What they dont tell you about the road-deaths in Thailand is that they only count the death on the scene of the accident. People who die in ambulance or hospital after are not counted. So the real death rate is considerably higher. And the traffic is definitely not the same. Due to the congestion (at least on Cebu) the traffic moves relatively slow. In Thailand you¨ll have pickups going at 150 km/h all day all night no matter the weather. You dont see that speed so much in Philippines. I also experienced a lot of drunk driving in Thailand. No matter the time of day, just worse in the night time. I was at a restaurant around 2 pm to eat an early dinner and had 2 thai gentlemen on the side table. They drank over 1 bottle of whiskey before getting into their pickup and drove away. Clearly drunk both of them. Crazy. And the internet in Philippines is literaly horrible no matter where you live. We had ADSL in our apartment in Cebu City (couldnt get fiber) and it was pretty bad most of the time. So for anyone gaming or doing online activity, internet will be quite an obstacle in Philippines. In the provice you can pretty much forget about reliable internet. Thailand was really good that way. Even internet through phone almost everywhere was great when i went on motorbike trips.
The traffic is rough in Pattaya & other parts of Thailand. But if you're in a car and not on a bike, you're likely to have no issues. And with the super low cost of Uber type ride services (Bolt, Grab), you can take cars all day and night for darned near free imho. The guys on bikes who ride w/o helmets are the bulk of the road deaths here. Having said that, when WALKING across the street, have your head on a swivel.
As someone who has lived in both places, I would say that Thailand is much more modernized. But the Philippines has an adventure factor of being amongst volcanic mountains on remote untouched islands. This is something that makes the Philippines magical
Pretty fair assesment Between Philippines and Thailand. I have lived full time in Pattaya, Thailand but travel to the Philippines about every two months. Checkout Jomtien, Thailand for enjoyable living. I was at View Talay for 8 years in a studio unit. Philippines I feel is more friendly. The English language isn't really an issue. The biggest negativity is poor internet and food choices, followed by very tiny apartments. If your moving into a house, expect less than modern features. I think the Filipino People are the most friendly. Hardworking and most beautiful women around
@mikesphilippineretirement Bullshit comparing our country to Thailand. How do you feel when you compare your country to other country and your country feeling inferior always? Please stop this Bulshit. Enough! We love our country so stop!!!
Im so tired and sick hearing foreigners comparing btw. Philippines and Thailand . FYI, Filipino is way different compared to Thailand. Find whose educated people hospitality, kind, generous and etc. for sure you wouldn't find it as much in Thailand. Anyways, foreigners comes to Phils. are just welcome and you're free whenver you wanna leave or stay.
Because majority of the expats are flying and going back and forth as they can't make up their mind, both countries have the same concepts when it comes to nightlife, quality of life and everything.
I have lived in Thailand for 7 years and I know what he means by Thailand being VERY Asian. I think it is the Buddhist vs Christian religion that makes the difference.
Liked your video on comparing Thailand to the Philippines I have just moved from Thailand having spent the last 7 years there in a place called Jomtiem. I am currently in Mactan Newtown been here 3 weeks and finding it very different from Thailand cost is higher and the choice of accommodation is limited and more expensive. Need to be here at least 6 months to really get to know if its the place to stay long term, Moving to Cagayan de Oro next month so will reserve my judgment about the Philippines for now. People are really friendly here so far.
@alansearle7249 Mactan Island can be more expensive, am not sure why you would pay extra for the traffic though. Think the prices are higher because it is closer to the airport. Good luck in CDO!
BGC, Makati, Cebu, etc have good infrastructures. Fast growing middle class country. The Philippines will surpass Thailand economy by 2028: IMF. It is also forecasted By 2040 or 2050, the Philippines will be the 14th biggest economy in the world. 2nd biggest economy in SE Asia, next to Indonesia. 5th in Asia.
I'm optimistic about this. As if one will look up the history of the Philippines, the country used to be the 2nd country in Asia, economically and militarily, only next to Japan. Read about the present and future economy of the Philippines. Even Elon Musk is investing in this country, he sees the great opportunities and potential. The future seems looking bright.
I have spent quite a bit of time in the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, in Vietnam. You can argue this one versus that one all day long. Long. The fact is, they are very different experiences. It's best to rent a place for a while, say a month. If you like it then rent for a year. Even different cities within these countries have a completely different vibe to them. You won't know what you like until you go there and see it for yourself.
If you're looking for a comfortable lifestyle similar to the US in terms of infrastructure, Thailand is a great option. It also has a rich, distinct culture. On the other hand, the Philippines offers a mix of Filipino, Western, and other Asian influences, so you get a blend of cultures, but in a less touristy way. If you're after luxury and a more established tourism scene, Thailand might suit you better. However, if you enjoy connecting with locals and immersing yourself in their culture, the Philippines is the place to be. Filipinos are incredibly welcoming, often inviting you into their homes, and sharing with you whatever they have. Each country has its unique charm, and personal preference plays a big role in how people feel about them. The comments section will often reflect this, with fans of either country sharing their love. Ultimately, it’s important not to rely solely on the experiences of others-some people have lived in both countries and may prefer one over the other, but your experience will depend on your own interests and mindset.
It really depends on personal preference. Thailand is often seen as more developed for tourists, offering a more organized and structured experience, while the Philippines has a more laid-back, community-oriented atmosphere. However, both countries share these traits to some extent-the difference is just where they lean more. If you prefer a more polished, tourist-friendly environment, Thailand might be a good choice. But if you're looking for a simpler, family-oriented experience with a more authentic local vibe and pure unfiltered adventure, the Philippines could be a great place to stay.
Philippines is way friendlier but avoid Dramaguete at all costs . For infrastructure,amenities,and home comforts (and health care),Thailand wins hands down !! Just stay away from the scrubbers 😅
IT Park in Cebu v Chiang Mai..... is un fair... there are very different cities and not easily comparable. I have been to both and they are vastly different. Both are nice... for different reasons. The best things about the PH is English is more widely spoken / understood, the Visa is better. Thailand has better infrastructure and food. Good people are in both countries, though many Westerns will feel more comfortable in PH due to Christianity vs Buddhism in Thailand. Healthcare advantage goes to Thailand.. Ask 10 people... you will get 11 opinions.. 🙂
Here is a 12th opinion . . . as an atheist living in Thailand I find it more comfortable living in a Buddhist country. 60 years of Christianity was enough.
@@martypoll There is nothing wrong with the morals of Christianity, what are the morals of Buddhas? Are they different? You can be an atheist if you like, but myself prefer to live a life serving others, instead of myself. If everybody did this, imagine what a nicer place the world will be. Have found that democrats are mostly atheists...just saying.
I saw that you were at my old stomping grounds, Ayala Mall in Cebu. What is the journey like to get there from Dumaguete? Is there a roro where you can take your car there? How long is the ferry ride to Cebu? Might make a good video.
I suspect there are many parallels between the countries but I think Thailand is a better place to live long term. This is largely due to far better infrastructure and the fact that the country is more unified not spread out over 7,000 islands. Blackouts of electricity and internet service, which generally is far superior, almost never happen. Much better medical services. No food shortages and food prices more stable. Negatives: Fewer people speak English. Thai language is difficult to learn for many foreigners. There are cultural quirks that are hard to understand and / or justify by western standards. This is also true about the Philippines. There is a big but subtle difference in the belief systems. The Philippines has a very thin veneer of Americanism, less than 100 years, layered on top of a slightly thicker veneer of Hispanic colonialism, about 400 years worth. Both of those are on top of a basic and thickly rooted Asian history / background. And all of that has an imported and force fed religion laid on top of it. Thailand has a much more unified cultural history and is mostly Buddhist, giving it a far different attitude to the people about life in general. This is a big deal and not all that obvious until you spend some time in each country.
