Malaysia is Amazing! Will I Leave Thailand For Good?
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Discussing my thoughts on Malaysia and deciding if I will leave Thailand.
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Try to come over Philippines.. Its a widely speak English in southeast asia
U wanna have "fun" & party with girls, stay in Thailand. It's one of the best place for that on planet earth. But if u like a more calm place, very family-friendly, multi-cultural city/place, Malaysia is the place. Also English is very widely used in Malaysia and u'll get views from Malaysians on youtube without having to provide subtitles
so clearly you never been in thailand or bangkok before "ignorant " yes bangkok have one of the best place for night life on planet earth
but we also have everything you said and even better im sure
@@v.4789no better. Slums everywhere in BKK and pedos abound.
@v.4789 I've been everywhere in Thailand. The problem with u is u don't understand generalizations. Can people party with girls here in Malaysia, sure. Can u have u great family life in Thailand, of course. But if u ask anyone that has been to both, the obvious difference between living in Malaysia & Thailand is what I mentioned. Malaysia is predominantly muslim nation (more than 60% muslim) therefore there's no obvious "culture" of getting & finessing foreign men here. Are there parties here, yes but there's no "partying" culture here. Morally, locals (both for muslims or non-muslims) are pretty strict here, GENERALLY SPEAKING. Also tax on alcohol in Malaysia is very high therefore drinking is expensive here. "Partying" here is pretty costly compared to Thailand. Btw I've been to ChiangMai, Phuket, Bangkok, Pattaya etc, and it's a common sight to see foreign men trying to pick up local girls or local women trying to finesse these men. Nothing wrong with that but u don't commonly see that in Malaysia. Yo I even speak Pattani dialect fluently because I grow up in North East Malaysia and u know what men here do when they go to the bordering Thai towns? I think u can guess.... but that doesn't mean one country is better than the other. It's all about personal preferences. If u are more conservative and want to have a family and don't want your kids to be exposed to all the pickup culture, "red light district" and sexual freedom stuff, Malaysia is a better choice. If u don't give af about that and u like enjoy your life and apply YOLO principles, Thailand is way better. Nothing complicated in what I'm saying here
@@kopxpertwell said bro 👍👍👍
Yes Thailand is definitely more fit for anything nightlife, party, or casual hookup related. I will say though outside of the main tourist zone in any part of Thailand, you don't actually see any bar girls or any of this nightlife stuff at all, so I think it would be viable outside of the party zones to raise kids also. I think Malaysia also definitely has upsides especially the English speaking part. I've also only experienced KL so far, haven't seen even a fraction of what is out there in Malaysia. I think in general you're right that if your values are more in line with Malaysian beliefs, it could be a better fit to raise family there. One thing that really bothers me is that a lot of people try to push their beliefs on others and like to bash the other countries/races, I haven't seen something like this anywhere else I've been, it's a bit much and one of the main things that put me off of staying long-term. People here in the comments make all sorts of judgements about me and everyone else in Thailand for example, for no reason reason other than that some of their policies don't align with their religious beliefs. You're completely right one country is not any better than another. Some Malaysians see this as extremist liberal beliefs, but in reality it's just human etiquette and treating people as equals regardless of their culture, upbringing, sexual preferences, and lifestyle choices.
If you are single , you probably like Bangkok , but if you are family oriented , definitely Kuala lumpur .
Yea honestly I like both!
As a Malaysian, I see no point of dating if you don't have long term relationship target at the end of it.
If you struggled to understand this kind of mindset, then absolutely, Malaysia is not for you.
I’m an American been living in Malaysia for 30 years!!!! Hate to say it but your a tourist 😅 can’t compare to Thailand same same but different. Dating haha . You are a tourist. This ain’t Kanas Dorthy
Of course I’m a tourist in Malaysia and also in Thailand. Even so I had quite a few good dates during my time in KL (tinder). I realized even though most of the women are seeking long term relationships they were quite happy to still have a short term meaningful connection. Yea Thailand and Malaysia are so different that it’s just down to personal preference/lifestyle/values at the end of the day.
Certain people are meant to be staying in Thailand. You are in that category. Those who relocate to Malaysia are normally expats on expat visas or families as well as those on retirement visas. Backpackers and singles would surely prefer Thailand. 😊
The reason why Malaysia has overtaken Thailand as no 1 tourist destination spot is because of the family factor, people can bring their family to travel to Malaysia and it is cheap, English being used widely and modern city, where else Thai is not very suitable to bring family, especially if you have kids. That's the advantage of Malaysia, people will say too islamic and too conservative, and now this basic protocol, has lead to a good thing, very family-friendly, affordable place for family vacationing. Thailand great for singles and parties, while Malaysia for families, over time the number multiplies and it works in Malaysia favours, as families of 3 or more vacationing to Malaysia, overtakes the number of singles tourists vacationing in Thailand.
I love Malaysia all my heart, love KL love Petronas, love nasi lemak, love Malay's Vibes and also love everything that all related to Malaysia. I miss KL every second of my breath.
I’m missing it already too after just leaving!
Hi there..as a Malaysian, our country growth/developments are to fit our own fittings/molds..we are not big to impress any outsiders. And we are hoping, for any foreigners that are interested to assimilate with our culture/societies, we hope the person would bring a positive impact to our country.
So, yeahh.. we are good..👍
But to naturalize
12 years 😢
If I was 20 again 😊
Now old man
Lot of western content creators use Malaysia /KL as base platform for their RUclips channel.
RUclipsr like KenAbroad used to stay in Thailand and does video around Thailand and indochina for 2 years, but only when he moved to KL, his channel followers and viewers start to booming significantly. The key is English is widely spoken in Malaysia and easier for youtubers to garner such followers and viewers. So if you need to boost your channel, countries like Malaysia, Philippines or Sri Lanka is the best to explore.
