Dude, the knowledge drop I received from your videos is BY FAR the best I've come across on RUclips. I am in Canada and am strongly considering cashing out and moving to Asia. I searched for your book on Amazon and didn't find it. Please continue the good work. Your channel is a hidden gem.
Man I have already made up my mind. I’m cashing out this year or by spring no later to move to Asia. I just spend a few weeks in Thailand. And let me tell you it is hard to adjust back to western ways once you have experienced Asian culture. At this point I just want to cover all bases ie Philippines. But I am for sure leaving
Philippines may be behind Thailand on infrastructure, but in terms of nature and how welcoming the people are second to none. The country is the most westernize in Asia. Majority of the people speak English. The signs, instructions are all in English. The islands are always voted as the best beaches in the world ! 35% of the coral reefs in the world are in the Philippines. To put it in context, Jacques Cousteau (French explorer) describe the island of Palawan as the best place he ever saw on this planet.
For showing off the language skills, Sri Lanka, her people can speak English very well also and the beaches are beautiful with short distance from Colombo.
Too much or excessive tourism translate to ecological disaster for a country. However, I believe Philippines will benefit from a moderate increase in tourist
You made a derogatory comment about Philippines being a small brother to America and that the foods are all processed. What country are you from? Why so much hate. Even in small carinderias in Manila offer daily fresh dishes including vegetables not just protein based. If you are trying to make a content, make sure it's based on facts, BTW so much is going on on this world, try to make good positive vibes. Stop being a hater.
I spent a good amount of time in Cebu and Manila. The best filipino food I had was in Cebu where locals really put in the effort, loved the food we had in Malapascua, Moalboal..
@Nas Llis I find it hard to believe you've lived in the philippines if you think that good food can be found in beach areas or that filipino food consists of just grilled or fried. Also, you make a clear picture of filipinos being fat/obese which really is laughable. While it's true there are alot of diabetic in the philippines, that's because of their primary diet rice. You can say you don't like the food all you want but why take an extra mile making baseless sh* ?
Thats not hate but as he said at the beginning its his experience after lived in both Manila and Bangkok. How can someone compare without lived or visit different countries? I have been to 17 countries around in Europa and Asia and also out from my experience , foreigners usually dont local Filipino food i can eat local Filipino food as long its from clean place. If est street food or from low quality food court, i get sick. This is how it is, if coming from West, where hygiene is very important and different climate, make different bacterial . Its different to those who are born in The Philippines, because the body is used to it. Another thing i have noticed, Thai restaurants , i find plenty of in all countries but very hard to find Filipino restaurants . Thai, Mexican,Italian, Chinese and Vietnamrse food, are those most famous around the world even there are around 200 countries . If you not been so much around, just read about it or watch documentaries . Then you understand this is facts and not hate!
Manila is very Catholic. There are no call girls walking the streets. There are chapels inside the shopping malls. It is not a party town in the way Bangkok is. She is not a one night stand. She is a future wife.
Having lived in Asia, the one thing I realize and understand is that if you’re not prepared to live like a local and adapt, an expat bubble will cost you a fortune
Bangkok has the metropolitan and old buddhist culture, food are delicious everywhere you go,from street food floating market, cafes to michelin star resto. Their hands and craft are also amazing quality. I love Thailand.
For those who never truly experience Filipino Cuisines, please do not compare Filipino food to Thai Food. Many Foreigners have no clues about Filipino Cuisines.
Guysss hayaan niyo sila haha ipakita natin sakanila na kahit anong panlalait or sinasabi nila na ang food natin ang pinaka worst sa buong Sea wala tayong pakialam basta para satin mga pilipino ang food natin ang pinakamasarap.♥️
Not only Makati but BGC now already exists. But if you're a full time vlogger and you want to increase your views and subscribers definitely come to the Philippines. The country has a very huge fan base compare to others. It's a fact. Simply feature stuffs in the Philippines or its people for sure your views and subscribers will blow up in a wink of an eye. In the Philippines we aren't used to mention Manila as in Manila itself but we often say Metro Manila or NCR that includes its nearby cities.
I'm Somali visited both but I like Manila more. Filipinos are more friendly and they all speak english. It's very easy to travel. In Thailand it's more expensive and many don't speak english. Yes It is more developed than Manila. But you feel Manila is more 'true' Asia.
Agree mostly but Philippines is for me not Asia-Vibe anymore - it’s very US influenced and Spanish - Asia vibe you get in Thailand, Vietnam, etc. - but not PH
Well I think u better stay in Thailand u belong there and if you feel like so difficult to stay here in my loving Philippine country don’t ever come back here.
It’s simple. Covid has made visa runs and travel to nearby countries more difficult and expensive. Tourists need a long term option and only the Philippines kept its old scheme, at least until now.
If he have lived in thailand for years i am not sure if language is the barrier.. some people just enjoy moving here and there not letting anything or anyone settles them in one place and sometimes the reason too could be personal.
@วิทวัส ศันสนียานนท์ Thailand has an aging population with a birthrate of 1.5 compared to Philipppines 2.6, Infrastructure projects being made in Philippines are one of the biggest comparable only to Vietnam and Indonesia in southeast asia, by 2030, Indonesia, followed by vietnam and Philippines will be top 3 while Thailand continues to decline, with Thailand's declining population where will Thai get its Prostitues for Tourism ? btw Thais come to study English in the Philippines.
@@NomadElite Thailand has sluggish growth because of declining population, Philippines is currenly under infrastructure projects boom, second tier cities like Cebu have more projects than Pattaya, Phuket or any other Thai cities combined, Thailand needs to make more infrastructure projects coz the old ones need an upgrade and of course its Population decline trend is hard to reverse. ASK EUROPE !
Original and authentic cuisine in Philippines is healthy. Those you have tried in manila are almost western And spain influence cuisines. I highly recommend go to rural or province area and try pinakbet, ginataang langka, dinengdeng, saluyot with inihaw na bangus. And many healthy veggie cuisines. ☺️.Just a recommendation. ☺️
Digital nomads in Bangkok but if you run a Call Center or BPO, Manila is the place to be. Manila also has high end casinos like Okada. Bangkok I believe there are casinos that are operating but illegal
but Bangkok has the highest international tourists in Asia. you still can speak English with tourists from all around the world who traveling and living here. why always compare local Thai , who living in the country has their own language and never been colonized but any country to The country that colonized by western countries for over 100 years?????
Yeah hahaha maraming tourists ang nandito para mag vlog, pinupuri kesyo ang pilipinas para maka uto ng mga tao haha minsan may pagka dis advantage din pala yung marunong ka umintindi ng English kasi yung mga vloggers halos lahat mga English mga tourist pinupuri kesyo ang pilipinas maganda pero behind na scene di naman pala totoo haha para lang talaga maka kuha ng subscribers kaya kong ako sainyo mga pilipino wag kayo papauto tsaka ang masasabi ko lang mas mahalin natin ang sarili nating bansa kasya ibang bansa dahil paano galangin ng ibang tao ang ating bansa kong ang sariling atin di natin kayang mahalin or galangin
@@crisabilong7362 kahit nga po reviews at reactions lang ng ibang lahi basta about Philippines 🇵🇭 naku asahan mo, tambak kaagad ang views and subs, pero pag ang pinoy nag blog sa lugar nila, siguro may pa isa isa rin sa kanila na mag views at subs, malasin zero pa tukad ko! 😂😂😂 Ewan ba? Masyadong obsessed sa foreigners ang karamihan ng pinoys! Kaya sabi ko nga sa mga kakilala ko dito na Spanish small time blogger, punta na ng pinas at mag vlog na jan at isang content lang monetize agad! 😂😂
If you mostly prefer Thailand over Philippines which it's really obvious, I don't think you need a comparison for both countries lol why not just make a video about Thailand though instead of including the Philippines in your video it doesn't make sense at all
I have videos on the Philippines as well. The Philippines has a great retirement visa program and the country is rich in nature. I like many things about the Philippines. Thailand has superior food choices, healthcare, infastructure and cheaper cost of living. Why do you think Bangkok is the most visited city in the world? Why do you think Thailand is the most visited country in whole Asia? Must have a reason.
@Belle no it makes perfect sense because most people want to know this information. He didn't disrespect either country or the natives. You are just overly sensitive and got offended for no reason. Clicking on this video, watching it, and getting offended, is WHAT DOESNT MAKE ANY SENSE AT ALL
@@thesilversurfer1071 You didn't get my point lol Why are you guys always comparing Philippines over Thailand in the video, Just do a video about Thailand and how nice the country is without including my country though lmao
Bangkok can top out over 100F for many days in the summer. The highest temp in Manila 2021 was 93F. Thailand has higher humidity, more killer mosquitoes.
Foreigners I know that live in Thailand on long term visa have to report to Thai Immigration if they plan to travel within the country. You need to list all the places you will visit and also report back to them when you return to your home base in Thailand.