I am sure it is better in Thailand on many fronts, not as good on others. That said, this guy has no credibility. I remember him from past vlogs and interviews. He whines and complains a lot. I am sure there are better sources of information out there and after his last stint, I am surprised he is back since his knickers were in such a twist.
Hmmm.... so complaining about things you don't like means you lack credibility? I'd say the opposite is true! BTW, he actually admitted to his natural inclination to complain about things during the interview. I guess you'd rather watch vloggers who blow smoke up your butt and put a positive spin on potholes, scams, corruption, food poisoning, immigration hassles, incompetence, and major inconveniences. Personally, I get a little sick of clueless vloggers selling a particular location like a used car dealer tries to sell the biggest lemon on the lot. The allure of easy women and cheap living are easily eclipsed by the painful realities of living in a developing nation with a completely different cultural mindset. It's why at least 60% of all expats return to their home countries within 5 years! Your clickbait sunshine vloggers almost NEVER seem to mention this!
@@jasonjames4254 'Hmmm.... so complaining about things you don't like means you lack credibility?' Yup, it sure does. Don't give much weight to people who walk around taking on life, and the experiences life throws their way, like they have sand in their girly bits. Talking about things, observations, challenges, experiences, even those that are 'negative' with more of a balanced perspective gives you lot's of credibility in my eyes and ears. Don't need smoke blown, or anything else for that matter, by some sunshine peddlers, just a mature, balanced, rational presentation of things. In all honesty, I don't even know what would trigger you to put so much time and effort into your response, but it sure does say a lot since you went on about things I did not even say but you extrapolated and projected. Ahh, the wonderful world of the keyboard warrior.
@@jasonjames4254 Remember Jim Carrey on In Living Color? Fingers in the shape of an L up to your forehead - Llllllllooooooooooooser. You see, much shorter response covers so much more ground.
One more emerging trend here, family of foreigners relocating in the Philippines raising the kids with the strong Filipino family values, culture, language, foods, socializing with the locals. Adapting and fitting in well. The educational system is also based in American educational system. Is it the same situation in Thailand?
If You are bord, lonely, or feel alone, You don't enjoy Your own company. And that's when You fall into the trap. And You need to fill the void, by feeling the "needing" of companionship. To me that is killing time, not filling it in time with something better. I enjoy my alone time. Because there is always someone out there that want to squeeze something out of You, and leave You dry. I do enjoy being around people and I don't mind being in a group. As long as I can come and go as I please.
Buddy seems like a good guy to get to know. Great comparison between life in Thailand, versus the Philippines. As a big family that's well traveled and constantly traveling, discussions happen about where would be a good place to go. Japan, Korea, Hong Kong... then the POOR-iegner pipes up with Thailand... 😲 I mentioned the lower costs and so many places to explore... 🤔 Every week, during our Sunday dinners, now someone will offer up another tidbit of information about another destination in Thailand... I guess the family travelers (Us included) might be doing some trips to Thailand in the future?
We live in the Philippines and visit Bangkok twice a year. Lots of online sellers & great prices in clothing from vendor's. MRT is a nice system and very reasonable. Language would be paramount if living there, though many folks speak English. The only drawback is the extreme humidity compared to the Philippines. I would advise Nov thru Feb to visit. Night markets are a blast. Friendly people. Overall weighing quality of life, the Philippines for us is a better option.
as soon as you arrive in Bangkok you're hit smack in the face with how much better the quality of Thailand is over the Philippines .. simply no contest .. and this coming from a guy who has to stay in the Philippines because ive a relationship here .. but gotta keep things real 💯
I will gladly trade the "prpblem" of not being able to find baking soda/olives at Phillipine's markets vs. the political divisiveness of the United States.
MIKE hello i don't know if this is good or bad i thought you might want to know. The philippines in the first half of the year have sold 25 tons of gold. I don't know this is good or bad but it doesn't sound good to me. They have sold the most of any country this year.
@@mikesphilippineretirement no it was i'm one of the news channels on. I'm not sure if it was an anc or not but i'm sure it can be googled. It was the largest sale of any country in the world. I didn't look into a too much after seeing the numbers in reading that part of it. I WENT OVER THERE AND LOOK FOR YOU IT WAS ON PHILSTAR.
I agree on the bar scene thing I can definitely see a bunch of guys meeting for coffee and then that leading into. Hey, let’s go to the bar and have a beer. you’re sitting around all day drinking and then you have to sit there and listen to their politics once they start drinking who wants to sit around and listen to a bunch of Republicans bitch about Democrats or vice versa.
@@MikeHoncho884 I experienced the religion and politics, complaining and opining in the Philippines, not so much in Thailand, but it still exists, especially at bars.
You should be greatly less affected by rice straw burning. Depending on where you live, the majority of the smoke you encounter in the Philippines will likely be from your neighbors burning trash in their yards. This smoke can be far more noxious than wood or straw, but there should be far less of it.
There is no comparison between Mexico and the Philippine's. IMO Philippines outshines them all, Thailand, Mexico, vietnam, etc none measure up to life in the Phils
loved chiang mai, loved krabi (aonang 100m to the beach, night market was amazing) didn't like ko phi phi (overrun and the housing was mold stricken(directly built into the mountain, the wet cell never completely dried out) the food was amazing and increddibly cheap. don't fear street food, especially the soups aside of some places trying to scam you (especially when you party) absolutely amazing vacation
be aware that you will be taxed now in Thailand for your income if you stay a certain amount of days. can't have your cake and eat it too, :) but it sure is better for some folks than the overpriced USA
@@mdoc140 Better do you research, it is true, won't affect SS or some types of retired pensions but if you work online or bringing other money in you will be taxed. Even if you do not have income like that you will still be required to submit a tax form if over 179 days in Thailand
There is an agreement among many countries for no double taxation. Thailand and USA have that, so your retirement money is already taxed once and won't be again by Thailand
Was in Vegas today and had lunch at Gold Coast Casino. Best pad Thai around, but pricey at $16.99 - great video. Plan to visit Philippines and Thailand soon. Thanks for info.
Retiring, 62, end of yr, and heading back to Thai, Phil, SE Asia .. I'd love to eventually meet a woman in her 40's (maybe 50) .. I was in / out of SE Asia A Lot, mostly, in my 20s, 30s & early 40's .. I never wanted to be "Grandpa" walk down the St w/ 20 something (Creeps me out personally no offense) But "easy for me to say" (lol) I haven't been there or anywhere in 12 yrs .. But I've always been attracted to naturally Beautiful "Women" over "Girls" ..
Thailand is a million times better in most ways. The only parts that are hard is the communication/language barrier as Thai are not very proficient in English. If you take some time to learn simple thai phrases you will get along fine. And always be polite and not aggressive. Their culture frown upon aggressive behaviour. If you like to drink and party, Pattaya or Bangkok is the place to be. If you like to relax, enjoy the beach life, good food and perhaps golf then Cha-Am or Hua Hin are great. I generaly dont recommend Chiang Mai or Chiang Rais the air pollution there is so bad most of the year. Phuket is also a good alternative but the traffic congestion there is pretty bad. Just for reference i lived 2,5 year in Hua Hin, Thailand, and 2 years on Cebu island in Philippines during the last 6 years.