Malaysian who lived in Bangkok for 4 years. Both Bangkok and KL have their own uniqueness, my advice spend 3 months in each country in SEA.
how about east asia and south asia ?
True I also really like both and won’t be staying put in just one!
If you guys like flirting with girls & partying yes Bangkok better.. Kuala Lumpur lifestyle more family oriented and moderate with english spoken & easygoing people
Yea I’d likely be more keen on moving to Malaysia if I had kids, or wanted to have kids within the next couple of years.
Is official business done in English? In banks and government offices?
@@happyslave6783 yes
@@happyslave6783 Yes English is the main language for business all over, though Malay is the language for the government and its administrations, English is the second language for that matter.
@@happyslave6783most businesses using english.
As a malaysian, i think thailand suits you way more. So yeah, thailand is your place
Yeah he seems like a nice guy, but also from his replies, his pov and personality is more liberal and open, so I think Thailand suits him more. Malaysia is a Muslim majority country, with Islam values and etiquette(conservative), it might very well clashed with his personality and views and he will find it frustrating living in a country with such values.
@@TeleeFONE Malaysia is not an Islamic country and is not conservative in majority. Certainly not Kuala Lumpur. PAS fanatics may want it to be a muslim socitety, but it certainly is not.
I think I’m somewhere in between so I find that I enjoy both cultures. Maybe Thailand is more fitting for me as a younger single male but potentially down the road Malaysia feels like a good place to retire.
The buildings are from the colonial era when the British ruled Malaysia.
Very cool architecture
I'm a family man, late 30s and Muslim. In my young days I taught English in Thailand and loved it (amazing people) but the partying life, staying in low cost beach huts etc isn't for me anymore. Malaysia for me ❤
I was enjoying your content until u kept mentioning about how hard dating is here. I'm not Muslim but it's pretty disrespectful of you to want to “date” Muslim girl just for fun like u would in Thailand.
We do not export sex in our country and we treasure genuine connection with people.
Perhaps it's only hard for u if u are looking for the wrong thing my dude.
So many of my malay female friends rejected white men for marriage even the poor single mother waitress and I was pushing them to take the offer but over time I have more respect for them valuing themselves more over 'easy life', love and connections matter.
You’re way off unfortunately, assuming I’m looking for sex only, either because I’m white or because I lived in Thailand. I’ve had many dates now with Muslim women in Malaysia and all have been such positive experiences. Just because you’re not into white men does not mean everyone has the same close-minded thought process.
You are the one showing the poor attitude and being uncool. Bro is being honest about HIS feelings and experience THUS FAR! Jeez. Appreciate the content, Ben.
I have been to Malaysia dozens of times, there are plenty of Chinese girls to date there. Malaysia is the best country in SEA. Go to Langkawi and Penang
Malaysian girls take longer time to date particularly with foreigners, as they’re not into one night stands. Some would consider them as conservative when compared to those in Manila, Bangkok, Pattaya and Jakarta. They believe in sincere friendship and ‘coupling’ will only follow if they trust their partners.
Yea this I noticed quite heavily. It was more effort to get women to meet with me even after matching on tinder, after they knew I was here for a short time. I will say once meeting and having a good spark, it felt like they opened up quickly and became willing to have a nice short term connection at least, but it did seem like through the whole thing they were hopeful I’d end up relocating to Malaysia on a long term basis. It seemed also that the older they were, the less likely it was they wanted to see through some kind of short term connection.
@@benfisherminsomeone I know a young lady went to Pattaya with her group of friends for holiday. She met someone from Netherland and now they are engaged in the lady's hometown (village ) and she is Sarawakian (east Malaysia). They've known each other for few months before the engagement.
The people in KL are more genuinely friendly than Bangkok who are after your money. Bangkok is good for short term traveling but to stay for long term, take into account the high pollution level and mad traffic jam.
For me, what I breathe is important compared to like and subscribe.
True❤❤❤
Yeah I’m sure there’s no traffic jams in Kuala Lumpur 😂
Both Malays and Thais are very friendly. Thais are friendly even outside of business or anything money related, however they are more money-driven in general with dating, or interactions in tourist hotspots
Yea pollution sucks
I can definitely say from visiting Malaysia 6 times and Thailand 4 times that I do prefer Malaysia (but only just). KL and Bangkok are 2 of my favourite cities that I have visited and I've seen many around the world. You are right about Thai Beaches on how amazing they are but beaches in Malaysia are stunning especially off the east coast of the Malay Peninsula like Perhentian and Redang Islands and definitely Borneo Malaysia (especially in Sabah). But I do think Thailand may suit you better. Malaysia is more family friendly, more diversity and more calmer than crazy Thailand. And English is much more widely spoken in Malaysia compared to Thailand. Dating wise, yes pick Thailand for that
Great video Ben! Appreciate your honesty. I really think you need a local buddy/friend that you can keep in touch or get more information from him/her. Honestly its not complex to live in KL as you said, everything is in order. The weather is pain in the ass for everyone, not just for you. End of the day, just be yourself and do as you planned. We always welcome you back to Malaysia. The second trip back will always be the best ones. Cheers
Malaysia is a modern and developed country just behind Singapore.
The others ASEAN are still developing like Indon, Vietnam, and so on
@@muhammadabdulwahab123True, but Indonesia and Vietnam are now the two fastest growing economies in ASEAN. They will speed up and overtake Malaysia soon if Malaysia slacks. Nonetheless, this decade is the rise of ASEAN.