They may as well just state they don’t want foreigners living there. Sure come spend all your cash quickly then get out or pay up and be discriminated against. Those visa fees alone made me laugh. Thanks but no thanks Thailand.
@@NomadElite What I loved about Bangkok: 1. Food - amazing and great variety too 2. Culture - incredible 3. People - the land of smiles, need i say more 4. Tourist sites - fabulous Both Manila and Bangkok are cheap, and people in Manila are definitely more proficient in English than in Bangkok. although many locals can speak basic English in BKK One of the main reasons why I do prefer Bangkok is due to the fact there are Halal food readily available and Halal markets and stalls, plus as well as magnificent temples there are quite a few mosques in Bangkok compared to Manila being a Muslim from the UK. Plus Bangkok is vibrant. Obviously I would avoid Khaosan Road or Soi Cowboy for that matter but the city has so much to offer for everyone. And I love Asiatique Waterfront. But KL is my No.1 choice
sawasdee ka:) just read all the comments (got loads of fun lol) and just wanna cheer u up! keep up with the good work! i’ve been seeing a majority of filipinos on the internet who are really competitive (esp with thailand) and obsessed w their country for no reason, and sometimes it’s just a bit annoying imo i understand that they wanna represent their country so badly but it’s surprisingly shocking how they can act in ignorance of all the problems in their country and try to level it up by saying bad things towards other countries all the time. they need to understand that doing these won’t make their country any better lol to tell you the truth, thai people nowadays don’t wanna live in thailand anymore bcs of political issues and we’re kinda realizing that thailand isn’t any better than others (which is true, thailand is still in need of a development in many aspects) and that just how it works, citizens are aware of the problem, and we’ll try to solve it, not just pretend that our country is the best.
U just speak my mind! Really annoying when reading all these biased comments. If ive never been to Philippines id think their country looks like switzerland or something. Come on!
Traffic is worse in Bangkok, goods are slightly more expensive (especially local produce). But Siam Paragon is enough to make me want to move to TH, they have good quality food, a lot of imported goods at ok prices, and the elevated walkways along Sukhumvit make Bangkok safer and more pedestrian friendly than Manila. And if you want to have a staycation, the hotels in Bangkok have the best value for money, cheap yet 4-5 star international chains. Contrast that with EDSA in the Philippines where townships are isolated from each other by longer stretches with slums in between. One stretch of Sukhumvit from Asok station to Siam station on th BTS has everything you'll ever want and need for city living.
I agree with everything you said. Bangkok offers better value. Period. Most of what you consume on a daily basis is cheaper and of higher quality in Bangkok.
@@NomadElite the fact that an island nation like ours has to import 80% of our salt should tell expats that in the Philippines, cheap means low quality, and expensive means poor value. The fish sauce we use for our local cooking is mostly water with caramel color and artificial flavoring, coconut milk products have flour and gelatin to thicken it. Thai fish, beer, meat, coconut products, vegetables, condiments like fish sauce, and traditional snacks are affordable and of very good quality.
lol even the best areas within bkk CANT even resemble BGC IN MANILA alone and BGC IS VERY MASSIVE PLACE...bkk got slums..you sounded as if bkk got zero slums..youre very delusional enough of flowery words bout bkk..GET REAL....people are not that stupid and ignorant..they can easily watch both cities online and see for themselves the REAL ACTUAL FACTS on both cities not from some stupid troll opinion.
@@noddybebetrain9896 I just saw a stat saying Bangkok has the worst traffic in Southeast Asia but I think it's Manila as the infrastructure in Thailand beats that of the Phils. Having many farang visit Thailand has meant more improvements to the kingdom than the former Spanish colony.
I wish Philippines has the same restrictions as Thailand. Honestly I don’t like too many tourist in the Philippines because it’ll destroy our natural resources. Tourism has to be restricted. Don’t kill me, it’s just my opinion.
You're wrong about the choice of food. You just have to know where they are located in Manila. The islands do not have the food that are in Manila. Also in the Philippines, not only Manila, you can always request them to cook anything you want as long as they have the ingredients. Living in the US is still very similar to that in the Philippines because it is as they say Westernized. Some still retire there. The only difference is Healthcare expenses.
Im filipino but Thai cuisine is much superior than filipino cuisine in the international level. The way thai prefer their food is quality almost everywhere you go. Why so butthurt about honest opinion?
Thais like Vietnamese put too much monosodium glutamate that expats wouldnt know. The cooks will never tell and everything is written in their own alphabet.
Thanks for the video, does not matter which is better? Majority of these farangs and expats are going and flying back and forth to Thailand and Philippines vice versa as they can't make up their mind. You will do the same thing too. Both countries have the same concepts as quality of life, nightlife and everything.
Don't compare us to Thailand. The Philippines maybe not as ideal as you expect for a relocation country, but we know how to live and deal with challenges, we are happy people, we are strong people. If you"re a foreigner without a great patience and if you're only looking for convenience, then go and find it to another country. I don't mean to be sarcastic, just setting a proper expectation.
There is NO BIG DIFFERENCE between our food with other countries in terms of quality. I live in the US, a lot of Thai restaurants doesn't taste good too.
Just a heads up: the US got the second worst food in the world, not a country I look up too when it comes to dining. Philippines got the worst local food in whole SE Asia. It’s America’s little brother, they don’t know how to cook. No veggies. Mainly processed foods available. The Philippines got little agricultural strength, a good junk of food is imported. Beach towns are an exception, that’s where you often find good food in the Philippines
@@NomadElite I am a Filipino and after traveling to a different part of Asia...This statement is correct...Filipino foods are oily,salty and mostly unhealthy...If you like good food then better go outside the capital...Fresh foods are in the provinces of Philippines where the recipes are not influenced by foreign countries...Very authentic and healthy... Manila is only good if you have business to take care of....but if you don't then best option is to be at least in Cebu or Davao.
@@NomadElite "they don't know how to cook" you know what we have a new pandemic in Philippines called "infodemic" and your just being a good example to that virus keep sharing false information brother. 🥰👍
@@NomadElite wow..worst food..are u kidding me...such a stupid opinion from a person who doesn't really know about the country philippines...if you don't have anything good to say about a country better shut ur mouth...have you tasted many of our cuisines...shame on you...by the way...how many places have you visited in the Philippines...don't generalize okay..philippine cuisine is diverse.....
@@NomadElite this reply of yours is an example of ignorant person who thinks he knows everything about the country...better check ur facts okay...how many places have you visited in the Philippines and how many food have you tasted....remind you its 7000+islands...
if youre looking for girls and lady boys thailand is the place plus street foods,and food is much cheaper, dont compare both countries bec it has so much different in history,infastracrure and traffic is almost desame
Filipinos usually not depend on street foods because were usually preferred going to malls or fast foods to eat and chill,unlike in Bankok;You must know first the culture before comparing it
I love my country w/all its flaws like slums,poor infrastructures,octopus wires...well this things arent only found in the Philippines.Im patriotic so comments from fellow Filipinos make me sick and this foreign dude which I scroll all his reply are mostly negative,hope you'll not come in the Philippines.
A little bias against the filipinos. A lot of foreign vloggers who visited the phils and posted positive reviews about the phils saw their subscribers and views skyrocketed from hundreds to hundreds of thousands or even millions. Check those foreign youtubers who always features the phils. We filipinos really appreciate them and supports them in return. In your case i respect you and its your own opinion. Bye
No need to fill offended. The Philippines is a country rich in nature and beaches. The country has many good sides. However, just like any other place, the Philippines is very flawed, including food choices/safety, rights towards foreigners, healthcare, pollution, traffic safety and environmental awareness. it isn't all sugar, you get lots of salt in the Philippines. This channel is about the facts, the truth and real life experience in all the places I've personally lived in.
I do believe its better than Bangkok and Shanghai but nowhere as clean as developed and regulated countries. It's one of those things someone has to accept when living in one of Asia's metropolitan
@centalinsod Gusto mo kasi yung inuuto ka ng mga kano. Feature nila sa vlogs ang Pinas para lang sa dumami subscribers nila na katulad mong Pinoy na nauto na nila
I do dig Bangkok over Manila. I left Canggu Bali and Phuket Thailand for the Philippines comparing and contrasting now. 🔵🎱🔵#Retired 🛩📍PHILIPPINES 🚁🏍🛥🚉🌊🐬🤿💃🏾🇺🇸 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇹🇭🇮🇩🇵🇭⛩ 🎥 #4HourWorkWeek
@@hiddensoroush hey love Southeast Asia but I’ve been living in South America the past six months and Medellin Columbia 🇨🇴 checks all the boxes for me now. i’m thinking when I’m older Thailand, or the Philippines may be my top choices. Cheers!