Google Translate is your friend in Thailand because learning the language is an uphill battle. As for English proficiency, it is really different everywhere you go. Bangkok Hospital in Pattaya staff was *extremely good* with English as lots of their patients were clearly Western. In the provinces, I hear it is likely the opposite. That's where the Google Translate is helpful.
Mike is such a negative person. I can see that everytime he tries to compare Thailand and Philippines, his guest will say something bad about Thailand, but then Mike will always say something negative about the Philippines. There's a difference between the truth and how to say it. Mike's intentions is to make sure that it is the negativity when he present the comparison,. Mike is a bad host.
@Charles-y5d Have met some very nice looking Cambodian girls before. Are they all like that? How do you like the girls in Cambodia? Know that you said you are not into meeting women in the video.
Chang mia is in the bush , mountains etc, and it's underwater there at the the last two weeks with more storms coming and china opening there dams flooding everyone down river chang mia , chang ria and further down to bangkok
Where and how often are these "socials"? I would love to meet other vloggers and expats. I'm 60 and American and heading for my second time (from last year) for a couple of weeks to Cebu in November 8-24 and will fly to Angeles City as well as spend a few days in Olongapo. I was thinking of Thailand instead this year but feel more comfortable in the Philippines with the english speaking people and knowing where things are at.
@fenderbend3r As a FilAm, the truth is that we don't need an expat. Most FilAm can able to support the Philippines as a No.2, a high-income minority in the U.S. The Filipino boomers who immigrated to the U.S. as professionals and ex-US military recruited Subic Bay. They are coming back to the Philippines. I also preferred slow progression, so the inflation will not erode the purchasing power of the peso, but we still welcome the expat as long they embrace our culture, not change according to their Western lifestyle; if their lifestyle is trash, they need to exit the Philippines.
We want to loose all expat and move to Thailand. We don’t want the Philippines to be westernized. Philippines is perfect just the way it is. The modern part , the province, the beach and mountains. First world is over rated . Look at the west . So we don’t care. lol get that in your head . Get out
@@angelocalima6338we’ve never needed them. A lot of these people are the lower class or maybe middle who can’t afford to live in their country and moves to the Philippines and they want the country and people to cater to them for all their convenience. 😂😂😂. Ah NO. When in Rome
Thailand is a fantastic place to visit and perhaps suitably ideal for retirees to hang their hats in (at least your salad can be spiced up with ingredients so mellow, it will send your soul soaring). I know two people who live there. One part-time, and the other permanent. Because he became a Christian Missionary and ended up marrying a Thai national that is a little younger than him. I am also retired, and my ex-girlfriend was a real gold digger. It was difficult living with her because we have to often go on all our four in the mud and shallow streams in hidden Sierra foothills fighting with bears and unpredictable weather in order to afford to pay for provisions. Yeah, Philippines and Thailand, tantalizing propositions and disability benefits are really for the ones who justifiably deserves them. Meanwhile, I just got to figure out other ways to making doughs rise and whether Rhizomes are good alternatives during times of climate change. 😎👁👁
I like Thailand. I like their food some are better taste than our country Philippines. I love my country but the food that I don't like are the sweet. some of the food are so sweet. And it was hard for us to find a translator because we were in middle of asking something and it was hard to communicate. not always but mostly. Then the bell rang and we have to stop what we were doing because of their religion. Some foreigners stay in one place that's why they don't see what's going on on the other side. If you live in Phuket always then it's ok .outside and further no translator and it was hard for us. yes, we used the google but not right away it wll be solve.
I retired to Pattaya/Jomtien early this year. I have yet to experience even one incident of unfriendliness. Perhaps I have been lucky. But fellow expats I speak to say the same thing that I do. Add into the fact that you can easily walk to the beach and you have a wonderful life experience for retirees if you do it right.
I retired in Jomtien last November and I really like it here. I will say that the workers in the 7-11's in the soi 8 area seem to be burnt out on dealing with foreigners.
Janet would have a hard time without thai language , the thai dont expect a farang to speak it but she would very likely be mistaken for a thai . Could be hassles is all im saying
In the Philippines next time a grocery store clerk utters those all-too-familiar 5 words, “Sorry sir. Out of stock.” Show them a picture of those jumbo-sized, garlic-stuffed olives or that Tartar sauce for your fish that you went online to get with a product search. It works! Then, get him or her to TAKE you there, not just point the way. Halfway through my 3-year stay in Cebu City, I finally thought of that, lol. Better late than never!
We have 500Mbps internet in san carlos. There are people say that 1Gbps is available. Have a great day i'm able to post full length movies and stuff i did very very quickly compared to chicago
@@jsully4064 download upload is the same here it's asymmetrical. United States has their crap while you might have a gig download you'll have you know some bull crap up. I had Comcast in chicago it was 300 down and 40 up something like that. Absolute crap that doesn't even make sense
I just checked with globe now sir 1gbps is available here for around $100 U. S. When i first got here 3 years ago there was like 20Mbps i think you could get 60 back then. The next year was like 200. They've been ordered by the govt. and stuff like that they get their system more up to date with the world. What's funniest we have faster speed now here then they do in some of the bigger cities because the companies are starting to key on the remote areas. Also we have competition now here with a company called dito. I believe that's a chinese company have they're putting wire in fiber and everything all over the place.
@@BadIdeaRight5 starlink in most areas over here is real weak upload since it runs on a satellite i believe it also has a leg problem for anybody that uses it for gaming like most satellite systems have a leg two to three second leg time
@@jsully4064 No my first relationship with a Filipina back in 2020 we met up in Colombia because Philippines was shut down. She was a OFW working in Dubai she flew from there to Colombia. When we traveled around Colombia she would constantly tell me this is just like my country! The mountains the beaches the colors and housing the culture except they spoke Spanish which she spoke fluent Spanish she was from southern Mindanao where Spanish is spoken so that helped out tremendously. Actually Colombians thought she was Latino she spoke such good Spanish. She would tell them I’m Filipina and they would freak out lol after it didn’t work out between us I decided to come to Philippines when you’re in Colombia if not for Colombians looking different you couldn’t tell the 2 countries apart. Most non native plants trees here in Philippines were brought here from South America during its Spanish occupation so both countries very similar in landscape
Well Thailand cheaper and not as much bsht, i rent luxury condo ocean views pataya 500 USD month, food better cheaper, less whinging expats, so don't take your girlfriend or wife back to the USA bring her to Thailand
@sagepirotess6312 : I wasn't saying I was unhappy. I'm just pointing out that land ownership is not allowed to foreigners, which does not worry me. I'm happy to rent. The Philippines is still a better place for me to retire, except for medical costs.
Mike, I agree with Buddy, in that I will not be moving to the Philippines for the women. However, if I meet one who I find appealing. I am planning on finding a better lifestyle for less money.
i was referring to your guest... never get what he meant even when I put the cc on ... is he trying to buy it from a grocery store or from a kitchenette .? (carenderia)
One day, il gonna send a letter to our Senate tell them what's this vloggers are doing to our country. Demeaning our country all the time thru their vloggs like this one. What the hell do they mean by this vlogs? Read the comments and all these foreigners kind like yeah Thailand is perfect, it wins, it's number 1. Heck let's see what will happen to this kind of vlogs.
