Where Should YOU Live In Southeast Asia?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Which of these three city would you choose to live? I need to make a correction. When I go over Healthcare rankings I meant Asia rankings, not southeast Asia. I apologize for any misunderstanding.

[@RigbysPhilippinesLife]

All three

[@Tim_281]

After spending time in the Philippines, I'm leaning towards either Thailand or Vietnam.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@Tim_281 interesting Tim. What was it that made you decide this?

[@Sars555-a55]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia 🇵🇭

[@raymonileto7488]

Yes BGC, but Cebu City, Iloilo City, CDO CITY, and Davao City also getting better and catching up.

[@StanleyJorda-dp4ri]

BGC meaning Bonifacio Global City is 240 hectares land area and the largest Central Business District in Southeast Asia.

[@allenjames6743]

You can live in Thailand or Vietnam. Philippines will just do fine without expats. Filipinos are not selling their country the Philippines.

[@RoselHole]

@@allenjames6743 ohh really? For your information you can truly live in the Philippines, in fact Philippines has the largest number of American expats in all South East Asian Countries so meaning more foreign expats are chosen the Philippines to live and be happy, Philippines is HOME.

[@IAM-INDUTrainingServices]

@@RoselHole Ohh really too??? Your same shit facts as usual💩💩💩

[@rvajna]

The pollution in Bangkok is deadly.

[@aburntchickenwing]

@@rvajna apparently the air quality is shocking in Thailand top 6 worst in the world 😩

[@michaelbone6894]

funny he didn't even consider pollution in the rankings. Perhaps he doesn't care about his health or lifespan.

[@bernardfederico2018]

Live wherever you want as long as you are happy and comfortable, I am a Filipino and I admit that my country is not perfect but for all foreigners who will come and choose to live and love my country... we are glad to welcome you with openly arms

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@bernardfederico2018 thank you

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

3 wonderful choices! I've been to BKK and this summer going to Makati (and then down to El Nido) and hope to see Da Nang some day, as well, as I've heard great things. Thanks for talking about your experience with these three great places. Right now, I can't imagine living anywhere else than Thailand. Except for burning season it's a 10/10 destination. I appreciate Christianity but lean towards Buddhism intellectually and with my heart. You are right that Thailand is a very warm place. Mai pen rai is for real. I guess my main draw to PH is the women. I'll explore that option soon. Not that you can't find it in Thailand, possibly Vietnam (although I'd place the odds as very low) but finding a lovely Filipina is by far the top chance for a "last love" for a man in retirement.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x thanks for watching

[@SlimGlynn1]

Great video! Thanks for your time spent on it. These are exactly the 3 cities I was considering. With BGC and DaNang I was thinking that DaLat and Baguio being close by to escape the heat from time to time. Unfortunately, I developed an eye situation that it would probably be safer to be close to Bangkok in case of an ophthalmologist-type emergency. Thank again!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching.

[@roygbiv6010]

I think it's very close too and at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. I'd choose Da Nang because I love the beach vibe, I prefer Vietnamese food to Thai (but still love Thai food) and perhaps the clincher for me is the incredible coffee scene in Vietnam. Not everyone would list coffee as a factor, but as a coffee lover they've sold me! BKK has better infrastructure however, and like you said the choice of food is world class compared to Da Nang. I also prefer Da Nang's climate to BKK.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@roygbiv6010 well said.

[@steveharris7116]

For me with the addition of the SRRV for military and tricare being used in the Philippines it wouldn't make sense for any other country

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

It's a great deal for veterans. A no brainer. Thanks for watching.

[@thaidawg9231]

There is no retirement visa in Vietnam, you have to leave after 90 days. The air pollution in Bangkok, really most of Thailand, is terrible, also difficult to find people who speak conversational English.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I said that

[@BO-mb8rr]

@@thaidawg9231 It's only bad during the burning season for like 3 months a year. NYC, Dubai, Los Angeles are all on par with Bangkok minus those 3 months.

[@thaidawg9231]

I've been here 3 years and 95% of all days the air is bad, for the 5 months of the burning season it's even more unhealthy.

