Bangkok Podcast 46: Untranslatables

Joined once again by the Thai language Jedi Rikker, he schools
Greg and Tony on a few Thai phrases that have no direct
translation into English. What exactly does 'Mai Pen Rai' mean,
and why is more than just a phrase? How do you tell someone
'Greng Jai' without leading to a Marx Brothers-style contest on
who wants to disturb the other person the least? We also go off
on a few tangents that include where 'Krap' and 'Ka' come from,
and how Chaucer's original English has mutated into the 's we use
today.


This is also the first show where we talk about our partnership
with BK Magazine. Starting today, at the beginning of each show
we'll highlight a few random selections from Bangkok's best
English weekly to give you a few ideas for what to do over the
coming week. This week: beer, bodies, and a certain skinny fat
boy. 


Greg also gives us the lowdown on his first bicycle accident and
how even the act of getting thrown over your handlebars in
Thailand can turn into a unique example of Thai hospitality.