Thanks a lot! I definitely think now that I know my way around the city and have a better understanding of things, that my next trip will be even better. I’d say no matter where I am for a couple of weeks it starts to feel like I want to move around, so maybe that’s just what I’m meant to do for the moment. Looking forward to my next Malaysia trip 🙏😁
Yes I can feel this, I also enjoy Malaysia much more than Singapore, although maybe Singapore could be quite enjoyable with more money
@@benfishermin What constitutes as the right country to move to to a young person may differ from someone who is older, married or retired. I mean, how much of the sun, sea, surf and fun can you handle before they become routine and boredom sinks in. Personally, I think the trajectory of migration should include these questions - 'In 2-5 years, what can I achieve here and am I ok with that?' Anyway, the world is constantly shifting, so wishing you the good life always😀
Malaysians really take their moral conduct seriously compared to Bangkok or Thailand. The women in Malaysia are not as cheap as the other country.
lmao talking moral conduct "The women in Malaysia are not as cheap as the other country" didnt you just Objectification women
and also i think we dont have to talk about Gay Rights in Malaysia
@v.4789 The morals here are based on religion not on your own personal feelings on what morals are. Homosexuals are not accepted in Christianity or Islam and that's half of world's population. Let's not mention most of Asian cultures (not religion) also don't see it as morally right. If u don't agree with that that's fine but don't be looking down on other people's beliefs. And how is that objectifying women? In that case men get "objectified" too then when women say & require their men to be taller, stronger. make more money than them etc. But guess what.... men don't give af and don't scream & cry "oh no, women are objectifying us" let' us all play the victims every time we feel offended lmao. NOPE
Wow....did you do a scientific survey about morals in Malaysia , Thailand and the rest of the world? Where's your statistics and data on this? Or just main tembak based on your jaguh kampong beliefs? Pandai nya nk judge orang. Sapa ajar mamat?
@@kopxpert lmao I do respect other beliefs, humen rights and facts. “ do you? , Don’t look down other people beliefs” but ok to look down other country peoples ok “The women in Malaysia are not as cheap as the other country “ this is degrading if you want taller man or long hair girl it’s preference I’m mean your logic behind all this is kinda…. But yeah I respect you 🫶
True❤❤❤
Hello Ben. Keep searching until you find what you are looking for. Still lots to see in Malaysia.
Love the video and insights.
Stay Safe, and Stay Blessed !
Thanks, always a nice positive attitude 😄☀️
Hi Ben,
here is my 2 cents...
Don't waste your time in Malaysia... clearly it's not for you...Malaysia is for those who are going to settle down formally with a good career and it's a perfect place to raise a family... standard of living and quality of life in Malaysia is top notch and not suitable for those who are less matured in thinking...think of living in the proper suburban in the US, it's the same, as commitment is a big thing here... though you have more stretch using the USD,do not expect to have a garden of Eden here unless you have a good vision of life by investing it in the real economy....also there is no place for digital beggars and jobless backpackers here.. go back to Thailand and satisfy yourself with your casual way of life... money wise, if you're run out of it, put an effort to look for a simple part time/full time job in Thailand,for example as a bartender, delivery guy or whatever it is to ensure your monthly bills paid off, while you're enjoying the party and getting high occasionally... Peace 🕊️✌️
Totally agree with you. This person is better suited to Thailand.
@@zailinahmad9695 I already sensed that on 1st video. He came here :
1. To do visa run
2. To escape the haze and temperature in thailand
3. To explore whether he can monetized his vlogs better (as compared to thailand). So it is business.
4. He has no money like me, but at least I never ask others to provide financial help. I am working for my financial needs.
5. No money no honey, unless you show a little usd to thais, filipinos. Ladies here will not be impressed as they are not gold diggers. Hence no relationship.
@@keangwooichoo6138 yeah we malaysians go through so many ytubers vloggers, our instinct auto sense the real deal and the "others"
@@keangwooichoo6138 absolutely visa run, we all know the drill if they came from Thailand or Indonesia 🤣 just another actor and another story..I've been monitoring the trend for many years...they think we are unaware but no..as usual they come and go...like the Touch N Go card 🤣🤣...that's why I told him to leave and back to his default settings in Thailand..it is important that he has to pursue his satisfaction for partying, getting stoned and also to experience the 'cheap' and 'easy' dating... pathetic 🕊️ just wait for another visa actors, more of them will come and copy the same trick...grab your favourite popcorn and let's just enjoy the show... 🍿
Some very close-minded thinking here, thinking Malaysia is only for one type of person. I came for a visa run and stayed long because I enjoyed it quite a bit. It shouldn’t bother you much whether I have money or not, or whether people donate. You don’t need to donate anything and you don’t need to watch my content either. I don’t party or consume alcohol so you’re way off my friend. Also I will do what I want, 99%+ of the people enjoy what I’m doing and like the content.
Overall, I like the atmosphere in Bangkok more. There's more to see and do as it's much larger than Kuala Lumpur. And most importantly, I like the people, culture and food here more.
Have came to malaysia sir???
@@LisaLisa-mo2tg I've been there, I like Thailand more.
Yea I think there’s a misconception by some people that a claim like this is knocking Malaysia, when really someone can easily very much enjoy both places, but feel more comfortable in one. 😁
@@benfishermin I think it doesn't affect Malaysians much. Because there are many Malaysians' opinions here than someone who likes Bangkok like me.
Like what? Go to a temple? A view from a tall building? How about a shopping mall?
Malaysia is considered an English speaking country. Hence, you get better response than you would in Thailand or Indonesia. Also, apart from Singapore & Brunei (2 small states) Malaysia has the highest urbanised population in ASEAN.