@@lkabong5529 What is anybody going to do if commenters make comments? Nothing. Everyone has different opinions. Its not Mikes job to make sure all comments are balanced.
This musta been shot s long time ago. the that baht is doing GREAT versus the USD. the baht is up almost 14% in the last 90 days. So his $277 rent as he said in this video is now $308.
@@mikesphilippineretirement Isn't it the same in Thailand. And I don't think they are all just friendly. Some are ready to offer something for something else.
I think it is the prevalence of multigenerational households that contributes to young Asians being around older adults often and young women just being friendly and respectful. You can’t interpret it the same way when the girls working in Soi 6 Pattaya smile at you but in villages and markets and malls and any normal situation it is just friendliness.
Oh my goodness 5 on a moped,none of ye have never been to saigon,im from the back end of ireland & have been to vietnam,cambodia & thai several times,ye are novices ffs.
Many foreigners cannot find long-term happiness in Thailand and have moved for good to the Philippines as the people, the language, the culture made them fit in more and happy. Its becoming the trend.
@@dantheman11121 Many foreigners cannot find long-term happiness in Thailand and have moved for good to the Philippines as the people, the language, the culture made them fit in more and happy. Its becoming the trend.
@dantheman11121 People who underestimate the Philippines have never lived here. Watch many videos of foreigners living in Thailand vs Philippines, many nationalities prefer Philippines for long-term stay. With this new trend of migration, 1 million Americans anticipated to settle in the Philippines by 2030s
You might regret! The Philippines is developing and the GDP is higher than some other countries in South East Asia except Sinagpore. Some issues right now is in work by the government. There is a prediction that this country will become a Superpower decades from now.
Good for the Philippines and people. Russians are taking over your spot and other disillusioned tourists. Russians are not whiners and they love living simpler and closer to nature. They love fruits and veggies too that's why they love the Philippines aside from.the people and landscapes.
Mike he is definitely a cheap Charlie. Trying to live on a thousand a month and eating street food all I can say is that’s not retirement living but good luck to him. Cheers 🍻
Well, if he was still living in the US, he'd be out on the streets living on $1000 So your cheap Charlie is living well in his retirement compared to how he'd be living if he was still in the US.
What they dont tell you about the road-deaths in Thailand is that they only count the death on the scene of the accident. People who die in ambulance or hospital after are not counted. So the real death rate is considerably higher. And the traffic is definitely not the same. Due to the congestion (at least on Cebu) the traffic moves relatively slow. In Thailand you¨ll have pickups going at 150 km/h all day all night no matter the weather. You dont see that speed so much in Philippines. I also experienced a lot of drunk driving in Thailand. No matter the time of day, just worse in the night time. I was at a restaurant around 2 pm to eat an early dinner and had 2 thai gentlemen on the side table. They drank over 1 bottle of whiskey before getting into their pickup and drove away. Clearly drunk both of them. Crazy. And the internet in Philippines is literaly horrible no matter where you live. We had ADSL in our apartment in Cebu City (couldnt get fiber) and it was pretty bad most of the time. So for anyone gaming or doing online activity, internet will be quite an obstacle in Philippines. In the provice you can pretty much forget about reliable internet. Thailand was really good that way. Even internet through phone almost everywhere was great when i went on motorbike trips.
The traffic is rough in Pattaya & other parts of Thailand. But if you're in a car and not on a bike, you're likely to have no issues. And with the super low cost of Uber type ride services (Bolt, Grab), you can take cars all day and night for darned near free imho. The guys on bikes who ride w/o helmets are the bulk of the road deaths here. Having said that, when WALKING across the street, have your head on a swivel.
@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 about 80% of fatalities in thai traffic are on 2 wheels. And many in cars/trucks dont use seatbelts.
So glad you brought this up. Thailand very dangerous on the roads a constant worry
84% of the accidents jn Thailand are two wheeled. The vast majority small scooters. Most Thais wear no helmets or protection. The roads are great.
@@travelman5480dangerous if you're on two wheels. Cars ok. Roads great.
As someone who has lived in both places, I would say that Thailand is much more modernized. But the Philippines has an adventure factor of being amongst volcanic mountains on remote untouched islands. This is something that makes the Philippines magical
thanks for sharing
Pretty fair assesment Between Philippines and Thailand. I have lived full time in Pattaya, Thailand but travel to the Philippines about every two months.
Checkout Jomtien, Thailand for enjoyable living. I was at View Talay for 8 years in a studio unit.
Philippines I feel is more friendly. The English language isn't really an issue. The biggest negativity is poor internet and food choices, followed by very tiny apartments. If your moving into a house, expect less than modern features.
I think the Filipino People are the most friendly. Hardworking and most beautiful women around
Jomtien is wonderful.
The Philippines cannot begin to compete with Thailand in anyway whatsoever
Well neither can compete with Vietnam. Besides party. P2p womem.
@@dantheman11121Can't compete like BGC is way too modern. 😊
@@dantheman11121 Unless you might like to enjoy the security of a cheap lifetime Resident Visa such as an SRRV
Been to both countries numerous times and taking many things into consideration, I'd say I prefer Thailand.
thanks for sharing hammer
@mikesphilippineretirement Bullshit comparing our country to Thailand. How do you feel when you compare your country to other country and your country feeling inferior always? Please stop this Bulshit. Enough! We love our country so stop!!!
Im so tired and sick hearing foreigners comparing btw. Philippines and Thailand . FYI, Filipino is way different compared to Thailand. Find whose educated people hospitality, kind, generous and etc. for sure you wouldn't find it as much in Thailand. Anyways, foreigners comes to Phils. are just welcome and you're free whenver you wanna leave or stay.
Because majority of the expats are flying and going back and forth as they can't make up their mind, both countries have the same concepts when it comes to nightlife, quality of life and everything.
Thanks for sharing
I have lived in Thailand for 7 years and I know what he means by Thailand being VERY Asian. I think it is the Buddhist vs Christian religion that makes the difference.
thanks Marty
Biggest problem with Thai is the Air Pollution, not that it's much better in the Phil ..
really
Liked your video on comparing Thailand to the Philippines I have just moved from Thailand having spent the last 7 years there in a place called Jomtiem. I am currently in Mactan Newtown been here 3 weeks and finding it very different from Thailand cost is higher and the choice of accommodation is limited and more expensive. Need to be here at least 6 months to really get to know if its the place to stay long term, Moving to Cagayan de Oro next month so will reserve my judgment about the Philippines for now. People are really friendly here so far.
I lived in Jomtien for a year before moving to Cambodia. Mostly Russians now.
@alansearle7249 Mactan Island can be more expensive, am not sure why you would pay extra for the traffic though. Think the prices are higher because it is closer to the airport. Good luck in CDO!
BGC, Makati, Cebu, etc have good infrastructures. Fast growing middle class country. The Philippines will surpass Thailand economy by 2028: IMF. It is also forecasted By 2040 or 2050, the Philippines will be the 14th biggest economy in the world. 2nd biggest economy in SE Asia, next to Indonesia. 5th in Asia.
I'm optimistic about this. As if one will look up the history of the Philippines, the country used to be the 2nd country in Asia, economically and militarily, only next to Japan.
Read about the present and future economy of the Philippines.
Even Elon Musk is investing in this country, he sees the great opportunities and potential. The future seems looking bright.
