Why I Chose Philippines 🇵🇭 as a Homebase over Thailand 🇹🇭

[@creepyog2008]

I would choose the Philippines because I have a personal history and love for the Philippines. I was stationed at Clark from 1990-to 91, and my grandfather was a Marine and caught by the Japanese at Corregidor in WW2.

[@renatzkigab2616]

You're very welcome bro. your dad had made a sacrifice saving the country during those dark period of our country and the country is very thankful for it.

[@maosama3695]

Correigidor the last and first defense of the philippines. I'm pretty sure you're grand father survived the death march as well during that time.

[@coloneljp]

Bro im half spanish and im gonna retire in the Philippines soon beautiful country

[@banjammy4116]

I have a bad habit of petting dogs l guess not there

[@banjammy4116]

I don't have an ear for languages .

[@peterelphick7045]

Well, your appraisal of the 2 countries is reasonably fair & accurate. Having spent 13 years permanently in Thailand but having travelled far more extensively in The Philippines in recent times. Your personal situation with being married to a Filipino is without doubt going to bias your decision on the topic. For me it really comes down to individual choice, anybody considering living in either country needs to spend time in both to make a final decision. Personally I'm very happy in either country and divide my time between the two. It's exhausting and complex seeing people making one for one comparisons. But be assured both countries are very welcoming with lots of happy, smiling faces. The only word of caution, PLEASE make sure your finances are sufficient for the duration. Because in either The Philippines or Thailand running out of money supply can be very problematic...

[@BigJoe1]

I think Thailand is more touristy and good for younger people to go party at, while in The Philippines is more like genuine and you can get that live with the locals experience!

[@maosama3695]

Yeah its good for visiting and having a good time. But living nah I'm sure there are places in thailand that is quiet and peaceful. I've been to their northern islands and i can say I'm surprise how free and quiet the place are. There are still people around but their live styles are so different from their central and southern countrymen. They have stores that have no clerk , groceries that's open you just take what you need and leave your money on a basket. And if you have no money there's a ledger you could write on and list the things you want to take and when you are gonna pay up. I have never seen such trust to your fellow human beings. And the spirit of that trust makes other people do the same it's was honestly infective. I didnt knew that us human beings could possibly capable of such trust. And road side meals are always good and clean. I remember my cousin took me to a restaurant right next to a highway and hidden behind tall trees and bushes. Its like a secret restaurant. No signs just 5 tables and a small menu. Best they served us this crunchy pork and i thought it was sprayed over with mayonnaise with bits of mest on it turns out it was ox brain and used as condiments. Taste great.

[@serioguerrero1394]

@@maosama3695 just your own opinion

[@maosama3695]

@@serioguerrero1394 do you have something to contribute in the conversation?

[@cordapio7478]

@@maosama3695, the problem with Thailand is when you choose to live in their countryside the people cannot speak English…only in their touristy cities that people can speak English. Unlike the Philippines, every body understand and speak English very well even in the far flung areas of the country. Methods of instructions are all in English also which makes it easy for foreigners to communicate🤪🤣

[@cordapio7478]

@@maosama3695, tell your government to require all Thais to go to the Philippines and enroll in various English schools over there, like Japanese, Koreans, Russians, etc. are doing. They all go to the Philippines to study English🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelangelo6947]

Well, my uncle has been living in Thailand for about 40 years now, but lived in Cebu, Philipines for 16 years before that. He chose Thailand because my aunt is Thai. My fiance is Filipino, so guess the Phillipines would be my choice. IDK really. Thanks for educating me more.

[@davefranco5731]

How old is he now?

[@vitrarom4468]

@@davefranco5731 Cebu 16yrs, plus 40 yrs in Thailand. If he lived in Cebu when he was 20 yrs, that will make him 76 years old by now.

