LEAVING THE PHILIPPINES FOR THAILAND/PHILIPPINES IS NOT ASIAN ENOUGH

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024

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  • @GK-wx6xo
    @GK-wx6xo 11 месяцев назад +24

    I live in Thailand....women and ease of visas are the only reason to live in the Philippines.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +7

      2 good reasons

    • @Matthew-gz4oh
      @Matthew-gz4oh 11 месяцев назад +5

      Those are pretty compelling reasons 🙂

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 11 месяцев назад +1

      Its the old news of the day & common knowledge that young PH women who have relationship or married to old foreigners are in love with their money only Thailand is the twin brother of the Philippines You foreing expats enjoy getting ripped off in Thailand & the Philippines

    • @christofotto2499
      @christofotto2499 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@josepanicucci8591but I think mature PH women are a good option, they are sweeter than western women just am running out of time am 59 and still so much to explore in Germany, I also wanna see more of Austria and it takes years to find a wife in PH so I may forget it though 😅

    • @ChochiT0-ddd7fd
      @ChochiT0-ddd7fd 11 месяцев назад +5

      So what are the benefits of Thailand, GK? Why Thailand women are not preferable to Pinays? The lack of English, beauty, what? I heard most got an actual axx...

  • @georgklinkhammer6024
    @georgklinkhammer6024 11 месяцев назад +20

    I lived in Chiang Mai for a long time. Now I am in Davao. I have to say, the advantages of Thailand over the Philippines are definitely the food. The big disadvantage for me as a German is the language barrier in Thailand. This is the real reason why I live in the Philippines now. I'm fluent in English and Tagalog is way easier to learn tham Thai

    • @TheBuddyShowWorldwide
      @TheBuddyShowWorldwide 11 месяцев назад +3

      Thai is a tonal language, but as I said, nowhere I lived did I ever found the language a huge issue.

    • @christofotto2499
      @christofotto2499 11 месяцев назад +1

      thai essen gibts in Deutschland an jeder Ecke, indisch schmeckt mir noch besser, koreanisch finde ich so gut wie thai nur eben anders
      gibt auch viel fusion , mein stammrestaurant ist Japaner der fliessend thai kochen kann 😂

    • @christofotto2499
      @christofotto2499 11 месяцев назад +1

      Miete ist in Ostdeurschland auch billig und man ist schnell in Dresden, so was wie die Semper Oper und Elbschlosskonzerte wirds in PH nicht geben,
      also nur Frauen und Strände was dafür spricht😅

    • @GK-wx6xo
      @GK-wx6xo 10 месяцев назад +1

      I think I will leave Pattaya in a month. I have been to Chiang Mai several times and do love it. It is very beautiful but maybe too quiet for me.

  • @timg5463
    @timg5463 11 месяцев назад +16

    I lived in Pi for 18 months in a provincial town at the foot of Mayon volcano. I lived there with the absolute best woman I have ever been blessed to know. Despite domestic bliss, the place was a nightmare to live in. It reminded me of the 1960s USA, but worse. Due to a major, I can not do that with my girl I had to leave. I have been in Thailand for four years. for me, there is really no comparison. From food, and internet, to medical care, Thailand runs circles around Pi. Thailand just feels safer. I have no fear of wandering the streets of Bangkok at any hour. The only advantage I can see is an older man is much more likely to catch a better young woman in Pi due to sheer desperation on their part. The Thai culture is indecipherable but warm and friendly. I much prefer Thailand and from my last trip to Pi, I can say enough. I think I will never return. The food comparison is like comparing McDo to a Michelin Restaurant. Thailand is a full-employment country. Any Thai who wants a job will have a job. That is a huge difference.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +1

      thank you for sharing

    • @paulfowler981
      @paulfowler981 11 месяцев назад +1

      i think u are right about a what u said and i guess the visa can be worked out in thailand, if thais spoke english more and the visa was as easy as PI, think maybe very few might go to philippines?

    • @timg5463
      @timg5463 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@paulfowler981 the retirement visa is easy with an agency.