I have spent quite a bit of time in the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, in Vietnam. You can argue this one versus that one all day long. Long. The fact is, they are very different experiences. It's best to rent a place for a while, say a month. If you like it then rent for a year. Even different cities within these countries have a completely different vibe to them. You won't know what you like until you go there and see it for yourself.
thanks for sharing
Interesting video. Glad to hear Buddys take on Thailand. Thanks for the video, Mike...Jim
thanks Jim
If you're looking for a comfortable lifestyle similar to the US in terms of infrastructure, Thailand is a great option. It also has a rich, distinct culture. On the other hand, the Philippines offers a mix of Filipino, Western, and other Asian influences, so you get a blend of cultures, but in a less touristy way. If you're after luxury and a more established tourism scene, Thailand might suit you better. However, if you enjoy connecting with locals and immersing yourself in their culture, the Philippines is the place to be. Filipinos are incredibly welcoming, often inviting you into their homes, and sharing with you whatever they have. Each country has its unique charm, and personal preference plays a big role in how people feel about them. The comments section will often reflect this, with fans of either country sharing their love. Ultimately, it’s important not to rely solely on the experiences of others-some people have lived in both countries and may prefer one over the other, but your experience will depend on your own interests and mindset.
I worry about the visa and taxing your income
It really depends on personal preference. Thailand is often seen as more developed for tourists, offering a more organized and structured experience, while the Philippines has a more laid-back, community-oriented atmosphere. However, both countries share these traits to some extent-the difference is just where they lean more. If you prefer a more polished, tourist-friendly environment, Thailand might be a good choice. But if you're looking for a simpler, family-oriented experience with a more authentic local vibe and pure unfiltered adventure, the Philippines could be a great place to stay.
Thanks for sharing
Philippines is way friendlier but avoid Dramaguete at all costs .
For infrastructure,amenities,and home comforts (and health care),Thailand wins hands down !! Just stay away from the scrubbers 😅
What's wrong with dumaguete?
@blueybarnes9442 Whats a scrubber?
Poor minded
IT Park in Cebu v Chiang Mai..... is un fair... there are very different cities and not easily comparable. I have been to both and they are vastly different. Both are nice... for different reasons. The best things about the PH is English is more widely spoken / understood, the Visa is better. Thailand has better infrastructure and food. Good people are in both countries, though many Westerns will feel more comfortable in PH due to Christianity vs Buddhism in Thailand. Healthcare advantage goes to Thailand.. Ask 10 people... you will get 11 opinions.. 🙂
Here is a 12th opinion . . . as an atheist living in Thailand I find it more comfortable living in a Buddhist country. 60 years of Christianity was enough.
@@martypoll You make an excellent point. though, IMO, you do not need to be an atheist to benefit from living in Thailand.
@@martypoll There is nothing wrong with the morals of Christianity, what are the morals of Buddhas? Are they different? You can be an atheist if you like, but myself prefer to live a life serving others, instead of myself. If everybody did this, imagine what a nicer place the world will be. Have found that democrats are mostly atheists...just saying.
@@jsully4064 One of the oppressive problems of Christianity in America is embodied in your last statement . . . mixing politics with religion.
Interesting comparison! I wish Buddy well in his travels!
Thanks!
thanks Gary
I saw that you were at my old stomping grounds, Ayala Mall in Cebu. What is the journey like to get there from Dumaguete? Is there a roro where you can take your car there? How long is the ferry ride to Cebu? Might make a good video.
I have done both. 5 hours bye fast ferry. you can drive to Cebu with a 45 minute ferry drive and 5 hours driving time
It looked closer on a map but no matter
I suspect there are many parallels between the countries but I think Thailand is a better place to live long term. This is largely due to far better infrastructure and the fact that the country is more unified not spread out over 7,000 islands. Blackouts of electricity and internet service, which generally is far superior, almost never happen. Much better medical services. No food shortages and food prices more stable.
Negatives: Fewer people speak English. Thai language is difficult to learn for many foreigners.
There are cultural quirks that are hard to understand and / or justify by western standards. This is also true about the Philippines.
There is a big but subtle difference in the belief systems.
The Philippines has a very thin veneer of Americanism, less than 100 years, layered on top of a slightly thicker veneer of Hispanic colonialism, about 400 years worth. Both of those are on top of a basic and thickly rooted Asian history / background. And all of that has an imported and force fed religion laid on top of it.
Thailand has a much more unified cultural history and is mostly Buddhist, giving it a far different attitude to the people about life in general.
This is a big deal and not all that obvious until you spend some time in each country.
I am sure it is better in Thailand on many fronts, not as good on others. That said, this guy has no credibility. I remember him from past vlogs and interviews. He whines and complains a lot. I am sure there are better sources of information out there and after his last stint, I am surprised he is back since his knickers were in such a twist.
Hmmm.... so complaining about things you don't like means you lack credibility? I'd say the opposite is true! BTW, he actually admitted to his natural inclination to complain about things during the interview. I guess you'd rather watch vloggers who blow smoke up your butt and put a positive spin on potholes, scams, corruption, food poisoning, immigration hassles, incompetence, and major inconveniences. Personally, I get a little sick of clueless vloggers selling a particular location like a used car dealer tries to sell the biggest lemon on the lot. The allure of easy women and cheap living are easily eclipsed by the painful realities of living in a developing nation with a completely different cultural mindset. It's why at least 60% of all expats return to their home countries within 5 years! Your clickbait sunshine vloggers almost NEVER seem to mention this!
@@jasonjames4254 'Hmmm.... so complaining about things you don't like means you lack credibility?' Yup, it sure does. Don't give much weight to people who walk around taking on life, and the experiences life throws their way, like they have sand in their girly bits. Talking about things, observations, challenges, experiences, even those that are 'negative' with more of a balanced perspective gives you lot's of credibility in my eyes and ears. Don't need smoke blown, or anything else for that matter, by some sunshine peddlers, just a mature, balanced, rational presentation of things. In all honesty, I don't even know what would trigger you to put so much time and effort into your response, but it sure does say a lot since you went on about things I did not even say but you extrapolated and projected. Ahh, the wonderful world of the keyboard warrior.
@@APoleForYourHole
Just look at this crude vastard's handle and it says it all. LMAO
@@jasonjames4254 Remember Jim Carrey on In Living Color? Fingers in the shape of an L up to your forehead - Llllllllooooooooooooser. You see, much shorter response covers so much more ground.
One more emerging trend here, family of foreigners relocating in the Philippines raising the kids with the strong Filipino family values, culture, language, foods, socializing with the locals. Adapting and fitting in well. The educational system is also based in American educational system. Is it the same situation in Thailand?
thanks for sharing
Some of what he is saying is true as I consider the Philippines as the most western Asian country.
I agree with that other than HK and Japan
@mikesphilippineretirement absolutely , Philippines is as closest to western culture in Asia
If You are bord, lonely, or feel alone, You don't enjoy Your own company. And that's when You fall into the trap. And You need to fill the void, by feeling the "needing" of companionship. To me that is killing time, not filling it in time with something better. I enjoy my alone time. Because there is always someone out there that want to squeeze something out of You, and leave You dry.
I do enjoy being around people and I don't mind being in a group. As long as I can come and go as I please.
thanks for sharing
Hands down Thailand. Not even close. For me way better retirement. Good luck to you both. Buddy interview pretty good.