[@maosama3695]

Cebu is great but too crowded for my taste. Have you visited Batanes island and north ilocos? Noe that's a great place to live in. Quiet but still open to new things. And great cuisine.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

two boring countries

[@drd3816]

i hear Ukraine is exciting these days you should visit@@giannilyanicks1718

[@mrbesinadventures1909]

When i was i a teen i always think other countries is better than philippines. But when i turned 26 and i started to travel my country philippines. I started to realize that my country is so beautiful in nature and people. We have the best beaches in the world and our nature is amazing.

[@natthwatjuntharasut1610]

Typhoon?

[@nielk799]

@@natthwatjuntharasut1610 japan, china, taiwan, south korea are also prone to typhoon, earthquakes, tsunami and volcanic eruption. since these countries lying along the pacific ring of fire natural disaster often stricks.

[@alanjohnson2528]

have you visited any other country's beaches , and most Philippine wildlife has been long ago consumed or killed by the population....

[@louislanuza1419]

@@alanjohnson2528 most are endangered but rarely are extinct (like tigers) altogether like cebu tamaraw that you can still it in mindoro now at 600.when in 1990s to early 2000,its about 200.since the mangyan,the indigineous peoples in that province is a partner of the government.also marine scientists thought that palawan sea cow are already extinct,(but can found abundantly in cebu and irosin,sorsogon in bicol depending on the season) but was back in coron,palawan in 2011,after 20 years of extinction.and lastly the phil.eagle, there's some speculation among environmentalists that only 25 pairs are left in the wild especially in samar and leyte,back in 1990s (i totally remembered this is because reading it on phil daily inquirer,when there's no soc med yet until someone discovered there's another eagles' sanctuary in mt.apo in early 2000.and because of the uproar on the hunting of phil.eagles it was now a crime on hunting one and those living around the forests which inhabited by the eagles are now partners of ngos and the government of protecting the eagles,numbering at more or less,700 pairs.

[@coniemarie]

I do agree po, I was in Thailand 2 weeks ago and in Malaysia right now , and I can say Philippines is just unique, specially the people, I do love my homeland Philippines.

[@k9companion231]

New sub and first time responding. I opened a business for 9 years in Thailand and married a Thai. You hit the nail on the head. Thailand is the land of smiles until you have financial strife. No longer married, no longer have a business but still love Thailand and its plethora of excellent foods. The visa situation is out of control so my next and last trip will be to the Philippines for retirement using a military SRRV. Thanks for telling it like it is.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Hello K9 Companion, thanks for subscribing! Military SRRV is really a good deal compared to options in most countries. Good luck!

[@pambee1]

Thank u for ur service

[@aforadorable6006]

Ola, I am from Spain. Philippines is truly beautiful.

[@DrLawaytravels]

It really is!

[@Packpackboom]

It is beautiful, reason why your ancestors stayed for 400 years!

[@showbizbalita9949]

My fiancee is spanishhh♥️🥰

[@bobroberts8704]

Good review.. we will be staying in PI , for all the same reasons you have mentioned. cheers

[@panobalayo1422]

thank u for choosing and loving Philippines Dr. laway 👍👏👏❤️🙏🤓

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@leemarialourdes3565]

Thank you Sir~~~for choosing Philippine as your homebase for now~~~^^. We , Filipinos are happy to have foreigners in our country esp. You Tubers like you because you are helping our Tourism and Economy as well. Filipinos NOT LIKING foreigners is an understatement ~~~^^ More power to your vlogs. Stay safe and healthy ~~~^^

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@jeffreyvlogofficial781]

Good choice man Filipino here welcome and enjoy :)

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@williamfeders8073]

I’m from south America .. Uruguay .. I ve been in Indonesia Thailand but and never in Philippines and I’m waiting to go there and I agree in advance here with you .. Thailand is not cheap to stay longer .. and language barriers is huge and maybe feeling alone sometimes …

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks! I have yet to go to Indonesia but I plan on exploring all of Asia from my new base here in Philippines.

[@jamesh1446]

I'm going to the Philippines in 6 months. This video was very very helpful. Thank you

[@rish9359]

If you were to ask me even if I am younger today, I would still choose the Philippines if you want to have family because they are more family oriented.

