In this episode of One Night in Bangkok, we go deep into one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern Thai history: the catastrophic floods that hit Hat Yai and Southern Thailand. Friso Poldervaart is one of the founders of from Bangkok Community Help and shares his firsthand account of responding to what locals describe as the worst flood in over 300 years.

This episode also explores the deeper social realities of Thailand, why outer provinces often feel forgotten compared to Bangkok, poverty in Thailand, and the complex realities behind children working as street vendors. If you’re living in Thailand, traveling here, or simply want a deeper, more honest look at life beyond social media, this episode gives a different perspective on what it's like for many Thai people.

In this unfiltered episode One Night in Bangkok, we sit down with David Bond for one of the most controversial and fascinating conversations we’ve recorded. Known as a travel vlogger, dating coach, and one of the most polarizing figures ever associated with Thailand’s expat scene, David shares the full story behind his rise, backlash, and evolution over the last decade.We dive deep into how David went from a quiet IT job in California to going viral across Southeast Asia, building massive audiences on YouTube, and becoming both famous and infamous in Bangkok. We talk about meeting women abroad, the psychology of dating apps vs real-world interactions, running Instagram and Facebook ads to meet women, navigating online hate and media scandals, nomad life in Thailand, SE Asia, and South America, and how his views on dating have changed after becoming a father.This episode also explores larger themes around expat life, cultural misunderstandings, social media fame, money, relationships, and the hard lessons many men learn when moving to Southeast Asia. Whether you agree or disagree with David’s perspectives, this is an honest conversation that pulls back the curtain on modern dating, internet fame, and life abroad.

In this episode I chat with Earn about our upcoming NYE plans, what we've done in past years, and some good options for this year's NYE celebration in Bangkok.