Truth is refreshing. ✊ I've never been to any Asian country, I plan to retire in Thailand and I'd love to know the truth about a place and not be disappointed when I arrive because I was lied to for views. Thank you for your honesty Jon!
You should do an extended stay in Thailand before making the final jump. Also know Jon is just a guy with a perspective and biases as are all of us. Hence visiting to get a feel for the country. You may hate it. I believe Jon would tell you to do the same. Just moving without ever being there is risky and most who do this become disgruntled.
You’re hilarious, no one is lying bro 😂 The Philippines is great, everyone speaks English 🎉 Thailand no one even smiles at you. Go visit both, you’ll know in one day the Philippines is way better.
I’ve spent 4 years in Bangkok and 4 years in Manila, I totally agree, Thailand certainly gives more value in terms of rent, food, shopping. The disparity of the rich and the poor in the Philippines also is an issue, where the rich do not feel the pinch paying for overpriced items.
Personally, the decision between Thailand/PI is made difficult because of language. PI is amazing because you can create meaningful connections in English. Without knowing the Thai language I found it difficult in Thailand.
That's a quick turnaround mate! Suddenly you were loving the Philippines for the "Old World" charm (surprised that - Old world would be more Luang Prabang?) - and now you seem to say most people would like Thailand. Understand you feel happy to be home, but that's a big change from the last few videos!
You have accustomed to living in Thailand for 13 years, so you feel home. 2 days in the Philippines is not considered an immerse and you can generally conclude it. That is wrong mindset. I have travelled around the world and there are lot of differences in each country. There are bad and good places, but to criticize one is better that you love than the other for equal/comparison is just bias.
The Philippines can feel more expensive than Thailand for a few reasons, even though its economy isn't as strong. Because the country relies so much on imports, everything from food to fuel tends to cost more. Getting around can also be pricey due to weaker infrastructure and higher utility costs. In contrast, Thailand’s thriving tourism and self-sufficiency help keep prices low for travelers. Plus, in the Philippines, remittances from overseas workers often push up the cost of living in cities. On top of that, businesses face higher taxes and more red tape, and these extra costs usually get passed on to everyday expenses.
Criticism for Philippines is fine there is no perfect country anyways but most important is Philippines is doing great year by year and im excited 5 to 10 year's from now . Thanks for visiting my country .
I think you need to spend a little longer in the country, and travel a bit wider to get a better feel for a country. When I first visited Thailand in 97 in Bangkok it was initially not my cup of tea, but after 4 - 5 weeks and lots of travel I really wanted to stay longer, but had other plans. I thought one of the comments, you do not see many Phillipines restaurants overseas, was true. Jon travel to where, when and how you want. Cheers from Oz.
I feel lucky in Thailand that i can live in a nice apartment, eat pretty much whatever i want, do on trips every month, and all that on a pretty average UK salary for online work
Jon, your honesty is the most appreciated thing for me. I know it's beating the dead horse here, but we all know that all countries have their good and bad and we all know those people who are passionate of their country. Most of my opinions of Korea are positive, but I also have equally as many negative things. Every time I visit home back in America, it makes me appreciate Korea even more when I get back. Reverse culture shock is indeed a funny thing. Nothing like that feeling of "home". Korea is that place for me. Having been to Chiang Mai, it had a lasting effect on us. I get the love for it, Jon! I get it.
Serious question, obviously being able to speak the language of the locals is great and improves your experience in the country so much.... Why haven't you gone to the effort to learn Thai properly? I'm sure it would greatly improve your life/experiences as someone who lives in Thailand and is married to a Thai with children.
I think Thailand is good too convinient if you can say that so the problem is your brain gets used to the comfort so you enter in a boredom state that can be the problem , entering in routines having it too easy Maybe you can make a video about that Also i lived in thailand many winters and i specify winters been coming since 2012 but only 2 to 5 months per year The difficulty in thailand was finding a social circle because people were either married to Thai or living temporarily so they contantly dissapeared
Well, I DID enjoy my trip to Zamboanga on Mindanao in 1993 but I AM Much Happier in Thailand which I've been going to since 1987; if I DID had to consider ANOTHER country in Southeast Asia to live in as an expat, it would most likely be Cambodia or Vietnam. For now, I'm quite happy-beyond-belief to have Chiang Mai as my Second Home when I'm not here in the States! 🙂
Always had Thailand first on the list for a number of reasons not only for value, the Phil is on the list but more for visits and slow travel get to know it better over time and find places I would not mind living long term. Thailand makes more sense for me for a homebase and a soft landing for a new visitor to SE Asia to stay long term and kick off place to explore other areas.