[@Lisa-oy9ts]

Hi, just found your channel and really like it as I am considering Thailand/Philippines for early retirement. That said, I'm property older than you and a woman. So, my #1 concerns are Healthcare quality and safety. I have lived in Costa Rica and found their healthcare to be much better and way more affordable than the U.S. and I always felt very safe there. The safety and cost of living there has changed too much and it's now off my list. Could you please do a video on the safety (for single women if possible, lol) and healthcare for Thailand vs Philippines? Cost and quality. I'm really enjoying your videos!! Thanks so much! Lisa

[@miztermeoew]

I am a filipino and let me tell you that the healthcare system in Thailand is way much better than the Philippines.

[@jamesowens2781]

I want to move there waiting for things to settle down. Things are so crazy right now.

[@DrLawaytravels]

I hear you brother. It is like living in bizarro world the last two years.

[@roccohagedorn3110]

I’m honestly torn between Thailand and the Philippines, and I’m glad you’ve made some comparable comments. Although I’m not in my 20s anymore, I am however single and retired before hitting 60 years of age. I surely like to hear some opinion on where I should make my home base considering my situation, either Thailand or the Philippines and where about exactly. What area, what island and what city. Thanks in advance to all that will take the time trying to help me out. Much appreciated !

[@jessicaal415]

Best advice I can give you is to visit both and travel each country pretty extensively talk to both expats and locals. At the end of the day no one can make the decision for you as it is all very subjective. One country may work better for you or neither. Best to experience what your life could be by living the life. Good luck!

[@perlitaenriquez5131]

SIR IF I WERE U , I SUGGEST TRY VISIT TAGAYTAY, IS THE PLACE FOR RETIREMENT, THE NATURE AND WEATHER IS PLUS FACTOR. SALAMAT PO

[@roccohagedorn3110]

@@jessicaal415 Thanks Jessica It is definitely what I had in mind, visiting both countries. I was just hoping to find out, what base might be best to travel from. I’m planing on spending a lot of time in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Malaysia, et cetera. But in order to do so, I was thinking of having a place to call home, and that either in the Philippines or in Thailand.

[@roccohagedorn3110]

@@perlitaenriquez5131 Thank you for taking the time getting back to me. Maybe it is just my excitement that makes me a little uncertain. I’m thinking of spending a lot of time in Southeast Asia, and I was planing on having a home base somewhere. A place I would travel from and comfortably rest in between my trips. Nothing to big nor to fancy, just clean, relatively quiet in a town that offers conveniences.

[@BarefeetB]

Accommodation is very cheap If I was you I would make a short list of areas and then go and visit these areas and check out the vibe and make a decision from there

[@mase632]

Thanks for the info on schools. It’s hard to get a direct answer or find someone with school age American children they know about. Maybe you could make a whole video on it? I know I would appreciate it so hopefully others would.

[@xiaph2581]

If you are planning to move to PH with your school age children will be no problem, visit first then decide

[@KiaNgan-ni9ud]

You have a fair evaluation between the 2 countries. And traveling in the PH is really a hassel sometimes, but it's because the country is an archepelago compare to Thailand. Kudos to you and your family.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@jeromesantos2507]

Wherever you are buddy,as long as you're happy with your life and financially stable that's already excellent.i am a Filipino who lives here in Cambodia for more than a decade,and I found out that places or countries are almost the same.its just depend on how you enjoy it. God bless you and your family buddy

[@noritacantal2801]

As others comment, its better to visit both countries...thanks bro, subbed here.

[@jonerd4765]

Very authentic and believable. Thank you! Please teach us how to make sure we can withdraw our money from the money machines in the Philippines. Thank you again! I'm 60 yrs old, a retired teacher and an 8 year Veteran of the Navy.

[@ionitageorge3132]

Hello again sir...A real pleasure to meet you again and a big thank you for another awesome video...i must look for all your videos because as you say you'll disappear...so sad...anyway i hope i will have luck to meet this year my soulmate in Philippines...

[@lexruaya3940]

Welcome to the Philippines. Thanks for choosing our country. Your child will really enjoy the Philippines.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you! 😃

[@rickliu6340]

Thank you Dr Laway, I feel great for your sharing.

