Bangkok's Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth [S5.E11]

The guys return to their 'Seven Deadly Sins' series to
discuss the sin of 'Sloth.' Greg notes in an introduction that
sloth can be a little hard to define in that all the other sins
involve actively doing something, whereas sloth of course can
refer to simply being really lazy. The guys agree that for the
purposes of the show they will rule out simply staying home and
being a slug on the couch to answer the question - what are some
of the best ways to spend a day in Bangkok being as slothful as
possible?


Greg begins with a simple idea: hanging out at one of
Bangkok's many swanky 5-star hotels. Sounds simple but long-term
expats often overlook the awesome infrastructure built to cater
to tourists. We can use it too! He also recommends
dailypass.com, a membership service that
allows you to take advantage of a hotel's full amenities (such as
gym and swimming pool) without being a guest...for a fee. Last,
Greg goes back to the old faithful, the ultra 5-star cinema
experience where you can be insanely pampered while catching
Hollywood's latest.


Ed pimps one of his old standbys, the Thai massage:
undeniably cheap and relaxing, especially if you choose a variety
to your liking. Next, weather permitting, he recommends simply
chilling at one of Bangkok's many parks as the Thais do,
especially the idyllic Lumpini Park on Wireless Road. Rent a mat,
bring some food, and become sloth. Last, Ed notes that Bangkok is
world-famous for its many spas, where it's actually possible to
know what it's like to be treated like royalty. The Bangkok
Podcast thinks you're worth it! :)