroad as Thai-Sikh individual and Surasit's subsequent experiences in a new culture.
* Getting back to Thailand but working as an entrepreneur
* The advantages of managing Thai people
* Leaving the family business to create a new business
* The challenges of the Escape Room market in Phuket
* The initial idea of Hungry Hub
* Being a part of The Unicorn Startup, a business reality TV show
* The future of Hungry Hub

Glossary

* Thai-Sikh – Sikhs are a community of people who follow the Sikh religion from India. The men wear turbans and have huge beards and they have their own beliefs that are independent of Hinduism.
* Mukdahan – A town in North-East Thailand. Part of the Isaan state
* Isaan – One of Thailand's largest yet poorest states
* Namdhari – A denomination of the Sikh faith much like Catholics are a denomination of the Christian faith
* Asoke – A prime neighbourhood in Thailand
* Sukhumvit – A huge area of Bangkok. Asoke is a neighbourhood within Sukhumvit
* Nana – Another neighbourhood in Sukhumvit, very close to Asoke
* Terminal 21 – A popular mall in Asoke, Sukhumvit
* Phuket – A popular seaside resort city in Thailand
* Phee – Older Brother in Thai. A term of respect
* Nong – Younger Brother in Thai
* Bhai – Brother in Hindi. Use the word much like "bro" is used in English

Resources Mentioned

* Hungry Hub (https://www.hungryhub.com/)
* Surasit on LinkedIn (https://th.linkedin.com/in/surasit-sachdev-74057534)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 59:26 6816 BiB028: Oh (Spread) Sheet! How To Excel In Thailand with Andrew Stotz https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib028/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib028/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2017 02:00:55 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=6472 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Karsten and Siddhant meet Dr Andrew Stotz PhD, co-founder of Coffee Works, President of CFA Society Thailand, financial analyst and teacher. Andrew came to Thailand 25 years ago and fell in love with the country instantly. While Andrew worked as an investment banker in Bangkok, he decided to co-found CoffeeWORKS, a coffee roasting company that provides coffee...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib028/feed/ 1 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Karsten and Siddhant meet Dr Andrew Stotz PhD, co-founder of Coffee Works, President of CFA Society Thailand, financial analyst and teacher. Andrew came to Thailand 25 years ago and fell in love with the country in...
And as a special for every listener: Have a business plan for Thailand and want an expert opinion on it? Andrew tells him how you can get his input and advice for free in this episode!

About Andrew Stotz

* co-founder of CoffeeWORKS Co. Ltd
* founded Valuation Master Class
* author of "How To Start Building Your Wealth Investing In The Stock Market"
* lectures on financial topics around the world
* has a ping-pong robot
* moved to Thailand in 1992
* was a stock market analyst in 1993
* president of the CFA Society Thailand and is a member of the Advisory Board at Thammasat University's Business School
* grew up in Hudson, Ohio
* has taught finance for 25 yrs.
* graduated with a PhD in Management Science and Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of China, a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and an MBA from California State University

Topics Discussed Today

* how he started a coffee business in Bangkok during the worst financial crisis in history
* The Asian financial crisis of 1997 that started in Thailand, predicting a bust and Marc Faber (Dr Doom)
* explains his online course on "How To Become a Better Investor"
* how many stocks you should own
* gives advice on what to do when your stocks go down
* getting ready
* being a manager at Pepsi
* how he met and advised the Finance Minister of Thailand
* why or why not you should move to Bangkok

Resources Mentioned

* Andrew Stotz' website (http://andrewstotz.com/) and his e-mail (me@andrewstotz.com)
* Valuation Master Class (http://becomeabetterinvestor.net/)
* becomeabetterinvestor.net (http://becomeabetterinvestor.net/)
* CoffeeWorks Co. Ltd. (http://www.coffeeworks.co.th/)
* Gary Sutton's book 'The Six Month Fix' (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471036269)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:00:37 6472 BiB027: One Letter Short of Ancient with Siddhant Mehta https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib027/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib027/#respond Sun, 26 Nov 2017 02:08:14 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=6180 Ananda Everingham can be happy he didn't go to school in India. In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, I talk with Siddhant Mehta, who explains why that might have been not one of the best experiences. Across the Bay of Bengal, Siddhant takes a look at the influences India had on Thailand and its sometimes quirky effects that can be witnessed today. Working for Red Bull India, his ties to Thailand...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib027/feed/ 0 Ananda Everingham can be happy he didn't go to school in India. In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, I talk with Siddhant Mehta, who explains why that might have been not one of the best experiences. Across the Bay of Bengal,
About Siddhant Mehta

Siddhant works for Red Bull India and lives in Mumbai, India. Having studied for Master's Degree in Journalism in Europe, Denmark and the Netherlands he is now in the process of continuing his education in Thailand.

Running his own podcast "Adventures of Cheap Beer" with a local crew in Mumbai, Siddhant has experience exploring the off-the-beaten track attractions in an Asian metropolis. In addition he was a producer and still co-hosts "Geek Fruit" and "Sex Vex" – a podcast for Indian millenials that delves into sex, dating and everything they would like to know, but were afraid to ask.

Topics Discussed Today

* how Red Bull started in India
* Red Bull targeting college students, gamers and the younger population
* analyzing why Red Bull doesn't sponsor 'contact/fight' sports
* Indians not liking...and being "confused" by Thai cuisine
* Thai culture being an "appropriated" form of Indian culture
* amusing hybrid Indian/Thai names
* the differences between the India, Europe and Thai societies
* why he believes he will be considered an immigrant, and not an Expat when moving to Thailand
* special surprise at the end of the show for fans of Brewed in Bangkok

Resources Mentioned

* Red Bull India (http://energydrink-in.redbull.com/)
* Adventures of Cheap Beer – Podcast (http://www.adventuresofcheapbeer.in/)
* Geek Fruit – Podcast (http://ivmpodcasts.com/geek-fruit-episode-list/)
* Sex Vex – Podcast (http://ivmpodcasts.com/blog/2017/2/22/introducing-xy)
* Ananda Everingham (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ananda_Everingham)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 55:13 6180 BiB026: Starting an International School with David Tongue https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib026/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib026/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:00:46 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=5649 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok I sit down with David Tongue, who is the founding headmaster of Brighton College International School in Bangkok. Brighton College in Bangkok is a sister-school of Brighton College in the UK. Out of 9,000 schools in the UK, Brighton College UK is ranked the #1 co-educational school and the #5 school out of 9,000 schools in the UK. It's David's passion for...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib026/feed/ 0 In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok I sit down with David Tongue, who is the founding headmaster of Brighton College International School in Bangkok. Brighton College in Bangkok is a sister-school of Brighton College in the UK. Out of 9,
About David Tongue

* excelled in athletics but was injured while over-training
* was a good student
* earned a few detentions for being "chatty"
* attended Watford Grammar School for Boys in London
* started as an inspector and deputy headmaster at one of the oldest British international schools in Madrid
* was one of the founding members of the National Association of British Schools in Spain
* received his first headship and moved to South America, where he worked as the Director of Education in the Falkland Islands
* joined the Brighton College family of schools and set up Brighton College, Al Ain in Abu Dhabi
* moved to Thailand in the beginning of 2017 to open Brighton College
* believes creativity is important in education
* has three kids, two of which go to Brighton College Bangkok
* wants his students to have the early direction he didn't have

Topics Discussed Today

* role and responsibilities of a headmaster
* how Brighton College spends tuition
* staffing and managing the teachers of an international school
* tracking performance of Brighton College
* expected and current problems with running a school
* student body at Brighton College
* why co-ed schools offer a richer experience than all-boys or all-girls schools
* workload of Brighton College students
* important questions parents should ask international schools
* cultural differences and how they make his headmaster duties challenging
* Brighton College's available scholarships and bursaries
* dealing with investors, property partners, architects, and designers
* the changes needed to develop the public education system in Thailand

Resources Mentioned

* Brighton College International School, Bangkok (http://brightoncollege.ac.th/)
* Brighton College UK (https://www.brightoncollege.org.uk/)
* Program For International Student Assessment (PISA) (http://www.oecd.org/pisa/)
* Watford Grammar School for Boys (http://www.watfordboys.org/)]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:02:19 5649 BiB025: Don’t Forget the Boobs with Michael Smith https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib025/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib025/#comments Mon, 18 Sep 2017 01:02:11 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=5236 Giving himself permission to be who he wants to be, author/business owner and self-proclaimed 'executive transvestite traveler', Michael Smith had his fair share of experiences in his time in Thailand. Perceiving gender as something of a more fluid kind, he personally choose the box for 'transvestite' but won't blame anyone who'd refer to him as a ladyboy. With a Master's Degree in Math from...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib025/feed/ 1 Giving himself permission to be who he wants to be, author/business owner and self-proclaimed 'executive transvestite traveler', Michael Smith had his fair share of experiences in his time in Thailand. Perceiving gender as something of a more fluid kin...