One issue on the horizon for Thailand affordability is the new Govt promise to raise minimum wage around the country by 60% - 70% next year to 600B a day. Starting with about 15-25% next month to 400B nationwide. For those that think this won’t happen, they did similar last time in power when minimum wages went up around 40%. That sparked a round of inflation so that most locals ended up with about the same in their pocket after prices adjusted to the new wage costs.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. 600THB by 2027 I think is the proposal, but is not approved and I'm sure will have plenty of pushback by businesses. And even if they do, do it, like you said, it would just cause immediate huge inflation which would cause the THB to lose strength, and voila, when you convert your (GBP/USD/AUD) local currency you end up with the same spending power anyway.
@@calky360 The danger is what happens to minimum wage in UK/US/AU etc. If it increases there also and the central banks don't raise rates high enough, pensions will suffer. We know that the governments are grossly understating CPI.... not much point getting 2% increase on your pension if true inflation is running at 10%
Also, if you are flying in out of Suvarnabhumi, there are a few currency/FX booths located near the airport rail area that have very reasonable FX spreads, substantially better than the scam rates you get near the terminals.
Just wanna let you know that there are many open-minded Filipinos and constructive criticisms are really fine. PH needs a lot of improvement to do. We have loads of incompetent public officials😢
I know you have dozens of comments. But I have told you this before. Do not mind trolls and crazy people on the internet. Be honest, which is important for everybody, and at the end of the day, IT IS YOUR CHANNEL! You can do whatever you want! I hope to visit Chang Mai in the next 10 years, and we can have a cold one. Cheers mate!
You are correct. There is a RUclipsr called "Sunny in Thailand" who used to allow trolls to affect him and his channel way too much. He even ended up taking his channel completely private due to the trolls. I do not know if he has come back to the main stream.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong comparing your experiences in different countries. I think some folks may have been offended by the way your assessment came across. It’s your channel and you can do whatever you want, but maybe to minimize “offending” folks in the other countries you plan to visit, maybe a more objective method of presenting differences of each country compared to Thailand and why you prefer this or that. Maybe less “complaining sounding” and more “objective sounding” when making your comparisons. I hope you don’t take this the wrong way because I really want your channel to grow, but just wanted to give my perspective. Peace.
You cant beat Thailand. Have had a business here for 26 years & no drama now. As said was gonna set up in Manila but changed my mind---prefer Thailand any day....... Take care & welcome back Jon....
As a Filipino, I respect your opinion based on your experience. Manila is expensive. It's not sustainable to live there if your monthly budget is limited or you have no additional source of income. Most expats move to rural areas where the cost of living would be cheaper. For anyone who wants to live in the Philippines, you will need to do good research. Hope you give the Philippines a chance and visit again. The country has more to offer.
I my coming trip over Christmas i hope to make a side trip to Indonesia (Java and Bali ) .I have been several times before but not since 2010 .They have great food ,friendly people ,still cheapish for accommodation and unlike Thailand they have modern long distance trains .
Manila does not give you a good perspective about prices etc: get more in to the country of the Philippines and you will find the prices much more agreeable!
yeah but he was comparing bangkok prices to manila prices, which is completely reasonable. If you wanna compare countryside PH prices, well then you also need to compare to countryside Thailand prices
Complaining about other people complaining while eating lunch.... is this really what the channel is turning into??? I get it, I have a YT channel too (not this profile) and I get PPL that complain occasionally, but I never thought to make a video telling them to "not complain"... It's just part of being a content creator. Hopefully, better days are ahead for you and the channel.
Ok, I understand you didn't like the country that much, but why insult other vloggers and say they're only giving positive reviews of the Philippines to get more likes and views?
@calky360 just because you don't have the same opinion as someone doesn't mean they're fake. It's the same issue with calling someone a bot just because you don't like what they're saying. It actually makes your opinion look weak and is just a type of name calling
I knew Thailand was better than the Philippines but is it better than Cambodia and Vietnam? Probably, but I’m going to Cambodia and Vietnam for the first time just for the experience.
lol, I saw this coming a week ago when you went to the cesspool that is Manila. Glad you got to experience things, and I hope it helps other would-be expats considering the Philippines -- particularly if their rose-colored glasses are firmly affixed.
