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Usually i'm Thai and stay in Bangkok. More than 25 years i have not been in Phuket as For Thai local view, Phuket is so expensive for tourists especially transportation except you rent the motorcycle but if you cannot drive it is difficult to travel in Phuket. That why many Thai people will go aboard counties whenever they compare the price. However for the beach, Thai local will go to Hau Hin at Prachuap Khiri Khan province becuase of cheap and near by Bangkok and also more silent than Phuket.
If you’re under a tight budget, Phuket is not the best destination. It’s a tourist destination/gateway to the island paradise and more expensive than the rest of the country. For budget stay, go to Pattaya or Chiang Mai. Your money will go further there. It still have lots of thing to do and see.
As a Bangkok local who just visited Danang, I would say Vietnam has done excellent job expanding and improving the non-capital cities so fast unlike Thailand where we only focused on capital city like Bangkok. At this rate of improvement Vietnam will surpass Thailand with tourist spots. Unfortunately, we just have advantages with locations but lack of sense of long-term sustainable development.
I agree, Vietnam was wise to develop several large cities and not just the capital like in Bangkok. However, Thailand is far more advanced when it comes to marketing and commutation than Vietnam. Vietnam is a few generations behind Thailand when it comes to marketing, cleanliness, convenience, etc. Vietnam will probably be more like China than Thailand in the next ten years.
Your videos are very helpful! I’m about to end my one month stay in Vietnam and then headed to Thailand for a month. I loved Da Lat in Vietnam only spending 5 days there and thought if there was a place in Vietnam I would want to stay there longer term. There are so many places I haven’t explored here and will definitely come back in the future to explore more. Looking forward to Thailand. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I’m Vietnamese who live in the USA. I’m pretty sure Banh Mi is not made of “rice” flour … all breads made out of wheat… banh mi is a lot lighter and crusty than bread made in other countries… but same ingredients. In fact , the word “ mi” in Vietnamese means “wheat”
Northern Vietnam from Thua Thien - Hue province back has a rather cold winter, the temperature is about 10⁰C, the humidity is very high, so it is very bitter. Winter in Northern Vietnam is from December of the previous year to February of the following year.
Im Thai, I accept that we still need to develop more about technology and many things. And Vietnam is attractive country for me for foods, coffee and travelling.
Pretty accurate run down of both countries. Da Nang is a large provincial town. Better to compare Bangkok with HCMC re retail outlets IMO. I also had my mobile stolen in Saigon but I was drunk and alone walking down a dark alley. What could possibly go wrong? More importantly never felt in danger to my person in either country. I now prefer Vietnam as I feel it's more edgy and less effected by tourism. The only major negative is air pollution during winter. Mind you Bangkok has its fair share of smog. But they do have the BTS and subway trains.
thank you for your informative videos , really appreciated ! i think both countries Vietnam and Thailand are beautiful and great for holiday ,when it comes to live long term should be considered many factors as long term visa conditions , cost of it, cost of living, weather , health system, safety and much more. Southeast Asian countries are great places to be ! Another country you should consider to visit is Malaysia
There is metro in Hanoi, Vietnam. They are building metro right now in Saigon, Vietnam. They have 4 seasons and cooler winter months in Himalaya steps of Northern Thailand like Chiangmai or NW Vietnam like Ha Giang and Sapa. Not all SE Asia are hot and humid all the year round.
In Thailand, Phuket has the most expensive cost of expenses for tourists. There are many more nice cities in Thailand that more affordable , including Chiangmai.
*Currently we are in Thailand planning our trip to NHa Trang Vietnam for All of Feb. 2024. I applied for a 30 day visa but I had the option for 90 days. I got to Thailand Dec 1st 2023 already got 1 extension which is good until the end of Jan and was told the next one will be for 60 days, that will be a first for this Canadian, it may have to do with the fact that it's my 2nd time here since I married my Thai wife. Coffee I found here in Thailand and Vietnam to be expensive which surprises me because Vietnam is a major coffee exporter. Been to Da Nang 2 times and Love it. Had our Honeymoon in Ha Long Bay, Stunning. People will also drive their motorbike on the sidewalk. Sorry to hear your phone get stolen, I guess that can happen anywhere. We got scammed in Vietnam but it wasn't serious or expensive but I'm more aware of what's going on. I still LOVE Vietnam very much. Nice video thanks for sharing. Be well.
Vietnam has two very large cities: Hanoi with 8.5 million people and Ho Chi Minh City with 9.5 million people. In addition, many cities have good infrastructure, such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ha Long, Hai Phong.