@@TheAmericanVagabond Interesting. Do you speak Spanish? I wanted to check out Medellin but language barrier was my biggest issue. Can’t imagine being single would work too well in south America if you don’t speak Spanish. But the women are hot 😅
Tourists will be the answer. Where there are many tourists, it shows that high security Beautiful sights, delicious food, comfortable travel and is a destination for tourists all over the world which can't be denied that before covid Bangkok has the most tourists in the world for 3 consecutive years.
lol far behind???? even the best areas within bkk cant even RESEMBLE bgc in manila alone..best areas within bkk looked inferior as compared to BGC.. metro manila got the largest/ massive infrastructures / transportation etc..construction ongoing than the rest of asean combined...2 subway system ongoing, the soon to be THE LARGEST AIRPORT IN ASEAN etc etc etc.. pls reseach first..youre very stupid and IGNORANT
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 Metro Manila is just a part of Manila. Only small area and you said Manila....hahaha... Cover just 10% of entire Manila and 90% are slum villages.
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 No need to say much. People know..the world know. How's Bangkok and how's Manila. Only youuuuuu never been to other country, right? huhu
That seems to be the mentality of the foreigners who see Philippines ( not keeping an open mind that Philippines is a 3rd world country. Poverty is higher than Thailand) they compare it always to the rich country like Thailand.
Yes in Bangkok some foods are cheap but i dont trust how they make it,no sanitary i would say,And most foods are soicy even you say,no spicy but still they put chilli.regarding apartment,a lot of scams going on here.and about visa in Thailand,very is easy to acquire but expensive,and a lot if scammer agent too.
Traveling to Thailand during this period may be more difficult than Philippines. But a longer stay is definitely more cost-effective and more comfortable than Philippines. So I choose Thailand
On my very honest Opinion Bangkok is better than Manila when it comes to foods (Asian Cuisines),cheaper cost of living,cheaper cost of transportation, the red light district is safer and the most of all Bangkok has better internet connection...If you are not into building family and just wanna do dating Bangkok is cheaper/advisable.. While Manila is better when it comes to organised road system (somehow),communication is better in Manila,the lifestyle is more upgraded compare to Bangkok,If you are into building family Manila is better.. The cost of living is almost doubled compare to Bangkok.... To cut the long story short,Bangkok is better for single expats while Manila is better place for retired people who have monthly pension... By the way Hospitals are more expensive in Manila compare to Bangkok...
Since you’re base in Thailand Filipinos will not subscribe to your channel lol. That’s how Filipinos love their country. I’m a Mexican-American married to a Filipina and i have been to Thailand in Bangkok, 3 yrs ago for a year. Sorry but honestly, i don’t really like Thailand because of communication barrier. I had a hard time communicating to Thais in English☺️🇺🇸🇮🇷
we've spoiled thailand so they have become difficult, boycott them and start checking out other surrounding countries, then they'll be begging foreigners to return, covid was a good lesson to the thai government
Travel to Thailand became too complicated and risky with their system of double testing upon arrival, imagine if you test positive on the first or second test then your vacation is over because they will put you in quarantine at your expense for 10 days before letting you go back to your country.
Well certainly I wouldn’t want to go through that unnecessary expense and inconvenience and I’m sure this will put off many people traveling there. Best wait until this has all calmed down
@@henryf5001 well certainly if you test positive, having the inconvenience of quarantine at your own expense after spending money on your vacation eg travel tickets, spending money, hotel, then having to lose all of this on quarantine if you test positive, certainly this will out people off and the number of tourists will drop.
Sorry didn't have time to watch the video too busy watching the Canadian Freedom Convoy Revolution. But having lived in both places I don't even think it's a contest.
I'm hoping that things can go back to relative normal in the next three to six months. I was hoping that this Canadian Freedom Convoy rally Revolution might help change the world but now I'm not being so optimistic. Apparently Ottawa has declared a state of emergency and it sounds like they could be bringing in the Army unbelievable. I'm hoping that the SE Asian countries might adopt the Mexican no vaccine entry. I've been holding off getting jabbed. Anyways always enjoy your videos and I'll be watching this one in the next couple of days take care and be well.
Crazy whats going on. I think they might over time. If one country starts accepting unvaccinated without quarantine and test upon arrival then more countries will follow. Thailand might be first.
Thailand definetly have an edge here 1st in infrastructure Thailand and Phil. is more or less the same its just that the population of Phil. is twice higher than Thailand 60M meanwhile Phil. 112M so Phil. infra. should be doubled of whats in Thailand but Phil. are on its way. More people means more cars, more chaotic cities, much bigger slums, more garbage on the steets. Thailand government have only one they have King no election their nation building and goals more attainable than Phil. which is democratic system theres changing of administration every 6 years so the goals and priority can be change every 6 years esp. if the new government are opposition. Phil. demographics its is an island nation group of island separated by ocean so the infra. are lot challenging than Thailand which is one big mass. Other thing Phil. are vulnerable to natural calamity than the rest of SEA region. But despite all disadvantages Phil. are keep on fighting, cannot also be underestimated even our neighboring countries in SEA region were shock coz we have rivalry among us actually 3 in 1 Phil. vs Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam here in social media which is so toxic. Despite being the poorest in terms of GDP per Capita Phil. able to transform into competitive country and rise from all adversities.
I don't understand why you get so much criticism from this video you were just stating your experiences and the things you said were simple facts. I travel to both cities both are really nice however I admit I do travel to Bangkok alot more though plus the hotels are more affordable even the nice luxury hotels. Food is amazing I love spicy foods I also love the nightlife. Also theres always good and bad women in both countries you just have to choose the right one. People should understand that everyone will always have a different experience on which country they visit. But hey you can't go wrong with both ❤️🇹🇭🇵🇭
@@NomadElite The thing about is that most filipinos are very prideful, when you don't choose the Philippines some turn hostile and insult you they don't want to hear about the flaws they have in their country. This happened to me when some of my former friends from the Philippines sees that I go to Thailand and i end up dating a woman from there they choose to unfriend and never spoke to me again. Just like this one lady from the Philippines she gets all upset because I chose a thai woman and tries to embarrass me in public what a shame.
oh wow, sorry this happened to you. But sounds all too familiar, know exactly what you're talking about. Their culture is not very receptive to criticism. Always been this way.
@@NomadElite My bad for late reply but I hate to say this but my experience with them wasn't good, I'm not saying all Filipinas are bad there's many decent women out there. Every guy will have different experiences and that's ok but I just wanted to try something different.
I think you are wrong about food where you say you have very little choice of Filipino food, you have all the food in Manila that are in the islands, you just have to know where they are located. It's actually the reverse, that the islands do not have the food that are in Manila. Also in Manila, you can always request them to cook for you the type of menu you want.
If u want to check how cheap the cost of living of a city, just check their gasoline price.. the Philippines has the 2nd expensive gasoline price in southeast asia after singapore.. so there u go
Bangkok wins hands down. I am married to a Filipina and have visited Manila many times, but the Thai capital is AWESOME and perhaps my favorite city in Asia (though I like the beaches of Thailand). Bangkok wins in just every category -- food, infrastructure, traffic, LRT, shopping and the like. I love Pinoys but Manila is a far cry from Bangkok.
Bro, Philippines may be behind in terms of infrastructure as such but in terms of nature and how welcoming the people are second to none. The country is the most westernize in Asia, majority of the people speaks English, the whole of the country's signs and instructions are in English. Philippines beaches are always on top of the best island in the world, 35% of coral reefs are in the Philippines. To put it in context, Jacques Cousteau (French explorer) describe the Philippines as the best place he ever saw on this planet.
@@jcrew6190 The question was Bangkok vs. Manila, NOT Thailand vs. the Phils. The Phils has stuff going for it like better English, friendlier people and the like. I get that as I've visited the country more than 100 times. But if I had to choose, Bangkok EASILY trumps Metro Manila (even Taguig) as there's far more to do and stuff. I've visited Bangkok under five times but I know that it's far better than Manila (at least in my eyes). I hope first that the Phils moves its capital away from Metro Manila and to a safer place away from so many natural disasters.
@@jcrew6190 You can say what you want but Bangkok in 2019 (before the pandemic) had nearly 25 million visitors, while Manila had just over 8 million. Manila traffic is also far worse than Bangkok's as the latter has an expanding LTR system. Anyway that's just me.
Thanks, this is a very valuable video. I was kind of hoping that Manila would have a lot more advantages because entry requirements for Philippines seems way easier, but it looks like I'll just have to figure out all of Thailands red tape instead! Much appreciated Gerry.