[@ashvoj]

On top of sweltering heat & oppressive humidity, rainy monsoon season and hazardous UV index. I'd rather live in a "sauna" instead 😂

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@ashvoj who's stopping you? Haha

[@RoselHole]

BGC hands down more more beautiful & modern & has well planned system city than Bangkok & cities in Vietnam

[@IAM-INDUTrainingServices]

LOL..In your Delusional mind only, Bangkok and Da Nang rules🤣🤣🤣

[@trevordean7144]

Bcg a city does it even has a airport 😅 bcg is a size of a district in bangkok

[@RoselHole]

@@IAM-INDUTrainingServices ohh really?, FYI Bangkok is old & Danang is not catch up even 1/2 of BGC in modernity & well planned city

[@koufax174]

BKK number one, Da Nang/Da Lat number two. When I need my fix of the Wild West, I head to the Phillipines- Samar, Mindanao, Baguio, BGC.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@koufax174 I've never been to Da Lat. I hear it's great. Thanks for your input.

[@chaoticheaven17]

" When I need my fix of the Wild West, I head to the Phillipines- Samar, Mindanao, Baguio, BGC." What?

[@RigbysPhilippinesLife]

You did a really nice job keeping in mind Bangkok is a giant metro area, Da Nang a sleepy beach town, and BGC is really just a all in one neighborhood. But it is really the kind of decision many people have to pick. A giant vibrant city, a luxury safe neighborhood, or vacation beach life. Deciding province life in each country is a different discussion all together.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

It really is a tough decision to make. Thanks for watching.

[@jimcunningham61]

For me it’s the Philippines 🇵🇭 all day long For 3 big reasons language barrier, easy to meet girls , and most importantly visa , I don’t want to do a visa run

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล-ษ9ธ]

Taco bell brand, subway (Texas Sikne, A&W has been discontinued) Pizza Hut, The Pizza Company, Domino Pizza in Bangkok.

[@TravelBloggerBuzz]

Great summary, your best video to date.

[@Grandpa_Mike]

Great vlog! Very informative👍🏼

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@Grandpa_Mike thanks for watching

[@seans7228]

I just wanna live in BGC (or frankly, in Mandaluyong) BUT *teleport* to Nana Plaza once a week 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@seans7228 haha. Sounds like you have a plan.

[@MarvinMaximo]

FYI, BGC is just a bubble located in the City of Taguig, and Tagiug city is just 1 of the 16 cities in Metropolitan Manila.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@MarvinMaximo I know that. I lived there for 3 years

[@Sars555-a55]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia yes you know that, but most of the comments are not, comparing Bangkok as a city a capital city to a small dot of manila BGC Taguig ...

[@seans7228]

I'd die in Thailand right now with the current pollution levels. Phnom Penh too.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@seans7228 it's been bad the last three days, but much better today.

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

I was in Bangkok this january. AQI was 80-120 and shot up high enough to make the news with 150-180 the week after I left. I think the only way to consider Thailand is as a base but plan on leaving (enjoy many of the lovely places on this planet) for a few months each year.

[@daveberlier7054]

Retirement visa in Thailand is actually very easy and yes, you have to have ฿800,000 in the bank, however, you can easily get a five-year DTV visa which basically allows you to stay six months at a time and can renew it six months so basically you could stay in Thailand for five years, and you could get your retirement visit visa and in reality you don’t have to keep that money in the bank All the time and honestly if you’re that poor, go to Vietnam

[@trackfx91]

Thanks for this content trying to decide between the three myself, or a combination. How do you handle local banking in BKK and Da Nang?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@trackfx91 I haven't gotten to that point yet. Right now I don't need a bank account. If I get a retirement visa then I will get a bank account.

[@trackfx91]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia Nice... haven't had any issues just using your American accounts?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@trackfx91 nope

[@ILoveYou88x88]

ur camera is a bit foggy. u should always make sure to clean it before filming

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@ILoveYou88x88 i do. The problem is my selfie camera got moisture in it and the quality isn't as good as the front camera. I'll be upgrading soon. Thanks for your concern

[@junfernandez9288]

You only choses BBK because that is your own personal opinion. But ask other people's opinion which one is the vest among the 3 cities you mentioned and you will know which one is the best.

[@juyonchowlong]

When you're "really" retired, proximity becomes very important, and travel to far places secondary. That's when you'll appreciate BGC as a base.