Giving himself permission to be who he wants to be, author/business owner and self-proclaimed 'executive transvestite traveler', Michael Smith had his fair share of experiences in his time in Thailand. Perceiving gender as something of a more fluid kind, he personally choose the box for 'transvestite' but won't blame anyone who'd refer to him as a ladyboy.

With a Master's Degree in Math from Cambridge University, Michael Smith is the owner of a custom software company and author of "Intuitive Leadership Mastery", which is about using intuition in business and what it takes to reach your goals. With all of the chaos in the world, things cannot be done rationally. He suggests quieting down and listening to your intuitions. Also, keeping a "decision journal" that keeps track of your insights while using a scientific approach will help you achieve your goals.

Although, wearing high-heels and a bra aren't the most comfortable, dressing as a woman makes him feel natural. Knowing that he wanted to cross-dress from an early age, Michael decided to "come-out" to his employees about 15 years ago. He told each person one-on-one, finally easing his anxiety.

Michael also mentions, that while entering the U.S. dressed as a woman is a little nerve-wracking, Thailand immigration is usually friendly. He recommends that if you are wanting to experiment with your gender, Bangkok; known for it's diversity, is the place to test the waters.
Mentioned in this Episode

* Intuitive Leadership Mastery: Michael's book: http://intuitiveleadershipmastery.com/book/

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I had some help with this episode: Lou Pobjecky kindly helped me with a lot of the necessary audio edits to get the file in a listenable shape. Lou also put together the cover image and quick description for this episode.
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Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes.]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 55:59 5236 BiB024: From Zero to God: How to Start a Church in Bangkok with Philip Bassham https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib024/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib024/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2017 02:00:45 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=4965 What does it take to start a Christian church in downtown Bangkok? Philip Bassham is a missionary from the United States that has a religious worker visa for starting churches and propagating the Gospel. He has always wanted to be a minister on the "front lines" so, he ultimately decided to preach the Gospel in Bangkok. Not just because it was the most populated city with a comparatively lower...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib024/feed/ 1 What does it take to start a Christian church in downtown Bangkok? Philip Bassham is a missionary from the United States that has a religious worker visa for starting churches and propagating the Gospel.







What does it take to start a Christian church in downtown Bangkok?



Philip Bassham is a missionary from the United States that has a religious worker visa for starting churches and propagating the Gospel. He has always wanted to be a minister on the "front lines" so, he ultimately decided to preach the Gospel in Bangkok. Not just because it was the most populated city with a comparatively lower number of churches and Christians, but also a place where people were "open-minded" to learning the faith.



In this episode, Philip explains the difficulties of teaching Christianity to Thais. Feeling the Thai population might doubt the laws, court and the "finality of judgement", he comes up with his own strategies of sreading the word of god.



While offering free English classes, he also tells of the importance of missionaries learning to be fluent in Thai and how he learned from tutors at Baan Aksorn and by using a program called Glossika. Spending eight hours a day working with Thai citizens, he says that learning a language is all about motivation.



Preaching to a nation of 99.5% non-Christians, Philip sees himself in a position to change mindsets of fear, hate and unforgivable sin to love, compassion and personal responsibility by leading people to do the right thing, and to teach people about the love of Jesus.



Mentioned in this Episode



* Project Thailand: Church Planting Missionary to Thailand - https://projectthailand.net* Baan Aksorn: The language school where Philip studied - http://baanaksorn.com* Glossika: The language software Philip used - https://glossika.com/courses/fluency123/thai



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I had some help with this episode: Lou Pobjecky kindly helped me with a lot of the necessary audio edits to get the file in a listenable shape. Lou also put together the cover image and quick description for this episode.



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* Complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes.* The Complete Guide to Learning Thai Online And Available Courses* A Beginner's Guide to Learning Thai Language in Bangkok
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:04:11 4965 BiB023: Democracy, Human Rights, and a Cat Named Pumpkin With Katrin Bannach https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib023/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib023/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2017 02:00:47 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=4234 As a 17 year old German exchange student in the U.S., Katrin Bannach hoped to work abroad and have a career in training. After returning home, she attended the Hamburg University with a scholarship from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Following an assignment in India, she relocated to Thailand in 2012 with her two daughters, her husband and a street-cat named Pumpkin. Now...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib023/feed/ 0 As a 17 year old German exchange student in the U.S., Katrin Bannach hoped to work abroad and have a career in training. After returning home, she attended the Hamburg University with a scholarship from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.


As a 17 year old German exchange student in the U.S., Katrin Bannach hoped to work abroad and have a career in training. After returning home, she attended the Hamburg University with a scholarship from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Following an assignment in India, she relocated to Thailand in 2012 with her two daughters, her husband and a street-cat named Pumpkin. Now, employed by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Katrin is the Director of Programs in Thailand and Myanmar, which focuses on ideas of freedom, transparency and democracy for all of Germany and abroad.
While, promoting democracy around the world for over 50 years, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Election Commissions in Thailand have recently developed board games on democracy and card games on human rights and peace, in hopes to influence young students to get involved with politics. In association with the Ministry of Justice, these games also touch on "real-life" issues about human rights violations and what can be done to address them in a democratic way.
In this episode, Katrin not only discusses German-Thai politics, human rights and democracy, she also informs us about the Friedrich Naumann Foundation co-hosting Freedom Festival, which is a celebration of art, film and music centering around freedom. Not to mention, Barcamp Bangkok, which is an "unconference- style conference" where participants can form their own groups and discuss ideas about technology and communications.

Mentioned in this Episode

* For more information on the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, please visit http://fnfthailand.org/ (Thailand) or Germany: https://www.freiheit.org/
* The Freedom Festival 2017 on Facebook
* Barcamp Bangkok on Facebook

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib022/feed/ 0 Ever since my first days in Bangkok it struck me how the Indian Thai community always seemed to have their own thing going on. Maybe it was because many have been longer than most other expatriate arrivals,







Ever since my first days in Bangkok it struck me how the Indian Thai community always seemed to have their own thing going on. Maybe it was because many have been longer than most other expatriate arrivals, or maybe it was they stood out more than other Asians who migrated here - but from unique customs, to businesses who seemingly exclusively catered to Indian Thais I always thought it was one of the most fascinating communities in Thailand.



For this episode of Brewed in Bangkok I wanted to talk to someone who might help add a perspective on the lives of Indian Thais in Bangkok.



Born in Bangkok, Sarinthorn Sachavirawong - or has her friends and colleagues call her, Jyoti - went to school in Pattani while living with her grandparents. But in order to get in touch with her roots (and eat quicker), her mother suggested that she go to boarding school in India.



Shaped by her time in India and a brief stint in Australia, she returned home to "where all the action happens". With a Bachelor's Degree in Management and a Master's Degree Double Major in Marketing and Finance, she had gained a background in economic freedom, focusing on equal opportunities and personal skills. She leveraged her own education and insights into becoming an experienced organizer of networking events in the city. Yet, she still believes that skills are just as, if not more important than a university degree.



In this episode, Jyoti tells us about her experiences from elaborate Indian weddings and elephants, to business and successful networking. She is also involved with iCamp Thailand: a summer camp for children that provides activities from arts and crafts to music and everything in-between.



Mentioned in this Episode



* You can find out more about Jyoti on LinkedIn.* The British Thai Chamber of Commerce (BTCC)* iCamp Thailand is the kid's summer camp that Jyoti currently works for



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I had some help with this episode: Since my usual recording location wasn't available for this recording, we had to record at a coffee shop on short notice - with the background noise to go with it. Lou Pobjecky kindly helped me with a lot of the necessary audio edits to get the file in a listenable shape. Lou also put together the cover image and quick description for this episode.



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* Complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand* Dating in Thailand* Networking in Bangkok
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 54:50 4289 BiB021: From 364lbs Gamer to Dating Coach with Sky Robert Penderis https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib021/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib021/#respond Wed, 31 May 2017 02:00:19 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=3647 Sky was making stew while his brother looked up how much the upcoming eviction from their apartment in South Africa would cost them. Little did he know getting kicked out would put him on a track for a life he never thought possible. What started out as an adventurous stint in Thailand teaching English lead to him becoming partner in one of the fastest growing video game companies in Thailand.