Yea this is the biggest draw for me, it’s huge when people can understand your sense of humor and slang, big change from Thailand and Indonesia
@@benfishermin content made in Malaysia frequently have interest spanned through Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore... especially when it's in English...and it's trending up.. steadily. Maybe you should do city hopping Melaka-Johor Baru--Penang-Ipoh-Seremban. Avoid Singapore for now,, it's f expensive.
I agree with all comments about Malaysian women who are interested in a long term serious relationship rather than short & fun relationship.
Since you like beach, why don't you try going to terengganu because it has many beautiful white and clean beaches and islands such as redang Island, perhentian Island and kapas Island. Please Google to find out more about it. And the food here are awesome especially if you are fish lovers. Many food is made of fish such keropok lekor, satar, otok otok, pulut leper, laksa terengganu, nasi dagang, fish nasi lemak, nasi kunyit, nasi kuning etc.
Yeah because Malaysia isn't as white worship as Thailand and other ASEAN countries. If you want that experience of being treated like a king among locals,youre not gonna get that. What you will get is treated as equals.
The good thing of Malaysia is that its multicultural meaning that your family is able to assimilate into the Malaysian fabric easily. You cant say the same about Thailand or Philppines or Vietnam.
you have more comments in malaysia because we understand you, we speak english
No brainer
Yea this is a huge plus for me 😁
Malaysians also among top visitors to Thailand. Basically because we are just near. ..😅
Yea this makes sense, it’s super close
When you done with your dating & tone down your social activities you can consider to move in Malaysia & grow your families here...
Yea it may be more suited for me longterm once I’m older
Your plans sound good, it`s good to keep things fresh and move around as you like, not get stuck anywhere and get unmotivated and repetitive.
Yes 100%, I really do start to lose my motivation and creative spark after a few weeks somewhere. But mostly with filming content, otherwise I could easily stay in KL for some months and stay motivated/focused because the quality of living is quite high for the price
I have learned so much about YouTubing through your channel. Walking along with you is like walking with a friend. Speak your mind mate.
I went to an international school in Europe back in the late 90s. I found in our school, the most friendly schoolmates were from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. The least friendly ones were from Northern European countries such as Danmark, Sverige, Norge. I guess because I am asian I found it hard to make friends with non asians.
Glad you experienced 1st hand
@keangwooichoo6138 Yep, there was a scholarship ONLY given to European students, mind you it's a private school, every students paid the same amount. At the ceremony, all European students were given money while us Asian students had to clap 👏 for them. To this date I remember that moment clearly. I wrote a review on that and I was blocked by school IT department.
@@littletravelmonkey6727 I am chinese malaysian. I know how you felt. At least if we do not like international schools or gov schools, I still get a chance to study in Chinese schools in malaysia. If I am Hindu tamil, I can study at tamil schools. That is the beauty of malaysia.
@keangwooichoo6138 I miss my Malaysian schoolmates.. Indonesian schoolmates spoke so fast I had to ask them to slow down. Those Malaysian students were mainly chinese Malaysians we spoke Cantonese.
L@@littletravelmonkey6727
If i compare malaysia road are awesome, very clean, not stress of people
But people are quite extremist in their thinking and culture, it’s always about race and religion, from what I read in online news.
@@al16899 nope . U need come here watch by yourself
@@al16899 You got to realise though most online news channels are owned by political parties. They got their own agenda.
Yea for me both have their positives and negatives. I have felt the extremist beliefs culture first hand because of doing RUclips, and getting a lot of comments. It’s the first time in my life I ever experienced this, where locals basically bash another race or country due to their culture/beliefs. It’s definitely not just in online news as reading through the comments you can see it quite strongly. It’s still just a % of people though. I don’t really know how to feel about some of the racism and "our country/race is superior" beliefs going on here, I’ve not really experienced it before
@benfishermin ASEAN are always on each other throats online, usually amongst specific groups of countries with similar cultures -- Thais vs Cambodia, Vietnam vs Cambodia, Indonesia vs Malaysia, Singapore vs Malaysia...
or due to football/online gaming -- Indonesia vs Thailand/Vietnam/ Philippines.
However, offline, the relationships are cordial. Malaysians are one of the largest tourists in Thailand, Singapore formed one of the largest tourist groups in Malaysia, and a lot of Malaysian, Indonesian and Singapore shared the same ancestral background.
Its wrong to say you cannot socialize here. You can. Malaysia mostly easy going. You can easily make friends sinply this word "Dah makan?'. Food is what make malaysian closer. Malaysian women they are for long term commitments. If you simply looking dating n hooking up, im sorry you cannot get them here, but for serious relationship yes you absolutely can. Many malaysian married to foreigners.
Yea I’m just new to the country so I have less connections to start out, but I find it’s quite easy making friends here now. I had some good dating experience so far with local women, they are definitely more serious and overall seem more genuine than a lot of my experiences in other countries.
I've been to only five countries before, decades ago among others Egypt, Jordan and Singapore the nearest.
I think I might not leave Malaysia for the moment. It's an easy place to live, cheap gas, varities of food options, the people aren't into confrontation like certain places, they're more self contained, beautiful landscape, Islands are magnificent, highlands are gorgeous and many more. Nevertheless, I would love to travel to ancient places where civilization begun. Always there in my mind.
Nice, it definitely feels like a great place to live and very good value. I’d definitely like to visit Egypt, it seems a little overly touristy with scammer types in the streets etc. which puts me off, but I’m sure it’s not like that in the lesser touristic spots
@@benfishermin Egypt at time I was there on Oct 1992, scammers weren't that many.