Keeping in real Jon. I respect you more for that than falsely sugar-coating somewhere for clicks. I realise you were comparing Manila with Bangkok, but I’m not sure a couple of days gave enough comparison to judge the whole country.
I have visited both countries and both have pros and cons, and the ONLY advantage for Philippines is the fact they speak English, that is it IMO. You're 100% right about Thailand, better Infrastructure (hotels, internet, transportation), better food, and easy to travel to other cities.
It's so clean. Like San Diego, no trash on the road, and the landscaping is immaculate. It could use a serious pressure washing in the moldy, algae spots, which might be an opportunity, and the red and white curbs are nice. They, just drive on the wrong side of the road, thanks British Empire.
Thailand is baseline, so comparing it to every country is completely fine. You can't please everyone, so you shouldn't care about the people who attack you because you make them question their decision going to the country they went to. Many have invested a lot of time and money in one country, only to be told by you that there is a better option, so ofc they will be defensive in order to not regret their choice. So imo, ignore them, because they're just salty you point and say "look at this, this is much better there than here". I love these videos, because i personally haven't decided which SEA country i would like to live in, though I've been gravitating towards Thailand for a long time now.
dont make yourself hard to decide just go to thailand better infra,better food,,..thailand is like eden paradise you can live there like a king dude..all you want there is there very nice country no regret for sure
was seriously considering philippines for home base because im a veteran and they have VA hospital there but guess could always travel there if major medical came up...unless someone knows of some kinda veteran housing thing there?
Bangkok & RAM hospitals in Chiang Mai billed FMP direct for anything more than 10,000 THB. I did hear something about RAM stopping because long delays getting paid or something but I am not sure. Any we you can check these out and check with the hospitals direct. RAM and Bangkok Hospitals are all over Thailand so I suppose if you go on any they can find out about the ones in CM. See - VA Foreign Medical Program Direct Bill Hospitals ASEANNOW. Also See - Tricare & FMP & VA Beneficiaries BANGKOK HOSPITAL. I am not sure how it works in Bangkok but anywhere else the same Dr’s cover both private and public hospitals. In Vachira government hospital in Phuket City and the general government hospitals in Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Udon Thani they have Foreigner Customer offices. These offices have PR girls who can speak English and will do any translating you need. You wait in an a/c room and they call you when a Dr is ready to see and you get fast tracked to see a Dr. The have agreements with most Thai health insurance companies who they can bill direct. As a rule of thumb they cost about 1/3rd of a standard private hospitals and medication is a fraction of private hospitals and cheaper than high street pharmacies. To get an idea see YT Vid - Hospitals & Info ISAAN FARANG.
So funny you do the same walk down Sukhumvit for nostalgia lols and go to Suparich. Seen some of your videos doing up the condo in Cm, what are your opinions on condo prices today - CM VS Bangkok, which is better value for money. I was looking at them last night and was shocked to see the prices higher in CM than Bkk in some areas. Thanks,
sorry about my people not being able to take criticism. I was born and raised in Philippines, living in Canada now, and if i had to choose where to live,Thailand everyday baby.. way more developed,better food,waaaaaay better value for money like you say.better culture imo. I was raised catholic but im more keen toward buddhism thanks to Thai culture. keep it up Jon. maybe do a Malaysia video,Im curious as Ive never been.
I think you are only comparing Bangkok & Manila not Thailand & Philippines. Some advantages I can think that Philippines has are 1) If your a Brit Retiree the state pension is indexed in Philippines and last years increase was 10.1%, this year was 8.5% and next year will be 4.1% so that makes a difference. 2) Retiree visa and I assume other types require a lower financial requirement and remember last year Thailand was saying the requirement has not gone up since 2003 and they were going to increase it and also talking about health insurance being mandatory. 3) Philippines do not tax foreign income and are not a CRS like Thailand who share all your bank accounts and financial institutions with your Revenue Dep’t in your Home Country and visa a versa. Note if you can’t show you are tax resident in any Country then any money you have in CRS Countries is taxable as if are a tax resident there. 4) I can remember when Thailand introduced the retirement visa in 1997 after the SEA and I think it was a condition to get the IMF bail out loan. The Pattaya Mail had done recent articles saying the number on retirement and marriage visas had halved in the last 20 years and is now approx 250,000. In the same time the number of tourists has tripled. 5) I used to go away working contract jobs but been based in Thailand since 1996 and seen a lot of changes and more are coming and fast. The usual suspects of banks, elites, multi nationals want to see the AEC move to an AU with free movement of goods and labor and single currency and Thailand seen to be taking a lead here. 6) Who but some 3rd world Countries offer retirement visas to Expats with modest income and Thailand is no longer a 3rd world Country and the number of retirees has halved in the last 20 years. It’s just my opinion but I think sooner or later they will scrap the retirement visa but if that happens hopefully they would Grandfather those already on them but it wouldn’t be a given. 7) As Thailand has developed it has got ever more difficult to stay long time and I see that continuing and unless your married to a Thai or wealthy it might be an option to stay 6 months but not permanently.