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib021/feed/ 0 Sky was making stew while his brother looked up how much the upcoming eviction from their apartment in South Africa would cost them. Little did he know getting kicked out would put him on a track for a life he never thought possible.







Sky was making stew while his brother looked up how much the upcoming eviction from their apartment in South Africa would cost them. Little did he know getting kicked out would put him on a track for a life he never thought possible.



What started out as an adventurous stint in Thailand teaching English lead to him becoming partner in one of the fastest growing video game companies in Thailand. Not satisfied with that turn-around, he went on to do something entirely different: Today, Sky is a dating coach for men and women in Bangkok.



In this episode he'll not share how he transformed his career, but also himself: Clocking in at 364lbs (165kg) at one point in his life, he reveals which diet helped him lose more than 154lbs (70kg) and where in Bangkok he likes to eat out while still shedding off some pounds.



Sky doesn't hold back: Explaining the differences in the dating advice he gives for men and women, he showcases his tactics, shares success stories and gives some specific pointers on meeting people. In this episode he reveals his favorite hidden spot for a great date in Bangkok and what dating app he has seen working best in the city.



Listen in to find out how pick-up advice in Thailand differs from other countries, what Sky thinks about 'negging' and how he went from English teacher to video game mogul in the span of less than 5 years.



Mentioned in this Episode



* Sky's YouTube Channel Charm Formula showing him 'at work'* The Charm Formula website with testimonials from Sky's dating training clients.* PlayLab - the immensely successful mobile gaming company that Sky is a partner in.* The Lettuce Burger, available at Carl's Jr's, one of the few eating-out options for Sky while following a Ketogenic diet.



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Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes. In case you'd like to find out more about cross-cultural relationships in Bangkok, you can read up on this guide to money and relationships in Thailand, dating in Thailand, fitness in Bangkok, and personal trainers in Bangkok.
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 56:12 3647 BiB020: Spilling the Beans With Suranand Vejjajiva https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib020/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib020/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2017 02:00:28 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=3469 What does it take to become a politician in Thailand? What's your life like if you grow up with a dad in the diplomatic corps? Suranand "Poom" Vejjajiva, former cabinet minister and former Secretary General of the Prime Minister spills the beans: From knocked out teeth to Che Guevara posters he shares anecdotes from his childhood, how he experienced the Thai and US education systems and how he...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib020/feed/ 0 What does it take to become a politician in Thailand? What's your life like if you grow up with a dad in the diplomatic corps? Suranand "Poom" Vejjajiva, former cabinet minister and former Secretary General of the Prime Minister spills the beans: From ...







What does it take to become a politician in Thailand? What's your life like if you grow up with a dad in the diplomatic corps? Suranand "Poom" Vejjajiva, former cabinet minister and former Secretary General of the Prime Minister spills the beans: From knocked out teeth to Che Guevara posters he shares anecdotes from his childhood, how he experienced the Thai and US education systems and how he went about raising a daughter of his own.



Suranand tells the story of how he first joined the National Economic and Social Development Board and explains his motivations and fascination for the politics of the country and how his experiences shaped his thoughts on leadership and management.



Politics though is only one part of Suranand's life. In this episode he also talks about actual beans by providing listeners with a look behind the scenes in his post-politics venture: Brainwake Café. He talks about the advantages his own family provided him, the challenges he faces as a small business owner, bringing on investors and the consequences his former career as a politician has on his current venture.



As a business owner, former politician and third culture kid, Suranand has experienced the influence of different national and organizational cultures that shaped his view of Thai society. In this interview he shares his perspective on a lot of topics in Thai society ranging from Uber and traffic in Bangkok, to patron-client relationships and the challenge of doing honest restaurant reviews in Thailand.



Mentioned in this Episode



* Brainwake Café - Suranand's latest business, a growing coffee shop venture.* My interview with Jake Needham on the episode of Brewed in Bangkok* Wongnai - a Thai alternative to TripAdvisor, especially when it comes to restaurants* Abhisit Vejjajiva, Suranand's cousin and former prime minister of Thailand* The West Wing - an American political series, created by Aaron Sorkin.* Nee Bunkhun (หนี้บุญคุณ), the concept of social debt in Thai society, mentioned in The Way Thais Lead, a book by Larry Persons* Uber, a ride sharing service that's currently under legal scrutiny in Thailand.* The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), an early station in Suranand's career.



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Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes. If you want to get another perspective on a life shaped by politics in Thailand, you can listen to my interview with photo journalist Nick Nostitz in Episode 5 of this podcast.



]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:05:36 3469 BiB019: Sukhumvit Noir With Jake Needham https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib019/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib019/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2017 02:00:18 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=3279 Back before the TripAdvisor was around, people experienced Thailand in different ways. Jake Needham got his first idea of the country while a CIA agent drove him around the poppy fields surrounding Chiang Mai in the early 1970s. It was a trip that was quickly followed by his first job offer to work as a lawyer in Bangkok in 1974. He turned it down. But as it turned out, it was a sign of things to...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib019/feed/ 5 Back before the TripAdvisor was around, people experienced Thailand in different ways. Jake Needham got his first idea of the country while a CIA agent drove him around the poppy fields surrounding Chiang Mai in the early 1970s.
More than 40 years later, Jake Needham can look back on a career in law, movie production and writing that often brought him back to the land of smiles and former poppy fields time and time again. His best-selling book 'The Big Mango' counted several hundred thousand readers, among them James Gandolfini, star of the HBO show The Sopranos who was working on a movie adaption featuring no one less than himself in the lead role.

Sometimes things go different as planned. It's also a theme in Jake's other books: Two very distinct crime fiction series of his take readers on a trip around the region. Following either American expatriate Jack Shepherd or Singaporean police officer Samuel Tay, they immerse readers in the world of Asian metropoles rarely featured so well.

In this interview Jake gives an insight not only on how he perceives writing itself but shares his criticism of an over-romantic description of the profession. It is safe to say that his down to earth attitude about the process and how he manages to put a degree of separation between himself and his completed work might not be what a great many fans expect. That might not be the only thing his fans don't expect though.

Jake's relationship with Thailand's inhabitants - both the local and the foreign kind - hasn't always been an easy one to describe. He himself feels there is a changing attitude that he can sense during his stays in Thailand. It's change he even sees in the shifting type of hate mail he has been receiving over his active years as a novelist. In this interview he voices his sometimes very polarizing thoughts on the culture and education of his host country, but also expresses a strong admiration for the hard work displayed by many of its inhabitants.

It's not just Thailand that Jake reflects on. He shares what he believes was essential to his success as a writer. It's probably not what you expect to hear, and for many aspiring novelists it may certainly not be what they want to hear.

It is one of the more controversial podcast episodes I've done so far and I'd love to hear your thoughts about it in the comments!

Mentioned in this Episode

- JakeNeedhamNovels.com - the official website of Jake Needham
- The Big Mango (www.jakeneedhamnovels.com/other-books) - Jake's very first novel that became an international best-seller
- Laundry Man (www.jakeneedhamnovels.com/the-jack-shepherd-books) - the book from which Jake is reading in this episode of Brewed in Bangkok.
- The Ambassador's Wife (www.jakeneedhamnovels.com/the-samuel-tay-books) - the book Karsten mentions featuring a somewhat NSFW description of Singapore's Marriott
- A World of Trouble (www.jakeneedhamnovels.com/the-jack-shepherd-books) - Jake's novel set to the background of turbulent politics in Thailand in years prior
- Stephen Leather (www.stephenleather.com/) - another best-selling writer who used to set his novels in Asia and is a friend of Jake's
- James Gandolfini (www.imdb.com/name/nm0001254/) - star of The Sopranos who was going to bring Jake's book The Big Mango to screen
- Natural Causes (www.imdb.com/title/tt0110634/) - the maybe not exactly pride-inducing film that brought Jake to Bangkok
- Al Chandler (www2.ctlo.com/member.php?id=1) - the lawyer who first offered Jake a job in Thailand in the 70s
- ISB (International School of Bangkok) (www.isb.ac.th/) - the school where one of Jake's kids went
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 51:31 3279 BiB018: Medical Research and Clinical Practices in Thailand With Benno von Bormann https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib018/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib018/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2017 02:00:36 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2922 Benno von Bormann is a scientific advisor at Thailand's government-owned and -operated Siriraj Hospital. While there are a number of foreigners working for government departments in Thailand and there certainly isn't a shortage of foreigners working at private enterprises, meeting a German doctor working for a Thai hospital was definitely a first for me. Having been a professional horse rider...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib018/feed/ 1 Benno von Bormann is a scientific advisor at Thailand's government-owned and -operated Siriraj Hospital. While there are a number of foreigners working for government departments in Thailand and there certainly isn't a shortage of foreigners working at...
Having been a professional horse rider before taking up his medical studies, Benno certainly doesn't show up with a run-of-the-mill resume. The majority of his career was spent as a head of a department of anesthesiology in a German hospital. Based on his experiences as a doctor working in emergency services, he even wrote a book that offers a look at what's going on behind the closed doors of a hospital and inside the tense minds of its emergency doctors.