Looks like you still didn’t go around Metro Manila. You never mentioned a lot of high end places like BGC. Makati is not the only fancy city in Metro Manila. Try to research more before comparing the country to other countries pls. Americans, British, Austrialian RUclipsrs and expats are now moving/transferring from Thailand to the Philippines…a lot of foreigners/tourist are now in the Philippines🇺🇸
I'm Filipino and your right bangkok is better than manila,. But Manila hopefully is developing and I hope our next president will improve our tourism and make #1
@@reihalondres9518 You have very low grade candidate who cannot even express herself in simple terms. Boba ang babaeng yan and you want her to run the Philippines? Think what she has done in six years of smiling and criticizing the administration. She did nothing but manira ng manira. Yan ang candidata mo? NO classs?
@@NomadElite then why the US is hiring more Filipino nurses and call center agents? Beware of your words, man. You are really pathetic, maybe you need love or values education. You don't know how to respect. You are the worst person I've ever seen on youtube. Shame to you, your teachers and to your family. You're spreading negativity. And who do you think you are? A king? Or having a garbage heart? Eeww. That's what you learned in your school? Where did you study?
It's all a reflection of a progressive economy, can't blame why Thailand "economy-wise" is already superior than the Philippines. At some point before some considered both Thailand and the Philippines having twin economies. But Thailand eventually went ahead and overtook the Philippines in terms of that. It's also ironic that Thailand learned about the rich agriculture from the Philippines way back and now exports rice to the Philippines. Even some of the auto factories Philippines had, already jumped ship to Thailand. I'm from the Philippines myself. Not downplaying, just saying some obvious facts no one can deny. The Philippine government is to blame and is a never-ending work in progress. When the economy is strong and progressive, it trickles down eventually with a positive effect and result bit by bit to other aspects.
@Concerned Individual If you still want to dwell in the past, just find some place where you belong like your old Hekasi or Sibika book, then smoke your weed, be my guest. You aren't too different with the NPAs huh!
@Concerned Individual Nah I'm done with you, go figure out for yourself how to differentiate pink from yellow. You people are so high. Still having a hard time figuring out why the result of the election just happened? I bet you the majority of the people has no problem seeing just plain red and are not color blind, it's that simple. Capiche!
@Concerned Individual You know what? Just enough of your sarcastic assertiveness. Don't be too concerned about it, because no matter who is seating within that office, this country is nothing but effed up anyway. You just have to learn to choose a new or different kind of way of effin' this country up any further. Ayt.
You can't compare if you just stayed for a little while in the Phils. I think you just include to compare Phils. So that pinoys will watch your videos..or you didn't really go or tour around manila or Makati, you just talk what you only saw in other vloggers.
Great video. I didn't realize Manila was more expensive. I perceive PH to be a poorer country, so I assumed the cost of living would be cheaper if anything. I agree Bangkok is a great value.
both are middle income countries hence its very OFFENSIVE to uttered the other one is poorer..coz both counties are on the same level of imcome and progress unless thailand is a high income country which is NOT
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 When I look up average salary in Thailand vs Philippines, the numbers are much higher for TH. That's what my perception is based off. But maybe the numbers are wrong, or there are other factors I don't understand.
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Dude, the knowledge drop I received from your videos is BY FAR the best I've come across on RUclips. I am in Canada and am strongly considering cashing out and moving to Asia. I searched for your book on Amazon and didn't find it. Please continue the good work. Your channel is a hidden gem.
Thanks brother, appreciate it. Sounds good. Can't beat Asia - nothing feels as good as SE Asia.
Man I have already made up my mind. I’m cashing out this year or by spring no later to move to Asia. I just spend a few weeks in Thailand. And let me tell you it is hard to adjust back to western ways once you have experienced Asian culture. At this point I just want to cover all bases ie Philippines. But I am for sure leaving
I'm from Ontario. Been in Manila for awhile. Quality of life and services is better here. Wild to say, but things are vastly easier here
Philippines may be behind Thailand on infrastructure, but in terms of nature and how welcoming the people are second to none. The country is the most westernize in Asia. Majority of the people speak English. The signs, instructions are all in English. The islands are always voted as the best beaches in the world ! 35% of the coral reefs in the world are in the Philippines. To put it in context, Jacques Cousteau (French explorer) describe the island of Palawan as the best place he ever saw on this planet.
Thats all true. Totally agree with you. The Philippines is a paradise filled with the best beaches you’ll find on this planet!
being the most westernized country in Asia" I'll take that as an insult. no wonder why nationalism and ethno centrism doesn't exist in that country.
Transportation, Infrastructure is not convenient to travel that made high cost.
For showing off the language skills, Sri Lanka, her people can speak English very well also and the beaches are beautiful with short distance from Colombo.
@@somwangphulsombat8468 Terrible what is happening in SL right now.
Too much or excessive tourism translate to ecological disaster for a country. However, I believe Philippines will benefit from a moderate increase in tourist
We already succeed destroying our ecology by spawning too many babies too frequently.
You made a derogatory comment about Philippines being a small brother to America and that the foods are all processed. What country are you from? Why so much hate. Even in small carinderias in Manila offer daily fresh dishes including vegetables not just protein based. If you are trying to make a content, make sure it's based on facts, BTW so much is going on on this world, try to make good positive vibes. Stop being a hater.
I spent a good amount of time in Cebu and Manila. The best filipino food I had was in Cebu where locals really put in the effort, loved the food we had in Malapascua, Moalboal..
Food taste is subjective. No point in arguing about what tastes better as it varies from person to person.
@Nas Llis I find it hard to believe you've lived in the philippines if you think that good food can be found in beach areas or that filipino food consists of just grilled or fried. Also, you make a clear picture of filipinos being fat/obese which really is laughable. While it's true there are alot of diabetic in the philippines, that's because of their primary diet rice. You can say you don't like the food all you want but why take an extra mile making baseless sh* ?
Thats not hate but as he said at the beginning its his experience after lived in both Manila and Bangkok. How can someone compare without lived or visit different countries?
I have been to 17 countries around in Europa and Asia and also out from my experience , foreigners usually dont local Filipino food i can eat local Filipino food as long its from clean place. If est street food or from low quality food court, i get sick. This is how it is, if coming from West, where hygiene is very important and different climate, make different bacterial . Its different to those who are born in The Philippines, because the body is used to it.
Another thing i have noticed, Thai restaurants , i find plenty of in all countries but very hard to find Filipino restaurants .
Thai, Mexican,Italian, Chinese and Vietnamrse food, are those most famous around the world even there are around 200 countries .
If you not been so much around, just read about it or watch documentaries .
Then you understand this is facts and not hate!
Philippines being a small brother to America, it's yet more or less the truth
Manila is very Catholic. There are no call girls walking the streets. There are chapels inside the shopping malls. It is not a party town in the way Bangkok is. She is not a one night stand. She is a future wife.
Don't kid yourself. I've lived all over Asia.
Having lived in Asia, the one thing I realize and understand is that if you’re not prepared to live like a local and adapt, an expat bubble will cost you a fortune
🙏 Assimilation teaches us so much.
Bangkok has the metropolitan and old buddhist culture, food are delicious everywhere you go,from street food floating market, cafes to michelin star resto. Their hands and craft are also amazing quality. I love Thailand.
Hello. Thank you.
For those who never truly experience Filipino Cuisines, please do not compare Filipino food to Thai Food. Many Foreigners have no clues about Filipino Cuisines.
You should just let them be.
I agree... They don't know maybe the places called Pampanga, bicol and Bacolod!
Guysss hayaan niyo sila haha ipakita natin sakanila na kahit anong panlalait or sinasabi nila na ang food natin ang pinaka worst sa buong Sea wala tayong pakialam basta para satin mga pilipino ang food natin ang pinakamasarap.♥️
Not only Makati but BGC now already exists. But if you're a full time vlogger and you want to increase your views and subscribers definitely come to the Philippines. The country has a very huge fan base compare to others. It's a fact. Simply feature stuffs in the Philippines or its people for sure your views and subscribers will blow up in a wink of an eye. In the Philippines we aren't used to mention Manila as in Manila itself but we often say Metro Manila or NCR that includes its nearby cities.
Dude, don't teach him to Pinoy-bait.
I'm Somali visited both but I like Manila more. Filipinos are more friendly and they all speak english. It's very easy to travel.
In Thailand it's more expensive and many don't speak english. Yes It is more developed than Manila. But you feel Manila is more 'true' Asia.
Agree mostly but Philippines is for me not Asia-Vibe anymore - it’s very US influenced and Spanish - Asia vibe you get in Thailand, Vietnam, etc. - but not PH
Hi can u suggest an area in Manila where to stay?
I love the points here. I hope the Philippines would step up their game in terms of infrastracture and transportation system.
Agreed
Build build build is on going
Build Build Build of President Duterte started on 2016 and President Marcos will continue it on July.
It should have been The Philippines vs Vietnam. They are at the same level in almost everything.
No Vietnam isn't Westernized it just small traces
Live where you want to live and leave your prejudice behind 😍
Well I think u better stay in Thailand u belong there and if you feel like so difficult to stay here in my loving Philippine country don’t ever come back here.
