Is Living In The Philippines Better Than Thailand? 

Have you been to either country? Share your experiences!

I lived in Thailand for 14 years. I learnt to speak Thai. this opened many doors,and the respect of my Thai friends. Great country to live. Miss my home, in Isaan...!!

Being married to a Filipina, I’m frequently surrounded with Filipinos and women that are kidding around with me, singing, cooking and trying to make sure that I’m having a great time. Like what the heck? Why are they so great? It’s really the people in the Philippines or in any country where there’s a strong subculture. They just port their culture to the western country and are great there as well.

After 10 years in the Philippines, got enough from some mentality, changed to thailand, a year ago. Much better

Awesome interview with two vloggers who are good at what they do! I never get tired of watching the Philippines being compared to other Asian countries!!

I have been living in Bangkok the past 6 months but have visited the Philippines several times for lengthy stays. I'm considering moving to PH when my lease is up in September. The interview was spot on about everything. Couldn't agree more.

I'm a filipino from Australia I came to visit Philippines after nearly 10yrs apart. Just landed NAIA and jezz got culture shock straight away. The long queque slow and not organize and it's pretty common everywhere across nation, slow internet. Thailand culture are mostly resevered when it comes to poeple

This guy is rght and wise : In Thailand, the people are smiling and kind but no way to have a conversation with them!!! Not only they don't speak English but they are not keen on having a conversation !!! I had a lover for 3 years, we had a very basic conversations (he prefers chatting on Facebook...), then realized I better live in the Philippines for this specific reason !

You are right, bro… communications with the international language which is “English” is the most important when visiting a country. There’s no fun if you visit a country that couldn’t understand you on your first step out of the plane, unless you brought different language books that will help you communicate a bit.

Well I’ve been to all Asian countries, different culture etc but Philippines who are educated and came from good background were more loyal and different, it’s hard to define it but something is different and not appropriate to talk in general sometimes.

great interview, one of the best, I agree it's easier to create a conversation, i struggled & found this difficult in thailand, i plan to come to cebu

My favorite thing about the Philippines is the amazing sense of humor & wit .. My least favorite thing is the "ignorance is bliss" (it ain't) and people not questioning & Going along with Insane Dysfunctional BS ..

Heey! Thanks for the compliments, mate. I'm a Filipino, born and raised in Manila, I watch vlogs about Visayas and Mindanao because I plan to retire down south. I'm still not decided where but definitely not Cebu City. Probably Dumaguete, Siquijor, Bantayan, MoalBoal or somewhere in Mindanao.

Alex, great interview with Philip… Big world cinema have followed him for a couple of years.

Good interview and a fan of both you and Philip (Bigg World Cinema) Thanks Alex!!

Great interview Alex yeah I often go to supermarkets here and there are no price tags it's frustrating and the sidewalks badly damaged or none at all

The issue with packing your groceries.. it's more like a culture thing.. The stores are hiring packers.. we call them baggers. It would be great if people start packing their own things.. However, because there have been baggers since forever.. I'm thinking that people are more afraid of touching the groceries because if they break something, the store won't replace it.. unlike if their own employee break something, the customers are entitled for replacement item. Breakage, warranty, returns.. these things are difficult to deal with in the Philippines.. unlike in other countries like UK, Australia, etc.. people have more consumer rights.

Great interview with an interesting bloke. Been to Cebu once but didn't stay long enough in the capital. Too busy checking out whale sharks and beaches. But it looked like a good prospect for a longer stay for sure. Haven't seen much of Thailand yet (Philippines 16 to Thailand 01) but I can empathise with Phillip regarding conversations. But I'm going the BKK next month and i know there's plenty of other fun stuff to do to compensate! BTW did you say Thailand was landlocked at the end of the video? Definitely not the case.

I understand some old guys have given up on learning anything like a new language because theyre old and tired. If thats the case, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the PI will be better for you because of the prevalence of English. Some of these people stay in Southeast Asia for several years though; its not hard to become conversational in any of the languages including Viet if you are there that long.

I didn't find Cebu noisier than other places, perhaps quieter than average but that's not saying much. I once offered my taxi driver a tip but only if he didn't honk on our trip, I won that bet.