His very impressive publication record (close to 200!) and medical research covers a significant range of topics including ways to create artificial blood.

Aside from giving his thoughts on which TV shows and movies succeed in realistically depicting the inside of an emergency room, Benno also shares his own experiences that range from being called to an in-flight emergency, to arriving in Thailand on the day of the boxing day tsunami.

Today he is serving in a role in Thailand where he passes on his extensive training and knowledge to help improve processes and assist in research in the medical field in Thailand. It's a kind of work that comes with a whole new set of challenges which he freely discusses in this episode of 'Brewed in Bangkok'

A fair warning - this episode of Brewed in Bangkok is a bit more technical, talking about education, processes, management structures and best practices in the medical field in Thailand. It is however a look behind the scenes, that tells you more than 'private hospitals can be expensive' and 'public hospitals have long queues'.

Mentioned in this Episode

- Siriraj Hospital (http://www.si.mahidol.ac.th/en/) - the largest and most well-known hospital in Thailand

- Bumrungrad Hospital (https://www.bumrungrad.com/) - the private hospital recommended by Benno
Das Hospital: Wie der Klatschmohn entstand (http://www.hugendubel.de/de/ebook/benno_von_bormann-das_hospital_wie_der_klatschmohn_entstand-24764142-produkt-details.html) - Benno's German language book on his experiences as a doctor

- Grey's Anatomy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/) - Yup, we talked about that.

- House of God (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/401876.The_House_of_God) - a book recommended by Benno that is commonly recommended to young doctors.
Coma (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077355/) - a movie with realistic depictions of medical procedures (albeit not motives) mentioned by Benno.

- Airwolf (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086662/) - the brainchild of the creator of Magnum P.I. and Battlestar Galactica is an iconic 80s action series featuring a supersonic helicopter that in the real world ended up as an air ambulance after the show was canceled.
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1:02:41 2922 BiB017: From High School Dropout to Coffee Czar With Darren White https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib017/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib017/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2017 03:00:05 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2724 When Darren White dropped out of school at age 15 and started working in a local supermarket, he probably didn't expect to one day be CEO of one of Thailand's biggest coffee shop chains. Yet here I am sitting with him, listening to a remarkable story of self-discovery that shows a very different path taken than his teachers might have expected. Darren White is the CEO of Global Franchise...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib017/feed/ 0 When Darren White dropped out of school at age 15 and started working in a local supermarket, he probably didn't expect to one day be CEO of one of Thailand's biggest coffee shop chains. Yet here I am sitting with him,
Darren White is the CEO of Global Franchise Architects (GFA). The company is a big player when it comes to coffee shops in Thailand. Its flagship brand Coffee World being represented in the country with close to 100 branches. Darren is the company's very first foreign CEO.

In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Darren talks about how his journey started out in rural Australia and about how a few years later he found himself selling multimillion dollar homes to rich Emiratis. His life took another major turn shortly after, in what was then a small, little-known coffee shop in Bangkok's infamous MBK mall.

It wouldn't be the last time he took a leap of faith and launched a new project. Darren has been involved in a range of different enterprises ranging from a Thai bar to a river cruise boat. In this episode he tells the story of how he became involved in these enterprises and how he learned to leverage his know-how in different careers.

If you're curious about alternative careers, management advice for foreigners or want to know more about what it takes to succeed in Thailand (and many other places), you'll find this episode to make for an interesting listen. I really enjoyed talking to Darren and hearing about he found out what he's really good at.

Mentioned in this Episode

- Coffee World (www.coffeeworld.com) - the most well-known brand of the company Darren leads as CEO: Global Franchise Architects
- E-Cin (web.facebook.com/ecinbar/) - Darren's Thai restaurant and bar
- X2 River Cruises (x2rivercruises.com) - a river cruise boat that Darren is an investor in
- Coffeol - the original coffee chain designed by Ogilvy that Darren helped launch
- Bangkok Post Jobs (job.bangkokpost.com/en/latest-jobs/) - the local newspaper job section where Darren found his first job in Thailand

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Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes (www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/welcome/). Brewed in Bangkok also did an interview with Jeff Amato (www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib011/), friend and business partner of Darren for E-Cin.]]> Karsten Aichholz 1:02:28 2724 BiB016: Beer, Busses and Buriram – Soccer in Rural Thailand With Jon Bonomo https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib016/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib016/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2016 02:00:05 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2162 Jon Bonomo wrote a tremendously useful guide for soccer fans in Thailand and it inspired me to interview him for the Brewed in Bangkok podcast. It has been a tumultuous year for soccer in Thailand. From the cancellation of the local league to the ups and downs in the qualification for the World Cup it was a gripping twelve months. This interview was recorded in early October and many things have...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib016/feed/ 0 Jon Bonomo wrote a tremendously useful guide for soccer fans in Thailand and it inspired me to interview him for the Brewed in Bangkok podcast. It has been a tumultuous year for soccer in Thailand. From the cancellation of the local league to the up...







Jon Bonomo wrote a tremendously useful guide for soccer fans in Thailand and it inspired me to interview him for the Brewed in Bangkok podcast.



It has been a tumultuous year for soccer in Thailand. From the cancellation of the local league to the ups and downs in the qualification for the World Cup it was a gripping twelve months.



This interview was recorded in early October and many things have changed since then. This said - it's still a great insight into the world of Thai soccer and its fans and anyone taking an interest in the sport or looking for something more unusual to witness on their next Thailand visit.



Show Notes:



* How did Jon get into soccer in the first place (2:23)* What was it like to go to a Thai soccer match (3:57)* Soccer as a rich man's hobby (7:52)* Ticket prices and stadiums(8:10)* Touring the Thailand soccer scene (18:48)* The stadium atmosphere and the fans (21:20)* Safety concerns (24:05)* Foreigners and making friends at Thai matches (27:05)* The different Thai leagues (29:44)* The state of soccer in Thailand (35:24)* Future outlook for soccer in Thailand (40:24)* Thai soccer match watching resources (44:57)



Websites and People Mentioned



* Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University* Buriram United Football Club* The Swat Cat Team* Saraburi Football Club Facebook Page* Flash Score* Jon Bonomo's Twitter* Jon's guide to seeing a soccer match in Thailand



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* The complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* An In-Depth Guide to Fitness in Bangkok: Activities, Locations, and Prices* Personal Trainers in Bangkok: Gyms, Courses, and Prices* A Guide to Prepare a Trip and Spend Your Vacation in Thailand* How to Become a Digital Nomad in Chiang Mai
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 2162 BiB015: Airbnb in Bangkok With Karsten Aichholz https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib015-airbnb-bangkok/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib015-airbnb-bangkok/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2016 02:00:31 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2273 In today's episode I talk about what makes the Airbnb market in Bangkok special and how these factors will shape the market in the future. From the specifics of empty, furnished condominiums in the heart of Bangkok, to its status as the most visited city in the world and the availability of infrastructure and personal it's a short and direct look at why we'll soon see some interesting developments...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib015-airbnb-bangkok/feed/ 3 In today's episode I talk about what makes the Airbnb market in Bangkok special and how these factors will shape the market in the future. From the specifics of empty, furnished condominiums in the heart of Bangkok,







In today's episode I talk about what makes the Airbnb market in Bangkok special and how these factors will shape the market in the future. From the specifics of empty, furnished condominiums in the heart of Bangkok, to its status as the most visited city in the world and the availability of infrastructure and personal it's a short and direct look at why we'll soon see some interesting developments in the local vacation rental market.



As promised on air, here's a quick guide on how to get roughly $150 in accommodation credit with Airbnb.



In short, you get roughly USD 25 for signing up, USD 75 for renting out your place once (in addition to the rental payment you receive from your guest) and another USD 50 for your first business trip. You can increase that even further by bringing more people to the platform, but let's start with how to make the above happen.



First, if you haven't done so already, sign up for Airbnb. Doing so using this link gets you USD 15 to 25 off your first booking and will also provide me with a small bonus for referring you to them.



Next, you can make another 50 USD by booking a trip through Airbnb as a business trip. For that you'll have to sign up with a business e-mail. Pretty much a no brainer if you run your own business and have to travel for work.



