Kicking 2020 to the Curb: New Year's Eve Stories from Better Times [S4.E64]

In order to wash the bad taste of New Year's Eve 2021 out
of our mouths, Greg and Ed discuss what New Year's Eve means in
Bangkok. Normally it's one of the biggest nights of the year, but
due the resurgence of COVID, this year was fairly tame. So the
guys decided to discuss the holiday during better
times. 


Ed begins by noting that the two biggest places to witness
the countdown and fireworks in Bangkok are at Central World in
the shopping district, and near Saphan Taksin bridge on the
river. Both guys strongly prefer the river, as the view is better
and the crowd less oppressive. Greg shares an anecdote from noob
NYE that required a LONG walk home due to lack of cabs. (NYE tip:
Don't forget to plan a way home!) 


The guys also reminisce about their epic New Year's on a
boat that got a little too close to the
fireworks, resulting in an unexpected bath for a few
party goers. This leads to a discussion of several memorable
Bangkok New Year's - some a blast and unfortunately some tragic.
NYE always seems to be an adventure in Bangkok, one way or the
other.


On a positive note, the guys want to do a podcast Meetup
next New Year's on the river, so mark your calendars now.
:)


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