News Flash: English News on Thailand from Thailand is Hard to Find (2.43)

A discussion about the challenges and barriers to getting
quality English-language news on
Thailand from Thailand. And Evo's
learning to write like a 3-year-old. After that, the magic of pork
floss. Because Bangkok Podcast.

Evo's decided that maybe he does need to learn Thai. So he
picked up a new book, Fun Training From Chicken to Owl. Well,
that's the English translation. Why has he flip-flopped on his
opinion on learning Thai? Because Stu Jay Raj said so. Fine. But
that's not what we're talking about today. Thailand
isn't quite as dedicated to the concept of a "free press" as most
Westerners are used to. While it's not quite state-controlled
like North Korea, China, or Russia, there are limitations --
about 44 of them (wink) -- to how far the Thai press will go. But
for expats, there's a more fundamental problem: Actually getting
any news from Thailand about Thailand in a language other than
Thai. More than one expat new to the area has
bemoaned the lack of English-based content coming out of the Thai
media. And for good reason. On this episode of the
Bangkok Podcast, we're covering English-presented news generated
from within the kingdom of Thailand. So if you're looking for
your TV, radio, or newsprint-based fix for news, this episode of
our podcast will help point you in the right direction.
Love, Loathe, or Leave

This one needs no preamble, as we're talking about the
magic of pork floss. Yes, pork floss. Or as Greg calls it,
pig-flavored cotton candy. Because if that doesn't sound tasty to
you, there is something terribly wrong with you. Like one of us.
Listen in to see and see who you side with, as we've a split
decision this week.
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