Once...I jumped off the back of camel and run to the bus as soon I realized that that "nice looking" guy appeared to have distorted intention. Asked me Big Dollars while I was on a hump of a moving camel. That one moment I couldn't forget 🤣
@@benfishermin one more thing, even outskirts or even further than Cairo, twisted tongues exist. In Tanta north of Cairo we were scammed by street food seller. He told that one of us didn't pay for the take away. I remember there was slight argument with them. Heated up, yet finally we walked away not paying because we knew we paid. This kind of incident nowadays with people at Giza plateau near Pyramids often trick tourists by extortion, which happened to many westerners on RUclips or RUclipsrs like your good self. Surely it won't help you financially. Stay away for moment from touristic spots and never got into trouble with scammers because they might have gang lurking around. This information has been passed down to me by a friend in Egypt few years back. Not just ordinary people, even the law enforcement authority and agency also have similar traits. Unless you can speak Egyptian dialect and pretend to be one of them, they'll pass.
Believe it or not, through archeology findings, only just as recent as 2015 the scholars find out that the Peninsula Malaysia have the earliest civilisation in South East Asia, older than that of the Roman Civilisation dating as far back as 680 BC.
dear ben. you are a nomad. its a lifesytle since ancient time. you move when shit happens. and comeback when its okay. nomad has that freedom.
Yes this is true 😁
you can try visit Sabah / Sarawak (Borneo island) part of Malaysia country but more diversity
why more commant here, 50-80 percent, bcoz we Malaysian is considered an English speakers ..English is our second language
Yea it’s really great, the people here understand my content, humor, etc much better
OK. Let me chim in. I think YOU as digital nomad without long term visa, here is what I would do for at least a year in SEA region. 3 months tourist visa no need to border run in Malaysia then into Indonesia visa on arrival for 30 days with additional 30 days extension for Xtra $35,that gives you 2 months in Indonesia. At the same time,obtaining Vietnam 90 days visa. Return to thailand for 30 days visa free or do border run a few times. You see get 3months Malaysia +2months Indonesia +3months Vietnam +3months Thailand , the rest 1 month anywhere including back to the US. HOW IS THAT PLAN? Too many white RUclipsrs in Thailand and no more new content left, always bangkok, Pattaya, chiangmai, pang nga.
I’m not sure if I wanna stay in any one place for 3 months straight really. Motivation goes down and it’s hard to keep content fresh, things start to feel less exciting. In general the 3 months visa on arrival in Malaysia is really great, and it’s too bad Thailand doesn’t have this and I only get 2 months, although I could do a 90 day tourist visa if I applied for it. Indonesia I just got stuck there for 2 months while renewing my passport which was rough, even though that was bali and there are many other parts of Indonesia I can visit, viewership is very low there. There are a lot of people vlogging Thailand because the overwhelming popularity. I do want to focus on creating more unique vlogs while there, I no longer really want to vlog about a specific landmark, park, area etc, so let’s see what I can come up with. Vietnam I will 100% be visiting in the near future too. Overall people vlog Thailand because it gets views and RUclips pays very high $ for those views compared to anywhere else in SEA
@benfishermin I thought Thailand gives us citizens 30 days visa free.
@benfishermin I didn't know RUclips pays differently among SEA countries viewship.
@@benfisherminfrom what i see.. you do get more views when you r vlogging in Malausia compared to Thai vlogs..
You tubers content creator like as a channel YT Saira Hayati making content about her own life on Malaysia.. she's doing content video very well.. she's also got so fast to searching for situations to lives in Malaysia.. I think she is a lot reading history about Malaysia untill right now to be understood as foreigners because after that she's every day making a good content about herself from earlier she's come in Malaysia and until now she is getting better about cities in Malaysia to create story and viewers comes from everywhere.. I hope you can have created for your trademark of content creator to get interested people to support you.. I hope you enjoy yourself self first then get making the best video and I will be your subscriber on this moment.. and I done subscribe already 👍
I think you can stay anywhere for as long as you have good company
Yea this is true!
hope u can visit cameron highlands, langkawi and georgetown.. on short visit and longer terms maybe sipadan island, tioman island,
Nice I’d like to visit all of these, first will be Penang and langkawi for sure
Penang is beautiful. Absolut hotspot in Malaysia @benfishermin
For beautiful beaches go to redang/perhentian/tioman & island in sabah...
Malaysia is more of a family oriented city.
Yea it feels very family oriented, wholesome
Turkey and Indonesia are more fascinating than Malaysia, comparing these Muslims countries.
Nope.malaysia is much better hands down
As local I agree, we don't need more ang moo
Haha Malaysia already multi culture
lot of malysian comments butthurt
They should discover other countries than they wont talk loud 😅
Have you thought about China? Chinese visa last 10 years once obtained, with each entry permits 90 days and NO limit of how many entries, so in theory you can exit and reenter. Visa costs 125 usd more or less. Many western bloggers gained huge viewship there. Another place would be India but very rough.
I do want to pay china a visit. I used to be even more interested until watching a lot of videos from Serpentza on RUclips, scared me off a bit but I’m still gonna go feel it out for myself at some point
Welcome to Malaysia 🎉
Try the Philippines for beaches and social life.
Videos will do well. Many locals will sub. Why? Both Malaysia and the Philippines speak English. Large populations that easily get your content (language wise). After you pick up more subs, move on, and many will stay with you. Right now, you need a grow my audience strategy... 10K, 25K, 50K... When you reach a sustainable size you can focus on other things. Thailand English speaking population is X, Malaysia is 100X, same with Philippines. I would recommend other English speaking places, but they are expensive. The above may be the "best bang for the buck."
Get a waterproof case for your camera for the rain in Malaysia and Songkran.😁
He certainly won’t like most of the local food options in the Philippines!