Good conversation ❤❤

thanks for putting out unedited videos

In the U.S. the cashier packs your groceries. I live in Thailand, and haven't been inside a grocery store the six months I've lived here. 7, street food, small diners, hotel restaurants. Only was in The Phils Dec. 30-Jan. 4

Unlike a lot of people interviewed on the subject, this seems like a guy who could easily find a relationship anywhere in the world. Kind of dispels the myth that supermodels will be throwing themselves at every rando guy disembarking in The Philippines.

Hey Alex, hope all is well brother. Good interview. See ya in April 🐸🙌

What an honest opinion without being disrespectful… every country has their ownd cons and thats okay. Being real is much better than sugar coating it. Great interview.

Phillip is a good guy

Language as the deciding factor - that’s fair and frequently mentioned. I’ve lived in Thailand for 7 years. I’m fine with the language barrier. My Thai wife speaks English, there are other expats in the area, and there are the occasional Thai that speaks English. I can speak a little Thai but I am not conversational. Everything else here I love. After years of following some of the RU-vid vloggers in the Philippines though I can’t say that the rest of life in the Philippines sounds appealing. A quick island vacation, OK. Living there, No.

I love my very roomy, comfortable and affordable apt, and it means a lot more to me now that I'm older and not as outgoing ..

Well we understand your concern about packing the groceries,just for infomation most of the owner or management of the store costumers are not allowed to pack the groceries they bought ,thats why they stand n wait the packers...

Filipinos don't want to touch the purchased items until it is packed in one piece. It's to avoid damaged goods issues and stealing accusations.

I have spent almost 9 years in the Philippines, 4 years in Thailand and 2 years in Bali, Indonesia. I love all those places. I am writing from my room in Pattaya, but I have my family in Mindanao. That is the place to go looking for a wife.

Good interview alex.

Filipinos don’t age well? I completely disagree lol unless you are a Filipino farmer/fisherman or any other manual laborer that has to bask under the sun for long hours while doing work, I guess most age well or at least okay until they hit their mid 60s. In comparison, we have observed that most Caucasians in their 30s onwards (despite their privileges - access to proper food nutrition, medical support, and so on) look so much older than their age especially the women, since men tend to have thicker skin so collagen loss is more obvious on women’s skin/appearance.

I'm Pilipino, working in cruise ship b4, About you say in Thailand, I'm agree

Ha ha I watch Phillip all the time. Great sense of humor.

So he asks why Filipinos do not pack their own groceries@7:46. Well, because we are not an egalitarian society. We have a service oriented culture. Have you noticed how many households, not necessarily rich, have maids and nannies. Gas stations are not self-serve where employees would wipe your vehicle's windshields, check your tires, or people addressing others with "sir or ma'am." And one thing vloggers don't address so much is that we are a predominantly Catholic nation which separates us from our neighbors. Charity, therefore, is part and parcel of our character.

I like both countries and plan to retire in both splitting my years between the two.

my first time to watch comparing 2 countries,as in!

Sign language should be taught in all elementary schools. It is the universal and non-political language.

Hello I am Indian. I have been to Thailand 2 times. I want to visit philippines. I will plan it out. I know its a very wrong question for any country except India but want to know how is the availability of vegetarian/vegan restaurants there in philippines?

Mr. Bigg the Chelsea fan

I lived and worked in both Thailand and Philippines as I get older infrastructure things like hospitals and ambulances medical care very important a heart attack or something serious in Philippines province you may not survive many people don’t this is one big difference from Thailand they have world class medical. Electricity and water in Philippines sucks not the cases in Thailand. If you want to buy something Philippines hard to find common things always out of stuck store’s restaurant etc not in Thailand

you know wat's great now, ppl have options, like options of other countries to go to [*either as a tourist dest. or expat/retirement dest.], unlike yrs./decades ago where only 1 or 2 countries [*in a particular region of the world] have a monopoly in terms of tourism and expat/retirement dest. 🌏

It all depends upon who and what you are! Thailand is more modern, the Philippines is 7,300 tropical islands and more old traditional Asia. Over %80 of the Philippines are farmers who still plow with oxen! When the SHTF most Filipinos won't even know it!