    • @TheBuddyShowWorldwide
      @TheBuddyShowWorldwide 11 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly. We didn't want to get into that too deeply for the reasons you no doubt understand.@@timg5463

    • @paulfowler981
      @paulfowler981 11 месяцев назад

      @@timg5463 but it is a more expensive right than a visa to philippines right? thought i heard someone say 20000 dollars for 5 years

  • @bigmike6853
    @bigmike6853 11 месяцев назад +4

    Really good interview with this guy. I'll watch his channel to learn about Thailand

  • @koufax174
    @koufax174 11 месяцев назад +11

    Thank you Mike. I have lived everywhere he spoke of but mostly lived in China. I also prefer more Asian countries. It’s more interesting and fascinating to me. I always had Asian partners and girlfriends because my relationship was more interesting. I grew a lot personally as a result. Chiang Mai is better for me than Cebu. I’m a walker - over two hours a day. I never had any problem with sidewalks in Chiang Mai. People are very friendly, sincere, accommodative, and attractive. I don’t drink, go to bars or pay for sex. I found it very easy to meet women. The food was far above the Phillipines in quality, flavors, much much healthier (no fried, greasy food), much more flavorful, and much cheaper. I prefer local food everywhere I go. It’s easy to get around in Chiang Mai. I easily made friends who I speak with daily. I like the Phillipines also for different reasons. The people are number one. I’m an accommodative person. I don’t expect where I go in Asia to be the US at all. I love to explore where other westerners don’t go. I’m never bored anywhere because I’m approachable, respectful, curious and interesting myself. I would say as easy as it was to meet women in Chiang Mai, it’s effortless in the Phillipines. I prefer outside of big cities. In one day I can easily meet 5-6 Filipinas. Both countries have their attributes. I live in SE Asia as a slow traveler because I can get so much interesting variety of life so closely and never am bored. I easily find volunteer opportunities everywhere I go. That’s a great way to connect and feel productive helping others. I used to teach in major universities so I easily find teaching positions wherever I go as a volunteer. I created a very interesting life in the US. I use the same ways to create a wonderful life where ever k go. It’s so much better than the US

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +2

      thank you for sharing my friend

    • @koufax174
      @koufax174 11 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate your channel and sharing your life and relationship with us. You’re a very good man . I have lots of respect for you and Janet

  • @teds8928
    @teds8928 11 месяцев назад +11

    I have been to both countries while in the US Navy, of course that was back in the mid 1980s I would live in the Philippines over Thailand if I had my choice

  • @SimpleDidz42
    @SimpleDidz42 11 месяцев назад +13

    We are same asian countries but Filipinos are the best one because we are hospitality we have a good heart for any nationality 😁

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +1

      good to hear that

    • @SimpleDidz42
      @SimpleDidz42 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@mikesphilippineretirement yeah you know that already mike 😁

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@SimpleDidz42 Yes we also know that young PH women who have relationship or married to old foreigners are in love with their money only Yes you young PH women are hospitality & are the best when it comes to that

    • @SimpleDidz42
      @SimpleDidz42 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@josepanicucci8591 that's the mentality of Foreigner,if you concerned about that then why you choose young Filipina woman? I'm 42 and still I don't have any physical man boyfriend in my life,and look maybe you can choose a decent woman from the province not a woman from the club or beer house okay sir?

    • @budolbes1317
      @budolbes1317 11 месяцев назад +2

      ⁠people like him put down others to raise himself up…don’t mind him. He just want attention but in a negative way.

  • @Re3iRtH
    @Re3iRtH 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for doing these interviews Mike!
    I've traveled to/lived in 35+ countries and early retired in Cebu. Happy to talk on and off camera in the future. God bless

  • @davediaz5447
    @davediaz5447 11 месяцев назад +4

    Buddy....incredible content shared. Those considering travel, these are golden nuggets .Mike! kudos to another great show.Your consistent information resource center is nothing short of amazing. Happy to be part of the tribe.

  • @willydear4906
    @willydear4906 11 месяцев назад +8

    Out of stock usually means they don't speak good English and are afraid of looking silly. Remember not losing face is very important in Asia. When I was looking for a place to live outside of the USA I considered Thailand but the longterm visa situation isn't good. When I found out they speak English in the Philippines I decided to try the Philippines.

  • @keepitreal1547
    @keepitreal1547 10 месяцев назад +4

    Overall Thailand is quite a bit cheaper than the Philippines. Rentals & food being the big differences, thats not saying you can't get somewhere cheap in the Philippines, but they're not as readily available.
    The big positive of the Philippines is the English spoken, plus the ease to stay long term.
    The opposite can be said of Thailand.
    I've always said it, both counties combined would be the ultimate paradise.
    If only

  • @EdwinCV-dh8qc
    @EdwinCV-dh8qc 11 месяцев назад +5

    Hey Mike,great interview as always keep up the great work.