thailand is so much better, as someone born in the Philippines. filipinos have a vehement patriotism for their country, which is understandable but crosses into the realm of delusion sometimes. ask any of the diaspora around the world, who have experienced the rest of the world, and they will agree with nearly everything you have said. its your channel and your truth from experience, nothing can change that.
I was there for 3 weeks in February. Went to Manila, Cebu and Palawan. Really enjoyed El Nido, Palwan. But still, Thailand is my favorite in SE - Asia...
You're base in Thailand and been living there for more than a decade, then why not speak Thai dialect on your videos? You've been promoting Thailand for months and knowing not everyone speaks English there, so speak their language so you could engaged more Thai people on your RUclips account. If you keep comparing other countries to Thailand, then, it's much better for you to speak Thai dialects and see how well you'll do with your subs. Promote the country that you love and stop complaining about other SEA countries. We don't need your negativity on this platform.😏🙄
@@davidb2206 what are you talking about? I can handle the truth just fine. Having said that, there was a piece of reply here, which is missing now..not me
I like PH bc there are more English speakers and the prices are on par with Thailand's. But Thailand is def more developed with better infrastructure, better nightlife, and much safer.
@@davidb2206 you mean if I eat my own farm food in Thailand, my food have such issue? I only eat wild caught seafood. Not even Norwegian farm salmon. Jon is comparing Thailand and the Philippines from his short few days experience. I was at Fernando Poe Jr's Studio at Quezon City 10 years ago, in order for me to buy something at 7-11, two armed bodyguards were with me because they said there are many drug addicts around the area. I once had a bad opinion of HK, every corner there are at least 2 police officers patrolling, then a friend of mine said your country is very unsafe because there is no police officer around every corner. I'm from Singapore. Anyway, it's Jon's experience and opinion.
Don't disagree with your findings, but missed so much, not a word about accomodation, etc. Still Philippines is best for women, can't go wrong, as you say. Hands down find a nice Pinay and move to Malaysia, go to Bangkok on business meetings. Doesn't get more value than that.
Do not waste energy on the haters when you are telling the truth, I have never been to the Philippines but from what I have researched, it is like you told it, bad value for money, bad food, great people and excellent English. Would be fun to see som videos from around the islands next time you visit!
Truth is refreshing. ✊ I've never been to any Asian country, I plan to retire in Thailand and I'd love to know the truth about a place and not be disappointed when I arrive because I was lied to for views. Thank you for your honesty Jon!
You should do an extended stay in Thailand before making the final jump. Also know Jon is just a guy with a perspective and biases as are all of us. Hence visiting to get a feel for the country. You may hate it. I believe Jon would tell you to do the same. Just moving without ever being there is risky and most who do this become disgruntled.
You’re hilarious, no one is lying bro 😂 The Philippines is great, everyone speaks English 🎉 Thailand no one even smiles at you.
Go visit both, you’ll know in one day the Philippines is way better.
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 Can't handle the truth is very weak. In so many aspects Thailand is way better!
I’ve spent 4 years in Bangkok and 4 years in Manila, I totally agree, Thailand certainly gives more value in terms of rent, food, shopping. The disparity of the rich and the poor in the Philippines also is an issue, where the rich do not feel the pinch paying for overpriced items.
Personally, the decision between Thailand/PI is made difficult because of language. PI is amazing because you can create meaningful connections in English. Without knowing the Thai language I found it difficult in Thailand.
That's a quick turnaround mate! Suddenly you were loving the Philippines for the "Old World" charm (surprised that - Old world would be more Luang Prabang?) - and now you seem to say most people would like Thailand. Understand you feel happy to be home, but that's a big change from the last few videos!
yeah why have a mind if you cant change one lol
Agreed, Flip Flops Daily. 😂
I think he set it up that way - repeated too many times how much he was loving the Philippines - then the switch...
Anything for views.
@@fx-studio cry me a river
@@SLOC1992 Its the 🤡 who watch him to feel sorry for.