Last, you want to get the USD 75 for hosting someone. Not everyone lives in a location where there is a massive demand for this, but you'd be surprised: Maybe it won't see a lot of demand, but even just seeing a few nights booked will earn a lot this point some people don't bother - and depending on your location it might not make much sense. Not every country sees the same influx of tourists as Thailand does. However, don't forget that some people even look for long-term options because they are doing an internship somewhere, so even non-touristic places can sell on Airbnb.



Hosting however is its own bag of worms, so if you want to delve into that further beyond just getting your initial bonus, there's no shortage of online communities of hosts that can share advice on descriptions, photos, selecting guests and other hosting headaches.



Hope this gives you a quick primer on the topic. If you have any additional questions, feel free to chime in in the comments!



Additional Resources



* From Armenia to Zimbabwe: A Guide to Creating Memorable Travel Experiences* An In-Depth Guide to Renting an Apartment in Bangkok* How to Rent a Short- or Long-Term Serviced Apartment in Bangkok* Renting a House in Thailand? Read This Before Signing That Lease* A Guide to Prepare a Trip and Spend Your Vacation in Thailand
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 2273 BiB014: Housing an Idea With Chris Reynolds https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib014/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib014/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:00:20 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2201 When Neal Stephenson wrote Cryptonomicon in 1999, few people realized how accurate his description of the future was and how soon it would come to pass. I feel, at any given point, there are moments in our today that give glimpses into our future. One such glimpse is Chris Reynolds's Entrepreneur House. It's a mix of coworking and cohabitation that takes the idea of a productive retreat and turns...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib014/feed/ 2 When Neal Stephenson wrote Cryptonomicon in 1999, few people realized how accurate his description of the future was and how soon it would come to pass. I feel, at any given point, there are moments in our today that give glimpses into our future.







When Neal Stephenson wrote Cryptonomicon in 1999, few people realized how accurate his description of the future was and how soon it would come to pass. I feel, at any given point, there are moments in our today that give glimpses into our future. One such glimpse is Chris Reynolds's Entrepreneur House.



It's a mix of coworking and cohabitation that takes the idea of a productive retreat and turns it into a month-long, productive and supportive environment for entrepreneurship.



In this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, he talks about how this all works and how Thailand can benefit from this new way of entrepreneurship in the years to come.



Websites and People Mentioned



* The Entrepreneur House: The blog that gives a hands-on insight into the accelerator Chris Reynold's is running in Spain, Thailand and Brazil.* The Entrepreneur House Podcast: Chris Reynolds's podcast on what's happening in, with and around The Entrepreneur House* Simone Sauter: One of Chris's first guests whose story gets featured in this episode of Brewed in Bangkok* Dynamite Circle: The entrepreneur community we are both members of and where we originally met.* The previous episode mentioned, in which I describe the impact of the current situation in Thailand on myself.



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Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes. In case you missed The Entrepreneur House and still want to set up shop for a while in Thailand, you can check out my guide to renting an apartment in Bangkok, registering your company in Thailand, office for rent in Bangkok, and accounting service in Bangkok.
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 42:58 2201 BiB013: Today With Karsten Aichholz https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib013-today/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib013-today/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2016 02:00:55 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2166 Today is a very short episode showcasing the impact of recent events on my life in Bangkok. Richard Barrow The Do's and Don'ts of Mourning Period for Expats and Visitors by Khao Sod English Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes.

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib013-today/feed/ 0 Today is a very short episode showcasing the impact of recent events on my life in Bangkok. Websites and People Mentioned Richard Barrow The Do's and Don'ts of Mourning Period for Expats and Visitors by Khao Sod English Want More?



Today is a very short episode showcasing the impact of recent events on my life in Bangkok.
Websites and People Mentioned

* Richard Barrow
* The Do's and Don'ts of Mourning Period for Expats and Visitors by Khao Sod English

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Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes.]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 10:11 2166 BiB012: Those Who Wish to Sing, Always Find a Song With Napak Boonruang https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib012/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib012/#respond Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:00:13 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2104 Music is the life for a great many people, but it's only for a select few that it actually provides a livelihood. Napak Boonruang, better known as Dom, is one of the people who can count themselves among the lucky talented few. Running three different bands, she has taken music from just a fun passion to a business that supports herself and her family upcountry. In this episode...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib012/feed/ 0 Music is the life for a great many people, but it's only for a select few that it actually provides a livelihood. Napak Boonruang, better known as Dom, is one of the people who can count themselves among the lucky talented few.







Music is the life for a great many people, but it's only for a select few that it actually provides a livelihood. Napak Boonruang, better known as Dom, is one of the people who can count themselves among the lucky talented few.



Running three different bands, she has taken music from just a fun passion to a business that supports herself and her family upcountry. In this episode, she talks about making her way from Thailand's countryside to the capital, from her first steps after arriving at a temple school to venturing in the world of music.



The first band Dom started back in her days at an all-girls high school exists to this very day: The Unicorn Girl Band. Since then, she's launched her own solo acoustic act and founded another band called 'The Grumps'. She and her bands have made a name for themselves in Bangkok and at contests in the region.



Show Notes:



* Coming to Bangkok from the countryside (0:58)* Dom's school background (2:06)* The origins of her first band (4:26)* Success, competitions and failure (12:54)* What you miss once you leave the world of live performance (17:47)* When was the first time someone threw money at you (18:19)* How parents see a singing daughter (21:12)* Differences between Bangkok and the countryside (23:00)* Supporting a family back home (25:54)* Working hours of a band leader (28:54)* What are your plans for the future (32:45)



Websites and People Mentioned



* Episode 7 of the Brewed in Bangkok podcast.* Tiny Moon - Dom's acoustic act* The Grumps - her latest all girls band project* Unicorn Girl Band - the original all girls band that Dom founded in high school and that's still running* Girls Rock Asia - the upcoming all girls band competition on October 21st to 23rd at Flow House Bangkok* Tiny Moon performs @ Kiwi Bar and Restaurant every Wednesday 7:30PM - 9:30PM* In WXYZ @ Aloft Hotel every Saturday



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Check out



* The complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* An Expat's Guide to Finding Work in Thailand* How to Send Money to Thailand: The Fast, Cheap, Reliable Way
]]> Karsten Aichholz 44:12 2104 BiB011: When Selling Ice to Eskimos is Too Easy With Jeff Amato https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib011/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib011/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2016 02:00:17 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2089 What's the hardest business you could possibly start in Thailand? In a nation where fair skin is a national obsession and the sun shines nearly 365 days a year (the exception being the ones when it shines 366 days...), Jeff Amato came up with a one of a kind business idea: a tanning studio. In this episode, Jeff goes step by step over how he decided on his latest business (which is in fact business #

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib011/feed/ 3 What's the hardest business you could possibly start in Thailand? In a nation where fair skin is a national obsession and the sun shines nearly 365 days a year (the exception being the ones when it shines 366 days...),
In this episode, Jeff goes step by step over how he decided on his latest business (which is in fact business #12 for him), details how he found the perfect location for it and shares his little tricks of handling interactions with his local landlord. From revealing which lawyer he used to negotiate great terms on his lease to which factors he considers to have been key in his businesses, it's not only an insight into challenging a cultural concept but also a look behind the scenes of launching a business in Thailand's capital against all odds.

Before becoming the first entrepreneur in the entire country to give this a shot, Jeff used to be a top tier executive at the sales and incentive specialist Martiz - a company doing 2 billion dollars in yearly revenue. In his first journey to Thailand, he brought 4,000 people with him, which he later one-upped when managing transportation of nearly 40,000 visitors for a single event! From there, he went on to work in start-ups and travel companies, before settling down with his first local business. Discover the journey that took him there and where he stands with it now.
Show Notes:

What brought Jeff to Thailand the first time (0:08)
What Bangkok looked like in the 90's (2:10)
What your friends/family think about you living in Thailand (4:41)
Have you thought about inviting your dad to Thailand (5:57)
Talking about starting a restaurant (17:53)
How to attract customers (20:25)
How to check the books (21:47)
The process of bringing a partner into the business (22:21)
Obstacles he encountered in setting up the whole operation (28:35)
Finding out how many expats there are and where they live (31:51)
Managing relationships with your landlord (37:42)
How tanning works (44:54)
Thailand's black face scandals (49:30)

