Episodes

Every stop on the line

22 out now, the rest coming. The same episodes are stops on the map of Bangkok; each has its own page with the facts and their sources.

  1. From Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city Survive Bangkok On the map Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan
  2. Bangkok's full name How Bangkok Works On the map Bangkok City Pillar Shrine, Phra Nakhon
  3. The market that folds up for a train Walk the Soi On the map Maeklong Railway Market, Samut Songkhram
  4. Five escapes from Bangkok Walk the Soi On the map Day trips from Bangkok · shown at Khlong Toei Pier, where boats cross to Bang Krachao
  5. How many 7-Elevens? How Bangkok Works On the map Illustrative point · Soi Sukhumvit 11, Watthana
  6. The busiest Skytrain stations Survive Bangkok On the map Siam, the Skytrain's busiest station (2023)
  7. What are the highest buildings in Bangkok? How Bangkok Works On the map Magnolias Waterfront Residences, Khlong San, on the river
  8. Why can Thais eat spicier food than farangs? Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · Khao San Road, Banglamphu
  9. Which boat do I take? Survive Bangkok On the map Phra Arthit Pier, where the blue-flag boat turns
  10. Leave the vape at home Survive Bangkok On the map Every border · shown at Don Mueang Airport
  11. Chatuchak in numbers Walk the Soi On the map Chatuchak Weekend Market
  12. The flower market that never closes Walk the Soi On the map Pak Khlong Talat, the flower market
  13. Yaowarat after dark Walk the Soi On the map Yaowarat Road, Chinatown
  14. Why water won’t put out chilli fire Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · Talat Phlu, Thonburi
  15. Why som tam is pounded Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · Mo Chit bus terminal
  16. The science of wok hei Behind the Dish On the map Chinatown · shown on Plaeng Nam Road
  17. Why tom yum smells before you taste it Behind the Dish On the map Shown at Khlong Toei Market
  18. A second floor for the road How Bangkok Works On the map Siam, where the first two Skytrain lines meet
  19. Odd and even sois How Bangkok Works On the map Sukhumvit Road, at Phrom Phong
  20. The canal commuter boat How Bangkok Works On the map Pratunam Pier, Khlong Saen Saep
  21. They cut the pumping. It kept sinking. How Bangkok Works On the map Eastern Bangkok · shown at Lat Krabang
  22. Why is Bangkok sinking? How Bangkok Works On the map Hua Mak, Bang Kapi
  23. How high is Bangkok? Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Citywide · shown where Bangkok meets the sea
  24. Why floods are worse at high tide Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Where the Chao Phraya meets the Gulf
  25. Where did the canals go? Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Citywide · shown on Khlong Bangkok Yai
  26. The river is the oldest highway Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Sathorn (Central) Pier, by Saphan Taksin
  27. Monsoon season Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Citywide · shown at the Thai Meteorological Department
  28. The orange vest Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Citywide · shown at Asok
  29. How a night market appears Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Citywide · shown in Huai Khwang
  30. The shop on every corner Coming How Bangkok Works On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  31. A soup on a UNESCO list Coming Behind the Dish On the map Riverside kitchens · illustrative point
  32. Fish sauce: no cooking needed Coming Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · Pak Nam, Samut Prakan
  33. Why sticky rice sticks Coming Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · Nang Loeng Market
  34. Mango season Coming Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · Or Tor Kor Market
  35. Chicken rice from Hainan Coming Behind the Dish On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  36. Pad thai’s origin story Coming Behind the Dish On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  37. Why boat noodle bowls are tiny Coming Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · by Victory Monument
  38. Sour without lime Coming Behind the Dish On the map Illustrative point · Khlong Lat Mayom, Taling Chan
  39. Breakfast at 6 a.m. Coming Behind the Dish On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  40. Talat Noi, the little market Coming Walk the Soi On the map Talat Noi, Samphanthawong
  41. A church from 1786 Coming Walk the Soi On the map Holy Rosary Church, Talat Noi
  42. The courtyard house on the river Coming Walk the Soi On the map So Heng Tai mansion, Talat Noi
  43. The noodle born here Coming Walk the Soi On the map Talat Noi
  44. “Yaowarat 2” Coming Walk the Soi On the map Banthat Thong Road (“Yaowarat 2”)
  45. Bangkok’s first paved road Coming Walk the Soi On the map Charoen Krung Road
  46. Bang Rak’s trading riverside Coming Walk the Soi On the map The Old Customs House, Bang Rak
  47. Ari, the café neighbourhood Coming Walk the Soi On the map Ari, Phaya Thai
  48. The last pier Coming Walk the Soi On the map Nonthaburi Pier (N30), the end of the line
  49. The arrival card Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Suvarnabhumi Airport
  50. What to wear to a temple Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  51. Heads and feet Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  52. Surviving Songkran Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · shown on Silom Road
  53. A massage on the UNESCO list Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  54. “The temple is closed today” Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Old town streets · illustrative point
  55. Use the meter Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · illustrative point
  56. The heat is a schedule Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · shown at Ratchaprasong
  57. Smoky season Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · shown at the Pollution Control Department
  58. Picking a street-food stall Coming Survive Bangkok On the map Citywide · illustrative point