@roygoad2870 😂 probably true, but all the western food chains are there too. Or cooking your own. Market foods are cheap.
@roygoad2870 Food in the Philippines generally not exciting.
This will likely be part of my long term plan, to spend a little bit of time in Manila (maybe 2 weeks) and gain a local audience there. I’d say even if 20% of them stick around for my other content it’s still worth it. I’ve had so many people tell me not to go to Manila, that you don’t get good value and that after Bangkok it will not feel quite as good, but I’ll still go and experience it to see. I do notice a lot of vloggers who go there for a while end up deciding they need to stay to get anywhere near the same kind of views. I’d be concerned with the super low $ from RUclips on Philippines audience staying for long term. I’ll go and see what happens. Yea I definitely need a waterproof case for Songkran! I’m only gonna make it for the final day but I think it’ll be enough 😁
@@benfishermin for a faster immersion collab with others that have a good following.
Manila is a great city, but not the cheapest. Outside the big cities can be very cheap.
guys you dont have to look down on other to make your self looks better
bangkok is not khaosan road lol there are more 1,500 square kilometres to explore
there are foods, market, zoo, park, temples, There are more than 100 museums in Bangkok
a lot of night market for streets food and tons of malls many festival to join like songkran days literally this week
5G is almost coverage the whole country
Perfect for Remote Jobs or content creators
and Health Care Index by Country 2024 thailand is ranking 9 in the world 4 in Asia so you will be safe
Malaysia for sure.. I can not wait to visit.
Great country and I’ve only just scratched the surface
Malaysia is divided into two parts it was formed in 1963: West Malaysia, also known as Semenanjung Malaysia, and East Malaysia, which consists of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. East Malaysia offers a unique experience with its diverse ethnicities, exotic islands, and rich cultural heritage. In Sarawak, the majority race is the Dayaks, while in Sabah, the majority race is the Kadazan-Dusun. The lifestyle in East Malaysia is more laid-back, and the people live in harmony, embracing their cultural diversity. Sarawak is renowned for its delicious layer cake dessert, while Sabah is famous for its fresh seafood. Additionally, there are various dialects spoken in Sabah and Sarawak, adding to the cultural richness of the region. Visiting Borneo provides a completely different experience compared to West Malaysia..
I’m quite interested in east Malaysia and will be visiting soon, thanks 🙏
Malaysia offers conveniency (English communication + infrastructure-tech) & calm ‘slow pace’ family friendly environment.
Yea true, KL still feels a bit fast but Putrajaya was nice and calm
As a Malaysian, Thailand is a very nice place to visit and Malaysia is a nice place to stay. You could always go and enjoy in Thailand but you will always come back to your home sweet home for good. Honest to say; one cant be at tourist place for so long @ unconfortable.You definitely wanted to be home.
Well, whatever your decision, I think I speak for all Malaysians, when I say that we wish you only all the very best, happiest and financially secure times ahead. Don't forget to count your present moment blessings- stay healthy! 🌻
Here to support.
Thanks mate!
If you are pro Israel you are not welcomed here. If you are pro palestine you are welcomed.
I think he might be Jewish.
I am neither, but I am still here
@keangwooichoo6138 He said here meaning Malaysia not necessarily here on RUclips
@@keangwooichoo6138 well you’re malaysian so either way you’re staying. But foreign israel supporter can f*** off from Malaysia.
"I think he might be Jewish" haha wtf where did you pull this one from? I am Italian/german I grew up catholic
The reason why Malaysia has overtaken Thailand as no 1 tourist destination spot in South East Asia, is because of the family factor, people can bring their family to travel to Malaysia and it is cheap, English being used widely and modern city, where else Thai is not very suitable to bring family, especially if you have kids. That's the advantage of Malaysia, people will say too islamic and too conservative, and now this basic protocol, has lead to a good thing, very family-friendly, affordable place for family vacationing. Thailand great for singles and parties, while Malaysia for families, over time the number multiplies and it works in Malaysia favours, as families of 3 or more vacationing to Malaysia, overtakes the number of singles tourists vacationing in Thailand.
Singapore on the other hand, I got a feeling will loose its spark, it is a very small country, everything and vacationing spots is getting repetitive and dull, and to make it worst, it is 1 of the most expensive city in the world, everything is too expensive, even hotel rooms. Vietnam I got a feeling will rise to be 1 of the top South East Asian tourist spot in the future, it is developing fast and the people are intelligent, Philippines, Indonesia are in contenders to be top vacationing spot in future as well, both countries are contenders to be great.
ALLAH BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BROTHER...EVERYTHING WILL FALLEN TO PLACE IF YOU RESIDE IN MALAYSIA ...ONE OF THE SAFEST COUNTRY IN SOUTH EAST ASIA ❤❤❤❤...FROM SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 🇸🇬 SINGAPORE
Malaysia having different kind of festive season, English well versed than Thai, you may get along pretty well with local, as local do recommends things to youtubers as well as bad comments contribution as well. Just keep learning and move along.
That’s true thanks my friend 🙌😄
If u typical single 4-5 am club guy u might want to stay in Thailand but if u family person or u looking quiet life more developed Malaysia is the spot
That’s fair
Thumbs up 👍 Ben
Anyhow, please explore more outside of KL! Especially the foods! Each of the states has their own specialty.
The RUclips algorithm is a strange creature. It brought me to your channel, probably, it's more or around the content we do. Anyway, some future ideas. As you are based in Thailand for now, and when you come to
Malaysia every now and then, considered travelling from KL to southward, visit Malacca ( UNESCO historical city ), proceed to Johor Bahru and to neighbouring
Singapore (as I'm based there and where my content is in and around SG/JB ) . Who knows ,you might mind some inspiration that. Who knows South East Asian might be a niche for you to explore. Keep grinding mate!