My question nowadays is that why many tourists from Thailand transfering to the philippines
It’s simple. Covid has made visa runs and travel to nearby countries more difficult and expensive. Tourists need a long term option and only the Philippines kept its old scheme, at least until now.
It makes me wonder I know somebody living in Thailand for years and now has moved to Philippines??? Is it to do with language barrier??.😉
If he have lived in thailand for years i am not sure if language is the barrier.. some people just enjoy moving here and there not letting anything or anyone settles them in one place and sometimes the reason too could be personal.
Philippine economy is growing very fast and will surpass Thailand in 2029.
That’s right and the economy of Vietnam is steadily deteriorating.
Interesting
How comes?😅
@วิทวัส ศันสนียานนท์ Thailand has an aging population with a birthrate of 1.5 compared to Philipppines 2.6, Infrastructure projects being made in Philippines are one of the biggest comparable only to Vietnam and Indonesia in southeast asia, by 2030, Indonesia, followed by vietnam and Philippines will be top 3 while Thailand continues to decline, with Thailand's declining population where will Thai get its Prostitues for Tourism ? btw Thais come to study English in the Philippines.
@@NomadElite Thailand has sluggish growth because of declining population, Philippines is currenly under infrastructure projects boom, second tier cities like Cebu have more projects than Pattaya, Phuket or any other Thai cities combined, Thailand needs to make more infrastructure projects coz the old ones need an upgrade and of course its Population decline trend is hard to reverse. ASK EUROPE !
Original and authentic cuisine in Philippines is healthy. Those you have tried in manila are almost western And spain influence cuisines. I highly recommend go to rural or province area and try pinakbet, ginataang langka, dinengdeng, saluyot with inihaw na bangus. And many healthy veggie cuisines. ☺️.Just a recommendation. ☺️
Thanks, appreciate the recommendation.
Digital nomads in Bangkok but if you run a Call Center or BPO, Manila is the place to be. Manila also has high end casinos like Okada. Bangkok I believe there are casinos that are operating but illegal
99% of Manila speaks at least some English, Bangkok is about 30%. Big difference.
but Bangkok has the highest international tourists in Asia. you still can speak English with tourists from all around the world who traveling and living here. why always compare local Thai , who living in the country has their own language and never been colonized but any country to The country that colonized by western countries for over 100 years?????
99% is not true. even USA , 95% can speak English. bro.
Manila is safer because security guards are everywhere especially on Subway trains.
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Glad you liked it!
Nice review
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Yeah hahaha maraming tourists ang nandito para mag vlog, pinupuri kesyo ang pilipinas para maka uto ng mga tao haha minsan may pagka dis advantage din pala yung marunong ka umintindi ng English kasi yung mga vloggers halos lahat mga English mga tourist pinupuri kesyo ang pilipinas maganda pero behind na scene di naman pala totoo haha para lang talaga maka kuha ng subscribers kaya kong ako sainyo mga pilipino wag kayo papauto tsaka ang masasabi ko lang mas mahalin natin ang sarili nating bansa kasya ibang bansa dahil paano galangin ng ibang tao ang ating bansa kong ang sariling atin di natin kayang mahalin or galangin
@@crisabilong7362 kahit nga po reviews at reactions lang ng ibang lahi basta about Philippines 🇵🇭 naku asahan mo, tambak kaagad ang views and subs, pero pag ang pinoy nag blog sa lugar nila, siguro may pa isa isa rin sa kanila na mag views at subs, malasin zero pa tukad ko! 😂😂😂
Ewan ba? Masyadong obsessed sa foreigners ang karamihan ng pinoys! Kaya sabi ko nga sa mga kakilala ko dito na Spanish small time blogger, punta na ng pinas at mag vlog na jan at isang content lang monetize agad! 😂😂
@@orientalmindoro4303 hello po! From Occidental Mindoro nmn ako.. 😉
How much is the mid term 6 month tourist visa for Thailand ? That Thai elite easy access visa is very expensive, 18k USD,.. wow
Relatively inexpensive. It depends on what country you're applying from.
Great video thanks! What's that area or district you mentioned? Where expats live?
Glad you liked it, thanks! Sukhumvit in Bangkok. Makati and BGC in Manila.
If you mostly prefer Thailand over Philippines which it's really obvious, I don't think you need a comparison for both countries lol why not just make a video about Thailand though instead of including the Philippines in your video it doesn't make sense at all
I have videos on the Philippines as well. The Philippines has a great retirement visa program and the country is rich in nature. I like many things about the Philippines. Thailand has superior food choices, healthcare, infastructure and cheaper cost of living. Why do you think Bangkok is the most visited city in the world? Why do you think Thailand is the most visited country in whole Asia? Must have a reason.
You are in your feelings. You should stop being so sensitive. He didn't disrespect the Phillipines or the people. Grow up dude
@Belle no it makes perfect sense because most people want to know this information. He didn't disrespect either country or the natives. You are just overly sensitive and got offended for no reason. Clicking on this video, watching it, and getting offended, is WHAT DOESNT MAKE ANY SENSE AT ALL
@@thesilversurfer1071 You didn't get my point lol Why are you guys always comparing Philippines over Thailand in the video, Just do a video about Thailand and how nice the country is without including my country though lmao
@@thesilversurfer1071 Stop telling I got offended, leave us alone bruh lmao
If you want to party in Manila past 9pm, goto one of the five big casinos.
Been to Thailand, i love the place , food and people. Plan to visit again.
I apprecuate all my ASEAN bro/sis.
Greetings from Philippines
Always welcome. Thanks for checking in.
@@NomadElite welcone po
I would love to know where it's easier to meet (and pick up) ladies please? The PH or TH?
Philippines
@@NomadElite What city in the PH would you say the chances are higher to pick up a girl?
Your choice man. You are always welcome here in the Philippines. Cheers!
Appreciate it man. I still like the Philippines.. I just compared two major cities so that doesn't mean I don't like other places in the Philippines.
Bangkok can top out over 100F for many days in the summer. The highest temp in Manila 2021 was 93F. Thailand has higher humidity, more killer mosquitoes.
Foreigners I know that live in Thailand on long term visa have to report to Thai Immigration if they plan to travel within the country. You need to list all the places you will visit and also report back to them when you return to your home base in Thailand.
So true
They may as well just state they don’t want foreigners living there. Sure come spend all your cash quickly then get out or pay up and be discriminated against. Those visa fees alone made me laugh. Thanks but no thanks Thailand.
Definitely Bangkok without a doubt although I did like Manila. But KL is my main destination for retirement hopefully
What do you like about Bangkok?
@@NomadElite What I loved about Bangkok:
1. Food - amazing and great variety too
2. Culture - incredible
3. People - the land of smiles, need i say more
4. Tourist sites - fabulous
Both Manila and Bangkok are cheap, and people in Manila are definitely more proficient in English than in Bangkok. although many locals can speak basic English in BKK
One of the main reasons why I do prefer Bangkok is due to the fact there are Halal food readily available and Halal markets and stalls, plus as well as magnificent temples there are quite a few mosques in Bangkok compared to Manila being a Muslim from the UK. Plus Bangkok is vibrant. Obviously I would avoid Khaosan Road or Soi Cowboy for that matter but the city has so much to offer for everyone. And I love Asiatique Waterfront. But KL is my No.1 choice
Excellent
KL is fun and was easier to navigate, although it’s much smaller too. Malaysia has made it extremely difficult for retirement visa
@@Richard.Cabeza Yes I heard about the retirement visa situation. KL is much easier and smoother than chaotic Bangkok but Bangkok vibes are awesome
Filipinos are not happy with this video because they only want flattery. You are making them angry.
You nailed that one!
sawasdee ka:) just read all the comments (got loads of fun lol) and just wanna cheer u up! keep up with the good work! i’ve been seeing a majority of filipinos on the internet who are really competitive (esp with thailand) and obsessed w their country for no reason, and sometimes it’s just a bit annoying imo
i understand that they wanna represent their country so badly but it’s surprisingly shocking how they can act in ignorance of all the problems in their country and try to level it up by saying bad things towards other countries all the time. they need to understand that doing these won’t make their country any better lol
to tell you the truth, thai people nowadays don’t wanna live in thailand anymore bcs of political issues and we’re kinda realizing that thailand isn’t any better than others (which is true, thailand is still in need of a development in many aspects) and that just how it works, citizens are aware of the problem, and we’ll try to solve it, not just pretend that our country is the best.
Correcting derogatory comment is not bad. I'm Filipino living in Thailand though.
U just speak my mind! Really annoying when reading all these biased comments. If ive never been to Philippines id think their country looks like switzerland or something. Come on!
@@nirvana835 stay put where u are then...we have modern cities but most countries have slums just like yours.
Thai people are not what you think. If you are not comfortable, you can just cross Thailand. You don't have to come here.
