In conversation with Patty. This episode of the Bunch of Bananas podcast features hosts Kevin and Eric, along with their special guest Patty, a Thai food influencer based in London known as the @Londonfoodieexpat. Patty shares her journey from Thailand to becoming a prominent food blogger in the UK. She gives insights into Thai culture, including the significance of names, the original name of Bangkok, and the impact of accents on identity. The conversation delves into experiences of racism, work culture comparisons between Asia and the UK, and misunderstandings about Asian appearances. 00:14 Meet Patty: The London Foodie Expat 01:05 Exploring the Intricacies of Thai Names and Culture 01:31 Exploring the Longest City Name in the World 03:11 The Significance of Names in Thai Culture 05:01 Accents and Identity: Embracing Uniqueness 08:20 Navigating Accents and Experiences in London 08:54 Addressing Online Racism and Embracing Identity 12:53 The Two Types of Thai People Abroad 19:55 Fortune Telling and Superstitions in Thai and Other Cultures 24:04 Zodiac Signs and Personal Traits 24:55 Exploring Chinese Zodiac Signs 27:52 Comparing Work Cultures: Asia vs. Western Countries 30:01 The Impact of Work Ethic Across Generations 36:52 Navigating Cultural Identity and Appearance 40:06 Ranking Top Thai Desserts: A Delicious Countdown Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonfoodieexpat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@londonfoodieexpat Bunch Of Bananas Podcast Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunchofbananaspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bunchofbananaspod/ Youtube:  @bunchofbananas Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nD5GoNSWDjX6GCjvX128V Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bunch-of-bananas/id1653422521