  • @FilAmSerlCoupleVlog
    @FilAmSerlCoupleVlog 11 месяцев назад +9

    I think Thailand is cheaper to live than Philippines. I heard most people experienced from Thailand that the foods and renting apartment are cheaper thàn Philippines.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +3

      I hear the same thing

    • @aisjourney9043
      @aisjourney9043 10 месяцев назад +1

      I hope the Department of Tourism can see and watch this video. We can still improve those services brought out by these 2 foreigners.

  • @damncars2618
    @damncars2618 11 месяцев назад +7

    Interesting chat. Yes, cold but polite in the service industry... Still better than the USA. Funny, I was watching a pettycoat junction rerun and laughed because it's like the Philippines today.

  • @jennymark7403
    @jennymark7403 11 месяцев назад +4

    We're off to jomtien this Tuesday. Set up a few things for our move in Feb full time. Jomtiem is slower but pattaya is only 5 min away but t he road network in Thailand is great to drive , wide smooth roads, resteraunts all along the roads, lots of places to visit so looking forward to getting settled in there, rents there for say us dollars is about $ 375. To roughly $ 420 a month and it's a 40 to 50 sq metes condos one bedroom some two bedrooms, pools, fitness , 7/ 11 seconds away great foods, shopping centres, so next year how about you and Janet plan a trip there and we will show you around spoil you silly, Janet will love the food you too, Filipinos love Thailand once they see it there amazed at the difference, anyway great interview, hope you and Janet are well and healthy

  • @alwansky57
    @alwansky57 11 месяцев назад +4

    This interview was really smooth two guys talkin , good one , by the way you will never get bored in Thailand specially in pattaya

  • @kuyaIhor
    @kuyaIhor 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for the interesting interview. I lived in Thailand for 4 years. I feel more comfortable in the Philippines. Although I do spearfishing and over Thailand there are much more fish possible due to the fact that the water there is not very clear and the fish can easily escape from the hunter, here on Samal the water is very transparent and to get good fish you need to dive over 20 m

  • @mattlawrence7130
    @mattlawrence7130 9 месяцев назад +1

    It's nice to hear someone who walks almost everywhere. That's what I'm looking for.

  • @denismoreau3646
    @denismoreau3646 11 месяцев назад +2

    Good and interesting talk 😊

  • @RealGaryGibson
    @RealGaryGibson 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hey Mike! Great interview and a good comparison of Thailand vs. Cebu. Maybe if he goes to Samar it will be more Asian for Buddy.

  • @EasternDreamer615
    @EasternDreamer615 3 месяца назад

    Chiang Mai is one of my favorite cities in the world.

  • @herbwitt7710
    @herbwitt7710 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks Mike for another great video❤ Hi Janet🙋😊

  • @josephperez5113
    @josephperez5113 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @roger.b8046
    @roger.b8046 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve stayed 18 months now in the Philippines, been traveling around quite a lot, stayed 3 years in Thailand before, you can’t even compare the two, the only reason to stay i the Philippines is the visa rules and easier language

  • @frankcentofanti9317
    @frankcentofanti9317 Месяц назад +1

    This guy is smart, Thailand is a much better option when your retired, Philippines is 3rd world dirty, poor hospitals, the treatment of dogs horrible, and the food is so below standard. Yes people in Philippines are so friendly so are people in other countries. I worked so hard my live to live in a 3rd world country. Great to visit there island hop and then get out

  • @philipjanek3864
    @philipjanek3864 11 месяцев назад +5

    Always use a cane even if you don't need it. Keeps you from falling and keeps the dogs away 😂😂😂

  • @artparkgarden8849
    @artparkgarden8849 10 месяцев назад

    Good interview Mike! Good to see you outside. Anywhere outside works better than inside for an interview. Keep it up.🤙

  • @txtworld
    @txtworld 11 месяцев назад +2

    Mike and Buddy, an interesting chat together

  • @JohnnieV
    @JohnnieV 11 месяцев назад +5

    He says 50 square feet. Surely he meant 50 square meters. I hope.

  • @judekidder
    @judekidder 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great conversation is very enjoyable.

  • @borisj4054
    @borisj4054 11 месяцев назад +2

    Food in the Philippines is expensive shit. The main downside of living in the Philippines.