You have accustomed to living in Thailand for 13 years, so you feel home. 2 days in the Philippines is not considered an immerse and you can generally conclude it. That is wrong mindset. I have travelled around the world and there are lot of differences in each country. There are bad and good places, but to criticize one is better that you love than the other for equal/comparison is just bias.
Can't handle the truth😅.
The Philippines can feel more expensive than Thailand for a few reasons, even though its economy isn't as strong. Because the country relies so much on imports, everything from food to fuel tends to cost more. Getting around can also be pricey due to weaker infrastructure and higher utility costs. In contrast, Thailand’s thriving tourism and self-sufficiency help keep prices low for travelers. Plus, in the Philippines, remittances from overseas workers often push up the cost of living in cities. On top of that, businesses face higher taxes and more red tape, and these extra costs usually get passed on to everyday expenses.
Criticism for Philippines is fine there is no perfect country anyways but most important is Philippines is doing great year by year and im excited 5 to 10 year's from now . Thanks for visiting my country .
I think you need to spend a little longer in the country, and travel a bit wider to get a better feel for a country.
When I first visited Thailand in 97 in Bangkok it was initially not my cup of tea, but after 4 - 5 weeks and lots of travel I really wanted to stay longer, but had other plans. I thought one of the comments, you do not see many Phillipines restaurants overseas, was true. Jon travel to where, when and how you want. Cheers from Oz.
I feel lucky in Thailand that i can live in a nice apartment, eat pretty much whatever i want, do on trips every month, and all that on a pretty average UK salary for online work
Hi Jon, I resonate with your opinion. Please continue to do what you do. Thank you 😊
Hope in your 13 years in Thailand...you can speak Fluent Thai!
Jon, your honesty is the most appreciated thing for me. I know it's beating the dead horse here, but we all know that all countries have their good and bad and we all know those people who are passionate of their country. Most of my opinions of Korea are positive, but I also have equally as many negative things. Every time I visit home back in America, it makes me appreciate Korea even more when I get back. Reverse culture shock is indeed a funny thing. Nothing like that feeling of "home". Korea is that place for me. Having been to Chiang Mai, it had a lasting effect on us. I get the love for it, Jon! I get it.
Thanks mate appreciate that :)
Serious question, obviously being able to speak the language of the locals is great and improves your experience in the country so much.... Why haven't you gone to the effort to learn Thai properly? I'm sure it would greatly improve your life/experiences as someone who lives in Thailand and is married to a Thai with children.
Your reviews just keep getting better and better. Refreshing and honest.
I think Thailand is good too convinient if you can say that so the problem is your brain gets used to the comfort so you enter in a boredom state that can be the problem , entering in routines having it too easy
Maybe you can make a video about that
Also i lived in thailand many winters and i specify winters been coming since 2012 but only 2 to 5 months per year
The difficulty in thailand was finding a social circle because people were either married to Thai or living temporarily so they contantly dissapeared
Well, I DID enjoy my trip to Zamboanga on Mindanao in 1993 but I AM Much Happier in Thailand which I've been going to since 1987; if I DID had to consider ANOTHER country in Southeast Asia to live in as an expat, it would most likely be Cambodia or Vietnam. For now, I'm quite happy-beyond-belief to have Chiang Mai as my Second Home when I'm not here in the States! 🙂
Always had Thailand first on the list for a number of reasons not only for value, the Phil is on the list but more for visits and slow travel get to know it better over time and find places I would not mind living long term. Thailand makes more sense for me for a homebase and a soft landing for a new visitor to SE Asia to stay long term and kick off place to explore other areas.
One issue on the horizon for Thailand affordability is the new Govt promise to raise minimum wage around the country by 60% - 70% next year to 600B a day. Starting with about 15-25% next month to 400B nationwide. For those that think this won’t happen, they did similar last time in power when minimum wages went up around 40%. That sparked a round of inflation so that most locals ended up with about the same in their pocket after prices adjusted to the new wage costs.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. 600THB by 2027 I think is the proposal, but is not approved and I'm sure will have plenty of pushback by businesses. And even if they do, do it, like you said, it would just cause immediate huge inflation which would cause the THB to lose strength, and voila, when you convert your (GBP/USD/AUD) local currency you end up with the same spending power anyway.
@@calky360 The danger is what happens to minimum wage in UK/US/AU etc. If it increases there also and the central banks don't raise rates high enough, pensions will suffer. We know that the governments are grossly understating CPI.... not much point getting 2% increase on your pension if true inflation is running at 10%
Also, if you are flying in out of Suvarnabhumi, there are a few currency/FX booths located near the airport rail area that have very reasonable FX spreads, substantially better than the scam rates you get near the terminals.
