The Funniest Way To Get A Thai Drivers License In Bangkok (2.37)

Now that we're both legally licensed drivers in Thailand, we
take a little extra time to tell you about the process we went
through… and why not one bit of it actually prepared us for driving
in Bangkok. Plus we'll share a new way you can show your support
for our show. Because you love us!

Before we get to driving in Thailand -- legally or
otherwise -- we should talk about Patreon, a new
way to let you, dear listener, help fund our efforts. If you're a
fan of the show and want to show your appreciation, just go to
Patreon.com/BangkokPodcast to make it happen. For just a buck a
month (that's only ฿34), you help us out and get some cool stuff
in return. Check it out. We'll love you forever! As
a frequent listener of the Bangkok Podcast, you already know
that Thailand is the second most dangerous country
in the world to drive in - right behind Libya! - but
despite that, both of us are licensed to drive. Evo just got his
motorbike license last week, and Greg has had his automobile
license for about a decade now. On this episode, we'll tell you
in great comedic and exasperating detail the process that we went
through to be legal drivers in Thailand. Spoiler alert: it's
maddening. But funny! And a great example of "Thainess".
Many (perhaps most) expats living in Bangkok don't even
bother getting their licenses, opting instead to pass a few
hundred baht to the cop when (not if) they are pulled over. But
that seems to be changing, with a slew of new initiatives that
are compelling cops all over Thailand to start cracking down on
bad behavior, actually impounding bikes and issuing actual
fines. If you think getting your license was a
challenge in your own home country, you have to listen to this
episode to see how it compares to Thailand. For fun,
check out the test online and see how you
fare. Keep your eyes out for tanks and race cars! And if you're
also expat-ing in Bangkok and have gone through the pain, please
share your experience with us in the comments, our social sites,
or with your own network. (And use the #thaipod hashtag!)
Did We Mention Patreon?

If you love the show we produce every week, we'd love -- as
in really, really appreciate -- your support. Patreon makes it
very easy to support the creators you love (hey, that's us!) for
just a buck or so a month. As an incentive, we've put in a few
fun rewards in the mix, from bonus content to t-shirts to live
events. Thanks in advance for your support. Just check out
Patreon.com/bangkokpodcast to help us out.
Love, Loathe, or Leave

Are the girls on the BTS vampires or stoned? Probably
neither, but the cheap colored contact lenses that are all the
rage sure make them seem that way. Not that either of us have an
issue with an effort to change your appearance or be unique (let
your freak flag fly, people!), but this can't be healthy. And it
can be a little terrifying. Surprise? We're not fans. How do you
feel about it? Are you as creeped out as we are?
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