@@Hing-zh9wu Bangkok is the 11th city with the most skyscrapers in the world in 2020[6]. In the year 2019, Forbes Magazine, a famous American business and finance magazine It ranks Bangkok as the world's No. 1 city for foreign visitors, with more than 22.78 million visitors and over US$2 billion in revenue from foreign tourists. It is the third largest in the world after Dubai and Makkah respectively.[7] during the first 6 months of this year There are 12 million tourists visiting.
Both countries are outstanding. Thailand's infrastructure is ahead of Vietnam. Don't know if that explains price difference. As you pointed out, still very affordable. Vietnam is, in my opinion, more conservative. Tattoos on women less common. Women in Vietnam are less outspoken as well. I'm not criticizing either, just an observation. What ever floats your boat.
Lived in both countries. Both have nice people both great food. Peppers are fused in one cuisine the other you add yourself. Both incredibly fun and one is lucky to visit either. One higher tourism infrastructure the other full of hidden gems.
I feel like Thailand is better for shopping and travel short term, but for living long term, Vietnam, especially Da Nang, Vung Tau or Nha Trang, is a slightly better choice, because of lower cost of living, less crowded and easier to understand language.
@Olga & Renee: thank you for the comparison, extremely helpful. For me because I’m gluten free & allergic to soy like Renee, I love Thai food better because they can accommodate & cater for someone like myself than Vietnamese food. I’ll visit both countries & see which one I like most, but leaning towards Thailand for long-term option & a base in between slow travel 3-6 months.
The Vietnamese government only wants skilled foreigners to stay long term, to help the country develop. they welcome tourists but not those who try to stay illegally. The funny thing is that Vietnam is one of the cheapest places in Southeast Asia, but when it comes to teaching English, it pays more than Thailand.
Hi Olga and Rene. I’ve been so used to seeing you in Turkey that I find it a bit odd to see you in South East Asia. The videos are great and you do an excellent job with comparisons between the two countries. Have you visited Hua Hin ( Thailand ) ? If you have,how does it compare? Is it a worthwhile city for long term living? This is hypothetical,if you were to ask your audience this: Where do you believe we would want to live on a long term basis,A.Turkey,2.Thailand or 3.Vietnam? My answer would be Turkey. This is my personal opinion and is based on my perception on the level of enthusiasm shown on each video. No disrespect for any country,it is just an inner feeling.
We haven’t been to Hua Hin. But I heard many families and retired people choose to live there. For myself I would choose to be settled in one place and go for long trips to other countries. Not sure if Turkey would be my place to settle, time will tell :)
I'm moving to Thot not on the Mekong delta with my wife. Low key, very few tourists at the moment. The coffee in Vietnam is by far the best, but then we own a coffee shop😆
In Vietnam the gold dealers will give you close to the market exchange rate. Be aware, they like flat notes in good condition. Thanks for the video, i was tossing up between Thailand and Vietnam and I'm going back to Vietnam
Thailand is a bit more expensive than Vietnam but compensates with High-Speed Internet covering all islands and the whole country with developed infrastructure and transportation. Anyway, I already subscribed and support your good VDO..From Thailand.
Have you reported the lost phone with the authority? They might not able to do anything for you but at least they aware of the situation and if more people reported, stricter rules/fines will apply because they do want tourists to come. Great video!
In Hanoi, there is a metro line Cat Linh - Ha Dong, which is building 8 more lines. Ho Chi Minh City next year has a subway line Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien.
I have done hanoi , ninh binh , and currenly in cat ba ,heading to bangkok in 2 days , love your videos , I watch for tips all the time, so nice to see thailand much more advanced then vietnam, like 100 years
Your video is very interesting, but could you elaborate on the issues of heat and humidity? Do foreign expats spend their lives in air conditioning? I didn't realize that Danang has constantly high heat and humidity. How does Cambodia compare, such as ws Siem Reap? Is living in these places, no matter how beautiful, like living in a sauna and sweating most of the time?
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Thailand and Vietnam are very entertaining night life, and very cheap to compare to Philippines.. In Philippines is to expensive cos of inflation... But shopping malls Philippines number 1 in the world, same with prestige beaches the most beautiful in the entire world.. Soon or later south east Asian will be rich countries...
Exceptional job of cutting straight to the hard-line information, much appreciated! And for someone like myself who's lived in Japan and S.E. Asia, and is looking to escape the U.S., hearing your comparison of the same points here between S.E. Asia and Turkey and Georgia would be helpful. Also, If you spend time in Malaysia I'd also be interested in your take on living there. Having lived in Malaysia and Thailand many years ago, while Thailand was more interesting and modern, I preferred living in Malaysia, mainly for English being pretty much standard in Malaysia, and Malaysia being more of a European and American Common Law system vs, Thailand being more Napoleonic, (Guilty until found innocent) and Vietnam more Communist authoritarian.