  • @KB-dm7nt
    @KB-dm7nt 11 месяцев назад +3

    Good 'boys chat'.

  • @user-bs4vb8vh6m
    @user-bs4vb8vh6m 5 месяцев назад

    Sriracha city near Pattaya city is the best city,too.

  • @ephdal1961
    @ephdal1961 10 месяцев назад +2

    Olives is not a staple food in the Philippines that's why the response was, olive oil? Baking soda is not used here as much specially in the province. Dude, you are not in States!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  10 месяцев назад +1

      we are in a major city and they have baking soda, baking power, and Olives....I get olives on most salads we order here in Cebu and Dumaguete..Dude

  • @fredtello
    @fredtello 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm retired and I enjoy drinking

  • @cristitoangobjr2975
    @cristitoangobjr2975 7 месяцев назад +1

    we don't have Buddhist temples here dude, we're Catholics here😂😂😂

  • @user-jh4gq9cm1h
    @user-jh4gq9cm1h 11 месяцев назад +1

    This video was so poignant for me. What it got me in touch with is that I come from a different place than a lot of the vloggers online, especially those in the Philippines. I just don't relate to people who have under-earned, under-saved, or are trying to stay within very low budgets or social security payments. In my experience, that financial reality creates many limitations in a persons way of thinking / living and I want to be with more 'dynamic' people who have the history, spirit, means and freedom to look at and live life in the way that I like to, for this will definitely effect the conversations that occur. How my reality shows up is in the places I live, where when and what I eat, my freedom to travel, my hobbies and activities, etc. It doesn't mean it has to be gold rolexes and fancy homes but it does equal a life that wouldn't be limited by those that have conversations like the one these 2 gents had about the way they live. No judgement, just a reality check. Thank you for providing this for me. This also reminded me that I have to guard the information about how much I actually have when speaking with other expats and doubly so, the locals.

  • @terranceyeo3087
    @terranceyeo3087 10 месяцев назад

    in Laos you get skin tax in nearly all places, after all, they are only making you pay for the bombing of their country which most people accept.

  • @josepanicucci8591
    @josepanicucci8591 11 месяцев назад +2

    Philippines is not the land of opportunity for foreigners to invest or settle Foreigners can't own lands & full business ownership in PH (the 60/40 Filipino first policy) Foreigners can be granted PH citizenship if born & raised in PH like the prominent Spanish Ayala family which I think is not your case Mike They say that "Its more fun in the Philippines" its true for rich Filipinos only

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +1

      not looking to be a filipino citizen

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 11 месяцев назад

      @@mikesphilippineretirement Even if you wanted to you're not qualified to become one therefore PH is not the country for you to invest or settle you can be deported for overstaying in PH

  • @VittoShulman
    @VittoShulman 10 месяцев назад +1

    Philippines you always hear: not available, out of stock, sorry sir. Everywhere you go you "not available".
    Customer service is so bad and negligent it just beyond understanding - why so bad.
    He is right about restaurants. We stopped going to restos in PH - it is always bad. Only go to places like carenderias where the owner is present the service and food will be much better.

  • @Charles-ix5jc
    @Charles-ix5jc 10 месяцев назад +1

    Just a comment the part about residence free visitors pay. I don't see much difference for that and united states for school in district out of district pricing

  • @ciscoxzy
    @ciscoxzy 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hola Mike and Buddy, I am living in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 11 месяцев назад +1

    Always wear your helmet.....even on a scooter

  • @Phil-Am_in_the_Philippines
    @Phil-Am_in_the_Philippines 10 месяцев назад +1

    Go wherever makes you happy that's the best. For me there is no comparison. Because you can go and picked whatever you want in the Philippines. Also you never explore around the Philippines much and you stuck in 1 place in Cebu? How about try Iloilo City? Or somewhere in North or Davao? Not Angeles.

  • @GK-wx6xo
    @GK-wx6xo 11 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Pattaya and its a good place to be of you live away from the main area.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +1

      sounds nice

    • @youngandfree93
      @youngandfree93 10 месяцев назад

      Pattaya is red light district

    • @GK-wx6xo
      @GK-wx6xo 10 месяцев назад

      @@youngandfree93 you must've missed the part where I said "away from the main area"...I live over the hill on the beach and live an active healthy lifestyle where its quiet. There's a lot more to Pattaya than go go bars.