Websites and People Mentioned

Jeff's tanning studio BKK Sun (bkksun.com) and its Facebook page (facebook.com/bkksuntanning/?fref=ts)
E-Cin (facebook.com/ecinbar/), the bar and restaurant that Jeff took over
His prior employers Maritz (maritz.com/) and Pacific World Bangkok (pacificworld.com/), his client Caltex (caltex.com/sg), and the well-liked Riverfront Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok (shangri-la.com/bangkok/shangrila/)
The real estate company CBRE Bangkok (cbre.co.th/en)
The private fourteen person yacht for Chao Phraya river cruises, X2 River Cruises (facebook.com/X2Cruises/?fref=ts)
The real estate lawyer Jeff trusts: Ira Blumenthal (brslawyers.com/partners/ira-e-blumenthal/) at Blumenthal, Richter, Sumet (brslawyers.com/)

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The complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/welcome/
Moving To Thailand: A Guide for Expats to Live Here www.expatden.com/thailand/moving-to-thailand/
Cost of Living in Thailand as an Expat: How Much Do You Need Per Month? www.expatden.com/thailand/cost-of-living-in-thailand/
Xendpay Review www.expatden.com/thailand/xendpay-review/
How to Set Up a 100% Foreign-Owned BOI Company in Thailand www.expatden.com/thailand/thailand-board-of-investment/]]> Karsten Aichholz 56:20 2089 BiB010: What Goes Into Writing a Book About Thailand With Jody Houton https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib010/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib010/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2016 02:00:30 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2068 Published author and public relations specialist, Jody Houton joins me on the Brewed in Bangkok podcast this week. From teaching aspiring cabin crew members to editing a newspaper, Jody has experienced the working world in Thailand and Europe. Sharing his unique insights, he talks about what it takes to succeed in the working world in the land of smiles and how he went about getting his book 'A...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib010/feed/ 0 Published author and public relations specialist, Jody Houton joins me on the Brewed in Bangkok podcast this week. From teaching aspiring cabin crew members to editing a newspaper, Jody has experienced the working world in Thailand and Europe.







Published author and public relations specialist, Jody Houton joins me on the Brewed in Bangkok podcast this week. From teaching aspiring cabin crew members to editing a newspaper, Jody has experienced the working world in Thailand and Europe. 



Sharing his unique insights, he talks about what it takes to succeed in the working world in the land of smiles and how he went about getting his book 'A Geek in Thailand' published.



Show Notes



* How Jody came to Thailand (1:09)* The difference in teaching English in Europe versus Asia(4:23)* What you can and can't say in Thailand (9:54)* Working at a newspaper company in Thailand (11:21)* Teaching cabin crew (16:44)* Working as a public relations specialist (24:22)* Why he wrote the book (30:54)* Advice for prospective writers (31:44)* Commercial limitations and editorial changes in publishing (33:31)* Insights about Thailand's darker industries (34:30)* Where Jody sees himself ten years from now (38:27)



Websites and People Mentioned



* Jody's book, A Geek in Thailand* The publishing company for his book, Tuttle Publishing



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* the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* How to Come to Thailand and Teach English* Making an International Money Transfer Quick and Cheap with TransferWise* Health Insurance in Thailand: What You Need to Know as an Expat* An In-Depth Guide to Renting an Apartment in Bangkok
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 41:21 2068 BiB009: Humor is Despair Refusing to Take Itself Seriously With Pule Mapacpac https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib009/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib009/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2016 02:00:06 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2053 What does Bangkok look like through the eyes of a Filipino expat? How do you create and fine-tune a live comedy act? What's a line you shouldn't cross as a comedian? In today's episode, Filipino comedian and teacher Pule Mapacpac shares his experiences working as a teacher and comedian in Bangkok. And of course, he showcases part of the routine on the show! What I personally really liked about...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib009/feed/ 0 What does Bangkok look like through the eyes of a Filipino expat? How do you create and fine-tune a live comedy act? What's a line you shouldn't cross as a comedian? In today's episode, Filipino comedian and teacher Pule Mapacpac shares his experiences...







What does Bangkok look like through the eyes of a Filipino expat? How do you create and fine-tune a live comedy act? What's a line you shouldn't cross as a comedian? In today's episode, Filipino comedian and teacher Pule Mapacpac shares his experiences working as a teacher and comedian in Bangkok. And of course, he showcases part of the routine on the show!



What I personally really liked about this episode is the insight you get when you compare what life is like for Filipino expats versus their Western counterparts when it comes to living in Bangkok. It's a very open and unguarded look at not only what you see on stage, but what goes on behind it as well.



The title of today's episode is a quote by Percival Arland "Percy" Ussher (1899–1980).



Videos



This is my guest Pule doing a live show at the Magners International Comedy Competition Singapore earlier this year.







Show Notes



* What Thai kids share on Facebook (5:27)* The difference between white and Filipino in Thailand (10:08)* Working as a comedian (14:41)* Pule's love life (25:46)* Taboos in comedy (29:53)* What to expect at an open mic night (34:32)* How to work a live show crowd (35:26)



Websites and People Mentioned



* Bangkok Hilarious, their Facebook Page and their open mic event with free food and drinks.* Louie (the TV Series)* Sportsman Bar in Bangkok



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* The complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* Dating in Thailand for Single Expats: How and Where to Meet Single Thais* Teaching English in Thailand: How to Get Started* The Best Way to Send Money to the Philippines* The Ultimate Guide to Living in Bangkok in Your 20's in 2019* 17 Jobs You Can Do as a Foreigner in Thailand
]]> Karsten Aichholz 41:54 2053 BiB008: But Life is Just a Party, and Parties Weren’t Meant to Last With Saroj Kunatanad https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib008-life-just-party-parties-werent-meant-last/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib008-life-just-party-parties-werent-meant-last/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2016 02:00:37 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=2002 Imagine you organize a party and 1,000 people show up. Saroj Kunatanad, better known as 'Ark', does that on a regular basis. Together with his friends he runs one of Bangkok's most successful party-organizing teams: Trasher. In this interview he talks about building up a party-brand from scratch, the price he paid for it and the conflicts he has to deal with. It's an insight into business...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib008-life-just-party-parties-werent-meant-last/feed/ 0 Imagine you organize a party and 1,000 people show up. Saroj Kunatanad, better known as 'Ark', does that on a regular basis. Together with his friends he runs one of Bangkok's most successful party-organizing teams: Trasher.







Imagine you organize a party and 1,000 people show up. Saroj Kunatanad, better known as 'Ark', does that on a regular basis. Together with his friends he runs one of Bangkok's most successful party-organizing teams: Trasher.



In this interview he talks about building up a party-brand from scratch, the price he paid for it and the conflicts he has to deal with. It's an insight into business, a pondering of morality and a journey of growth that shows that there's always more than meets the eye.



The title of today's show is a quote by Prince.



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Trasher has produced some amazing party promotion videos. My favorite one? Easy:







Ark and his friends not only create videos to hype up upcoming parties, but also publish some amazing footage that shows what everyone who didn't go missed out on. Like the "Work, Work, Work" party. Definitely made me regret missing that one.







Show Notes



* Gay Clubbing Culture in Bangkok (0:00)* The Business of Clubbing (3:50)* Why We Drink and Why Ark Stopped (15:47)* Anxiety and Thoughts of a Creator (26:45)* The Importance of Creation (31:35)



Quotes



* The moment that I knew that Trasher was successful, was when I went to the after party of a fashion week event that was full of snobs. The DJ played the exact same playlist as we did. Every snob in town was listening to our music and having fun (14:14)



Websites and People Mentioned:



* Ark's personal website and collections of work done* Follow Ark's work on instagram



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Check out



* the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes* Networking in Bangkok: How You Can Connect with the Right People* Doing Business in Thailand: Here's Why It's a Good Idea* The Ultimate Guide to Living in Bangkok in Your 20's in 2019
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 2002 BiB007: The Secret Episode https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib007-secret-episode/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib007-secret-episode/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2016 02:00:44 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=1921 This episode of Brewed in Bangkok is different. It's the most sinister conversation I had for this podcast. It's a glimpse into a darker world. It's the youngest drug counselor of the UK, telling his own story of addiction and where it ultimately lead him. I recommend listening to this episode on headphones (or make sure there are no minors around). A good part of it is anything but...

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This episode of Brewed in Bangkok is  different. It's the most sinister conversation I had for this podcast. It's a glimpse into a darker world. It's the youngest drug counselor of the UK, telling his own story of addiction and where it ultimately lead him. I recommend listening to this episode on headphones (or make sure there are no minors around). A good part of it is anything but family-friendly.