[@shirleya.abesamis4481]

Wow.. so proud of you .. greatly appreciate my friend about sharing the facts from my country..I learned a lot . I’ve missed my country for 25 years..due to financial reasons can’t afford to visit my country and pretty expensive airfares. Love to watch your videos blogs .. bless your heart heart sir.. thank you 😊

[@cowboybobob]

I would and did choose the Philippines for many of the same reasons you did, the biggest is my wife and her family, but most of what you said is also why we are still here. Keep up the great content

[@chellemincera4015]

its good know lots of people all over the world appreciates our country...you are all welcome here.

[@Faye_Gato]

Dr. Laway... welcome to the Philippines....i hope you enjoy your stay.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@enricoguess6457]

Welcome to the Philippines Brod have a safe stay and good luck whatever is your endeavour.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@JinasVlog]

I've been to Thailand in Dannok and Phuket... When it comes to beaches of course Philippines is better. Some Thai foods that I miss. Language barrier in Thailand for foreigners is a bit uncomfortable about that. I had a hard time talking to locals even simple English sometimes couldn't understand . So I talked to some of them using "sign language "😅 I miss authentic Thai foods 😃 All countries have goods and bads btw.. But of course I'm from Philippines so I love my country more than any countries in the world 😅 but I do appreciate all the goodness in every countries.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Very good summary! I am missing Khao soi (a noodle soup) from northern Thailand. Got me some curry paste from the store and I am going to try and replicate it. I really did like Thai dishes. Thanks for sharing

[@JinasVlog]

@@DrLawaytravels BTW I'm going to visit Davao in September .I love Davao.. Clean and green. I'm going to visit Samal Island.

[@louistavernia8163]

Just curious, what beaches have you been to in the Philippines. I haven't been to one where I had to walk in to the water with sandals so my feet weren't cut by rocks. Never had that problem in Thailand. Just my opinion.

[@dennis.teevee]

you probably went to Manila beach lol 🤣

[@JinasVlog]

@@dennis.teevee WTF dude! Check my channel so u will see ! I was cruising with Royal Caribbean. I've been to Dannok Thailand too! Shut up ur mouth if if you're not sure! I've been to a lot of beaches the Philippines too! Pinoy ka kasi Kaya talangka! Ewwww

[@anzo06]

im in same situation in the country i reside now private english school cost $25k a year and philippines sound like perfect

[@DrLawaytravels]

It is higher in Cebu and Manila, but I am not sure. We looked at Cebu it was still much less than the areas of Thailand we were in.

[@yunashin263]

Welcome bro.

[@rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830]

Please visit Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Panay and Romblon Islands. These islands are laced with beautiful white beaches. These islands are very peaceful too.

[@eleazarlobers9957]

Thanks sir for discover by the Philippines gud luck an injoy

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you too!

[@TheLifeOfJoyVee]

Honestly as long as you have money in the Philippines, this is the BEST COUNTRY in the world! We have everything here except snow in which im not a fan of super cold weather. Easy to communicate here, if you want beaches we have different regions that offer different cultures and sceneries, if you want mountains we also have all over the Philippines, if you want seafoods, vegetables, food choices may it be high end or karenderia. Hindi nakakasawa. Nakakasawa pagkain ng Thailand kahit na mura sa kanila.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@natarrah_7714]

Filipino here... But i Love Thai food.

[@ariesgemv]

Filipino living in America here. I agree with you on Thai food, nasawa din ako sa Thai food but I still love the Papaya Salad just not too spicy.

[@jonerd4765]

Delay my last....Just saw that you have a vid on accessing money in PI.:)

[@seanman22001]

Go Vandy

[@DrLawaytravels]

Anchor Down!