Just wanna let you know that there are many open-minded Filipinos and constructive criticisms are really fine. PH needs a lot of improvement to do. We have loads of incompetent public officials😢
Thanks for the honest review. Appreciate it much over the typical one-sided videos around!
I know you have dozens of comments. But I have told you this before. Do not mind trolls and crazy people on the internet.
Be honest, which is important for everybody, and at the end of the day, IT IS YOUR CHANNEL! You can do whatever you want!
I hope to visit Chang Mai in the next 10 years, and we can have a cold one. Cheers mate!
Thanks mate, you’re right!
You are correct. There is a RUclipsr called "Sunny in Thailand" who used to allow trolls to affect him and his channel way too much. He even ended up taking his channel completely private due to the trolls. I do not know if he has come back to the main stream.
@@davidb2206, I see your point. I too am a big lover of free speech.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong comparing your experiences in different countries. I think some folks may have been offended by the way your assessment came across. It’s your channel and you can do whatever you want, but maybe to minimize “offending” folks in the other countries you plan to visit, maybe a more objective method of presenting differences of each country compared to Thailand and why you prefer this or that. Maybe less “complaining sounding” and more “objective sounding” when making your comparisons. I hope you don’t take this the wrong way because I really want your channel to grow, but just wanted to give my perspective. Peace.
You cant beat Thailand. Have had a business here for 26 years & no drama now. As said was gonna set up in Manila but changed my mind---prefer Thailand any day....... Take care & welcome back Jon....
As a Filipino, I respect your opinion based on your experience. Manila is expensive. It's not sustainable to live there if your monthly budget is limited or you have no additional source of income. Most expats move to rural areas where the cost of living would be cheaper. For anyone who wants to live in the Philippines, you will need to do good research.
Hope you give the Philippines a chance and visit again. The country has more to offer.
Have you visited any other Asian country besides the Philippines?
@ me? Yes.
At least, we've learned a lot from your honest information. And good to have you back. Thank you.
I my coming trip over Christmas i hope to make a side trip to Indonesia (Java and Bali ) .I have been several times before but not since 2010 .They have great food ,friendly people ,still cheapish for accommodation and unlike Thailand they have modern long distance trains .
Jon, hang in there. You did great in PI! Folks forget you're on a budget and can't travel all over the country and spend time/$.
Manila does not give you a good perspective about prices etc: get more in to the country of the Philippines and you will find the prices much more agreeable!
yeah but he was comparing bangkok prices to manila prices, which is completely reasonable. If you wanna compare countryside PH prices, well then you also need to compare to countryside Thailand prices
Complaining about other people complaining while eating lunch.... is this really what the channel is turning into??? I get it, I have a YT channel too (not this profile) and I get PPL that complain occasionally, but I never thought to make a video telling them to "not complain"... It's just part of being a content creator. Hopefully, better days are ahead for you and the channel.
Experience the country to the core.
Every video, makes me hungry! Ruff, ruff
Ok, I understand you didn't like the country that much, but why insult other vloggers and say they're only giving positive reviews of the Philippines to get more likes and views?
Well, because a lot of vloggers are fake and do stuff like that....
@calky360 just because you don't have the same opinion as someone doesn't mean they're fake. It's the same issue with calling someone a bot just because you don't like what they're saying. It actually makes your opinion look weak and is just a type of name calling
Keep Doing Mate! Great Value!
why doesn't every sidewalk in Thailand have those creeping vines for shade??
I knew Thailand was better than the Philippines but is it better than Cambodia and Vietnam? Probably, but I’m going to Cambodia and Vietnam for the first time just for the experience.
Just the airport experience is night and day.
lol, I saw this coming a week ago when you went to the cesspool that is Manila. Glad you got to experience things, and I hope it helps other would-be expats considering the Philippines -- particularly if their rose-colored glasses are firmly affixed.
Keeping in real Jon. I respect you more for that than falsely sugar-coating somewhere for clicks.
I realise you were comparing Manila with Bangkok, but I’m not sure a couple of days gave enough comparison to judge the whole country.
I have visited both countries and both have pros and cons, and the ONLY advantage for Philippines is the fact they speak English, that is it IMO.
You're 100% right about Thailand, better Infrastructure (hotels, internet, transportation), better food, and easy to travel to other cities.