Traffic is worse in Bangkok, goods are slightly more expensive (especially local produce). But Siam Paragon is enough to make me want to move to TH, they have good quality food, a lot of imported goods at ok prices, and the elevated walkways along Sukhumvit make Bangkok safer and more pedestrian friendly than Manila. And if you want to have a staycation, the hotels in Bangkok have the best value for money, cheap yet 4-5 star international chains.
Contrast that with EDSA in the Philippines where townships are isolated from each other by longer stretches with slums in between. One stretch of Sukhumvit from Asok station to Siam station on th BTS has everything you'll ever want and need for city living.
I agree with everything you said. Bangkok offers better value. Period. Most of what you consume on a daily basis is cheaper and of higher quality in Bangkok.
@@NomadElite the fact that an island nation like ours has to import 80% of our salt should tell expats that in the Philippines, cheap means low quality, and expensive means poor value. The fish sauce we use for our local cooking is mostly water with caramel color and artificial flavoring, coconut milk products have flour and gelatin to thicken it.
Thai fish, beer, meat, coconut products, vegetables, condiments like fish sauce, and traditional snacks are affordable and of very good quality.
lol even the best areas within bkk CANT even resemble BGC IN MANILA alone and BGC IS VERY MASSIVE PLACE...bkk got slums..you sounded as if bkk got zero slums..youre very delusional
enough of flowery words bout bkk..GET REAL....people are not that stupid and ignorant..they can easily watch both cities online and see for themselves the REAL ACTUAL FACTS on both cities
not from some stupid troll opinion.
@@noddybebetrain9896 I just saw a stat saying Bangkok has the worst traffic in Southeast Asia but I think it's Manila as the infrastructure in Thailand beats that of the Phils. Having many farang visit Thailand has meant more improvements to the kingdom than the former Spanish colony.
@@pkim07 over tourism can lead destruction for Thai economy and also may affects their culture don't let western westernized thai culture
I wish Philippines has the same restrictions as Thailand. Honestly I don’t like too many tourist in the Philippines because it’ll destroy our natural resources. Tourism has to be restricted. Don’t kill me, it’s just my opinion.
😂
Thailand has more tourists than in Philippines. What are you talking about???
www.statista.com/statistics/261733/countries-in-asia-pacific-region-ranked-by-international-tourist-arrivals/#:~:text=In%202019%2C%20China%20received%20the,international%20tourist%20arrivals%20in%202019.
@@NomadElite i
@@herchickenlegs4 hindi niya naman sinabi na ang pilipinas ang may pinaka maraming tourists
The price of a big Mac value meal is about $1.75 lower in Manila. Western food is cheaper in Manila.
Great information Gerry, Thanks
Thanks
You're wrong about the choice of food. You just have to know where they are located in Manila. The islands do not have the food that are in Manila. Also in the Philippines, not only Manila, you can always request them to cook anything you want as long as they have the ingredients.
Living in the US is still very similar to that in the Philippines because it is as they say Westernized. Some still retire there. The only difference is Healthcare expenses.
Show me one index where Flipino food ranks in the top 30. There are none.
@@NomadElite Philippine native soup Sinigang was titled the Best Soup in the World by Taste Atlas 2021.. What say you?
Im filipino but Thai cuisine is much superior than filipino cuisine in the international level. The way thai prefer their food is quality almost everywhere you go. Why so butthurt about honest opinion?
try to search tue sinigang soup
@@NomadElite try to search the sinigang soup for you to know
Eli I think I am the only person who don’t like Thai food to much spice with to much mix of everything, but eat see food in street market with Changi
Thais like Vietnamese put too much monosodium glutamate that expats wouldnt know. The cooks will never tell and everything is written in their own alphabet.
BANGKOK is by far better!!
What makes Bangkok better than Manila?
Thanks for the video, does not matter which is better? Majority of these farangs and expats are going and flying back and forth to Thailand and Philippines vice versa as they can't make up their mind. You will do the same thing too. Both countries have the same concepts as quality of life, nightlife and everything.
You're welcome.
Don't compare us to Thailand. The Philippines maybe not as ideal as you expect for a relocation country, but we know how to live and deal with challenges, we are happy people, we are strong people. If you"re a foreigner without a great patience and if you're only looking for convenience, then go and find it to another country. I don't mean to be sarcastic, just setting a proper expectation.
I can compare whatever I want.
@@NomadElite yeah that's why you have few subscribers....congratulations...to your unlikable videos..ur contents are very boring...
Love your thoughts ♥️and exactly sana ganyan nga gawin ng mga foreigner na nandito na di naman gusto yong bansa natin
Love the friendly Filipinos. There’s so much good in your country. Please note that I mainly compared two cities
There is NO BIG DIFFERENCE between our food with other countries in terms of quality. I live in the US, a lot of Thai restaurants doesn't taste good too.
Just a heads up: the US got the second worst food in the world, not a country I look up too when it comes to dining. Philippines got the worst local food in whole SE Asia. It’s America’s little brother, they don’t know how to cook. No veggies. Mainly processed foods available. The Philippines got little agricultural strength, a good junk of food is imported. Beach towns are an exception, that’s where you often find good food in the Philippines
@@NomadElite I am a Filipino and after traveling to a different part of Asia...This statement is correct...Filipino foods are oily,salty and mostly unhealthy...If you like good food then better go outside the capital...Fresh foods are in the provinces of Philippines where the recipes are not influenced by foreign countries...Very authentic and healthy...
Manila is only good if you have business to take care of....but if you don't then best option is to be at least in Cebu or Davao.
@@NomadElite "they don't know how to cook" you know what we have a new pandemic in Philippines called "infodemic" and your just being a good example to that virus keep sharing false information brother. 🥰👍
@@NomadElite wow..worst food..are u kidding me...such a stupid opinion from a person who doesn't really know about the country philippines...if you don't have anything good to say about a country better shut ur mouth...have you tasted many of our cuisines...shame on you...by the way...how many places have you visited in the Philippines...don't generalize okay..philippine cuisine is diverse.....
@@NomadElite this reply of yours is an example of ignorant person who thinks he knows everything about the country...better check ur facts okay...how many places have you visited in the Philippines and how many food have you tasted....remind you its 7000+islands...
My God I've been trying to decide where to go between the 2. Thank you for this video. Very helpful. Ur videos are A plus
@@henryf5001 Gonna go to Bangkok. Just super scared about doing all that covid test. I can't wait for this all to be over.
Glad you liked it. Thanks
@@AILAM43 I've passed 10 COVID tests so far haha. You can do it. BKK is awesome.
if youre looking for girls and lady boys thailand is the place plus street foods,and food is much cheaper, dont compare both countries bec it has so much different in history,infastracrure and traffic is almost desame
Filipinos usually not depend on street foods because were usually preferred going to malls or fast foods to eat and chill,unlike in Bankok;You must know first the culture before comparing it
Street food can be dangerous to the stomach.
Did you ever visit Laos, Cambodia, Malaysis or Singapore? What is your favorite SE Asian country?
Never been to Laos and I've been told to not missed much lol. My favorite country is Malaysia!
@@NomadElite Why Malaysia? Can you explain? I'd love to know. I live in Vietnam and it really sucks.
Live in Jakarta where the boat is sinking
Can you tell us more?
I love my country w/all its flaws like slums,poor infrastructures,octopus wires...well this things arent only found in the Philippines.Im patriotic so comments from fellow Filipinos make me sick and this foreign dude which I scroll all his reply are mostly negative,hope you'll not come in the Philippines.
You're right. He mustn't come...ever!
A little bias against the filipinos. A lot of foreign vloggers who visited the phils and posted positive reviews about the phils saw their subscribers and views skyrocketed from hundreds to hundreds of thousands or even millions. Check those foreign youtubers who always features the phils. We filipinos really appreciate them and supports them in return. In your case i respect you and its your own opinion. Bye
No need to fill offended. The Philippines is a country rich in nature and beaches. The country has many good sides. However, just like any other place, the Philippines is very flawed, including food choices/safety, rights towards foreigners, healthcare, pollution, traffic safety and environmental awareness. it isn't all sugar, you get lots of salt in the Philippines. This channel is about the facts, the truth and real life experience in all the places I've personally lived in.
@@NomadElite well Bangkok has pollution and traffic too, accidents and crime as what other ex-pats there were saying
I do believe its better than Bangkok and Shanghai but nowhere as clean as developed and regulated countries. It's one of those things someone has to accept when living in one of Asia's metropolitan
@centalinsod Gusto mo kasi yung inuuto ka ng mga kano. Feature nila sa vlogs ang Pinas para lang sa dumami subscribers nila na katulad mong Pinoy na nauto na nila
@@NomadElite ur country is far worst...
I do dig Bangkok over Manila. I left Canggu Bali and Phuket Thailand for the Philippines comparing and contrasting now.
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I’m curious if your opinion has changed since 10 months ago?