[@thefitG]

This is a great channel

[@LeahandBlair]

The Philippines is FAST becoming a very popular destination for tourism for all levels of income. 😘 From Banwa island Resort, 5 million pesos per night (look it up if ye dont believe Mr Blair) down to backpacker/simple camping for P200. pesos per night. 🙂 All of the vloggers coming in to Philippines recently are certainly opening it up to the world. 🤩 "The locals are more fun in the Philippines" ❤

[@DrLawaytravels]

Hopefully as the country opens up more they can capture some tourism dollars to help get the economy going back to normal

[@raytigno9154]

Thank you Dr. Laway for detailing the costs to expect while living in the Philippines. You sold me on it. I'm retiring in the Philippines. Daghang salamat po.

[@ZenLee]

super informative! thinking of thailand, only because cannabis somewhat legal there now. Would be sweet if PH legalized! When I was there b4 I could find it, but was highly taboo.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for your thoughts, they do help others thinking about choices

[@Neaels]

you're always welcome to the philippines sir...

[@floribertosousa2251]

Thanks 👍 for another great video with great information. I greatly appreciate your content because I feel that it helps me a lot in my situation. I currently have a Filipina girlfriend and when that time comes,.. I'm thinking that I would rather retire in the Philippines rather than the U.S. mainly because of affordability and making my limited money count more in the Philippines. Thanks again for a great video.

[@DrLawaytravels]

I appreciate that! Good luck to you and your girlfriend

[@dennisnowy7319]

I traveled a lot B4 ( 70 countries). I visited Thailand 14x and The Philippines also 14x.My wife is a Filipina so lately we go to The Philippies...but I prefer Thailand for few reasons.Much better medical service,better hotels and Great Foods!!!In The Philp. almost every my visit I got food poison! But there are things such religion(Catholic) and English that Thai is less "confi" then The Philippiness.

[@JustCookAndDrinks133]

Thumbs up 👍 for this.. Full support here 🇵🇭🇰🇼..

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@mariacastka547]

It’s cheaper to live in the Philippines rather than in Thailand plus Philippines has many beautiful Tourists Destinations to offer to Foreigners and local travelers in the Philippines

[@mariv6096]

thailand and philippines are siblings! but thai cuisine is the best! -love thailand from the philippines 🇵🇭

[@iamnethy]

i lived in thailand for almost 2 years, all my friends and coworkers are thai, i tried the food that locals eat, the food they eat in their regular meals, not the one they serve for tourist. and sorry to say not a fan of local food.. really different from the food they serve in restos for tourist.

[@evawoodrruff6643]

@@iamnethy,you are right!I know some Thais who work as cleaners in our hospital and what they eat is much different than what is served in their restaurants.

[@bisdakaraokeatbp]

Thanks for sharing ur experience abt the Philippines, I'm sharing ur channel to my bf back in America.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@fornoeyesonly3870]

I was stationed in Thailand,1975, love the people,culture,attitudes,food. I am conversing with a professional woman there. But also talked to many folks who have been to Philippines. So a long travel is coming.

[@carycourtier162]

Dr laway good choice and best stay anywhere in the Philippines!! Good people!! Good food!! Just enjoy have fun out there I’m overhere in texas but originally from bicol province! Go visit my place the famous mayon volcano!! Bunch of good food out there alright my men! Drive safe out there brother!!

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@Twilight_Charger]

Great info, many things I didn’t think of. I have a girlfriend with child in the Philippines and I am going back in a few weeks. The child and family connections would prevent me from making Thailand a permanent residence but I do like the cheaper real estate costs. One thing I notice from having been in the Philippines and watching KZbin videos of Thailand is Thailand looks much cleaner than the Philippines.

[@lourdes86179]

If you go to the province in the Philippines they are cleaner than big city in Manila area

[@josephtan6018]

Thailand is little more progressive than the Phils but Filipinos can speak better English.

[@anonymoustraveler__]

Live in BGC if you want clean urban city

[@bukn0y]

i would say Thailand is advance than Philippines bcoz of a lot of government official that keep on lootnig the government money than putting it into improvement. good thing du30 became president and PH slowly booming and hoping to have another good 6 yrs for the upcoming president which is the son of a former president who build a lot of infrastructure in the country. soon PH will be better than THAI

[@luisagarciaedd119]

i had been to Thailan we have so.maby cdb spots in our cpuntry the Phiñippines whicxh is.more modern rhan Thailand like BGC,Makati.ORTIGAS.Alabang.Moa Area.Mandaluyong area at megamall.Eadt wood city.North Triangle and so.much.more.I guess we have.morw cbds in Metro.Manila than other sputheast asian countries.

