How Quickly Are You Prepared to Leave Bangkok? [Season 3, Episode 55]

On this episode, Greg and Ed discuss the concept of a "Go
Bag" - that is, a bag that always stays packed in case you need
to get outta Dodge. Both hosts know people who have them, but
it's a concept that's different for everyone.


It might seem alarmist, but here in Bangkok, things can
sometimes go bad in a hurry. But how do you define a Go Bag? As
Greg explains, it could be something as simple as making sure you
have the supplies to work from home for a few days in case of
something bad happening, like the fire at Central World mall last
week. Or as Ed discusses, you could be one of those folks who has
made a full-on evacuation plan, with alternate routes to the
airport, and a plan to pick up family members on the way.


And of course, not everyone will react to the same
emergency in the same manner - many long-term expats are used to
the occasional social hiccup that requires some flexible
planning, but others might have a lower tolerance for
interruptions, and will feel the need to leave Thailand in the
rearview if things get dicey. Either way, the concept of a Go Bag
(or even just a Go Plan) is something that we think every expat
should at least think about.


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