@@mtha7796 I was comparing Thailand's military courts and judicial codes that many critics say are tantamount to 'Guilty until Proven Innocent'. A lot of if seems to be related to the many coup d'etats and how often Thailand has been under Marshal Law. 'Thailand: end prosecution of civilians in military courts' - ICJ. As main priorities, the ICJ has recommended that: a) the exercising of law enforcement powers by military personnel to arrest and detain suspects in places not formally recognized as places of detention without judicial review should end; b) all cases of civilians facing proceedings before military courts be transferred to civilian courts, and ... 'THAILAND: Military courts to process civilians violate international Law' - Human Rights Asia You will be aware that on 20 May 2014 the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared martial law on the justification to prevent political violence in Bangkok. Subsequently, on 22 May 2014 he conducted a coup d'etat, forcing an ...
@@jackoneil3933 all cases of civilians facing proceedings before military courts be transferred to civilian courts, ---> That's not true at all. Fake news.
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@@Nga-1984 Not all move to USA. I've lived in the USA for over 40 years, and my youngest brother is still in Vietnam. Some have even moved back. You're not 100% correct.
If you want freedom, people must choose Thailand. You can criticize the government. You can do anything in Thailand as long as it doesn't create problems for society. But in Vietnam, if you talk negatively about the government, they will arrest you.
I definitely wouldn’t recommend criticizing the government or the king in Thailand. You can be jailed or banned from the country. And if you criticize a local business you can be sued for defamation. You can enjoy certain freedoms in both Thailand and Vietnam, as long as you stay out of politics.
You are not even free to criticize businesses in Thailand 😂. They can sue you for leaving poor reviews. I wouldn't recommend criticizing any government in SE Asia.
Are you planing to Go to kohsamui . That is my Choice for to visit Thailand . I want to make a stopover in Bangkok . What do you recomend ,is it enough 4 Days bankog ? And which area do you propose to stay in Bangkok .something very zentral .Best regards Lidija From Frankfurt ,i saw in your Videos you Rent a bike , But what about when someone cool Not take a bike ,how extensive could a driver be?
Interesting information. Thankyou. I was told Thailand was cheaper but maybe not so. I was also told theft is higher in Vietnam than Thailand. Would you agree?
Thailand is definitely more expensive than Vietnam, although both countries are still quite affordable if you earn in dollar/euro. My phone was stolen in Vietnam, and I hear it happens a lot here. But other than that we personally had ho issues.
Mention of barber. Actually will surprise many people. Singapore is one of the cheapest place to have haircut. There is $3 USD haircut in some local shop. Of course there will be super expensive option, as well, just like any metropolitan city.
Have you checked and compared wifi internet & transportation between the 2 countries? IMO, taxi in Thailand is quite bad, lot of scammers. They usually bargain for a trip and turn off / don't have taxi meter. In Vietnam also have that but very little. Besides, lot of car app can be used and you'll be worried for arising cost or wrong routine/ destiination. About wifi, it's free everywhere in Vietnam: restaurant, coffee shop, even street food shop, while in Thailand it's more difficult to access wifi and it's not free everywhere.
Please book a plane ticket , go out of your country and see the rest of the world. 🌎 This is just personal opinion of some tourists who have been visited these 2 countries and then made comparisons. Take it easy man. Nothing right. Nothing wrong. You just only accept the different opinions of others. I know you just LOVE your country. And so do everyone. Stay positive and be more open-minded. Cheers! Sending much love from Thailand ❤
VN used to have lots of scammers until uber and grab took over, much better for tourist. My brother and I went home in 2004 and the taxi driver dude drove long way to charge more, and he even tell us to lie about the distance. He's sitting there lying about his family. Blah blah blah while my family also got a car to pick just up for half the price.
Im Viet. Vietnamese goverment want to focus on industry and high tech. We want be like Korea or Japan, not like Thailand. we always welcome tourist with love.
Thailand and Vietnam are polar opposites when compared culturally and historically, as they both do not share any history together. Thai is indigenous to that region while Vietnam is culturally eastern. This comparison makes no sense.
it looks like you're just looking for a cheap place to live. Thailand is no longer selling cheap. They come with price and quality, which is reasonable, unlike Vietnam, where things are cheap but the quality of life is much worse. You should try walking around Vietnam with your mobile phone and you'll see what's going to happen.
Of course Thailand is better than Vietnam.There are lot delicious street foods here in Thailand.Seafood is so delicious and cheap. IconSiam and Chinatown are highly recommended here in Bangkok.
Thailand has better infrastructure, food, more friendly and honesty people, which draw more tourists to visit the country. Quality of the people is the most important for developing the country. Thailand without its Thai people, it's not Thailand. Tourists want to visit Thailand because Thai people, Thai food, and Thai historical places. Without its friendly and honesty people, there wouldn't be any tourists visit Thailand. Thailand is bringing in $12-15 billions yearly into the country from tourism alone. That makes Thailand farahead from other countries in S.E. Asia.