    • @youngandfree93
      @youngandfree93 10 месяцев назад

      @@GK-wx6xo Thailand has so many cleaner beaches and options especially to the south. Why not Krabi and south of there? So much cleaner and better. Pattaya is bit filth -_-. I lived in Thailand for many years but avoid Pattaya unless going to Ko Larn.

    • @GK-wx6xo
      @GK-wx6xo 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@youngandfree93 I've always avoided Pattaya until the pandemic because I'm unvaxxed so I couldn't go to Phuket so I went to Pattaya. I prefer being close to Bangkok as well. I've got a great pool at my condo, an ocean view and I can walk along Jomtien beach every morning. Its cheaper than Phuket too.

  • @bigjohnson7415
    @bigjohnson7415 11 месяцев назад +2

    How did he deal with the visa in Thailand? Have to make a visa run every 30 days?

  • @user-sq2no7gr8b
    @user-sq2no7gr8b 11 месяцев назад +2

    Yay! Glad he's leaving.Stay in Thailand and leave us alone.

  • @Baker-b1w
    @Baker-b1w 10 месяцев назад +3

    Been to Thailand many times and was married to Thai women but I'll take the Philippines over Thailand every day, even with all Thailand's advantages, and there are many. But i don't like military juntas ( just wait for the next one), don't want to learn the language and don't like the darker connotation of what Farang means.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing

    • @VintageThaiLadyBoy
      @VintageThaiLadyBoy 8 месяцев назад

      Military coups have to happen because the so-called globalists won't stop wanting to topple our monarchy and own our country in practice themselves. Regading your last sentence, I just want to say that maybe racists love to imagine racism?

  • @AugieBenDougie-wk9pr
    @AugieBenDougie-wk9pr 11 месяцев назад +3

    Yeah this guy seems way too salty.

  • @youngandfree93
    @youngandfree93 10 месяцев назад

    So many old guys only go to Philippines and Thailand. The world has way more to offer. Go check out many other places too.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  10 месяцев назад

      what other places

    • @Resmith18SR
      @Resmith18SR 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@mikesphilippineretirementPlenty of places and I really enjoyed Thailand and I also have enjoyed living here in Mexico for many years and I'm planning on visiting the Phillippines. I think Spain, Vietnam, Malaysia would be great places to visit to see if it's a great place to retire long term.

  • @GK-wx6xo
    @GK-wx6xo 11 месяцев назад +2

    I realise you cant move to Thailand with Janet because of her son but youd never go back to the Phils after living in Thailand.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +3

      we will see. Many expats in the Philippines have been to Thailand and picked the Philippines to live

  • @ahvicremulla544
    @ahvicremulla544 10 месяцев назад

    I think ive already watch a100 times compairing philippines and thailand and always thailand win anyway expat have really their choice we have so many bad critism in my country but its ok its their life choice mostly are still looking for their western life

  • @AaronOlafson
    @AaronOlafson 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thailand is decades ahead of Phils. No comparison. Again Thai food is too notch cuisine. Phils cuisine is touch and go, mostly a pass except for their BBQ milkfish is quite good. Corruption is probably similar throughout SE Asia. The Phils girls and off road beaches with pristine waters are the only thing going for the country in my opinion.

  • @SuzetteEscultura
    @SuzetteEscultura 11 месяцев назад +1

    where is the better to live.thailand or here Philippines?☺️😉

  • @TheBuddyShowWorldwide
    @TheBuddyShowWorldwide 11 месяцев назад +2

    3000 views so far.

  • @brenchomsky3515
    @brenchomsky3515 10 месяцев назад +1

    Cebu is a first class city.

  • @DaveD4v3
    @DaveD4v3 11 месяцев назад +5

    Dude forget the life story ,so many times you forgot the question 😮😂
    He has no idea what he is talking about 🤭😅,

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  11 месяцев назад +1

      what Question did i forget

    • @DaveD4v3
      @DaveD4v3 11 месяцев назад

      @@mikesphilippineretirement not you Mike the guy you was interviewing

    • @TheBuddyShowWorldwide
      @TheBuddyShowWorldwide 11 месяцев назад +1

      What an ignorant comment. I guess it was you who didn't know what I was talking about. 555@@DaveD4v3

  • @britgerus1956Glenn
    @britgerus1956Glenn 10 месяцев назад

    Boring