Best Mobile Apps For Bangkok in 2017 (2.38)

A listener suggestion drives this show as we talk about which
smartphone apps we use to make living in Bangkok that much easier,
on this extra-long episode of the Bangkok Podcast. Oh, and Evo is
terrible at his job. But he's getting better, and it makes for a
funny story.

We launched our Patreon page last week, and it's working!
People are supporting us! Not a huge number, but some. Which
means you love it. Wanna help? We'd love it. We even recorded
cool video for you. Actually, we had to re-record that video, as
you'll hear later. But enough about us begging for money (but
seriously, a buck or two each month goes a long way) and let's
get on with the show proper, shall we? The topic of
this week's episode was sent to us by listener Amy. She
asked:
"What apps do you use that are especially useful as
expats in BKK? I'm visiting for the first time in 9 years (!!) next
month and I know the city is going to be VERY different than when I
lived there. Anything I can use to make it easier?"

We thought it best to break the conversation into various
app categories. And even though we're spoiling it here in our
show notes, be sure to listen to the episode to hear why we
recommend them, as well as a few tips and cautionary tales. Oh,
and where possible, we'll link to the developer website to make
this as applicable to everyone as possible. Getting
around Bangkok



Google Maps


Uber


Grab


DLT Check-In (which, as you'll hear, has apparently
stopped working)



Getting food in Bangkok



foodpanda


Uber Eats


Eatigo


TripAdvisor



Getting News about Bangkok (and back home)



Google News


Reddit


Twitter


Flipboard



Communicating with others in Bangkok



LINE


Facebook Messenger


WhatsApp



Finding entertainment in Bangkok



Apple Music


Spotify


Netflix


imgur



Thai Language



Thai-English


ThaiDict (aka Talking Thai)



Special Use



Express VPN


XE Currency


Currency


Voice Map

Got A Favorite App We Missed?

This is the type of topic where we know we can't be right
all the time, so help us out by adding your favorite app in the
comments or through one of the many social media outlets listed
below.
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our attention. But do we hate it enough to make us want to leave?
Probably not, but you should listen and see if you agree.
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