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There is a metro in Hanoi.Capital of Vietnam.
I love both Thailand and Vietnam . Each country has their own unique cultures, foods and attractions. As a tourist . It is a win win case.
I am very happy that tourism in Southeast , Asia is growing together , With love from Thailand
Lucky man
I love Thailand Thai food and Thai people are nice
Yes Thai people are nice, food is a bit too sweet for my taste, i like their desserts and salad.
Don't tell anymore people, it's too crowded in Thailand. Let them go to Vietnam. 😂
Usually i'm Thai and stay in Bangkok. More than 25 years i have not been in Phuket as For Thai local view, Phuket is so expensive for tourists especially transportation except you rent the motorcycle but if you cannot drive it is difficult to travel in Phuket. That why many Thai people will go aboard counties whenever they compare the price. However for the beach, Thai local will go to Hau Hin at Prachuap Khiri Khan province becuase of cheap and near by Bangkok and also more silent than Phuket.
U are lucky
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If you’re under a tight budget, Phuket is not the best destination. It’s a tourist destination/gateway to the island paradise and more expensive than the rest of the country.
For budget stay, go to Pattaya or Chiang Mai. Your money will go further there. It still have lots of thing to do and see.
As a Bangkok local who just visited Danang, I would say Vietnam has done excellent job expanding and improving the non-capital cities so fast unlike Thailand where we only focused on capital city like Bangkok. At this rate of improvement Vietnam will surpass Thailand with tourist spots. Unfortunately, we just have advantages with locations but lack of sense of long-term sustainable development.
You are very lucky man
I agree, Vietnam was wise to develop several large cities and not just the capital like in Bangkok. However, Thailand is far more advanced when it comes to marketing and commutation than Vietnam. Vietnam is a few generations behind Thailand when it comes to marketing, cleanliness, convenience, etc. Vietnam will probably be more like China than Thailand in the next ten years.
Your videos are very helpful! I’m about to end my one month stay in Vietnam and then headed to Thailand for a month. I loved Da Lat in Vietnam only spending 5 days there and thought if there was a place in Vietnam I would want to stay there longer term. There are so many places I haven’t explored here and will definitely come back in the future to explore more. Looking forward to Thailand. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
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I’m Vietnamese who live in the USA. I’m pretty sure Banh Mi is not made of “rice” flour … all breads made out of wheat… banh mi is a lot lighter and crusty than bread made in other countries… but same ingredients. In fact , the word “ mi” in Vietnamese means “wheat”
Wikipedia told me it could be made of rice flour, but of course it could be wrong. Thanks for some insights, we are definitely addicted to banh mi :)
Northern Vietnam from Thua Thien - Hue province back has a rather cold winter, the temperature is about 10⁰C, the humidity is very high, so it is very bitter. Winter in Northern Vietnam is from December of the previous year to February of the following year.
Im Thai, I accept that we still need to develop more about technology and many things.
And Vietnam is attractive country for me for foods, coffee and travelling.
Still very lucky
Pretty accurate run down of both countries. Da Nang is a large provincial town. Better to compare Bangkok with HCMC re retail outlets IMO. I also had my mobile stolen in Saigon but I was drunk and alone walking down a dark alley. What could possibly go wrong? More importantly never felt in danger to my person in either country. I now prefer Vietnam as I feel it's more edgy and less effected by tourism. The only major negative is air pollution during winter. Mind you Bangkok has its fair share of smog. But they do have the BTS and subway trains.
Yeah, air pollution in big cities in the region is definitely an issue unfortunately
thank you for your informative videos , really appreciated ! i think both countries Vietnam and Thailand are beautiful and great for holiday ,when it comes to live long term should be considered many factors as long term visa conditions , cost of it, cost of living, weather , health system, safety and much more. Southeast Asian countries are great places to be ! Another country you should consider to visit is Malaysia
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Wann ist die beste Reisezeit für kohsamui ? Lg lidija
@@lidijakrasniqi3445 Jun - September is summer time of Koh-Samui.
There is metro in Hanoi, Vietnam. They are building metro right now in Saigon, Vietnam.
They have 4 seasons and cooler winter months in Himalaya steps of Northern Thailand like Chiangmai or NW Vietnam like Ha Giang and Sapa.
Not all SE Asia are hot and humid all the year round.
I like how Olga laughed
In Thailand, Phuket has the most expensive cost of expenses for tourists. There are many more nice cities in Thailand that more affordable , including Chiangmai.