[@amazingrhod1119]

Philippines is my country. I visit Thailand once in while for business only. Their boutique items are excellent. English is our second language. From Elementary to Unversity, we use English as medium of teachings ...

[@trevordean7144]

Very fair evaluation from Thailand

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks!

[@hunterville201]

Excellent video mate, some really good points. I’m especially interested in family life, raising kids there. 👊🏻

[@shleprock68]

I would and will(unless things change in the future) choose the Philippines since my step-father is from there and my wife, daughter and all of my in-laws are there and I have spent a good deal of time visiting and living there. Just waiting to see what things are like once retirement comes!

[@DrLawaytravels]

Good reasons, thanks for sharing!

[@wewellagiadan7493]

Wow hi sir....have a good day .... thanks for having enjoy her in my love Philippines...keep safe anytime

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@owscruzy7967]

A Balanced ideas... Doc. L.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks

[@aniciasarajan3456]

It is indeed true that living in the Phils is not too costly than in other parts of the world. There is no language barrier because Filipinos can understand and speak English fluently. You made a good decision.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@Static331603]

I wouldn't go as far as fluently. Most Filipinos understand English but speaking fluently is a different matter.

[@StormbladeX69]

I am going to choose the Philippines. I'm going to move there in 3-5 years or sooner. Depends on how quickly I can pay off my bills. Then I'm moving from the Seattle Area. Looking at Valencia.

[@sudhirjoshi6466]

Your Ara a very nice Person Talking to the point

[@MarcusT4576]

Thank you for choosing the Philippines ♥️♥️🙏 Tace care be open and enjoy!

[@djc6436-e4h]

Great info. Thank you. You mentioned you'd choose Thailand if you were younger and single. Also that KZbinrs are leaving Thailand because of fairly recent visa requirement changes. Can you elaborate a little on this from your personal perspective? Is it simply weighing visa costs and bureaucratic headache versus overall cost and quality of living?

[@DrLawaytravels]

If I was younger with no family I would not get a home base I would be purely nomadic. It is much less expensive in Thailand to get short term more affordable accommodation than most of the Philippines. That changes if you are willing to commit to a longer period of time. There is also a very large group of foreigners in Thailand in that age range who are from lots of different countries that have created a start up and free lancer community. That would be good to tap into. As an established business I really do not need that anymore. The KZbin thing would take way to long to explain, if enough people are interested I will do a video on it. Thanks

[@marick_2183]

I believe that you tubers run to the Philippines noy necessarily for visa. Philippines have about 100 million population and is very appreciative of KZbinrs advertising the Philippines. They understand your language and will quickly support your channel. I've seen a lot starting with 7k subscribers and leaving with 500 + subscribers. Someone I know started small and after 2 months he left with 100k subscribers. This is probably the reason why.

[@idakristinedemesa5234]

@@marick_2183 You’re right about this. Filipinos are very insecure people and would always want validation from foreigners. This is caused by Spanish invasion for more than three centuries plus Japan for several years. Moreso, Filipinos are gullible. Influencers (and politicians) take advantage of it. Filipinos really believe that all the good stuff that foreigners say about the culture, food, places, etc when in reality, these KZbinrs just want more subscribers and views.

[@evawoodrruff6643]

@@marick_2183 ,so true!!!!It's the Filipino subscribers they are after.I know some foreign vloggers made multi million US dollars vlogging in the Philippines.

[@darrenrowland5549]

Going to zambales

[@mariamagdalenaestuya8924]

Thailand is way more of a tourist paradise because of their awesome temples. We dont have those here in Ph. Being Filipino though, it's the natural wonders and the people that attracts tourists.