Hi, i think it's still depends on personal preference but the fact is Thailand is more preferrable and popular especially to expats coming from Europe, Russia and Australia in the 1st place but the Philippines attracts only expats from the United States(Americans)and Canada(Canadians). The peculiar thing is those expats who had hard time living and settling in Thailand before(like some Europeans, that guy you're talking with),decide to move to more lenient/lax country like the Philippines as their next destination🙂🙂🙂

Sidewalks are a mayor or local government thing. Those are funded usually by National money but the local government enforces rules on it. Usually they just get kickbacks from the vendors so they won’t get kicked out. Good interview.

Not dating but looking🤣nice interview hope you'll find a good Filipina good luck and enjoy your stay here cheers!!

Here in the US there are grocery that you do pack DIY and some they have packers, too. If that bothers him then he should avoid going to that grocery on peek day and at the busiest time of day. Sorry that is how Filipinos are. If you wanna do it just do it

I have visited and lived in both countries, the main reason I am in the Philippines is 1) Women 2) English, 3) VISA, and 4) to a lesser point Philippines is based on US policies and laws and concepts. Other than that, Thailand is much much better if that is what you wish 1) Food 2) infrastructure 3) women to lesser extent than Philippines. IMO

I didn't quite get his final answer, Philiipines is better? Especially for age gap relationships?

Why does this guy keep using the word "LOVELY"? That's what ladies use to describe something MAN UP BRO!!

Being pilipino i choose Philippines, but i love to travel in other country specially indonesia, and thailand, korea i love india too because i want to experience a new things

Follow both of you 😄

Is there a pount to the Philippines aside from the low cost and age gap relationships? Could a married couple move there and be happy on their 4k a month and not hitting up the younger women?

The reason pilipinos dont bag their own groceries is maybe the employee would be scolded by the supervisor!! Bec unlike in the wedtern countries that there is no baggers in your groceries!! Bec the labor cost there is very expensive and every body should be always in a hurry bec you should use your time effeciently!! Or you can made ends meet bec of very expensive vost of living!! One reason is the employee will be scolded by the management!! And management wont allow people to pack their own groceries bec if they do that the customer will not go back!!! They will go to other groceries were there is someone bagging their groceries!! Get it??? Its not that people here are always in a hurry to be effecient with their time!!

What have you got to contribute to the people? Except your bargaining power?

Easy visa + more english speaking is a big + for PH. However when you get 50+ you can get a more "easy" visa long term in thailand. And i feel with everything else thailand have like more accommodation for you money, better infrastructure, "better" food...etc thailand wins. Take a girl from PH to thailand 👍 ☺

Alex im from mississauga...i taught fitness and nutrition...😊u wouldn't want to live in Toronto now ...it's will be a 3 rd world country ...u are the smart one ..Canada is being destroyed...enjoy

Thank god Philip cut his hair, he looks 100% better! No glasses either!

Not even close Thailand wins huge

People, food, accommodation, beaches, nightlife, Thailand is in the house

This man gets frustrated on something he is not used to. He needs a life to enjoy

I thought he was Bruce Willis. 😅

I think he loves the ladies more than the people 😂

Customer just wait until your groceries inside the bag.

Im not against with the foreigners, every country has its own flaws, C'mon we don't need your validation, lol

I have lived for many years in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and now the Philippines.. I have to say that Thailand is over 30 years in advance to the Philippines. Why Do i live here?/ Because I married a Philippino,. I Miss the good great food of Thailand, Thats Life

Ill be serious mam

It depends on what you're looking for. No one lives under rocks anymore. Even with the english and easy visa, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam are better options if you aren't looking for a relationship and marriage. But, you should visit for yourself to find out what floats your boat. Don't forget to take your brain with you, you'll need it in the Philippines!

There is wide social acceptance of prostitution in Thailand,. It is estimated that 560,000 people are living with HIV in Thailand, according to statistics.