*Currently we are in Thailand planning our trip to NHa Trang Vietnam for All of Feb. 2024. I applied for a 30 day visa but I had the option for 90 days. I got to Thailand Dec 1st 2023 already got 1 extension which is good until the end of Jan and was told the next one will be for 60 days, that will be a first for this Canadian, it may have to do with the fact that it's my 2nd time here since I married my Thai wife. Coffee I found here in Thailand and Vietnam to be expensive which surprises me because Vietnam is a major coffee exporter. Been to Da Nang 2 times and Love it. Had our Honeymoon in Ha Long Bay, Stunning. People will also drive their motorbike on the sidewalk. Sorry to hear your phone get stolen, I guess that can happen anywhere. We got scammed in Vietnam but it wasn't serious or expensive but I'm more aware of what's going on. I still LOVE Vietnam very much. Nice video thanks for sharing. Be well.
Vietnam has two very large cities: Hanoi with 8.5 million people and Ho Chi Minh City with 9.5 million people. In addition, many cities have good infrastructure, such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ha Long, Hai Phong.
Is it less hot and humid in coastal cities such as Da Nang and Nha Trang? I think Dalat has perfect weather but it's a small village town.
Coastal cities are quite cool, but quite humid Only Sapa is less hot and humid
@@TuanNguyen-ls7iz great info. Thank you!
Saigon get about 13 to 15 million peoples...13 millions with paper 2 +millions without paper...saigon is must more bigger city then Bangkok...
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Bangkok is the 11th city with the most skyscrapers in the world in 2020[6]. In the year 2019, Forbes Magazine, a famous American business and finance magazine It ranks Bangkok as the world's No. 1 city for foreign visitors, with more than 22.78 million visitors and over US$2 billion in revenue from foreign tourists. It is the third largest in the world after Dubai and Makkah respectively.[7] during the first 6 months of this year There are 12 million tourists visiting.
I am from Turkey who is living in Da Nang as Digital Nomad, I find your videos very useful, we are following you =)
How long have u been living in Da Nang and how does it compare to Turkey?
Both countries are outstanding. Thailand's infrastructure is ahead of Vietnam. Don't know if that explains price difference. As you pointed out, still very affordable. Vietnam is, in my opinion, more conservative. Tattoos on women less common. Women in Vietnam are less outspoken as well. I'm not criticizing either, just an observation. What ever floats your boat.
Lived in both countries. Both have nice people both great food. Peppers are fused in one cuisine the other you add yourself. Both incredibly fun and one is lucky to visit either. One higher tourism infrastructure the other full of hidden gems.
Well said!
I feel like Thailand is better for shopping and travel short term, but for living long term, Vietnam, especially Da Nang, Vung Tau or Nha Trang, is a slightly better choice, because of lower cost of living, less crowded and easier to understand language.
2022 Population
Brunei 449,002
Cambodia 16,767,842
Indonesia 275,501,339
Laos 7,529,475
Malaysia 33,938,221
Myanmar 54,179,306
Philippines 115,559,009
Singapore 5,975,689
Thailand 71,697,030
Vietnam 98,186,856
In Thailand not only in Bangkok. We have north and south of Thailand that not many people to live for a long term.
ประเทศไทยมีทั้งหมด76เมือง และมีหลายที่ที่นักท่องเที่ยวอยู่ระยะยาว มีทั้งแม่น้ำ ภูเขา ทะเล ...
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You people are very lucky
@Olga & Renee: thank you for the comparison, extremely helpful. For me because I’m gluten free & allergic to soy like Renee, I love Thai food better because they can accommodate & cater for someone like myself than Vietnamese food. I’ll visit both countries & see which one I like most, but leaning towards Thailand for long-term option & a base in between slow travel 3-6 months.
Vietnamese food staples are rice noodles and rice, so most of the meals are gluten-free :)
Hello. I like you. You present a very beautiful view. Welcome to Thailand. Nice job.
The Vietnamese government only wants skilled foreigners to stay long term, to help the country develop. they welcome tourists but not those who try to stay illegally. The funny thing is that Vietnam is one of the cheapest places in Southeast Asia, but when it comes to teaching English, it pays more than Thailand.
Salary is very ,or else I would like to teach english there
Love your videos. Fair, balanced and common sense approach to travel.
thank you!
Hi Olga and Rene. I’ve been so used to seeing you in Turkey that I find it a bit odd to see you in South East Asia. The videos are great and you do an excellent job with comparisons between the two countries. Have you visited Hua Hin ( Thailand ) ? If you have,how does it compare? Is it a worthwhile city for long term living? This is hypothetical,if you were to ask your audience this:
Where do you believe we would want to live on a long term basis,A.Turkey,2.Thailand or 3.Vietnam? My answer would be Turkey.
This is my personal opinion and is based on my perception on the level of enthusiasm shown on each video. No disrespect for any country,it is just an inner feeling.
