Karsten Aichholz 
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 … Read more
Key Takeaways Townhouses in Bangkok can offer some really good deals in terms of space and ‘feeling of home’ you get for your money. Prices start around THB 7,000 in less desirable areas of the city. For a basic, older but central place, you’ll have to shell out THB 20,000 to THB 30,000. If you’re doing … Read more
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 … Read more
Today is a very short episode showcasing the impact of recent events on my life in Bangkok. Websites and People Mentioned Want More? Check out the complete collection of Brewed in Bangkok episodes.
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more