Im looking forward to traveling around Malaysia, currently doing a little tour now. For sure when I get to johor I’m gonna stop in Singapore too! Probably just for maximum 2 nights since I’m on a low budget, but it’ll be cool to make a first impressions video there and maybe a food video too. It seems like focusing content on the English speaking audiences is the move for growing the channel. I’ll check out your channel too 🙌
The most important is your local viewers. You said local viewers in Malaysia from 50-80% compare to Thailand ~20%. You already got the answer.
You just missed the subway to cross over!
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Bangkok has a much larger area. After a week in Kuala Lumpur I was bored it.
Yea after a little over a month I’m a bit bored in KL and looking forward to traveling around Malaysia
The populations of these 2 countries are a great difference, Thailand ard 72mil, Malaysia 34mil. Universally, poorer countries have poorer education. Poverty makes living a challenge/struggle….. So you’ll find different qualities of women in these 2 countries, just my 2 cents…..
Wow come back you have a well deserved 2k subs well done.
I like village life
I need to try some proper village living
Yeah man, good experience!
If you like night live and partying Thailand suits you the best.
Personally, as a Malaysian, I honestly feel Bangkok (compared to cities here in Malaysia) is a lot more fun, just a lot more to see and a lot more to do. I don't know, maybe it's because I'm born here, nothing's really that special for me, here. Haha.
Vietnam, what a beautiful chaos. Crossing the roads are like roller coaster rides! Loved my short time there. Great food, great people !
Just got back from Beijing, another beautiful chaos ! The insane amount of people over there !! So much to see, so much to do, but just not enough time. Great weather, and it's now springtime, with colorful trees all over the city !
Beautiful !
Been to other cities in other SEA countries too... but, meh..... not worth mentioning. lol. Planning to go to the far east next year, Japan and South Korea.
But, I'll be going to Bangkok again in a weeks time, and Cambodia in two months time.
So.... we'll see.
Nope. You won't. Can't smoke there. Culture is more restrictive than even back home
Well I definitely didn’t choose Thailand because of legal weed, I wanted to move there well before that honestly. I do prefer the Wild West style of Thailand though overall for long term living
Malaysia more to family oriented country. Do business in Spore, live in Malaysia and partying in Thailand.
When is the complete comparison video coming @@benfishermin
@@jefryfaizal8337 agree 100%
Cultures in Msia are multi-ethnic, original, and full manifest. It is unique.
Less permissive, which is a good thing.
Should refer the you tube videos by "Nomad Capitalist" if you were to talk about living in Asean countries for good.
Yea love his videos, very informative!
Thailand or malaysia both are a good place to stay. U can move to any of these country with ease.
Yea you’re right, both are great 😃
You're around during the hottest season now in KL (end Feb, march), other months are better ;)
Yea I’d like to come back in the most cool months!
Stay here we would LOVE to have you ! 😀👍
Ben on your next trip back to Malaysia please do visit East Malaysia ~ Sabah and Sarawak. You can even stop by Brunei :)
Can’t wait to visit all of these 😁 Brunei maybe will take a bit longer due to costs
So far so good!!!!
Thanks 😁🙏
That concrete area you were walking in was pretty cool. The time they took to design and build it had to be consuming.
Yes, it was built in the sixties and located at the edge of the KL botanical garden.
It feels like they really put money and effort into their structures, buildings, and the city in general which is refreshing
A happy and healthy paradise on Earth is free and you have to do a minimum of maintenance to survive. Donating money to love and care is to love Malaysia. With a little help, in the future, we can be a camping paradise with good people, year-round summer resorts, music, food and beverages from all over the world, so that families, friends, lovers, etc. can come to love Malaysia with zero stress. The new and second coming "Messiah" has not yet emerged following the total eclipse of the dark phenomena seen in the alliance of experiments and experiences in America.
At your age it’s a waste to stay in KL unless you want have a family. Enjoy Thailand while it lasts. We only live once❤❤
Yea I won’t settle down here just yet, but nice place to spend some time
All anyone has to do is look at UN
Human development index ranking countries
I find it very accurate
The difference between malaysia and philippines in quality of life is similar to usa and mexico
How much can you swing from bars to bars. That you can still do in KL once in awhile or travel to Bangkok. I strongly suggest you stay in KL of Penang and use as a base for travelling in SEA countries. You can really see diversity yet mostly speak or understand English.
Depends on what sort of life you are looking for. Malaysia is suited for family person who enjoys life other than partying and intimate social relationship. From the way he explains it, I think Thailand suits him better. Maybe when he grows older, he'll find Malaysia more suitable for him.
Think It will be better of in Malaysia Ben because to many utubers doing pattaya.i think the visa situation is easier in Malaysia than Thailand with the reporting to immigration every 90 days in Thailand u have to do .dating is no good in Thailand the bar girls are not good prospect to purpose in Thailand without giving them loads of money for family ect.dont forget Westerners not allowed to work on a tourist visa and that includes utube so Malaysia for me Ben .
I’d say there are a lot of RUclipsrs doing Thailand content, including Pattaya, I think because it pays so high for the audience it attracts (US, UK, Australia, Canada, EU) and there’s so much interest at the moment. In regards to dating yea Thailand is not good at all for this, too money focused with Thai women. Staying in the country also difficult. For now I will keep traveling around while keeping my stuff and a long term rental in Thailand, but not forever
@@benfishermin good for u Ben was reading up on Malaysia last night and u can stay there without a visa for 3 months so alot better than thailand.after 2 months stay in Thailand u have to leave then come back or apply for a tourist visa then u need 400000 baht which is 10000 dollars in a bank account so over all Malaysia better to stay long term .Thailand u can't even work if u get a tourist visa so it's a place for retirement and holiday for a month 2 months with the extension but long term stay difficult one of the hardest places to stay long term .