We haven’t been to Hua Hin. But I heard many families and retired people choose to live there. For myself I would choose to be settled in one place and go for long trips to other countries. Not sure if Turkey would be my place to settle, time will tell :)
I'm moving to Thot not on the Mekong delta with my wife. Low key, very few tourists at the moment. The coffee in Vietnam is by far the best, but then we own a coffee shop😆
Yeah, we love Vietnamese coffee too!
In Vietnam the gold dealers will give you close to the market exchange rate. Be aware, they like flat notes in good condition. Thanks for the video, i was tossing up between Thailand and Vietnam and I'm going back to Vietnam
Greeting from Northern Thailand. It's really nice and usefull VDO. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Welcome to Thailand. Must visit Malaysia ty
ขอบพระคุณมากคับ ๆท่องเที่ยวไห้สนุกมีความสุขในการทานอาหารเยอะ ๆนะคับ
Thanks for sharing 👍
Việt Nam với thái mình khoái xem bóng đá.thang thái sướng vì thái mạnh
Thanks for all the info, we planned to go to both countries and we will stay in the Philippines most of the time.
Super video.🙂and if you were to compare Thailand and Turkey?
I second that
I’m also interested to hear that…However I think Turkey is superior to both countries as far as infastructure goes.
Vietnam vs Thailand vs Malaysia vs Turkey
Thanks! We do plan to make a comparison when we have experience with more countries is SE Asia
Thailand is a bit more expensive than Vietnam but compensates with High-Speed Internet covering all islands and the whole country with developed infrastructure and transportation. Anyway, I already subscribed and support your good VDO..From Thailand.
Have you reported the lost phone with the authority? They might not able to do anything for you but at least they aware of the situation and if more people reported, stricter rules/fines will apply because they do want tourists to come. Great video!
Very nice to see your husband more involved lately in your videos and how you like it over that comparing to Antalya?👍👍🍻
In Hanoi, there is a metro line Cat Linh - Ha Dong, which is building 8 more lines. Ho Chi Minh City next year has a subway line Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien.
I have done hanoi , ninh binh , and currenly in cat ba ,heading to bangkok in 2 days , love your videos , I watch for tips all the time, so nice to see thailand much more advanced then vietnam, like 100 years
Vietnam is at the edge of the continent where storms will usually hit the shore many times a year
Amazing clips
We can't say which country is better. It depends on where he and each of us live more.
Great job Olga.
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Your video is very interesting, but could you elaborate on the issues of heat and humidity? Do foreign expats spend their lives in air conditioning? I didn't realize that Danang has constantly high heat and humidity. How does Cambodia compare, such as ws Siem Reap? Is living in these places, no matter how beautiful, like living in a sauna and sweating most of the time?
Hi! I have more information on weather in Da Nang in my Guide
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Enjoyed this video. How long can someone stay in Vietnam as a holidaymaker? In Thailand you get 30 days on entry right now.
The weather in Southern Thailand is different from the rest of the country November,December is rainy season.
You all are lucky
oh what a great video but in the end thailand will be complete , different aspects food and travel and medicine ,,, other countries you can travel to , vietnam , philippines , indonesia , Cambodia, Malaysia🍇🍉🍎🍓🍌🥭🍍🫐🌽🍔🥓🥩🍗🌮🌭🍳🥘🍲🥮🍩🍦🥧🥟🏝🏖🏕🏥🏦🏘💒🕌🌅🚈🚆🚄🚔🚑🌇🏍🛵🚤🛳✈️🛩
Love your videos guys! Where do you guys like the most and where are you going to stay long term??
We are yet to find that place :)
@@OlgaProGoingPlaces Really so not even Thailand?? So right now what is your favourite place?
Can the 30-day entry visa be renewed?
Hi. We just moved to Phuket. It would be cool to catch up.
Thailand and Vietnam are very entertaining night life, and very cheap to compare to Philippines..
In Philippines is to expensive cos of inflation...
But shopping malls Philippines number 1 in the world, same with prestige beaches the most beautiful in the entire world..
Soon or later south east Asian will be rich countries...
lol go to Bangkok, there's a massive mall every corner
Exceptional job of cutting straight to the hard-line information, much appreciated! And for someone like myself who's lived in Japan and S.E. Asia, and is looking to escape the U.S., hearing your comparison of the same points here between S.E. Asia and Turkey and Georgia would be helpful.
Also, If you spend time in Malaysia I'd also be interested in your take on living there. Having lived in Malaysia and Thailand many years ago, while Thailand was more interesting and modern, I preferred living in Malaysia, mainly for English being pretty much standard in Malaysia, and Malaysia being more of a European and American Common Law system vs, Thailand being more Napoleonic, (Guilty until found innocent) and Vietnam more Communist authoritarian.