I think the title is wrong, manila is not the whole ph.
Bangkok n Thailand in general easy to move n live. 😊
It's so clean. Like San Diego, no trash on the road, and the landscaping is immaculate. It could use a serious pressure washing in the moldy, algae spots, which might be an opportunity, and the red and white curbs are nice. They, just drive on the wrong side of the road, thanks British Empire.
Thailand is baseline, so comparing it to every country is completely fine.
You can't please everyone, so you shouldn't care about the people who attack you because you make them question their decision going to the country they went to.
Many have invested a lot of time and money in one country, only to be told by you that there is a better option, so ofc they will be defensive in order to not regret their choice.
So imo, ignore them, because they're just salty you point and say "look at this, this is much better there than here".
I love these videos, because i personally haven't decided which SEA country i would like to live in, though I've been gravitating towards Thailand for a long time now.
dont make yourself hard to decide just go to thailand better infra,better food,,..thailand is like eden paradise you can live there like a king dude..all you want there is there very nice country no regret for sure
It's his opinion. Not yours.
@@Techfanatic73 What do you mean?
was seriously considering philippines for home base because im a veteran and they have VA hospital there but guess could always travel there if major medical came up...unless someone knows of some kinda veteran housing thing there?
Bangkok & RAM hospitals in Chiang Mai billed FMP direct for anything more than 10,000 THB. I did hear something about RAM stopping because long delays getting paid or something but I am not sure. Any we you can check these out and check with the hospitals direct. RAM and Bangkok Hospitals are all over Thailand so I suppose if you go on any they can find out about the ones in CM. See - VA Foreign Medical Program Direct Bill Hospitals ASEANNOW. Also See - Tricare & FMP & VA Beneficiaries BANGKOK HOSPITAL. I am not sure how it works in Bangkok but anywhere else the same Dr’s cover both private and public hospitals. In Vachira government hospital in Phuket City and the general government hospitals in Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Udon Thani they have Foreigner Customer offices. These offices have PR girls who can speak English and will do any translating you need. You wait in an a/c room and they call you when a Dr is ready to see and you get fast tracked to see a Dr. The have agreements with most Thai health insurance companies who they can bill direct. As a rule of thumb they cost about 1/3rd of a standard private hospitals and medication is a fraction of private hospitals and cheaper than high street pharmacies. To get an idea see YT Vid - Hospitals & Info ISAAN FARANG.
So funny you do the same walk down Sukhumvit for nostalgia lols and go to Suparich. Seen some of your videos doing up the condo in Cm, what are your opinions on condo prices today - CM VS Bangkok, which is better value for money. I was looking at them last night and was shocked to see the prices higher in CM than Bkk in some areas. Thanks,
Back to civilisation, there's now't like it . Superrich, SuperRich Thailand , and Vasu on suk are all much the same rates.
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Forget about the Philippines and it's not our loss anyway…
I thought japan might be better than thailand and i didnt really enjoy it at all lol ....
Correct...
Train, nice.
Yep! Was an awesome ride on the sleeper, much better than the third class I did last time :)
sorry about my people not being able to take criticism. I was born and raised in Philippines, living in Canada now, and if i had to choose where to live,Thailand everyday baby.. way more developed,better food,waaaaaay better value for money like you say.better culture imo. I was raised catholic but im more keen toward buddhism thanks to Thai culture. keep it up Jon. maybe do a Malaysia video,Im curious as Ive never been.
PREFER THAILAND (ESPECIALLY CHIANGMAI) TO PASIG METRO MANILA!
I think you are only comparing Bangkok & Manila not Thailand & Philippines. Some advantages I can think that Philippines has are
1) If your a Brit Retiree the state pension is indexed in Philippines and last years increase was 10.1%, this year was 8.5% and next year will be 4.1% so that makes a difference.
2) Retiree visa and I assume other types require a lower financial requirement and remember last year Thailand was saying the requirement has not gone up since 2003 and they were going to increase it and also talking about health insurance being mandatory.
3) Philippines do not tax foreign income and are not a CRS like Thailand who share all your bank accounts and financial institutions with your Revenue Dep’t in your Home Country and visa a versa. Note if you can’t show you are tax resident in any Country then any money you have in CRS Countries is taxable as if are a tax resident there.
4) I can remember when Thailand introduced the retirement visa in 1997 after the SEA and I think it was a condition to get the IMF bail out loan. The Pattaya Mail had done recent articles saying the number on retirement and marriage visas had halved in the last 20 years and is now approx 250,000. In the same time the number of tourists has tripled.