@@hiddensoroush hey love Southeast Asia but I’ve been living in South America the past six months and Medellin Columbia 🇨🇴 checks all the boxes for me now. i’m thinking when I’m older Thailand, or the Philippines may be my top choices. Cheers!
@@TheAmericanVagabond Interesting. Do you speak Spanish? I wanted to check out Medellin but language barrier was my biggest issue. Can’t imagine being single would work too well in south America if you don’t speak Spanish. But the women are hot 😅
Tourists will be the answer. Where there are many tourists, it shows that high security Beautiful sights, delicious food, comfortable travel and is a destination for tourists all over the world which can't be denied that before covid Bangkok has the most tourists in the world for 3 consecutive years.
Why did you leave BGC out? This is a big expat area.
Can't compare Bangkok with Manila. It's far far away from each other. Manila is still far behind Bangkok at least 20 years.
lol far behind???? even the best areas within bkk cant even RESEMBLE bgc in manila alone..best areas within bkk looked inferior as compared to BGC..
metro manila got the largest/ massive infrastructures / transportation etc..construction ongoing than the rest of asean combined...2 subway system ongoing, the soon to be THE LARGEST AIRPORT IN ASEAN etc etc etc..
pls reseach first..youre very stupid and IGNORANT
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 Metro Manila is just a part of Manila. Only small area and you said Manila....hahaha... Cover just 10% of entire Manila and 90% are slum villages.
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 No need to say much. People know..the world know. How's Bangkok and how's Manila. Only youuuuuu never been to other country, right? huhu
20 years 🤣, bangkok doesn’t even have a decent CBD, at least hide your wires first coz wires in manila CBD’s are hidden already 🤣
That seems to be the mentality of the foreigners who see Philippines ( not keeping an open mind that Philippines is a 3rd world country. Poverty is higher than Thailand) they compare it always to the rich country like Thailand.
Yes in Bangkok some foods are cheap but i dont trust how they make it,no sanitary i would say,And most foods are soicy even you say,no spicy but still they put chilli.regarding apartment,a lot of scams going on here.and about visa in Thailand,very is easy to acquire but expensive,and a lot if scammer agent too.
Thanks for letting us know. You do need to be careful there.
Traveling to Thailand during this period may be more difficult than Philippines. But a longer stay is definitely more cost-effective and more comfortable than Philippines. So I choose Thailand
You mean more difficult in terms of getting the Thai health pass?
Now we are fully open country.
Im a filipina and can someone make me understand please why the cost of living in Philippines is more expensive than Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia?
Lack of agricultural resources and remote location. You import a lot
How bloody pretentious to say that you were not out to compare the two cities.
I said that because I don’t want it took like I’m hammering Manila. Bangkok is just a better deal
Funny the fact that he really havent been around all places in Metro Manila. LOL
I agree with this guy
Thank you :)
I Visit Both country Thailand and Philippines for me Philippines is the best Hands down......
Yes ! I’m Thai and I think all men should go there!
Filipinas are your type they are only 4 hours away
Manila , Makati are expensive , go to provinces they have low cost of everything.
On my very honest Opinion
Bangkok is better than Manila when it comes to foods (Asian Cuisines),cheaper cost of living,cheaper cost of transportation, the red light district is safer and the most of all Bangkok has better internet connection...If you are not into building family and just wanna do dating Bangkok is cheaper/advisable..
While Manila is better when it comes to organised road system (somehow),communication is better in Manila,the lifestyle is more upgraded compare to Bangkok,If you are into building family Manila is better..
The cost of living is almost doubled compare to Bangkok....
To cut the long story short,Bangkok is better for single expats while Manila is better place for retired people who have monthly pension...
By the way Hospitals are more expensive in Manila compare to Bangkok...
Do not compare philippines its 7100 islands you chose vs thailand its only one place ...crazy folk
Since you’re base in Thailand Filipinos will not subscribe to your channel lol. That’s how Filipinos love their country. I’m a Mexican-American married to a Filipina and i have been to Thailand in Bangkok, 3 yrs ago for a year. Sorry but honestly, i don’t really like Thailand because of communication barrier. I had a hard time communicating to Thais in English☺️🇺🇸🇮🇷
False. I don’t live in Thailand. Never assume
That's right tho we're not rich like Thailand but Filipinos are proud of the Philippines
Yeah, agree! we love our country so much no matter what other people say to our country. We don't tolerate insult to other people.
Hi can I ask you What city in the PH has a good nightlife and I can meet ladies easily?
Yes the Philippines has a good visa system; Thailand is more difficult
we've spoiled thailand so they have become difficult, boycott them and start checking out other surrounding countries, then they'll be begging foreigners to return, covid was a good lesson to the thai government
@@wtzan hopefully
Don't live Sukhumvit, live a couple of miles outside the centre near a metro station and pay half, suttisan or similar
@@kippsguitar6539 I like the nightlife however I don't know why anyone want to live in Sukhumvit
Yeah, very easy
Travel to Thailand became too complicated and risky with their system of double testing upon arrival, imagine if you test positive on the first or second test then your vacation is over because they will put you in quarantine at your expense for 10 days before letting you go back to your country.
a personal friend of mine did the 10 day quarantine last month. It’s not for everyone
It could change as time goes on hopefully.
Well certainly I wouldn’t want to go through that unnecessary expense and inconvenience and I’m sure this will put off many people traveling there. Best wait until this has all calmed down
@@henryf5001 well certainly if you test positive, having the inconvenience of quarantine at your own expense after spending money on your vacation eg travel tickets, spending money, hotel, then having to lose all of this on quarantine if you test positive, certainly this will out people off and the number of tourists will drop.
Experienced this first hand! Whew. What a hassle.
Hello always is pleasure to follow you
Thanks
I'm in Thailand right now but never got the chance to visit the Philippines just yet so this video is very helpful.
Glad you liked it. Great videos you got there on Morocco. How was it and how long did you stay?
Sorry didn't have time to watch the video too busy watching the Canadian Freedom Convoy Revolution. But having lived in both places I don't even think it's a contest.
I'm hoping that things can go back to relative normal in the next three to six months. I was hoping that this Canadian Freedom Convoy rally Revolution might help change the world but now I'm not being so optimistic. Apparently Ottawa has declared a state of emergency and it sounds like they could be bringing in the Army unbelievable. I'm hoping that the SE Asian countries might adopt the Mexican no vaccine entry. I've been holding off getting jabbed. Anyways always enjoy your videos and I'll be watching this one in the next couple of days take care and be well.
Crazy whats going on. I think they might over time. If one country starts accepting unvaccinated without quarantine and test upon arrival then more countries will follow. Thailand might be first.
Mandaluyong!
Please don't compare the two countries. To each it's own. If u don't like my country then don't step on
You can use google translator to talk to your Thailand women😊. That's not a problem.
Thailand definetly have an edge here 1st in infrastructure Thailand and Phil. is more or less the same its just that the population of Phil. is twice higher than Thailand 60M meanwhile Phil. 112M so Phil. infra. should be doubled of whats in Thailand but Phil. are on its way. More people means more cars, more chaotic cities, much bigger slums, more garbage on the steets. Thailand government have only one they have King no election their nation building and goals more attainable than Phil. which is democratic system theres changing of administration every 6 years so the goals and priority can be change every 6 years esp. if the new government are opposition. Phil. demographics its is an island nation group of island separated by ocean so the infra. are lot challenging than Thailand which is one big mass. Other thing Phil. are vulnerable to natural calamity than the rest of SEA region. But despite all disadvantages Phil. are keep on fighting, cannot also be underestimated even our neighboring countries in SEA region were shock coz we have rivalry among us actually 3 in 1 Phil. vs Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam here in social media which is so toxic. Despite being the poorest in terms of GDP per Capita Phil. able to transform into competitive country and rise from all adversities.
Trueee haha nakakatawa lang haha 3 vs 1 bat kaya ganon eh noh kaya mga tao sa tatlong bansa na yan galit sa pilipinas or ayaw sa pilipinas
Halos lahat ng nakikita ko sa yt about phil vs ganito ganyan🤣
I don't understand why you get so much criticism from this video you were just stating your experiences and the things you said were simple facts. I travel to both cities both are really nice however I admit I do travel to Bangkok alot more though plus the hotels are more affordable even the nice luxury hotels. Food is amazing I love spicy foods I also love the nightlife. Also theres always good and bad women in both countries you just have to choose the right one. People should understand that everyone will always have a different experience on which country they visit. But hey you can't go wrong with both ❤️🇹🇭🇵🇭
The criticism comes from local Filipinos who are proud of their country. Right. Every country has good and bad sides.