Thailand being more Napoleonic, (Guilty until found innocent) ---> Could you elaborate this?
@@mtha7796 I was comparing Thailand's military courts and judicial codes that many critics say are tantamount to 'Guilty until Proven Innocent'. A lot of if seems to be related to the many coup d'etats and how often Thailand has been under Marshal Law.
'Thailand: end prosecution of civilians in military courts' - ICJ.
As main priorities, the ICJ has recommended that: a) the exercising of law enforcement powers by military personnel to arrest and detain suspects in places not formally recognized as places of detention without judicial review should end; b) all cases of civilians facing proceedings before military courts be transferred to civilian courts, and ...
'THAILAND: Military courts to process civilians violate international Law' - Human Rights Asia
You will be aware that on 20 May 2014 the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared martial law on the justification to prevent political violence in Bangkok. Subsequently, on 22 May 2014 he conducted a coup d'etat, forcing an ...
@@jackoneil3933 all cases of civilians facing proceedings before military courts be transferred to civilian courts, ---> That's not true at all. Fake news.
@@mtha7796 Can you elaborate, as to why that's not true, and what would an organization such as the international commission of jurists have to gain by creating such an elaborate lie?
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The ICJ was also designated in 1987 as a Peace Messenger by the United Nations General Assembly as part of its International Year of Peace. The ICJ holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, the Council of Europe, and the African Union. The ICJ also maintains cooperative relations with various bodies of the Organization of American States.
Last but not least, the ICJ is one of the 10 Jury member organizations of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders.
The ICJ President
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Robert Goldman was elected to the Executive Committee in 2008 and has served as Vice President since September 2014. He was appointed as President of the ICJ in 2018. He is Professor of Law at the Washington College of Law, American University. He is also co-director of the university’s Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and Faculty Director of the War Crimes Research Office. From 1996 - 2004 he was a member of the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and its President in 1999. From 2004-2005 he was the UN Human Rights Commission’s Independent Expert on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. He is the author of numerous publications and has taught in several universities throughout the world. He studied law at University of Virginia Law School.
Too hot/humid in Southeast Asia, except for a few hill towns in Malaysia and certain parts of Vietnam.
Well, Phuket everything is expensive. I woud go for ChiangMai.
Thailand is better because of better transportion system, roads and infrastructure.
Yeah because VN is still slowly developing after 46 years after the war. Low education also hurts the country. They all wanted to move to America
@@Nga-1984 Not all wanted to move, only those whom get married, VinGroup just built University and many others.
@@Nga-1984 Not all move to USA. I've lived in the USA for over 40 years, and my youngest brother is still in Vietnam. Some have even moved back. You're not 100% correct.
VN mores fun, foods are better 2
According to you because you’re Vietnamese…
Do you miss Turkey allready?
Look like...every time you say the disadvantage of vietnam, you need to say apologize first... I'm a kinda understand...haha
Where do you like best Asia or Turkey 🇹🇷 ????
If you want freedom, people must choose Thailand. You can criticize the government. You can do anything in Thailand as long as it doesn't create problems for society. But in Vietnam, if you talk negatively about the government, they will arrest you.
I definitely wouldn’t recommend criticizing the government or the king in Thailand. You can be jailed or banned from the country. And if you criticize a local business you can be sued for defamation.
You can enjoy certain freedoms in both Thailand and Vietnam, as long as you stay out of politics.
You are not even free to criticize businesses in Thailand 😂. They can sue you for leaving poor reviews. I wouldn't recommend criticizing any government in SE Asia.
Are u guys going to the philippines too?
We do plan to go, yes 😊
ภาคตะวันออกของไทยมีเกาะสวยๆทะเลสวยๆมากมายฝนไม่ตก
Are you planing to Go to kohsamui . That is my Choice for to visit Thailand . I want to make a stopover in Bangkok . What do you recomend ,is it enough 4 Days bankog ? And which area do you propose to stay in Bangkok .something very zentral .Best regards
Lidija From Frankfurt ,i saw in your Videos you Rent a bike , But what about when someone cool Not take a bike ,how extensive could a driver be?
Hi Lidija, if you need help planning a trip, it can be done via Patreon. We do plan to go to Samui, but during next visit to Thailand.
Turkey win?
Anything is better than turkey I moved here from the u.s. and absolutely hate it
@@ComedyGold-ml8wc Why you hate it?
@@ComedyGold-ml8wc I know people died in a terrorist attack in Istanbul recently.
Turkey very beautiful and nice
Interesting information. Thankyou. I was told Thailand was cheaper but maybe not so. I was also told theft is higher in Vietnam than Thailand. Would you agree?