[@chiqsilog8336]

I Believe its THB 800,000 in a Thai bank account OR, THB 65,000 income: Thai bank account showing deposit amount of a minimum of THB 800,000 or Monthly income of at least THB 65,000 (monthly income affidavit from your embassy in Bangkok) or Combination (bank account + annual income = THB 800,000)

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@chiqsilog8336 that's how I read it too, but I have yet to find anyone who says you can just do the 65,000 baht and skip the 800,000 baht deposit.

[@chiqsilog8336]

@JJthelonelybullinasia im more on skip the THB 65,000

[@RodrigoJ-x4l]

BGC is like a micro city. A town within the Taguig city. Not something you can compare with Danang or Bangkok which are real metros.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@RodrigoJ-x4l I'm comparing places I have lived in southeast Asia

[@RigbysPhilippinesLife]

I watched thinking you would get everything wrong. HAHA But you did a really nice job not just in the rankings but the big picture too.

[@angelocalima6338]

Come on, BGC is still the best strategic location. BKK pollution is the worst.MManila is not too bad; it is an island, and air comes from the West, Philippine West Sea, and East Pacific Ocean, meaning Bad air does not stay permanently. BKK had excellent transportation, but MM will catch up soon. 😊

[@bluewolf4789]

Bgc is not for poor expat😂😂😂😂😂

[@angelocalima6338]

@@bluewolf4789 then province Iloilo or Bacolod .

[@eegt628]

@@angelocalima6338 BGC HAS THE WORST TRANSPO COMPARED TO BKK 😂

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

For now!! Bec the c phil stagnated from 1986 to 2016!! But by 2029 the subway system will be completed and it will past through bgc!! I'm not saying these for the expats but I'm saying is phil infra is catching up!! Many new elevated train systems will all be finish by 2027,2029!! The electric power distributor meralco is planning to put the electric wires of the whole metro manila underground in 5 years time!! The biggest modern airport in the whole of asia will be finish by 2027!! It's north of manila 4 runways 2500hectares area!! The capacity is 100million to 200million people per year!! They are building another bgc like business district in a reclaim island in manila bay but these one is 3 times bigger than bgc!! And many more infra in the provinces like 32kilometer bridges that would connect island provinces!! They are conducting a feasibility study on building a subway system in Cebu!! Joint venture of national and Cebu provincial govt

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

Don't you know that Phil is the first to have a elevated train in south east Asia!!! Built in 1983 by Marcos and in 1983 phil built the only nuclear power plant in south east Asia!! America don't like that they like the phil to remain undevelopt so they ousted Marcos by the CIA planned revolution!! And put their puppet politicians who are incompetent and corrupt!! These politicians are busy for 30years looking out only for their self interest and the interest of the oligarchs cohorts!! They almost built no infra in 30 years time just one train they built in 30years!! They privatized allmost all govt owned corporation and important utilities like water and electric distribution!!! And all of these was given to their oligarchs cohorts!! But phil is catching up now since the time of the anti American Duterte and Marcos continue the infra projects of Duterte and even add more new infra projects

[@vanhalen45]

Once you are on the ground in Thailand or Vietnam. Questions: 1) How do you obtain those low monthly rental rates without a retirement or other long term visa? Thailand has 60 days tourist on arrival and Vietnam is 90 days. How do you guys avoid Airbnb price gouging?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@vanhalen45 many apartments in Da Nang will do 3 month leases. That's what I did. I signed a 1 year lease for my condo in Bangkok with the plan of spending time there and looking at a retirement visa if I like it. They never ask for a visa, just your passport.

[@BO-mb8rr]

Da Nang really shouldn't be in this passport bro battle royale since Manilla and Bangkok are massive cities and capitals of each country. So Saigon should be in the comparison, not Da Dang but I understand why you did this because you have only lived in those three cities and not Saigon (HCMH). It's like comparing New York City, Los Angeles, and a mid-market city like Madison, WI to one another. Apples to pineapple.

[@tommyflorida9204]

I've been to all of them and decided to base in Cambodia. Less hectic and more authentic.

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

The best cities to live are in Alabang , Clark Global City , Nuvali , Santa Rosa .