Thanks 👍
Buddy seems like a good guy to get to know. Great comparison between life in Thailand, versus the Philippines.
As a big family that's well traveled and constantly traveling, discussions happen about where would be a good place to go. Japan, Korea, Hong Kong... then the POOR-iegner pipes up with Thailand... 😲
I mentioned the lower costs and so many places to explore... 🤔 Every week, during our Sunday dinners, now someone will offer up another tidbit of information about another destination in Thailand... I guess the family travelers (Us included) might be doing some trips to Thailand in the future?
@jerrymarshall2728 Definitely would like to visit Japan, have heard many good things about Japan.
Mike, Thailand is light years ahead of the Philippines except the English language. But I love the Philippines than Thailand.
thanks for sharing
Yes I like Thailand . Yes I ❤ Philippines.
We live in the Philippines and visit Bangkok twice a year. Lots of online sellers & great prices in clothing from vendor's. MRT is a nice system and very reasonable. Language would be paramount if living there, though many folks speak English. The only drawback is the extreme humidity compared to the Philippines. I would advise Nov thru Feb to visit. Night markets are a blast. Friendly people. Overall weighing quality of life, the Philippines for us is a better option.
Thanks for sharing
as soon as you arrive in Bangkok you're hit smack in the face with how much better the quality of Thailand is over the Philippines .. simply no contest .. and this coming from a guy who has to stay in the Philippines because ive a relationship here .. but gotta keep things real 💯
thanks for sharing
I will gladly trade the "prpblem" of not being able to find baking soda/olives at Phillipine's markets vs. the political divisiveness of the United States.
😂
MIKE hello i don't know if this is good or bad i thought you might want to know. The philippines in the first half of the year have sold 25 tons of gold. I don't know this is good or bad but it doesn't sound good to me. They have sold the most of any country this year.
Did you see that on you tube?
@@mikesphilippineretirement no it was i'm one of the news channels on. I'm not sure if it was an anc or not but i'm sure it can be googled. It was the largest sale of any country in the world. I didn't look into a too much after seeing the numbers in reading that part of it. I WENT OVER THERE AND LOOK FOR YOU IT WAS ON PHILSTAR.
Thailand and the Philippines can't even be compared on the same day, Thailand winn in every aspect
@roger.b8046 According to this guy it doesn't sound so much better. Am sure some things are better, not all though.
lol..bkk Must build first a city than can resemble BGC
but Thailand can't as of today.
Hence your logic is only illusion
Make sure you're quick with a translator app if you're gonna live in Thailand.
I agree on the bar scene thing I can definitely see a bunch of guys meeting for coffee and then that leading into. Hey, let’s go to the bar and have a beer. you’re sitting around all day drinking and then you have to sit there and listen to their politics once they start drinking who wants to sit around and listen to a bunch of Republicans bitch about Democrats or vice versa.
@@MikeHoncho884 I experienced the religion and politics, complaining and opining in the Philippines, not so much in Thailand, but it still exists, especially at bars.
@MikeHoncho884 Not if you bring your Filipina wife to the bar, if I start hearing politics will look at my wife and say 'Time to go!'
The smoke is a big diference for me. I hope ph doesnt have the smoke . Out in sea should be less burning
You should be greatly less affected by rice straw burning. Depending on where you live, the majority of the smoke you encounter in the Philippines will likely be from your neighbors burning trash in their yards. This smoke can be far more noxious than wood or straw, but there should be far less of it.
Hi Mike, I’m a long time subscriber, How do I have a
Consultation with you?
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There is no comparison between Mexico and the Philippine's. IMO Philippines outshines them all, Thailand, Mexico, vietnam, etc none measure up to life in the Phils
thanks for sharing
loved chiang mai,
loved krabi (aonang 100m to the beach, night market was amazing)
didn't like ko phi phi (overrun and the housing was mold stricken(directly built into the mountain, the wet cell never completely dried out)
the food was amazing and increddibly cheap. don't fear street food, especially the soups
aside of some places trying to scam you (especially when you party) absolutely amazing vacation
thanks for sharing
Great interview Mike. You fiund a real chatterbox. And perfect audio
Much appreciated!
be aware that you will be taxed now in Thailand for your income if you stay a certain amount of days. can't have your cake and eat it too, :) but it sure is better for some folks than the overpriced USA
Not true for America people
@@mdoc140 Better do you research, it is true, won't affect SS or some types of retired pensions but if you work online or bringing other money in you will be taxed. Even if you do not have income like that you will still be required to submit a tax form if over 179 days in Thailand
@@FOCUSonASIA13 yes and nothing wrong with any of that
There is an agreement among many countries for no double taxation. Thailand and USA have that, so your retirement money is already taxed once and won't be again by Thailand
Tax law not settled. Don't spread bs
Was in Vegas today and had lunch at Gold Coast Casino. Best pad Thai around, but pricey at $16.99 - great video. Plan to visit Philippines and Thailand soon. Thanks for info.
Pad Thai here in Thailand - $1.85
Sounds great!
Retiring, 62, end of yr, and heading back to Thai, Phil, SE Asia .. I'd love to eventually meet a woman in her 40's (maybe 50) .. I was in / out of SE Asia A Lot, mostly, in my 20s, 30s & early 40's .. I never wanted to be "Grandpa" walk down the St w/ 20 something (Creeps me out personally no offense) But "easy for me to say" (lol) I haven't been there or anywhere in 12 yrs .. But I've always been attracted to naturally Beautiful "Women" over "Girls" ..
Yes leave you guys driving the prices up here.
up up up
Thailand is a million times better in most ways. The only parts that are hard is the communication/language barrier as Thai are not very proficient in English. If you take some time to learn simple thai phrases you will get along fine. And always be polite and not aggressive. Their culture frown upon aggressive behaviour. If you like to drink and party, Pattaya or Bangkok is the place to be. If you like to relax, enjoy the beach life, good food and perhaps golf then Cha-Am or Hua Hin are great. I generaly dont recommend Chiang Mai or Chiang Rais the air pollution there is so bad most of the year. Phuket is also a good alternative but the traffic congestion there is pretty bad. Just for reference i lived 2,5 year in Hua Hin, Thailand, and 2 years on Cebu island in Philippines during the last 6 years.
Google Translate is your friend in Thailand because learning the language is an uphill battle. As for English proficiency, it is really different everywhere you go. Bangkok Hospital in Pattaya staff was *extremely good* with English as lots of their patients were clearly Western. In the provinces, I hear it is likely the opposite. That's where the Google Translate is helpful.
The Thai woman that took you to the temple didn't get charged because it's free for citizens
true
Mike is such a negative person. I can see that everytime he tries to compare Thailand and Philippines, his guest will say something bad about Thailand, but then Mike will always say something negative about the Philippines. There's a difference between the truth and how to say it. Mike's intentions is to make sure that it is the negativity when he present the comparison,. Mike is a bad host.
Thanks for watching
Its really what you prefer, I love the farmimg here in Philippines, No Snow like Wyoming 😂😂😂😂, God Bless
thank you and keep the snow away. hahaha
Yes of 8:00 p.m. 9/27 $ hey so exchange was p55.93
ITS PAST TIME TO LEAVE THE PHILIPPINES.
see you
Wow, that was over a year ago. I have since lived in Jomtien for a year and recently moved to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
What happened, needed to move some place cheaper and a place to whine and complain about more?