5) I used to go away working contract jobs but been based in Thailand since 1996 and seen a lot of changes and more are coming and fast. The usual suspects of banks, elites, multi nationals want to see the AEC move to an AU with free movement of goods and labor and single currency and Thailand seen to be taking a lead here.
6) Who but some 3rd world Countries offer retirement visas to Expats with modest income and Thailand is no longer a 3rd world Country and the number of retirees has halved in the last 20 years. It’s just my opinion but I think sooner or later they will scrap the retirement visa but if that happens hopefully they would Grandfather those already on them but it wouldn’t be a given.
7) As Thailand has developed it has got ever more difficult to stay long time and I see that continuing and unless your married to a Thai or wealthy it might be an option to stay 6 months but not permanently.
You walk pretty long way
thailand is so much better, as someone born in the Philippines. filipinos have a vehement patriotism for their country, which is understandable but crosses into the realm of delusion sometimes. ask any of the diaspora around the world, who have experienced the rest of the world, and they will agree with nearly everything you have said. its your channel and your truth from experience, nothing can change that.
I was there for 3 weeks in February. Went to Manila, Cebu and Palawan. Really enjoyed El Nido, Palwan. But still, Thailand is my favorite in SE - Asia...
I'm sure there is a very interesting conversation to be had between the two places. It's a bummer the community isn't ready for it.
You're base in Thailand and been living there for more than a decade, then why not speak Thai dialect on your videos? You've been promoting Thailand for months and knowing not everyone speaks English there, so speak their language so you could engaged more Thai people on your RUclips account. If you keep comparing other countries to Thailand, then, it's much better for you to speak Thai dialects and see how well you'll do with your subs. Promote the country that you love and stop complaining about other SEA countries. We don't need your negativity on this platform.😏🙄
looks good thai food
There was no fish in that dish. I'd estimate a 90 percent chance of farmed shrimp being in it, probably from Thailand itself, but maybe South America.
@@davidb2206 I'm vegan. Don't need to check any of that sh1t out to know the state of affairs.
@@davidb2206 what are you talking about? I can handle the truth just fine. Having said that, there was a piece of reply here, which is missing now..not me
Any apartment tips for bankok sir? $300 a month or so
Nahhhh
Suk-um-wit
It's the women. Thai women, are hot and sexy, gorgeous eyes, and really funny. At the end of the day, hot and sexy, makes life so much more fun.
I like PH bc there are more English speakers and the prices are on par with Thailand's. But Thailand is def more developed with better infrastructure, better nightlife, and much safer.
Honest opinion you did recently, no worries, always want the truth rather than sugar coated views. cheers!
@@davidb2206 What percentage of the rice? What percentage of the shrimp?
@@davidb2206 you mean if I eat my own farm food in Thailand, my food have such issue? I only eat wild caught seafood. Not even Norwegian farm salmon. Jon is comparing Thailand and the Philippines from his short few days experience. I was at Fernando Poe Jr's Studio at Quezon City 10 years ago, in order for me to buy something at 7-11, two armed bodyguards were with me because they said there are many drug addicts around the area.
I once had a bad opinion of HK, every corner there are at least 2 police officers patrolling, then a friend of mine said your country is very unsafe because there is no police officer around every corner. I'm from Singapore.
Anyway, it's Jon's experience and opinion.
@@davidb2206 So you're making a generalised statement then. How many countries rejected the rice?
Appreciate your candid reviews. It was crazy watching the trolls brigade you. 😮
Thanks mate, haha yeah it’s insane :)
13-15 years in Thailand and still 5.7K subsribers lol. Better stay there Mate! Love from Trinidad and Tobago😅😊
your right philippines is exspensive for your dollar food is crap
Many say the same about New York City, especially if you just stay in Manhattan and times Square
@davidb2206 that's my point. He's basing his experience of the country based on a few days experience in the big crowded capital
Don't disagree with your findings, but missed so much, not a word about accomodation, etc. Still Philippines is best for women, can't go wrong, as you say. Hands down find a nice Pinay and move to Malaysia, go to Bangkok on business meetings. Doesn't get more value than that.
Malaysia and Thailand are tops. Phil is way beyond on many many level's.
Do not waste energy on the haters when you are telling the truth, I have never been to the Philippines but from what I have researched, it is like you told it, bad value for money, bad food, great people and excellent English. Would be fun to see som videos from around the islands next time you visit!
move for vauue fr your dollar not for women