There are approximately 4-5 million foreigners living in Thailand, but if you include international reports from neighboring countries, there are approximately 7-8 million people, such as people from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, as well as Indians and Nepalis.
I'm in Chiang Mai right now, am heading to Da Nang, and then might check out Cebu after that. I think Vietnam, especially for those on a tighter budget, might compare more favorably with Thailand than the Phillipines can, for all the obvious reasons, like infrastructure, better food, less obvious poverty, greater safety, etc., the Phillipines seems to stand out for relationships with English speakers, oft times of a much younger age. Just from RUclips videos I've seen, it seems those living in the Phillipines don't have the same financial security
Philippine Tourism has the slogan that traveling to the Philippines is more fun. But in reality, to reach the tourist attractions, it takes time to travel from point A to point B, which is quite long and difficult, making the fun less likely due to fatigue. and accommodations that are not very luxurious But the price is quite expensive.
I agree... I got tired travelling from Cebu to Bohol and inside Bohol, very difficult to get transportation... Hotels are so expensive in the Philiipines with lower quality than in Thailand
You might have included food quality. Also, you're the first youtuber I've heard say rentals are cheaper in The PI. Probably a matter of location + how much skin tax you pay.
For those seniors considering retiring to Thailand or the Philippines always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo).
Is there anyway that you can pan out and show the area that you are filming in? The backgrounds always seem so peaceful where you are. Maybe show the exact area on a map or give the exact name? I know you stay in Chaing Mai. I don't know which corridor or area exactly. Do you stay more to the northern area or? I have seen some videos on the main tourist attractions but guess I'm looking for more of some local places,that's a little bit more laid back,where perhaps going grocery shopping might be cheaper etc.
Thailand Key Areas 1. Infrastructure win 2. Food Huge huge win 3. Medical Huge Win 4. Culture Thailand wins 5. Poverty in your face Philippines huge win 6. 3rd world feel Philippines wins 7. Animals treated poorly especially dogs Philippines huge win 8. Noise pollution Philippines.. I'll take in order 1. Thailand 2. Bali 3. Malaysia 4. Vietnam after that another part of the world
Question: Which country is cleaner? Which one has fewer 'beggars'.. i.e. people in the streets in your face begging for money? I like the thought of everyone speaking English, but a lot of things I have seen on Philippines isn't really attractive to me. As a single female retirement age. And Chaing Mai sounds attractive.. except for the burning season. Can you do a comparison of the ease of living there as compared to Bangkok?
Thailand is richer, cleaner, fewer beggars (although the beggars in Thailand are mostly from neighboring countries, especially Cambodia). Thailand also has better infrastructure, healthcare and safety is also better. Also, Bangkok is once again the most visited city in the world 2024 with over 32 million visitors.
Thailand is safer crime-wise and has less extreme poverty. In the Philippines you're never too far away from squalor and destitution, which breaks your heart when you see it in person.
There are approximately 4-5 million foreigners living in Thailand, but if you include international reports from neighboring countries, there are approximately 7-8 million people, such as people from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, as well as Indians and Nepalis.
I'm in Chiang Mai right now, am heading to Da Nang, and then might check out Cebu after that. I think Vietnam, especially for those on a tighter budget, might compare more favorably with Thailand than the Phillipines can, for all the obvious reasons, like infrastructure, better food, less obvious poverty, greater safety, etc., the Phillipines seems to stand out for relationships with English speakers, oft times of a much younger age. Just from RUclips videos I've seen, it seems those living in the Phillipines don't have the same financial security
Philippine Tourism has the slogan that traveling to the Philippines is more fun. But in reality, to reach the tourist attractions, it takes time to travel from point A to point B, which is quite long and difficult, making the fun less likely due to fatigue. and accommodations that are not very luxurious But the price is quite expensive.
I agree... I got tired travelling from Cebu to Bohol and inside Bohol, very difficult to get transportation... Hotels are so expensive in the Philiipines with lower quality than in Thailand
Yes!!! The comparison of all comparisons!!! I’m starting the vid right now! ☀️✌🏽
Tony, keep the vedios coming they are very useful !!!
You might have included food quality. Also, you're the first youtuber I've heard say rentals are cheaper in The PI. Probably a matter of location + how much skin tax you pay.
Hmm I don't know - Thailand seems significantly cheaper than the Philippines when it comes to condos, if Airbnb prices are anything to go by.
True
For those seniors considering retiring to Thailand or the Philippines always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo).
😂...$400-700... right 😂....
Is there anyway that you can pan out and show the area that you are filming in? The backgrounds always seem so peaceful where you are. Maybe show the exact area on a map or give the exact name? I know you stay in Chaing Mai. I don't know which corridor or area exactly. Do you stay more to the northern area or? I have seen some videos on the main tourist attractions but guess I'm looking for more of some local places,that's a little bit more laid back,where perhaps going grocery shopping might be cheaper etc.
Thailand Key Areas 1. Infrastructure win 2. Food Huge huge win 3. Medical Huge Win 4. Culture Thailand wins 5. Poverty in your face Philippines huge win 6. 3rd world feel Philippines wins 7. Animals treated poorly especially dogs Philippines huge win 8. Noise pollution Philippines.. I'll take in order 1. Thailand 2. Bali 3. Malaysia 4. Vietnam after that another part of the world
Question: Which country is cleaner? Which one has fewer 'beggars'.. i.e. people in the streets in your face begging for money? I like the thought of everyone speaking English, but a lot of things I have seen on Philippines isn't really attractive to me. As a single female retirement age. And Chaing Mai sounds attractive.. except for the burning season. Can you do a comparison of the ease of living there as compared to Bangkok?
Thailand is richer, cleaner, fewer beggars (although the beggars in Thailand are mostly from neighboring countries, especially Cambodia). Thailand also has better infrastructure, healthcare and safety is also better. Also, Bangkok is once again the most visited city in the world 2024 with over 32 million visitors.
Thailand is safer crime-wise and has less extreme poverty. In the Philippines you're never too far away from squalor and destitution, which breaks your heart when you see it in person.
But the food in the Philippines is not good
Yeah Phillippino food is nasty