Show Notes



* What happens when you take a year off in elementary school (1:15)* Thoughts on stealing alcohol at age seven (8:10)* Raising GBP 250,000 to build a skate park (11:05)* Experiencing a drug-fueled meltdown and getting rescued by an ex-junkie (22:22)* Teaching junkies how to shoot up and helping people quit (24:12)* Becoming the youngest drug counselor to work for the UK government (26:46)* Walking into an unexpected foursome (31:02)* The HIV-test doctor encounter you don't want to live through (but still want to hear about) (32:40)* Dangers of partying in Bangkok and getting held up at gun point (33:30)* Working as a private detective (36:10)* Escaping your own apartment by climbing down the balcony using cut-up bed linen (40:00)* The turn-around: Studying and researching in Thailand (43:30)



Memorable Quotes



* I did my own thing, which included taking a year off in 4th grade (1:15)* I really would have liked Steve's mom and dad and Toby's mom and dad to sit down with my mom and dad and teach them how to be a mom and dad (4:30)* This is so bad: I stole the hat off a girl who had leukemia. Looking back, that's appalling. If someone had done that to my sister, I would have killed the son of a bitch. (5:15)* I wanted attention of some kind. And bad attention was better than no attention (5:30)* What I call 'drinking' is when you put that glass to your mouth, you feel it go in, and it's like a liquid orgasm going down your body. I was in my mid-teens when I first got that feeling (7:40)* We started with an empty shell of a factory. We raised GBP 250,000 from the government, from charities, from various organizations to build a skate park. When we opened it, it was packed - absolutely packed. We even saw crime go down as a result of it. (11:05)* A wreckhead doesn't require any specific substance. He just needs something that fucks with the central nervous system so much that 24 hours disappear (16:20)* I bought one Big Mac meal a day, and everything else went to 'gear' (17:45).



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* The Complete Collection of Brewed in Bangkok Episodes* An Expat's Guide to Buying Family Health Insurance in Thailand* Mental Health in Thailand: Issues, Counseling, and Resources* The Ultimate Guide to Living in Bangkok in Your 20's in 2019* Study Abroad in Thailand: Universities, Programs, Visas, and Costs
]]> Karsten Aichholz 45:17 1921 BiB006: Flying Elbows – The Gritty Details of Muay Thai Careers With Matt Lucas https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib006-flying-elbows-gritty-details-muay-thai-careers/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib006-flying-elbows-gritty-details-muay-thai-careers/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:00:40 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=1883 Muay Thai boxer, author, and TV commentator Matt Lucas and I sit down over a cup of over-brewed Chai tea to talk about the Muay Thai community's world of flying elbows. Matt shares his unique insights into the lives of local and foreign Muay Thai fighters – from their early days to the sunset of their careers. Karsten talks about his inability to brew tea (00:28)Matt's work as a TV commentator (01:

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Muay Thai boxer, author, and TV commentator Matt Lucas and I sit down over a cup of over-brewed Chai tea to talk about the Muay Thai community's world of flying elbows. Matt shares his unique insights into the lives of local and foreign Muay Thai fighters – from their early days to the sunset of their careers.



Show Notes



* Karsten talks about his inability to brew tea (00:28)* Matt's work as a TV commentator (01:15)* The Boxer's Soliloquy (08:51)* Not owning a gym as a career path (11:05)* Muay Thai writing and blogging (12:00)* Fighting in your 30's (13:40)* Career, life and earnings of a typical Muay Thai fighter (15:57)* Matt's life and origins in the US (24:50)* Gyms, contracts, relationships and conflicts of interest (25:55)* Matt's journey to Muay Thai(land) (34:05)* Matt's stencil graffiti art (37:00)* Where and when to see Matt fight (and comment) (40:20)



Websites and People Mentioned



* The Boxer's Soliloquy is Matt's book that features short stories set in the Muay Thai world. I gave it a verified-purchase 5-stars on Amazon.* Matt Lucas is his personal website with links to his other writings and work.



Transcript



Welcome to Brewed in Bangkok, the podcast about the people you need in the city that makes a hard man crumble.



Karsten: Hey! It's brewed in Bangkok and I'm your host Karsten Aichholz. Today we have a very special guest; it's a bit of a television celebrity and a published author. We'll get to my interview with him very soon.



I'm a little bit hyped up today because I am a few cups of coffee into the very nice Blue Morning Coffee I picked up. So I got a food scale and I actually use it to measure food. I didn't know you would use it for anything else until I had a couch surfer of once see it, his eyes lighted up and it's like whooooa! I was like 'it's a food scale' he was like "you use it for food, I thought you are using it for something else we can consume in small quantities" and that's when it dawned on me like oh right drug dealers need to somehow measure the produce put it exactly.



Anyway I use it to measure the amount of ground of coffee I put into my coffees. So I hope that given some time that will actually result in determining the perfect amount of coffee that I have to put in, in order to get the best taste out of it.



However for this interview, we also went to drink coffee and taste wasn't the priority though I actually do like it there. Let's find out what we went.



Hi this is Karsten Aichholz from Brewed in Bangkok and I'm sitting in Star Bucks with Matt Lucas.



Matt: Cool



Karsten: Well we haven't drunken anything yet except for water and coffee and what is it that you have there?



Matt: I have a nice cup of cha over here, it's brewing.



Karsten: Did you leave the tea bag in?



Matt: Yeah, you're not supposed to?



Karsten: I think like you know I had a thing actually. When I started my business, I was living with my business partner and it was like a running joke that I had to make every cup of tea three times, because the first two times I would totally forget about it and it would lead like brew literally for 20 minutes at which point it just becomes this disgusting bitter mess an...]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1883 BiB005: Photo Journalist Nick Nostitz About His Life and Work in Thailand https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib005-photo-journalist-nick-nostitz-life-work-thailand/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib005-photo-journalist-nick-nostitz-life-work-thailand/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:00:22 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=1858 In today's episode, I have someone on the show who frequently made headlines over the last few years in Thailand. Actually, he literally made the headlines. It's Nikolaus Freiherr von Nostitz, better known as Nick Nostitz, a photojournalist who has made a name for himself taking pictures of what's going on in Bangkok's streets. He's been to the back alleys of the red light district and on the main...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib005-photo-journalist-nick-nostitz-life-work-thailand/feed/ 2 In today's episode, I have someone on the show who frequently made headlines over the last few years in Thailand. Actually, he literally made the headlines. It's Nikolaus Freiherr von Nostitz, better known as Nick Nostitz,







In today's episode, I have someone on the show who frequently made headlines over the last few years in Thailand. Actually, he literally made the headlines. It's Nikolaus Freiherr von Nostitz, better known as Nick Nostitz, a photojournalist who has made a name for himself taking pictures of what's going on in Bangkok's streets. He's been to the back alleys of the red light district and on the main roads of political protests. Today he's here, talking about his life and work in Thailand, as well as the challenges and struggles he encountered not only here but also while trying to return to his native home, Germany.



'The subject of politics is too important to make art out of it' - Nick Nostitz



Nick actually started his photographer career in Bangkok while documenting the seedier aspects of life - the red light district and its characters - which he published in a few years back: Patpong: Bangkok's Twilight Zone. He stuck with the grittier theme of the city by then traveling alongside the volunteer ambulances that prowl Bangkok's streets. Some of them have a very dodgy reputation due to fights - sometimes even shootings - that are reported about in the media. These are said to be caused over the competition for commissions they are said to receive from hospitals for dropping of new patients.



What really earned Nick Nostitz broader fame was his coverage of the Bangkok street protests. Going where many other journalists considered it too dangerous, Nick captured the raw essence of a great many protests, often at significant threat to his own life. It wasn't however a stray bullet that scared him, but his own image in the media: Yellow shirt protestors and leading protest figures had marked him out as a red shirt supporter and were targeting him for repercussions.



Fearing for his life and narrowly evading a kidnapping attempt, Nick has since withdrawn from a lot of reporting activities - especially in the south of Thailand. This has left him in a difficult professional and financial situation that ultimately lead to his impending return to Germany. Now struggling with the difficulties of relocating not only a life, but an entirely family that has grown up in Thailand to his new choice home of Germany he reflects on what brought him to this point.



In this interview Nick not only reflects on his work and the consequences it had on his own life and that of his relatives. As an expatriate dad he talks his perception of the Thai schooling system, the changing food landscape of Thailand's capital and how to handle local and foreign bureaucratic challenges.



It's a subtle insight behind the media headlines, behind the job description of a journalist and the behind numbers that make it into official reporting. It's the daily life and reality of someone who has grown close with the Kingdom of Thailand, has learned to appreciate the obstacles he encountered and sometimes suffered and is trying to find his way in a changing political and economical landscape somewhere east of Munich and west of Bangkok.