@Charles-y5d Have met some very nice looking Cambodian girls before. Are they all like that? How do you like the girls in Cambodia? Know that you said you are not into meeting women in the video.
@@APoleForYourHole speaking of whining and complaining 😂
@@lkabong5529 Yeah, you should knock it off already. Perhaps find something else to do with your life.
3am in the morn wow early fir a video
what?
Wow Thailand 🎉
Chang mia is in the bush , mountains etc, and it's underwater there at the the last two weeks with more storms coming and china opening there dams flooding everyone down river chang mia , chang ria and further down to bangkok
WOW I did not know that
Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand. But yes, Record flooding now. Not when I was there.
I tried to live in Philippines for a year covid hit and all hell broke loose food people and language hard for me to take.
YOURE SO RIGHT !
MOVE OUT FROM THIS F...UP COUNTRY. !
thanks for sharing
Good you left
Yes it's absolutely better than Philippines but not better than other more developed countries.
what country is better?
Where and how often are these "socials"? I would love to meet other vloggers and expats. I'm 60 and American and heading for my second time (from last year) for a couple of weeks to Cebu in November 8-24 and will fly to Angeles City as well as spend a few days in Olongapo. I was thinking of Thailand instead this year but feel more comfortable in the Philippines with the english speaking people and knowing where things are at.
The social is the name of a coffee shop in the mall there
Hua Hin Pronounced Wha Hin ..
Thank you for this video Mike. Hope this serves as a wake up call for Filipinos. If not, they will lose a lot of expats
@fenderbend3r We don't care,we 6 expats
@fenderbend3r As a FilAm, the truth is that we don't need an expat. Most FilAm can able to support the Philippines as a No.2, a high-income minority in the U.S. The Filipino boomers who immigrated to the U.S. as professionals and ex-US military recruited Subic Bay. They are coming back to the Philippines. I also preferred slow progression, so the inflation will not erode the purchasing power of the peso, but we still welcome the expat as long they embrace our culture, not change according to their Western lifestyle; if their lifestyle is trash, they need to exit the Philippines.
We want to loose all expat and move to Thailand. We don’t want the Philippines to be westernized. Philippines is perfect just the way it is. The modern part , the province, the beach and mountains. First world is over rated . Look at the west . So we don’t care. lol get that in your head . Get out
@@angelocalima6338we sure don’t. Who do these people think they are lol omg
@@angelocalima6338we’ve never needed them. A lot of these people are the lower class or maybe middle who can’t afford to live in their country and moves to the Philippines and they want the country and people to cater to them for all their convenience. 😂😂😂. Ah NO. When in Rome
Thailand is a fantastic place to visit and perhaps suitably ideal for retirees to hang their hats in (at least your salad can be spiced up with ingredients so mellow, it will send your soul soaring). I know two people who live there. One part-time, and the other permanent. Because he became a Christian Missionary and ended up marrying a Thai national that is a little younger than him. I am also retired, and my ex-girlfriend was a real gold digger. It was difficult living with her because we have to often go on all our four in the mud and shallow streams in hidden Sierra foothills fighting with bears and unpredictable weather in order to afford to pay for provisions. Yeah, Philippines and Thailand, tantalizing propositions and disability benefits are really for the ones who justifiably deserves them. Meanwhile, I just got to figure out other ways to making doughs rise and whether Rhizomes are good alternatives during times of climate change. 😎👁👁
thanks for sharing
I like Thailand. I like their food some are better taste than our country Philippines. I love my country but the food that I don't like are the sweet. some of the food are so sweet. And it was hard for us to find a translator because we were in middle of asking something and it was hard to communicate. not always but mostly. Then the bell rang and we have to stop what we were doing because of their religion. Some foreigners stay in one place that's why they don't see what's going on on the other side. If you live in Phuket always then it's ok .outside and further no translator and it was hard for us. yes, we used the google but not right away it wll be solve.
thanks for sharing
Love your videos mike
thank you
Pattaya/Jomtien is different than Chiang Mai. A lot of false friendliness here and even downright unfriendliness.
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I retired to Pattaya/Jomtien early this year. I have yet to experience even one incident of unfriendliness. Perhaps I have been lucky. But fellow expats I speak to say the same thing that I do. Add into the fact that you can easily walk to the beach and you have a wonderful life experience for retirees if you do it right.
I lived in Jomtien Beach for 2 years. I liked a whole lot of things about that location, but the social energy was not one of them.
@@simonsykes4688 Full of Russians now.
I retired in Jomtien last November and I really like it here. I will say that the workers in the 7-11's in the soi 8 area seem to be burnt out on dealing with foreigners.
Buddy, still remember Jack’s Joke shop in the 70’s!
ask buddy on his channel.
Of course! Did we work together?
Janet would have a hard time without thai language , the thai dont expect a farang to speak it but she would very likely be mistaken for a thai . Could be hassles is all im saying
In Philly today we had 80% humidity and I got really uncomfortable I wonder how humid does it get in Manila
thanks for sharing
The Brown outs-yes we need Bernie back!
hahaha
In the Philippines next time a grocery store clerk utters those all-too-familiar 5 words, “Sorry sir. Out of stock.” Show them a picture of those jumbo-sized, garlic-stuffed olives or that Tartar sauce for your fish that you went online to get with a product search. It works! Then, get him or her to TAKE you there, not just point the way. Halfway through my 3-year stay in Cebu City, I finally thought of that, lol. Better late than never!
if you say so it must be true
@@mikesphilippineretirement Not every time of course, but it works more often than not.
I believe the only plus for the PI, is English is widely spoken
@@johngimmellie7576 Only broke people are leaving.
maybe
...ish
We have 500Mbps internet in san carlos. There are people say that 1Gbps is available. Have a great day i'm able to post full length movies and stuff i did very very quickly compared to chicago
@Charles-y5d Thats download speed right? What about upload speed?
@@jsully4064 download upload is the same here it's asymmetrical. United States has their crap while you might have a gig download you'll have you know some bull crap up. I had Comcast in chicago it was 300 down and 40 up something like that. Absolute crap that doesn't even make sense
I just checked with globe now sir 1gbps is available here for around $100 U. S. When i first got here 3 years ago there was like 20Mbps i think you could get 60 back then. The next year was like 200. They've been ordered by the govt. and stuff like that they get their system more up to date with the world. What's funniest we have faster speed now here then they do in some of the bigger cities because the companies are starting to key on the remote areas. Also we have competition now here with a company called dito. I believe that's a chinese company have they're putting wire in fiber and everything all over the place.
American Starlink already operates in the philippines if its not fast enough for them go to china 5G sila
@@BadIdeaRight5 starlink in most areas over here is real weak upload since it runs on a satellite i believe it also has a leg problem for anybody that uses it for gaming like most satellite systems have a leg two to three second leg time
Is it a bit cheaper to live in thailand?
never been to Thailand
"What does the Philippines remind you of?
"It reminds me of Mexico" 😂
thanks for sharing
Actually Colombia to be honest
@@MangoKashInThePhilippines Have heard a lot of good things from people visiting Columbia. Do you mean it reminds you of Columbia in a bad way?