[@JimiHendrix-z5g]

I´m still in Da Nang and can say I don´t want to live here long term. Air pollution, noise pollution, expensive visa-runs... I highlighted some of it on my channel!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@JimiHendrix-z5g air pollution and noise pollution is nothing there compared to other places in southeast Asia.

[@JimiHendrix-z5g]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia true but just because somewhere else is even worse won´t make me happy here. I lived once near Manila Midtown Hotel. Is the air there still that bad? In my time you could cut it and sell it for custard.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@JimiHendrix-z5g Manila can be bad. BGC and Makati are better because of the green areas. And BGC doesn't allow jeepneys inside.

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

I wish to see you leave Vietnam ASAP . We have too many foreigners here now and they are polluting our country .

[@Miguel_angel6791]

For American. Clark global city is good for Americans.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@Miguel_angel6791 I've never been there, but I hear there are big plans for that area. Thanks for watching.

[@Miguel_angel6791]

@JJthelonelybullinasia Many former American serviceman lives there and they are happy, cheap foods and cheap apartments Subic and Clark is a place for many Americans, big communities there and they are happy, no pollution, no traffic, place are more green and soon will be a smart city

[@Miguel_angel6791]

@JJthelonelybullinasia Clark soon will become a very modern city and smart city

[@RigbysPhilippinesLife]

Nicely Done. Really liked the editing.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@RigbysPhilippinesLife thanks

[@NaDdash-h2q]

You would see foreigners married to Filipinos, the Filipino wives or husbands having are having their YT channel TikTok, FB, Instagram, etc. They're all over social media. A lot of them earn more than their husband cuz they have videos of them singing n dancing, At first it would just be the wife that's doing the sing n dance and funny things. But when money starts coming in, the husbands would be partnering in. We Filipinos are used to having so many problems but we still smile. You can put a Filipino anywhere in the world and we can adapt n survive, we are born resilient. There are Filipino workers almost anywhere, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Russia, Norway a lot more severe weather conditions. In Africa, Afghanistan, Iran (Iranians , Palestinians, Middle Eastern Arabs they've been studying here for a long time, I've seen photos n records since the 60's) Now comes the African students from all over) Indians, Thais, Indonesians, Viets,SE countries, Koreans, Japanese and so on. There's even a Swedish pretty girl, when asked why she's here? She said, "I'm studying Structural Engineering (Civil Engg. she added)

[@rowelebora4261]

pollution is deadly in thailand .your a great liar.i went to Bangkok and it's worst.they can't speak English hard to communicate.

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

I spent 3 weeks in BKK and english was not a problem. I only used google translate once and that was with a gal from Laos. Perhaps you mean fluent english, as that will be a challenge in Thailand. However, Filipinos don't like English that much. I've worked with them here in America for decades and you get 3 of them in a room and they jump to Tagalog in a heartbeat. That language is their comfort and happy place.

[@MarvinMaximo]

In terns of Health Care, the Philippines is ranked 11th in SOUTH EAST Asia you say? Therefore, the Philippines is LAST in Southeast Asia since there are only 11 countries comprising Southeast Asia. It goes to say then that Health Care in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Timor Leste, and Brunei are better than in the Philippines. I beg to differ. Maybe, what you really mean is the Philippines is 11th in the whole of ASIA and not Southeast Asia.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@MarvinMaximo I think that's Asia, not southeast Asia. I misspoke. Anything else?

[@annemariesantelices1193]

I think uve gone only to BGC in the Philippines...and that's kinda expensive ..y not try Makati or the nearby cities within Metro Manila...

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@annemariesantelices1193 I've been to Makati many times. I've been to QC, Mandaluyong, and many places in the Philippines. I don't talk about those places because I haven't lived there. I don't want to live in those places.

[@MKMNK-sr8nv]

i met two women in Bkk and one in Siem Riep Cambodia, none of them spoke English, using Google Translation all the time kill the emotions and inner feelings,also it's so boring and waste of time,now I'm planning to fly to the Philippines.

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

@@MKMNK-sr8nv Its More FUN and English is spoken like a 2nd Language.

