Mexico vs. Thailand - Which is Better?

If you're thinking about taking a vacation to Thailand, or taking a vacation to Mexico, or even living in Mexico or Thailand, then check out this video.
Based on my experience, I'm going to give you the rundown on the pros and cons of each location, so that you can be better informed before vacationing or relocating there.
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[@onehappykamper]

Great video. I'm in Thailand now... Jomtien Beach.. Near Pattaya. I'm also a residente permanente of mex... But the cost of living in the nicer places in Mexico is stupid high... La Condesa.. San Miguel de.. Roma Norte... and yearly rents in Puerto Vallarta.. Plays del Carmen... Stupid high. Prices are often comparable to USA! Here in Thailand... Jomtien Beach.. 300 usd gets you a beautiful modern and FULLY equipped Condo.. 5 minute walk to beach... Large balcony... 10th floor... Ocean view. 60 Sq. Meters. Cost of living in México has been a deal breaker and I can't see returning there... and right now crime is MUCH worse than my initial years there.. 2012... I'll miss mariachis... The music and Mexican people.

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

I haven't been affected by crime here at all. One of the big problems with Thailand is that most Thais hate farang. You wouldn't know unless you understood Thai, but they literally talk shit to farang all the time. It's not a society you can ever be a part of, unlike Mexico.

[@DeusExMachina50]

What are the names of decent condos to stay at in Jomtien Beach?

[@onehappykamper]

@@mojo.2112 I used to get a NON O-A from the Thailand consulate in Mexico city... Now a Non O based.. giten in Thailand... on retirement is much easier...

[@gaian639]

​@@sebastiancastillo8512 not true. I don't know what happened to you while you were in Thailand, but I have seen so many farang guys having a blast there. Thais in general like hanging out with white people because of its history and tourism industry

[@710combatvet4]

Upset u dont hve more views, this is a great video👍🏽💪🏽

[@itz_angel8618]

Yes I’m Mexcia but I want to vist Thailand 🥰

[@Kotiara123]

Great video. I'm in Mexico now, considering spending some time in Thailand where I only stayed as a tourist before the pandemic

[@AKR088]

I have visited Thailand and currently in Mexico. Climate is my biggest reason to visit those. Thailand is true tropical, the weather is guaranteed hot and never cold even during nights. But in Mexico you can clearly have chilly nights, because its too far away from equator, sits around 20° latitude. Thailand is around 10°. I don't want to feel any coldness on holiday. Even now in April, in the evening I was riding with motorbike in Cancun with T shirt and literally shaking because of the cold. Never thought I need a jacket! This would never happen in Thailand. Visiting Mexico in December, January, forget it, not for me. In Americas, it's probably Colombia which can offer true guaranteed tropical weather and women there are maybe not so fat. But Colombia went injection crazy over there as well. And this mask mandate in Mexico has blown my mind, in Merida 99,9% are wearing masks and if someone is asking or even offers me mask for free, so I can sit down in restaurant, I just leave. Entering Walmart is impossible without a mask. Mexico is jab free, but totally mask crazy.

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

I hear ya - that's why I haven't gone back to Merida. And yeah, it can get a bit chilly during winter evenings here. Hopefully when things in Colombia chill out a bit I can head over to see things for myself, but yeah, not too impressed with how fat lots of Mexican ladies are

[@gurjindersingh199]

What do you feel about surrey B.C. after leaving ?

[@blurglide]

What location in these countries do you recommend? I notice both countries, but especially Thailand, have jumped in price in the last 15 years

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Hey man, thanks for writing in. For Thailand, I can only comment on Phuket, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai. They all have their pros and cons - depends on what you're looking for. In Mexico, I'd advise starting out here in the Riviera Maya - Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum, to get a feel for it. Everything has gotten more expensive everywhere - just gotta roll with it and figure out how to make more cash

[@gaian639]

Except for Bangkok and Phuket, other smaller cities are still super cheap. Also the suburban areas/outskirts of Bangkok and Phuket are still very affordable. The problem is, most foreigners prefer to stay in expensive fancy areas and that is why it "feels" expensive. Also Thailand has more bang for your buck products and services than Mexico.

[@USA2Brazil]

Also In Mexico and Brazil ( Where I live ) you don't need prescriptions for most medications like Wegovy which is $200 USD a month here in Brazil. Anyway have you noticed any price differences between drugs in Mexico vs Thailand? ( The legal ones 😂 ).

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

I was never had a need or desire to look into them, although I'll say I'm happy modafinil doesn't require a prescription here in Mexico

[@kevinstrong7520]

overall Thailand health care is better than Mexico especially if we are talking about private insurance

[@debraward8935]

Can you comment about employment opportunities in each city? Did you work in Thailand? Do you have a job/career in Mexico?

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Hey Debra, thanks for writing in. Didn't work in Thailand, just went for vacation. I work as a freelancer here in Mexico, mainly writing SEO articles, helping ecom stores with their emails, and closing deals on the phone for companies with courses and coaching offers.