@@jsully4064 No my first relationship with a Filipina back in 2020 we met up in Colombia because Philippines was shut down. She was a OFW working in Dubai she flew from there to Colombia. When we traveled around Colombia she would constantly tell me this is just like my country! The mountains the beaches the colors and housing the culture except they spoke Spanish which she spoke fluent Spanish she was from southern Mindanao where Spanish is spoken so that helped out tremendously. Actually Colombians thought she was Latino she spoke such good Spanish. She would tell them I’m Filipina and they would freak out lol after it didn’t work out between us I decided to come to Philippines when you’re in Colombia if not for Colombians looking different you couldn’t tell the 2 countries apart. Most non native plants trees here in Philippines were brought here from South America during its Spanish occupation so both countries very similar in landscape
Yep, but without the great TACOS .....
Well Thailand cheaper and not as much bsht, i rent luxury condo ocean views pataya 500 USD month, food better cheaper, less whinging expats, so don't take your girlfriend or wife back to the USA bring her to Thailand
what about the Visa and Taxing you US income?
good video
Glad you enjoyed
Don't speak with guys who have no clue. 🙄
I love Philippines
WHAT YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS ...... stay and build better place..
@ZoKitchen Where are you from Zoe? Cant tell from your accent?
We have 500Mbps
Night and day difference. I’d most definitely go for Thsiland
thanks for sharing
@@mikesphilippineretirement this is an old video. Buddy was in the Philippines months ago
Good! Don't go in Ph.
@@andimakan7779 Not planning to
@@OregonSteve good! Never set foot here.
You meant 50sq/m instead of square ft apartment?
yes
He looks like Jason the ex bassist for Metallica 🤘
really. I need to check that out
10k baht is currently $308
thanks for the info
Ehh renting or livong in a bought condo is so old fashion, before covid. Build a house. I did so beachfront Vietnam.
thanks for sharing
Foreigners are not allowed to own land in the Philippines, but condos and apartments are OK.
@@ozzymick1431 men, easy pass. Go where you are treated best.
@sagepirotess6312 : I wasn't saying I was unhappy. I'm just pointing out that land ownership is not allowed to foreigners, which does not worry me. I'm happy to rent.
The Philippines is still a better place for me to retire, except for medical costs.
Mike, I agree with Buddy, in that I will not be moving to the Philippines for the women. However, if I meet one who I find appealing. I am planning on finding a better lifestyle for less money.
thanks for sharing LLL
so why would you ask for a baking soda?? even if it is a kitchenette and they have it... it is not an item they usually sell.
Janet buys it for baking
i was referring to your guest... never get what he meant even when I put the cc on ... is he trying to buy it from a grocery store or from a kitchenette .? (carenderia)
@@dvdhr1 Tooth brushing and deodorize the fridge.
50 square foot condo is a 5 by 10.
He probably meant meters.
Meters.
yes
One day, il gonna send a letter to our Senate tell them what's this vloggers are doing to our country. Demeaning our country all the time thru their vloggs like this one. What the hell do they mean by this vlogs? Read the comments and all these foreigners kind like yeah Thailand is perfect, it wins, it's number 1. Heck let's see what will happen to this kind of vlogs.
@@andimakan7779 it's called freedom of speech. And it's one of the many reasons why ppl are leaving the u.s.
@andimakan7779 Be real, no one in this video said Thailand was perfect.
@@jsully4064 to be fair, he said read the comments
@@lkabong5529 What is anybody going to do if commenters make comments? Nothing. Everyone has different opinions. Its not Mikes job to make sure all comments are balanced.
one day why not today?
This musta been shot s long time ago. the that baht is doing GREAT versus the USD. the baht is up almost 14% in the last 90 days. So his $277 rent as he said in this video is now $308.
yes it was
13:57 "inappropriate ages". What exactly did he mean by that, and isn't it the same in Thailand?
young collage age or even high school girls will smile at you and it is just being friendly
@@mikesphilippineretirement Isn't it the same in Thailand. And I don't think they are all just friendly. Some are ready to offer something for something else.
I think it is the prevalence of multigenerational households that contributes to young Asians being around older adults often and young women just being friendly and respectful. You can’t interpret it the same way when the girls working in Soi 6 Pattaya smile at you but in villages and markets and malls and any normal situation it is just friendliness.
@@stefanhansen5882 You can see that in the US as well.
@@martypollCorrect, they are not in love with you. But it's still very nice to be on the receiving end of the smile.
Im good Thais cant speak to me
you living alone
Me thinks I've seen this one before.
I thought it was uploaded a year ago.
Philippines suv a baby on the handlebars then the father then mother and at least two kids behind the mother.
send me a photo of that
@@mikesphilippineretirement seen it a few times In olongapo subic bay with one of those scooters where the engine doesn’t shift.
Oh my goodness 5 on a moped,none of ye have never been to saigon,im from the back end of ireland & have been to vietnam,cambodia & thai several times,ye are novices ffs.
thanks for sharing
Many foreigners cannot find long-term happiness in Thailand and have moved for good to the Philippines as the people, the language, the culture made them fit in more and happy. Its becoming the trend.
thanks for sharing
Very much agree with the Mexico Philippines comparison. Mexico has always given me the same vibe or feeling that the Philippines does.
thanks for sharing
hey guys, today i'm here with my buddy, friend.
hello friend how are you ^^
and your point is?
@@mikesphilippineretirement his name is what many people call others descriptively so it can be used interchangeably
Very original. not.
@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide everyone has a silly moment every now and then 🤷♂ :)
"daddy's money" 🤣 We work remote, old man. It's different.
I've seen it first hand, sonny. Backpackers are living on daddy's money. Maybe yours doesn't have any.
@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide What exactly did you see?
@@JacobP1987see above.
@@JacobP1987 See above.
@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide Did they tell you it was "daddy's money"? How did you make that determination?
If you cannot find happiness in the Philippines, the more you cannot find it in Thailand or anywhere else in the world. Almost guaranteed.
You mean other than infrastructure and poverty the Philippines can’t begin to compete with Thailand 🙄
thanks for sharing
@@dantheman11121 Many foreigners cannot find long-term happiness in Thailand and have moved for good to the Philippines as the people, the language, the culture made them fit in more and happy. Its becoming the trend.
@UserDythfds-nx6ie really the Philippines has horrible infrastructure and horrible poverty we can agree to disagree, but I don’t buy it
@dantheman11121 People who underestimate the Philippines have never lived here. Watch many videos of foreigners living in Thailand vs Philippines, many nationalities prefer Philippines for long-term stay. With this new trend of migration, 1 million Americans anticipated to settle in the Philippines by 2030s
Well, a skin tax would pi$$ me off. No go for me.
you won't even see it coming
You might regret! The Philippines is developing and the GDP is higher than some other countries in South East Asia except Sinagpore. Some issues right now is in work by the government. There is a prediction that this country will become a Superpower decades from now.
thanks for the info
Never go back to Philippines been there 6 times last time was it
MORE SHIT AGAIN.
I take it your online PH gf was a scam?
Good for the Philippines and people. Russians are taking over your spot and other disillusioned tourists. Russians are not whiners and they love living simpler and closer to nature. They love fruits and veggies too that's why they love the Philippines aside from.the people and landscapes.
I am thinking of visiting Thailand.Can you kindly share his e-mail? Thanks
check out his channel for that info
Mike he is definitely a cheap Charlie. Trying to live on a thousand a month and eating street food all I can say is that’s not retirement living but good luck to him. Cheers 🍻
Well, if he was still living in the US, he'd be out on the streets living on $1000 So your cheap Charlie is living well in his retirement compared to how he'd be living if he was still in the US.
Should he intentionally spend more than he needs to? Would that make his retirement better?