[@floridaruttles3984]

HEY PEOPLE; you see one temple, you've seen them all.

[@goten_25]

I found this video on my Fy page, when I was crying about foreigners saying jollibee sucks, and this video just made me happy.

[@jayku9524]

I’m a second generation immigrant and my mother was from the Dominican Republic. Super similar climate except that it’s so loud because Dominicans like to party. I’m quiet and reserved and I speak a bit of Spanish but I’m interested in the Filipino culture and language. Thailand is like the DR where there’s a large party scene.

[@constantine_posted]

Enlightening, Thanks Mate🙏🏻 *Would definitely like to hear about Visa Changes of late in Thailand

[@JustinCarmack]

Lemme know if you ever make it to dumaguete

[@ageselram60]

Interesting video.Love it.

[@Tribuphil]

KZbin Algo hehe new subscriber here. Your Philippines videos got more views than other countries. Just wait.. few more months it will be 100k in no time😉 make more videos and thanks for loving Philippines 🤜🏼🤛🏼♥️

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for subbing!

[@nonam.1592]

I love Thailand, I've been to Chiangmai however in Thailand there's this language barrier. The advantage of living in the Philippines is that at least people here can speak english so one can easily communicate with Filipinos.

[@john2120]

Thanks Nona, My wife and I are planing a trip to the Philippines in December. We will be checking that area out.

[@fazbell]

Easy visas, the availability of spoken English, are the drawing cards for Philippines.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Yes they are for many people

[@williemanis129]

Thanks DoC for choosing the Philippines for your family and your future as well and your honesty’s ,,,,,,so me I invite you to my province the MacArhtur Leyte it’s apart of General Douglas Mac Arthur let me know when you have a chance

[@DrLawaytravels]

I will not leave the Philippines again until I have been to Leyte. It was my number one side trip planned when we came. My grandfather was in the 11th Airborne and participated in the landing so I want to see the island.

[@torycook1215]

Big consideration is you have family in in the Philippines. 👍😊

[@Iamdrew15]

Very nice decision you made 🍻 to more journeys in the 🇵🇭

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks! 😃

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Please let us know about visa changes

[@lovethynature5689]

Dr. Laway , Sir try to visit NORTH PHILIPPINES and you will see a beautiful place like a city in the mountain in BAGUIO CITY...other historical place in VIGAN ILOCOS and NUEVA VISCAYA I'm sure you gonna love it☺☺☺ goodluck and congrats for choosing Philippines as your home base and of course for fair comparison of this two beautiful countries☺☺☺😍😍keep safe and God bless......more vlog pls.😄😄☺☺

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you and thanks for the suggestions to see!

[@a.v.c.9028]

An American told me that he likes visiting Thailand but he loves living in the Philippines.

[@lyndawalton9460]

@ A.V.C. Of course SEXpat love Thailand and Philippines. 🤮🤮🤮

[@herchickenlegs4]

Really? He should live in Thailand!

[@a.v.c.9028]

@@herchickenlegs4 Thailand isn't for everybody

[@maniac-69]

I'm currently living in Thailand and just really don't like it. Been thinking about heading back to the Philippines for a while. My experience with immigration is one of the main reasons. I'd love to hear about these visa changes for Thailand you mentioned.

[@charlesadamski_197]

Interested in the visa changes

[@hernanbondoc817]

Love your video man. Enjoy the Philippines. 👍

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks! 😃

[@joyceleevlog2065]

Your new subscriber now😘😘😘

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for subbing!

[@flexlife6404]

Maybe try NK??? The best country I ever been to!