Show Notes



* Photographing Bangkok's underworld (1:15)* Inspiration for photography (3:55)* Volunteer ambulances in Bangkok (4:30)* Journalism in politics (6:40)* Getting beaten up on live TV (15:00)* Sending a kid to school in Thailand (18:30)* Returning to Germany (24:55)* Adrenaline and work philosophy of a photographer (30:40)* Supermarkets, street food,]]> Karsten Aichholz 43:55 1858 BiB004: Street Fighting, Vacuums and Meeting Your Wife by Amputation With Dom Dumais https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib004-street-fighting-selling-vacuums-door-door-meeting-wife-amputation/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib004-street-fighting-selling-vacuums-door-door-meeting-wife-amputation/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:00:14 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=1856 Domnick Dumais is taking a more colorful route through life than most people. From starting ice skating at age 2, things took a turn for the more extreme when he got stabbed at age 12, before becoming a TV-featured, teenage pro-wrestler. And that was just the start of it. This episode of Brewed in Bangkok is a co-production between Karsten and Dom. It's not only episode 4 of this podcast...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/bib004-street-fighting-selling-vacuums-door-door-meeting-wife-amputation/feed/ 0 Domnick Dumais is taking a more colorful route through life than most people. From starting ice skating at age 2, things took a turn for the more extreme when he got stabbed at age 12, before becoming a TV-featured, teenage pro-wrestler.







Domnick Dumais is taking a more colorful route through life than most people. From starting ice skating at age 2, things took a turn for the more extreme when he got stabbed at age 12, before becoming a TV-featured, teenage pro-wrestler. And that was just the start of it.



This episode of Brewed in Bangkok is a co-production between Karsten and Dom. It's not only episode 4 of this podcast, but also episode 21 of Dom's podcast.



Show Notes



* Dom started ice skating (00:25)* Karate, the mistake of mysticism, origins and distinctions (3:20)* Getting into fights (7:50)* Getting stabbed (10:25)* Street fighting (13:15)* Becoming a radio show host in high school (15:15)* Teenage pro-wrestling (17:20)* Joining the Navy (22:28)* Learning the tricks of door-to-door vacuum salesmen (26:30)* Fantasy discussions and amputations (34:40)* Martial arts in Thailand (39:45)



Websites Mentioned



* Dom Dumais in Bangkok, Domnick's website and podcast* Role Playing Games, Dom's podcast episode about role playing games



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Did you enjoy this episode? Looking for more? Take a look at my interview with the well-known photojournalist Nick Nostitz.



You can also check out our articles on dating in Thailand, Muay Thai gyms in Bangkok, and cost of living in Thailand.
]]> Karsten Aichholz 45:36 1856 BiB003: From Swiss Office Drone to Fitness Trainer in Bangkok With Jamal Younis https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/003-personal-trainer/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/003-personal-trainer/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:00:47 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=1854 Jamal is one of a select number of foreigners who are legally permitted to work as personal trainers in Thailand. In this episode, he describes how he went from being the odd kid out in Switzerland to training the (potentially) rich and (possibly) famous in Bangkok. If you thought about a career change or wondered what it takes to become a fitness trainer in Bangkok, this episode sheds some light...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/003-personal-trainer/feed/ 0 Jamal is one of a select number of foreigners who are legally permitted to work as personal trainers in Thailand. In this episode, he describes how he went from being the odd kid out in Switzerland to training the (potentially) rich and (possibly) famo...













Jamal is one of a select number of foreigners who are legally permitted to work as personal trainers in Thailand. In this episode, he describes how he went from being the odd kid out in Switzerland to training the (potentially) rich and (possibly) famous in Bangkok.



If you thought about a career change or wondered what it takes to become a fitness trainer in Bangkok, this episode sheds some light on a slightly more unusual career path and occupation in Thailand.



Joining Karsten for this episode is his co-host Greg Jorgensen. Together they talk to Jamal about getting out of the office chair and into a Thai boxing ring, tough fights that left him with broken limbs, and the motivational strategies he uses for his top clients as an elite personal trainer.



'I hit him so hard, I broke my hand'" - Jamal Younis, personal trainer and ex-Muay Thai boxer



Show Notes



* Growing up as Iraqi/Swiss in rural Switzerland (04:35)* Jean Claude Van Damme (06:50)* Martial arts (10:30)* Office apprenticeship (11:25)* Work and travel in Europe (15:00)* Muay Thai (19:20)* Broken hand (25:30)* Fighting style and psychology (30:00)* Camp experience and recommendations (35:45)* Broken Ribs: The end of Muay Thai (37:45)* Personal trainer career (39:45)



Websites Mentioned



* Aspire, the private trainer gym where you can find Jamal* Jamal Younis, his blog on fitness* MuayThaiLand, a website on Muay Thai gyms in Thailand



Want More?



Check out the next episode of Brewed in Bangkok: BiB004: Street Fighting, Selling Vacuums Door-to-Door and Meeting Your Wife by Amputation. You can also find out a bit more about Jamal and the gym he works at in my article about fitness in Bangkok and personal trainers in Bangkok.
]]> Karsten Aichholz yes 1854 BiB002: Volunteering at a Refugee Camp in Thailand With Dave Crimaldi https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/002-refugee-camp-thailand/ https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/002-refugee-camp-thailand/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2016 02:00:35 +0000 https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/?p=1852 Dave Crimaldi, better known as the 'Rock Philosopher', is an underground music journalist based in Bangkok. In this episode, he shares his journey from becoming a hardcore gamer in Korea to covering the independent music scene in Bangkok. Joining Karsten for this episode is his co-host Greg Jorgensen from BangkokPodcast.com. Together they talk about gaming, music and volunteering at a refugee camp...

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]]> https://www.expatden.com/podcasts/brewed-in-bangkok/002-refugee-camp-thailand/feed/ 0 Dave Crimaldi, better known as the 'Rock Philosopher', is an underground music journalist based in Bangkok. In this episode, he shares his journey from becoming a hardcore gamer in Korea to covering the independent music scene in Bangkok.







Dave Crimaldi, better known as the 'Rock Philosopher', is an underground music journalist based in Bangkok. In this episode, he shares his journey from becoming a hardcore gamer in Korea to covering the independent music scene in Bangkok. Joining Karsten for this episode is his co-host Greg Jorgensen from BangkokPodcast.com. Together they talk about gaming, music and volunteering at a refugee camp in Thailand.



'When I Played, I Played' - Rock Philosopher @davecrimaldi on playing WoW 16 hours a day.



Show Notes



* Gamer son of an Italian plumber (02:30)* Moving to South Korea (02:45)* Moving to Thailand (11:30)* Thailand Refugee Camp (12:50)* Teaching and Studying in Thailand (27:00)* World of Warcraft (31:00)



Websites Mentioned



* Rock Philosophy, Dave's website about music in Bangkok* Greg to Differ, Greg Jorgensen's thoughts on living and working in Thailand's capital* Bangkok Podcast, a podcast about life in Bangkok hosted by Greg Jorgensen and Anthony Joh



Want More?



Check out the next episode of Brewed in Bangkok: BiB003: From Swiss Office Drone to Elite Personal Trainer. If you're curious about my own thoughts on charity work, you can check out my post about Issue-Agnostic Philanthropy.



You can also check out our articles more on moving to Thailand, how to send money to Thailand, our guide on living in Bangkok, and teaching English in Thailand.
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What's it like to see a tsunami wave on the horizon? Imagine a wall that blurs the border between sea and sky, a white wall racing towards you at the speed of a commercial airliner. What would you do?



Welcome to the first episode of 'Brewed in Bangkok', the podcast that shares experiences and stories of the people you meet in the streets of Bangkok. This time, I sat down with social studies teacher Daniel Kvarnemo, who was in this very situation and lived to tell the tale.



Daniel has had his fair share of encounters in Thailand that aren't always for the squeamish. After an accident left him seriously injured on one of the country's islands, he had to be evacuated by a chartered jetliner. He talks about the hair-raising ordeal and his path to recovery.



The whole horizon was a white wall. I thought, what the F is that?' - Daniel, tsunami survivor



Show Notes



* Growing up in a country where you get paid to study (01:53)* Diving and snorkeling in Thailand (02:28)* Surviving the 2004 Tsunami (05:58)* Volunteering in a hospital (13:20)* Experiencing the aftermath of the Tsunami (15:50)* Suffering a serious injury in Thailand (20:50)* Evacuated by private jet (25:50)* Living in the straight-edge, hardcore punk music scene in Bangkok (30:70)



Websites Mentioned



* Folksam, a Swedish medical insurance company.



Want More?



Listen to the next episode of Brewed in Bangkok: BiB002: Volunteering at a Refugee Camp in Thailand. You can also indirectly see some of Daniel's work as he helped me edit a number of articles on ExpatDen, including the ones on cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand travel insurance, private hospitals in Bangkok, and health insurance in Thailand.
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