[@moreno-lh7ys]

PLEASE VISIT US AND ENJOY MY MEXICO IF YOU GOING TO VISIT AND THEN VISIT ANOTHER COUNTRY AND DO COMPARISSON LIKE SO MANY PEOPLE DO PLEASE STAY AWAY GO TO OTHERS COUNTRIES WHERE LIFE IS EASIER AND MORE ENJOYABLE,, FED UP SO MANY VIDEOS COMPARING MY COUNTRY MEXICO WITH OTHER COUNTRIES,,, THERE ARE TOO MANY COUNTRIES FAR MORE BEATIFUL FAR MORE SOPHISTICATED ,, LESS MORE CRIME ,,NO FRAUDS,, BETTER FOOD BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE,,, PLEASE THANK YOU

[@USA2Brazil]

Don't waste your time earning wages in the local currency in either country a US Dollar or Euro location independent income should be your goal.

[@dexterspeights3484]

Do not look for in MEXICO or THAILAND because CHEAP COST of LIVING means workers in both countries make SUB-HUMAN WAGES!

[@dexterspeights3484]

@@USA2Brazil Mexico or Thailand is cheap if your income is generated in a strong currency only!

[@hellofromdave]

I went to Puerto Vallarta in November. I thought it was OK, but not really for me. Lot of older white women and gay men from Canada and USA, Mexican families on vacation. If I go again I'll try the Caribbean side. Thailand seemed like a lot more to do, especially for a single man.. if you know what I mean... But Thailand is a heck of a long way from west coast Canada, and Mexico I can get on a flight here at 10am and be sipping a margarita at 3.30pm in Mexico. Thailand is 11 hours to Japan, 4 hour lay over, then 6 hours to BKK. If jet lag gets to you as it does me, then there's a pain in the ass going to se asia. Mexico not so much.

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Not to mention Mexico has 0 entry restrictions, while to my knowledge Thailand is still anal about that stuff

[@USA2Brazil]

Even worse for me as I lived in the east coast in The USA.

[@donaquinilator4959]

Whats the problem with mexican families they are in their land

[@A.1.2.K]

Good video. I’ve been to both and I’m going to Mexico City next week. Let me put it like that. Neither is perfect but the short flight got me. No beer bug BS either ;) #fuckbeingaslave 👍

[@matthewgonano636]

I would go to asia because personally I like Asian women

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Hey man, thanks for writing in. I've had lots of good times with them, but I realized not too long ago that I'd rather build relationships with women closer to my own culture, especially when it comes to having children in the future.

[@buhdahto]

Although I am half-Chinese and half-English, my Spanish is much more fluent than my Mandarin. I prefer Latin women.

[@focusmen]

Great video. I’m leaning Thailand, but colombia also on map(not Mexico, but a lot of similarities obviously)

[@hengyan6232]

Just bought an elite visa in Thailand. No world wide income is my main reason

[@DeusExMachina50]

I’m considering getting a Thai elite visa as well. How is it going?

[@hengyan6232]

@@DeusExMachina50 HEY, where r u from.

[@DeusExMachina50]

@@hengyan6232 Canada.

[@hengyan6232]

@@DeusExMachina50 oh, the Communist country

[@p.c.h.6721]

No taxes on world wide income is obviously a massive plus, but that Elite Visa is not that cheap. I’m unsure if Thailand or Mexico is the best destination to live for decades, probably Thailand is cheaper than Mexico, but both seem to be good options.

[@p.c.h.6721]

Currently thinking about moving to Mexico or Thailand, even if I speak Spanish I’m still unsure about Mexico, I love Asian food, I don’t like chubby ladies and Mexican ladies eat too many tacos 🌮, Thailand is cheaper, but I understand the convenience of living in Mexico, although I have friends living in Chiang Mai and they love it, so I don’t know, but I can’t wait to leave the EUSSR

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Trust your gut. Plenty of Mexican girls out here who keep themselves fit and thin - it's all about what you prioritize. Also consider that staying in Thailand long-term is a little more tricky than to do so in Mexico as a foreigner.

[@p.c.h.6721]

@@sebastiancastillo8512 Thanks! I will go to Mexico (Merida) first and see what life is like 👍

[@blurglide]

*Cervesa sickness

[@donaquinilator4959]

Mexico is a westernized country so is easer for a tourist to stay there, meanwhile Thailand is a exotic country so everything is more out of context and hard to settle.

[@USA2Brazil]

Thai and Mexican government bureaucracies have a lot in common.

[@donaquinilator4959]

@@USA2Brazil Thailand is a monarchy and Mexico is a representative republic, two different ways of government

[@mikethetraveler]

Useful contrast. Property and personal rights are pretty non-negotiable for me

[@kayn6858]

You forgot pollution. Thailand air quality is horrific.

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Yup, thanks for pointing that out - I can imagine it's not just from Thailand, but a lot of that toxic Chinese air is also wafting over. In comparison, the air in Cancun and many parts of Mexico is fresh and breathable.

[@wetguavass]

I don't think you know about nutritious food. .... western definition of health and healthy food is not correct

[@sebastiancastillo8512]

Please enlighten us

[@wetguavass]

@@sebastiancastillo8512 the people who age the slowest/live the longest are the poor people of Mexico and central America .... all that poor quality greasy food is healthier than your healthy food

[@wetguavass]

Mexican cuisine in the most varied in the world. .... countries that have the lowest quality food on the planet are the USA and Canada ... chemicals that humans should not eat

[@gaian639]

Try Asian food (Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Indian etc.) Much more diverse than Mexican food.

[@melparker8689]

The women