@@NomadElite The thing about is that most filipinos are very prideful, when you don't choose the Philippines some turn hostile and insult you they don't want to hear about the flaws they have in their country. This happened to me when some of my former friends from the Philippines sees that I go to Thailand and i end up dating a woman from there they choose to unfriend and never spoke to me again. Just like this one lady from the Philippines she gets all upset because I chose a thai woman and tries to embarrass me in public what a shame.
oh wow, sorry this happened to you. But sounds all too familiar, know exactly what you're talking about. Their culture is not very receptive to criticism. Always been this way.
@@NomadElite My bad for late reply but I hate to say this but my experience with them wasn't good, I'm not saying all Filipinas are bad there's many decent women out there. Every guy will have different experiences and that's ok but I just wanted to try something different.
Demand for Western level housing is cheaper in Manila.
I think you are wrong about food where you say you have very little choice of Filipino food, you have all the food in Manila that are in the islands, you just have to know where they are located. It's actually the reverse, that the islands do not have the food that are in Manila. Also in Manila, you can always request them to cook for you the type of menu you want.
He probably just stayed in Ph for a week and in Thailand for years and boom....here comes the comparison😂
If u want to check how cheap the cost of living of a city, just check their gasoline price.. the Philippines has the 2nd expensive gasoline price in southeast asia after singapore.. so there u go
Great ideas
Bangkok wins hands down. I am married to a Filipina and have visited Manila many times, but the Thai capital is AWESOME and perhaps my favorite city in Asia (though I like the beaches of Thailand). Bangkok wins in just every category -- food, infrastructure, traffic, LRT, shopping and the like. I love Pinoys but Manila is a far cry from Bangkok.
Good points
Bro, Philippines may be behind in terms of infrastructure as such but in terms of nature and how welcoming the people are second to none. The country is the most westernize in Asia, majority of the people speaks English, the whole of the country's signs and instructions are in English. Philippines beaches are always on top of the best island in the world, 35% of coral reefs are in the Philippines. To put it in context, Jacques Cousteau (French explorer) describe the Philippines as the best place he ever saw on this planet.
@@jcrew6190 The question was Bangkok vs. Manila, NOT Thailand vs. the Phils. The Phils has stuff going for it like better English, friendlier people and the like. I get that as I've visited the country more than 100 times. But if I had to choose, Bangkok EASILY trumps Metro Manila (even Taguig) as there's far more to do and stuff. I've visited Bangkok under five times but I know that it's far better than Manila (at least in my eyes). I hope first that the Phils moves its capital away from Metro Manila and to a safer place away from so many natural disasters.
@@pkim07 BGC is far better and modern than Bangkpk
@@jcrew6190 You can say what you want but Bangkok in 2019 (before the pandemic) had nearly 25 million visitors, while Manila had just over 8 million. Manila traffic is also far worse than Bangkok's as the latter has an expanding LTR system. Anyway that's just me.
Thanks, this is a very valuable video. I was kind of hoping that Manila would have a lot more advantages because entry requirements for Philippines seems way easier, but it looks like I'll just have to figure out all of Thailands red tape instead! Much appreciated Gerry.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for your support!
Check it out BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY (BGC in Taguig City, Metro Manila) it is fancier than Makati
Great tip
Is there a good nightlife there?
Looks like you still didn’t go around Metro Manila. You never mentioned a lot of high end places like BGC. Makati is not the only fancy city in Metro Manila. Try to research more before comparing the country to other countries pls. Americans, British, Austrialian RUclipsrs and expats are now moving/transferring from Thailand to the Philippines…a lot of foreigners/tourist are now in the Philippines🇺🇸
I know BGC, was there at St Luke’s a couple years ago. You’re proud of the Philippines which is fine. To each their own
Are the foreigners moving ? That 're 10 % of foreigners in Thailand.
I'm Filipino and your right bangkok is better than manila,. But Manila hopefully is developing and I hope our next president will improve our tourism and make #1
Who do you think will win the upcoming election?
@@NomadElite hoping and praying VP Leni Robredo will win this elections... she has no corruption issues.
@@reihalondres9518 You have very low grade candidate who cannot even express herself in simple terms. Boba ang babaeng yan and you want her to run the Philippines? Think what she has done in six years of smiling and criticizing the administration. She did nothing but manira ng manira. Yan ang candidata mo? NO classs?
The first thing the Phils must do is the move the capital OUT of Metro Manila and to a spot safe from natural disasters.
@@NomadElite BBM
The language barrier is a real factor. Bangkok can be isolating if you don't learn Thai.
Japan,China?
Really? , we have 40 M visitors from over the world before COVID why they didn't have any problems.
But there a million of expats in every square meter, very isolate lmao😂
Manila is better deal if you are already getting social security.
I say Marry a Filipina and live in N.Thailand or Vietnam!jajaja
Haha
facts
PLEASE DON'T COMPARE PHILIPPINES AND THILAND WE FILIPINOS ARE SO BIG DIFFERENCES TO THE OTHERS COUNTRIES WE HAVE OWN IDENTIFY AND ORIGINALITY...THANKS
@@NomadElite then why the US is hiring more Filipino nurses and call center agents? Beware of your words, man. You are really pathetic, maybe you need love or values education. You don't know how to respect. You are the worst person I've ever seen on youtube. Shame to you, your teachers and to your family. You're spreading negativity. And who do you think you are? A king? Or having a garbage heart? Eeww. That's what you learned in your school? Where did you study?
I Love Phil’s the best
There are so many educated ppl there
In Thailand the gurls are for sale
Are you into girls?
Really ? Why did you say like uneducation lady ?
I love Phil food
Very few thai in comments section,NO ENGLISH
I THINK THE GIRL ON THE PICTURE ISN’T FILIPINA
Why do you think that?
It's all a reflection of a progressive economy, can't blame why Thailand "economy-wise" is already superior than the Philippines. At some point before some considered both Thailand and the Philippines having twin economies. But Thailand eventually went ahead and overtook the Philippines in terms of that. It's also ironic that Thailand learned about the rich agriculture from the Philippines way back and now exports rice to the Philippines. Even some of the auto factories Philippines had, already jumped ship to Thailand.
I'm from the Philippines myself. Not downplaying, just saying some obvious facts no one can deny. The Philippine government is to blame and is a never-ending work in progress. When the economy is strong and progressive, it trickles down eventually with a positive effect and result bit by bit to other aspects.
All true
@Concerned Individual I bet you it's the other way around. It is most highly likely to happen if it's the OTHER president that would've been elected.
@Concerned Individual If you still want to dwell in the past, just find some place where you belong like your old Hekasi or Sibika book, then smoke your weed, be my guest. You aren't too different with the NPAs huh!
@Concerned Individual Nah I'm done with you, go figure out for yourself how to differentiate pink from yellow. You people are so high. Still having a hard time figuring out why the result of the election just happened? I bet you the majority of the people has no problem seeing just plain red and are not color blind, it's that simple. Capiche!
@Concerned Individual You know what? Just enough of your sarcastic assertiveness. Don't be too concerned about it, because no matter who is seating within that office, this country is nothing but effed up anyway. You just have to learn to choose a new or different kind of way of effin' this country up any further. Ayt.
Bangkok is by far more livable than Manila. More to do, more to see and experience, better selection of food and way way safer.
I assume Thais cannot own handguns like Filipinos can? Private gun ownership is a HUGE turnoff for me.
@@pkim07 Thais can and do.
@@Richard.Cabeza But I hear Thailand doesn't have nearly as many handguns as the Phils does.
@@pkim07 where did you get that 🤣, hand gun 🤣🤣🤣
@@pkim07 Private gun ownership is practically non-existent in the Philippines. I don't know where you get your information.
You can't compare if you just stayed for a little while in the Phils. I think you just include to compare Phils. So that pinoys will watch your videos..or you didn't really go or tour around manila or Makati, you just talk what you only saw in other vloggers.
3 months is enough time to know what's available in Manila. You don't need years to figure that out.
@@NomadElite you didn't really research that's why, you can't really get much subscribers. Just talking, boring person.
Great video. I didn't realize Manila was more expensive. I perceive PH to be a poorer country, so I assumed the cost of living would be cheaper if anything. I agree Bangkok is a great value.
Glad you liked it. Yes, Manila isn’t cheap if you want quality
both are middle income countries hence its very OFFENSIVE to uttered the other one is poorer..coz both counties are on the same level of imcome and progress unless thailand is a high income country which is NOT
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 When I look up average salary in Thailand vs Philippines, the numbers are much higher for TH. That's what my perception is based off. But maybe the numbers are wrong, or there are other factors I don't understand.
The hotels you can get in Bangkok BLOW those in Manila out of the water. I'd pick Bangkok just for its incredible hotel selection and bargains.
It's cheap if you live in rural areas.
❤️MANILA ❤️THAILAND
:)
Interms of modernize bkk thailand is better.
You're not here to Hammer? You just made video about how bad Philippines is.
Why do you get triggered? I’ve plenty of positive videos on the Philippines
So dude, stay in Thailand
You scared of the truth bro