[@leopoldbourne8444]

I have been living in Chiang Mai for the last 14 years and have been happy here. (I am Australian). 9 years ago I bought an apartment here for about AUD$50,00 and it has worked out well. However in the last couple of years with Covid restrictions many things changed. Although Thailand and Chiang Mai in particular have opened up a lot, somehow I feel the need for a major change in my life. Have not been to the Philippines for 35 years (I am 73, but in excellent health). Last time there I was mugged and robbed at gunpoint in Manila, so that soured me on ever going back. However all things change. Have been doing some research online, and Davao City or Cagayan de Oro seem like suitable places. If I had married in Thailand no doubt I would feel differently. As it is, I have been a bachelor all my life. I have no financial problems whatsover, and have not found Thai Immigration difficult or expensive. Have a substantial income from Australia in the form of rent from my Australian house, corporate bonds, and other extremely secure investments. Have no interest in moving back to Australia. All of my family there have died because I am the youngest by far. In addition, many of the old friendships there have become tenuous over the years. Obviously I have to think the matter through thoroughly, because if I make the move, I will not want to do it again. Will probably visit the Philippines on my way back from Australia in November. Will try to ensure I simply change planes in Manila. Do not want to spend even one night there.

[@dasfritz1]

Hey man. I'm married to a Filipina from Iligan city, relatively close to Cagayan de Oro. CdO is a good place to settle down. It's by the ocean, it's close to the airport (Laguindingan) etc. Also, as a small/midsize town it has all the amenities one would need. Also, the region is beautiful. Cebu is a short flight away, surf area surigau/siargao is close too with nice ambiance. Me and my wife are planning to buy a lot just west of CdO. Good luck mate!

[@dasfritz1]

Also, Davao is a bigger city and very safe and organized by PH standards, so both Davao and CdO are good.

[@msbee-xj8ni]

You will be surprised how different the PH is now. Go to BGC you will like it there.

[@ExpatNTraining]

👍🏻👍🏻’s up!

[@junfernandez9288]

Iam your new subscriber. Welcome to the Philippines and enjoy your life here with more adventure and exciting places to explore and have more fun. ❤😃❤😃❤ 👍❤😃❤👍

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for subbing!

[@mnt7526]

Have fun and enjoy in the PH

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you!

[@Yeahitsme20]

Thank youuu a lot ❤️

[@manijj4j52]

Dr Laway every country has a unique tradition, cultures , rules and regulation esp for foreign expats! I respect your points of view to our country(Ph).Good luck to your future endeavor ! Be healthy always!

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@Scy416]

If u plan on living here in the Philippines... Try learning the local language of the place ur staying at.. Its very convenient to converse with the locals there... But ultimately tagalog..... U cant go wrong with tagalog/filipino also nice beard and mustache.. I love it

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks! Currently learning Bisaya, that is the local language in the area I am in.

[@jetd9716]

@@DrLawaytravels You mean "Redneck Bisaya" as you mentioned? I speak half baked Bisaya so don't feel bad. LOL

[@achuuuooooosuu]

For the whole of the Philippines, you have to ultimately learn Tagalog/Filipino as your main Philippine language, you won’t go wrong wherever you go. With the exception of Cebu since they’d prefer speaking their language instead, or English.

[@Toygoody]

Very informative!

[@fym216]

Thanks for choosing us and enjoy your stay subscribed!👍🇵🇭

[@DrLawaytravels]

Hello FYM, thanks for subscribing!

[@M_Ladd]

Try Lechon and Chicharon! Chicharon is a little more crispy.

[@leamique5234]

The place looks nice is it in Davao Phil?

[@cristitoangobjr2975]

well, I hope you'll get use to our endless rains and storms

[@arnoldkim5135]

Thailand is more expensive over all but they have better infrastructure and medical facilities.

[@frankcentofanti9317]

kind of important when you retire don’t you think

[@arnoldkim5135]

@frankcentofanti9317 the biggest problem is communication. Most of places in Philippines, you can get away with just speaking English, not so in Thailand.

[@jedi_mapperp4073]

Have you investigated specific international schools in Davao? Last I checked only International and IB curriculum schools were in Manila or Cebu.

[@omarbandonil2123]

Thank you sir for choosing the philippines. New subscriber here. 😊

[@DrLawaytravels]

Hello Omar Bandonil, thanks for subscribing!

[@HannieRie]

Sir, try to watch Kulas's vlogs. His name is Kyle Jenner. BecomingFilipino is name of his channel.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks I will check that out