Thailand is definitely more expensive than Vietnam, although both countries are still quite affordable if you earn in dollar/euro. My phone was stolen in Vietnam, and I hear it happens a lot here. But other than that we personally had ho issues.
Mention of barber. Actually will surprise many people. Singapore is one of the cheapest place to have haircut. There is $3 USD haircut in some local shop. Of course there will be super expensive option, as well, just like any metropolitan city.
try to Bali
you should withdraw money from the bank , that would cost you no fee
is that possible with a foreign card?
Have you checked and compared wifi internet & transportation between the 2 countries? IMO, taxi in Thailand is quite bad, lot of scammers. They usually bargain for a trip and turn off / don't have taxi meter. In Vietnam also have that but very little. Besides, lot of car app can be used and you'll be worried for arising cost or wrong routine/ destiination. About wifi, it's free everywhere in Vietnam: restaurant, coffee shop, even street food shop, while in Thailand it's more difficult to access wifi and it's not free everywhere.
ความคิดเห็นแบบอคติ... ควรศึกษาข้อมูลให้ดีก่อน
Please book a plane ticket , go out of your country and see the rest of the world. 🌎
This is just personal opinion of some tourists who have been visited these 2 countries and then made comparisons. Take it easy man. Nothing right. Nothing wrong. You just only accept the different opinions of others.
I know you just LOVE your country. And so do everyone. Stay positive and be more open-minded. Cheers!
Sending much love from Thailand ❤
ไอ้พวกกบในกะลาหัดออกมาดูโลกภายนอกบ้างจะได้ไม่โง่คุณจะชมประเทศของคุณไม่มีใครว่าแต่อย่ามาด้อยค่าประเทศอื่นมันทำให้คุณเป็นคนที่น่าสมเพช
ไทยมีไวไฟ5gใช้ทั่วประเทศแล้วไอ้บ้านนอก
VN used to have lots of scammers until uber and grab took over, much better for tourist. My brother and I went home in 2004 and the taxi driver dude drove long way to charge more, and he even tell us to lie about the distance. He's sitting there lying about his family. Blah blah blah while my family also got a car to pick just up for half the price.
Thailand will behind to vietnam..sorry thailand.
Of course it is.
Thailand is a lot more free country.
Look at cannabis laws in Thailand and Vietnam.
Im Viet. Vietnamese goverment want to focus on industry and high tech. We want be like Korea or Japan, not like Thailand. we always welcome tourist with love.
Có cần ra vẻ làm màu thúi thúi vậy không ông nội? Họ đang nhận xét lịch sự. Khiêm tốn một chút không đau đâu.
Really, Thailand is the best everything.
I’m Vietnamese but Thailand better. That’s true.
Tôi cũng là người Vietnam và công nhận Thái lan tốt hơn vì Việt nam chỉ phát triển khi Mỹ bỏ cấm vận 1995. Dù sao khoảng cách 2 bên không xa lắm.
Thailand and Vietnam are polar opposites when compared culturally and historically, as they both do not share any history together. Thai is indigenous to that region while Vietnam is culturally eastern. This comparison makes no sense.
Which country will be your next destination after Thailand?
If you don't care about the culture of that country, you won't be able to settle down for a long time.🤔
what makes you think we don’t care?
it looks like you're just looking for a cheap place to live. Thailand is no longer selling cheap. They come with price and quality, which is reasonable, unlike Vietnam, where things are cheap but the quality of life is much worse.
You should try walking around Vietnam with your mobile phone and you'll see what's going to happen.
don't do drugs
I don’t like Vietnam
คุณสองคนน่ารักมากครับ ขอบคุณที่ชอบประเทศไทยครับ
Of course Thailand is better than Vietnam.There are lot delicious street foods here in Thailand.Seafood is so delicious and cheap. IconSiam and Chinatown are highly recommended here in Bangkok.
However for a long stay, Vietnam is a good experience. What I find interesting is that their lifestyle has depth. It takes time to feel.
vietnam better for long stay. -from your humble thai bro.
Anyone comeback form Vietnam, They said in one way "got scam" form Viet people.
Price of cars ? I think Thailand cheeper and ridiculous expensive in Vietnam 🇻🇳 as expat want small car for rain days grocery, hiway drives! 🥰🫵😇
Thailand has better infrastructure, food, more friendly and honesty people, which draw more tourists to visit the country. Quality of the people is the most important for developing the country. Thailand without its Thai people, it's not Thailand.
Tourists want to visit Thailand because Thai people, Thai food, and Thai historical places.
Without its friendly and honesty people, there wouldn't be any tourists visit Thailand. Thailand is bringing in $12-15 billions yearly into the country from tourism alone. That makes Thailand farahead from other countries in S.E. Asia.
Not true. Our experience there was bad. Do not exaggerate much like this...