HEY DUDE, YOU BETTER PRODUCE A LOT OF CALLING CARDS WITH THE NAME OF YOUR VLOG TO GIVE TO PEOPLE AROUND YOU TO GAIN MORE SUBSCRIBERS FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL VLOGS!!!!! I ASSURE YOU THAT LESS THAN 3 YEARS YOU WILL GAIN MORE THANK ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! MARK MY WORDS!!!

Which condo in Cebu? It's nearly impossible to get a condo agent to actually show you a condo or share photos or listings of one. It's just stupidity and avarice first before they even pretend to have a listing to show you.

As a Westerner I believe that we all fall for the delicious chicken Adobo. Been loving it since my 1st trip to The Philippines in January 2000. Been there 7 times since, but been to Thailand 12 times since February '07. Which do I prefer? 🤔 Almost undecided. Also don't allow the language barrier's to get you down. Learn their languages beforehand. Don't be lazy and ignorant. Buy a phrasebook and revise daily and the language will develop.

Philip is looking for his other half BUT he is a perfectionist so it’s very unlikely he will ever pick just one filipina

I’m a Filipina but prefer living in Thailand

The music in Filipino bars is far, far, far better.

Must mention in Thailand no dam st kids out at 11pm at night pestering u as in Manila 😮

Shouldn't your channel be named Living In The Philippines?????

If you look at the philippine diet it is a lot of massive sugar.. lots of coca cola on the table...very high carb diet there....😊..there is a massive difference comparing western women to asia women...great video😊

31.. pull the other one mate, you look as old as me.. lolz

Thailand for me ... 4 years in Philippines, and now 7 years in Thailand. One word - Infrastructure !

Aging is the sun not genetics... Put a Filipina in a cooler climate they are looking great

Ill be your girl sir

😎👍🇺🇲 Good advice. BWC is a pretty good channel. Although he is a bit of a wanker.🤨 Just kidding 😆✌️ Cheers from Fluffy.

I used to follow this guy but he's just too frugal and complains too much. That balcony sounded pretty noisy to me lol

Thailand is much better than the Philippines in my opinion. Better food. Better infostructure. Better transport. Better internet. Better accommodation. Better value for money. I lived in Thailand for 5 years and I have spent 13 weeks in the Philippines over the last 2 years.

Just be careful when you are looking for a partner because there’s people who taking advantage of your kindness specially if that person is coming from the very poor Family or living in a slum area but of course I don’t generalize everyone are the same!

FFF them in regards to Filipinas 😎

This guy is NOT 31 - maybe 61

The Govt. in Thailand kind of sucks - making it hard to stay there unless you are rich and willing to meet their "financial requirements" ? -- The language is a barrier - the people aren't as friendly & the climate is very hot. -- I know people who prefer Cambodia to Thailand - who have lived years in both countries ! -- Being retired - I would much prefer Cambodia over Thailand and my personal alternative to the Philippines ! - - - From the US - I like Tagaytay as my #1 place to retire. -- Siem Reap is my second choice.

He obviously doesn't know much about dating a filipina and he says he isn't that interested. News flash for him, your filipina date will say I love you on the first date, and ask when are we getting married. Welcome to the Philippines, lol.

If Thailand is too expensive and too touristy, and if Philippines is too inadequate and broken, try Cambodia or Vietnam.

Other than language, philippines has no advantage over thailand at all.

Philippines and Thailand are both third world countries. So there's no difference really

In Thailand you must be careful when going to sleep with a Thai woman especially if you have a gold tooth.They will extract the gold out of your mouth while your sleeping.

as a 50yr old british retired banker i've lived in both thailand and the philippines and PI is way better because they dont treat you like a second class citizen here. thailand assumes farangs are all criminals on the lam and you have to "report to the immigration office" every 90 days like a paroled felon.the thai immigration bureau is run by the same team that drew up the nuremberg race laws in nazi germany. i refused to put up with shabby second class citizen treatment eventually and moved to PI.

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Why people say the language is the problem, when there are language translators you can use. I rather have a wife who knows little English than a fluent one. So, talking back or arguing is not a problem.

it’s usually the issue of pilferage that’s why stores don’t allow customers to pack.