[@daveberlier7054]

Healthcare bgc no way. Vietnam way better

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

There are only 11 countries in Southeast Asia, I don't think the Philippines is the 11th on healthcare. Don't tell me Timor Leste and Myanmar have better healthcare than the Philippines?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@OnilMarteNavarroza don't kill the messenger

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

@JJthelonelybullinasia or perhaps crossed check the information with other sources?

[@juyonchowlong]

Philippines will always have the best nurses.

[@pshnwfp]

​@@OnilMarteNavarroza Yeah he must mean in Asia, not Southeast Asia. I thought it was a one time mistake but he repeated it multiple times. Pretty amateurish mistake to be honest. Thailand is likely 2nd or 3rd in SE Asia for medical care after Singapore and maybe Malaysia. Absolutely no chance outside the top 5.

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

That's his opinion!! The phil stagnated for 30years,from 1986 to 2016!! In the 1983 the phil built the first light rail system in south east Asia!! And in 1983 phil built the only nuclear power plant in south east Asia!! But the Americans are not happy that phil is developing they don't want phil to developt!! They can't control a progressive phil!! That's why they ousted Marcos by a CIA back revolution!! And put in place their puppet politicians!! Who neglected the infrastructure development of the phil!! From 1986 to 2016 these incompetent lapdog politicians almost built no infrastrure!! They only built one train system on 30 years time!! Bec they allocated only 2percent of the countries gdp for infra while neighboring countries allocate 8percent of their gdp for infra!! It's only at 2016 during Duterte that the govt allocated 6percent of gdp for infra!! And now catching up!! Most of the problem of the country is cost by the destabilization technique being done by america!! So that they can put their base here and use the country as the first line of defense against china and Russia!! And have their military here to protect their interest in these part of the world!! Phil should strengthen it's military and kick out this Americans out of the country!! They are one of the reasons hampering the progress and development of the country!!

[@rowelebora4261]

I beg to disagree,phil is the best the modern city of BGC .cleanest compare to Bangkok and thailand.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

What exactly are you disagreeing with? I basically said all three places are good choices, and it just depends on if you're looking for a small city like BGC, a large city like Bangkok, or a beach city like Da Nang.

[@RedWhiteBlue.]

I’d like to emphasize that BGC is not the only prime development in Metro Manila. There are a lot of well developed areas in Metro Manila other than BGC, like Makati, Ortigas, Greenhills, Rockwell, Alabang, Eastwood, Bay City, Bridgetowne, etc etc. I personally prefer Makati. Makati is cheaper than BGC, walkable, well developed and you have the same access to world-class facilities and establishments.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

You're missing my point. I'm only talking about the places where I lived, not visited. I could do an extensive video comparing all the places I've visited in Southeast Asia, but that would take a long time, and visiting isn't long enough to know whether living there is a good choice. Thanks for watching.

[@RoselHole]

@@RedWhiteBlue. True Philippines has many many beautiful modern cities aside from BGC

[@RoselHole]

@@RedWhiteBlue. True! Philippines has many many beautiful modern cities aside from BGC

[@daveberlier7054]

Best is to retire in Thailand hands-down it’s not even close, there are so many problems in the Philippines. Vietnam is not there yet, but they are very close second but no way the Philippines zero. Is so much problems in the Philippines so much graft, politicians do nothing for the population. They have the largest amount of human capital going to other countries in the world because they can’t get any reasonable jobs, which means that they will need money money money from anyone that comes there, they quite honestly are not very industrious . They’re not very helpful. The food is not too good, prices are higher in reality in most cases, especially for the quality that you get there are so many other problems in there internets down half the time infrastructure sucks too many scammers what I have seen most people that have lived there for a period of time if they were there 20 years ago, they’re OK the last five years no way in hell Anyway, good luck to anybody that wants to retire there trust me I don’t think you’ll be very happy unless you wanna live a not that great life

[@keshavagiwal355]

Come to India Habbibi

[@johnpaolobas1036]

BGC Taguig city

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@johnpaolobas1036 ok

[@ryuhayabusa5935]

Tired of cities😂😂😂

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@ryuhayabusa5935 ok. And your point is?

