What Are People Asking Google About Thailand? [Season 3, Episode 23]

Google searches have become a treasure trove of information
on modern cultures, and something that everyone from students to
seniors use to find information. One interesting feature is
Google's autocomplete, which makes guesses on what you're looking
for based on what others are searching for. So what does Google's
autocomplete say about Thailand?


Greg tries various combinations of Thailand-related
questions, such as 'Is Thailand...' or 'Will Bangkok . . .' with
results ranging from the mundane to the curiously fascinating -
one even reminding Greg of this awesome short film called True
Skin that takes place in Bangkok's near-future.
Searchers seemed concerned about everything from safety in
Thailand and whether Bangkok is sinking, to the cave boys story
and the prevalence of the zika virus in the Land of Smiles. The
results seem to mirror Thailand's reputation as a country of
great contrast, complexity, and to some extent, weirdness. Also,
to the person searching for "is Thailand hotel?" Bravo.
Bravo.


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