Maybe you should visit other places in Malaysia for example travel to sabah or sarawak its really different just experience your self here....Rice will be healthy if you know how to eat your rice. Just cook your rice and freeze for 12 hour if you want to eat just warm it
Stay in northern malaysia near thailand….whenever u need your medicine dan cross the border to thailand…😂😂😂
The poor states? Better not unless it’s Penang.
@@al16899stay in Kelantan is fun
Haha I’d be too scared crossing a border with that 😅
I think Brunei suits you best!
😂😂
Thailand is for the cool expats. Gym fit and handsome Europeans belong in Thailand.
Haha I do love Thailand
Malaysia alot to offer, same as others SEA country. Because most those others country have what you like beach, Island, nightlife etc2. But if need to think and focusing/building your career/social media /networking, I think Malaysia is the better choice. Not only because English 2nd language but generally the opportunity to have connections with government, private sectors etc2 is more easier in Malaysia. Malaysiaan always open big hands to welcome foreigners to Malaysia, Trurly Asia.
Just come back a few times. Between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur is just 2 hours US$100 flights.
I don't watch your videos to find out where to go and what to see in SEA, I watch you simply because you are down to earth guy just wandering outside of your comfort zone of the USA. Nowadays no need to watch RUclipsrs for information on places,the internet has plenty,with pictures and everything.
This is good because it’s in line with how I want to make content. I truly never want to vlog a landmark or location specifically
Go tour to Ipoh, Perak, where you can discover for many temples that symbolizes the diverse cultures never seen elsewhere especially America. The food of China prepared by tradtional chinese so superb (hidden gem where not even from China but ancient China.) Donate for improvise to love a new sustainable "Love Malaysia" in line with yet to be seen rethinkable of the new Messia in America., too.
As a Malaysian woman, we do not compare ourselves with Thai women. Based on what you are 'seeking', you better off stay in Thailand and 'easy women' access LOL
malaysia is most racist people in south east asia , judge other people by keeping themself up and put others lower , most of thai woman does not look like you describe or like westerner try to spread negative definition , yes thailand got anything like that but zoning area not all thai woman. Welcome To Thailand
Thailand they exploit woman as a commodity for money....lady boy,tiger show,social escort,sexy street food seller, clubbing..,not suitable for family....
Yup ...in Thailand they exploit women for tourism attraction,money.....for people who enjoy life Thailand will be a good place but not for family raising..,....
I’ve had only positive experiences with Malaysian women here. I know you think you’re somehow better than Thai women, but that is not the case. Different cultures completely.
Wait till 2026/27 when the east coast railway is completed then you can have easy access to beautiful beaches in the east coast conveniently.
Try Jakarta Indonesia, not the easiest city to get to know, if you have the right attitude and be open minded, it’s a great city to explore. I found the people friendly and interested to get to know you. I dated a few Indonesians, had a lot of fun and just as open as Thais/Filipinas. The educated Indonesians seem more worldly wise compared to other SE.Asian countries. Has over 17,000 islands, the largest archipelago in the world, over 275 million people, the 4th highest in the world. Lots to discover! Definitely you should visit George Town on Penang island, Malaysia, even more options regarding food choices! Has lovely beaches too. Then there’s Langkawi, beautiful island 🏝️ That reminds me of Hawaii 😊
I used to disregard Jakarta because of people talking about just how polluted and busy it was, when I used to live in bali. It’s probably more about those people being island folks and not liking the city. I’m definitely curious to check out Jakarta. People usually seem quite interested in Jakarta content too, more than bali I’d say. Indonesian people are great! Yea next time will be visiting Penang and langkawi both 💥
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*Malaysia caters more for family and halal tourism. Bangkok and Bali shud fit your bill.*
Maybe you should meet up with some locals and let them show you around.
I usually fly solo must maybe some time 😁
This is what I view Thailand and Malaysia.... In Thailand anything goes that including green leaf, alcohol, bars, bargirls whatever you want to call them, drunk stoned westerners (though some small numbers of asians), those things are displayed right in front of your nose. Beautiful beaches, relaxing atmosphere and attitude nobody cares about what comes tomorrow. Malaysia on the other hand attracts more family oriented travelers with more conservative views on partying and drinking culture. I am Chinese and I have noticed since Malaysia granted Chinese tourists visa free for 30 days, more and more Chinese tourists chose to visit Malaysia instead because I heard from some middle-aged Chinese tourists are not comfortable with green leaf openly for sale in every corner. Also due to the fact many Malaysians speak Chinese wheather it's mandarin or Cantonese. We may not understand malay, but at least they are latin alphabets and we can pronounce them, whereas thai characters are totally different. In other way, Chinese feel more comfortable in Malaysia. Chinese tourists comprise almost 1/3 of total visitors to thailand 🇹🇭 in 2019 and Thai government tries to attract them more. The prime Minister of thailand is directing his tourism Minister to steer away from attracting backpackers alike with shoestring budget. Moreover, overall air quality in Malaysia is much better in most places in Thailand, especially in Saba and Sarawak. However as single man with no family attachments, Thailand may be better fit. ❤❤❤
Thailand has the most populated oversea chinese in the world. The society embraced chinese people so we all became Thais. If my grandparents chose Malaysia over Thailand, I would have been just a second class citizen since I am not a muslim.
KL is like "East meets West" city, that's why it appeals to both Asians and Westerners.