[@daveberlier7054]

English in ph a joke. Yes they know it a little. Only if u want to date. But Thailand and Vietnam good enough. Vietnam is starting to get better in English. The young are doing great

[@Mikeycambovideos]

BGC is so small and boring. It’s just designer stores, restaurants serving frozen pre-prepared meals, and Asian tourists taking pictures. Nobody to talk to. No culture, No local inexpensive healthy street food. The condos are so overpriced in PH for a place that has zero nightlife and sub par medical facilities. Condo prices in Bangkok are half of BGC. Access to healthy food, best hospitals, and 247 coffee, international cuisine street food, and bars with beautiful girls all night. BGC is a ghost town after 10pm. The entire Philippines is a joke. Avoid it.

[@AnanYada-sm6jj]

@@se_amable 🤭🤣😂

[@evan58196]

Loser 🤣

[@Mikeycambovideos]

@ I can afford BGC easily. I have. I’ve lived in the Philippines for years. It’s boring. The food is awful. But why would I pay that for a BGC shoebox condo and BGC awful TGIF restaurant when I can have a penthouse in Bangkok with international cuisine and 250 nightclubs. It’s a no brainer. The Philippines is a waste of time. Even Vietnam and Cambodia completely blow the Philippines away, in cost, activities, nightlife, and healthy food. Philippines is dead last and will never catch up.

[@josephp5005]

@@Mikeycambovideos your comments to every contents that contains Philippines are all negative. I bet you just spreading hatred towards the Philippines. You might just be jealous or something or you just can't afford it thinking that you can but the reality is you can't.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

@ I travel all over Asia, and have homes in some of them long term. I can go anywhere I want, eat whatever I want. I’m allowed to have an opinion to warn people about the awful food and awful housing prices in the Philippines. Not to mention all the garbage, broken infrastructure, sewer smells, deep fried food and innards, shower water smells like petrol, out-of-stock items, long lines, inferior building materials, back breaking tiny trikes, garbage burning everywhere, ZERO nightlife even in makati, honking horns, the list goes on. I’ve never experienced one of these things in all the Asian countries I’ve traveled to and lived in. Including Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia. I warn people about the Philippines and I’m entitled to my opinion. I’ve lived in BGC long term. I’ve also lived in the Philippines province. It was really boring and unhealthy. Every other country seems much better. Cheers and have a great day !

[@JosiephineNoble]

Go live Bangkok it's right 4 u there

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@JosiephineNoble are you Filipino?

[@EstelaElghoul]

Dont make comparisons where to live becauseits only you knows where you want to live then just using this vlog for content do something else please that make sense

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@EstelaElghoul thanks but I'll continue sharing my experience. People are welcome to agree or disagree.

[@daveberlier7054]

Retirement visa in Thailand is actually very easy and yes, you have to have ฿800,000 in the bank, however, you can easily get a five-year DTV visa which basically allows you to stay six months at a time and can renew it six months so basically you could stay in Thailand for five years, and you could get your retirement visit visa and in reality you don’t have to keep that money in the bank All the time and honestly if you’re that poor, go to Vietnam

[@rowelebora4261]

pollution is deadly in thailand .your a great liar.i went to Bangkok and it's worst.they can't speak English hard to communicate.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@rowelebora4261 where did I lie? I didn't talk about pollution at all. I said English was spoken a little in some of the tourist areas of Bangkok, but not so much anywhere else. Where are you from?

[@daveberlier7054]

Best is to retire in Thailand hands-down it’s not even close, there are so many problems in the Philippines. Vietnam is not there yet, but they are very close second but no way the Philippines zero. Is so much problems in the Philippines so much graft, politicians do nothing for the population. They have the largest amount of human capital going to other countries in the world because they can’t get any reasonable jobs, which means that they will need money money money from anyone that comes there, they quite honestly are not very industrious . They’re not very helpful. The food is not too good, prices are higher in reality in most cases, especially for the quality that you get there are so many other problems in there internets down half the time infrastructure sucks too many scammers what I have seen most people that have lived there for a period of time if they were there 20 years ago, they’re OK the last five years no way in hell Anyway, good luck to anybody that wants to retire there trust me I don’t think you’ll be very happy unless you wanna live a not that great life

[@daveberlier7054]

English in ph a joke. Yes they know it a little. Only if u want to date. But Thailand and Vietnam good enough. Vietnam is starting to get better in English. The young are doing great