What Changes Would Greg Make if He Was in Charge of Bangkok? [S8.E24]

On this show, Greg and Ed discuss what Greg would do if he was
the boss man in charge of Thailand, echoing a similar show with
Ed's plans earlier in the year. (Check out Season 7, Episode 54
if you are curious.) Greg begins with an interesting but
ambitious plan to establish bike lanes underneath the elevated
portion of the BTS and MRT. Ed immediately welcomes the idea, but
both recognize what a massive undertaking it would be. Currently
there are long walkways under certain portions of the BTS, but
there are miles upon miles of essentially unused 'space'
underneath other portions that would be perfect for bicycles.
Hey, no one said this would be cheap, just better.


Next, Greg suggests that a portion of revenue from traffic fines
be put towards police budgets, traffic safety programs, and
community education based on improved metrics like response time,
crime rate and community sentiment. The guys consider the idea
eminently feasible and wonder whether it might be implemented
already.


On that note, Greg talks about his idea to use heavy fines for
air polluters in a similar fashion, only to discover that last
month Thailand's new clean air bill does just that. 


Greg continues with a myriad of other bold plans involving
expanding sidewalks, planting trees, and installing free massage
chairs in malls. Listen in for the details and Ed's always
insightful feedback.