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With beaches hands down to Phils it has a coastline pretty much larger than US, China, Russia and most of the countries in the world. Paradisiacal stunning beaches head to the Phils. Ample promotion with probably better infrastructure as they say with more tourist to meet, Thailand would probably be your itinerary.
Food-Thai as they say but Im sure I love Filipino foods.
English communication- Definitely Phils.
Medical Healthcare, Thailand some breath away but not far I suppose.
Cheaper way of lifestyle, both are but I heard its a bit cheaper in Thailand.
I've also read that the mountains in Luzon are more scenic that any mountains in Thailand. But topographic maps show that Thailand has pretty significant mountains too.
I've also read that the mountains in Luzon are more scenic that any mountains in Thailand. But topographic maps show that Thailand has pretty significant mountains too.
Not sure though about the mountains, Ive never been to Thailand. Philippines offers a lot of variety of scenery with the likes of Banaue Rice Terraces, Sierra Madre mountain range, Sand dunes in Ilocos, Mayon in Bicol and Taal Volcano in Batangas; all in Luzon, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, grand limestone rock formations & underground river in Palawan, complex cave systems in Samar; in Visayas, Mt Apo with the monkey-eating eagle in Davao, the lush plantations in Bukidnon, both in Mindanao to name a few with of course many of the most stunning beaches in the world and a part of the center of center of the worlds richest marine biodiversity...
Lots to offer but needs more advertisements and campaigns from our tourism board. But personally, I like it that way one could see the real virgin beauty not too much commercialized, with a growing tourism slowly but surely.
Hello all - I'm curious as to the major differences between the two in the context of an American tourist taking an extended vacation----two months---there.
Which has better beaches? Thailand, try Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, etc.
Which one is more maneuverable in terms of the language barrier? Philippines has a slight edge, but English is widely spoken in Thailand.
Which is more economical in terms of every day cost of living for the average tourist? About the same from my experience.
Which has better food? Thailand
Which has better medical and dental services? Thailand
Which is the least expensive in terms of medical and dental? Thailand
I've heard that Philippines wins in natural beauty though. Most mountains, more islands, and volcanoes. The landscape is just more varied. Thailand probably have more tropical rainforest though. The Philippines doesn't have much left
I think Malaysia combines the best of Thailand and the Philippines in that respect, although of course Thailand is more interesting for many reasons (the culture), although Malaysia wins in diversity. Malaysia has better English than the Philippines, more natural beauty (rainforest, fauna, the highest peak in SEA excluding Burma), the diversity of cultures/food, is more developed than Thailand or the Philippines, less people cheating you/hassling you.
I think Malaysia combines the best of Thailand and the Philippines in that respect, although of course Thailand is more interesting for many reasons (the culture), although Malaysia wins in diversity. Malaysia has better English than the Philippines, more natural beauty (rainforest, fauna, the highest peak in SEA excluding Burma), the diversity of cultures/food, is more developed than Thailand or the Philippines, less people cheating you/hassling you.
Malaya was a British colony, English was the medium of instruction in schools until the 1970s, and most Malaysians can speak English (most all native born Malaysians under 65 some basic English). I think unlike most countries though it might've regressed, especially as the nationalistic government tries to make more and more things Malay instead of English. Even in the smallest kampong you'll find people who speak fluent English. Although Malays and some poorer Chinese and Indians, as well as refugees, sometimes don't speak that much, but in KL or something everyone speaks to a near-native or native level. Have you visited Malaysia?
Malaya was a British colony, English was the medium of instruction in schools until the 1970s, and most Malaysians can speak English (most all native born Malaysians under 65 some basic English). I think unlike most countries though it might've regressed, especially as the nationalistic government tries to make more and more things Malay instead of English. Even in the smallest kampong you'll find people who speak fluent English. Although Malays and some poorer Chinese and Indians, as well as refugees, sometimes don't speak that much, but in KL or something everyone speaks to a near-native or native level. Have you visited Malaysia?
English is the official language in the Philippines.
Almost everyone can speak English as well and everything in the Philippines is in English.
English is the medium of instruction in schools.
Philippines is the Call Centre capital of Asia.
I have been to Malaysia. Have you been to the Philippines ? You have not even been there yet to say that English is better in Malaysia.
English is the official language in the Philippines.
Almost everyone can speak English as well and everything in the Philippines is in English.
English is the medium of instruction in schools.
Philippines is the Call Centre capital of Asia.
I have been to Malaysia. Have you been to the Philippines ? You have not even been there yet to say that English is better in Malaysia.
The official or one of the official languages?
English is the official language in some African countries but few people speak it. It's just the government's decision.
Guess what, English isn't the official language of the US or Australia...we don't have one, but it's the de-facto language.
So you think the English level in the PI is higher than Malaysia? Interesting. I haven't been to the Phils but can't compare. Which areas did you go to? In many areas there are a lot of foreigners.
I didn't realise English was so widely spoken in the Philippines but I'd be surprised if it's higher than Malaysia.
Malaysia has still a lot of British cultural heritage, much more than the Phillippines, but the Phils have the more recent American influence.
Malaya was a British colony, English was the medium of instruction in schools until the 1970s, and most Malaysians can speak English (most all native born Malaysians under 65 some basic English). I think unlike most countries though it might've regressed, especially as the nationalistic government tries to make more and more things Malay instead of English. Even in the smallest kampong you'll find people who speak fluent English. Although Malays and some poorer Chinese and Indians, as well as refugees, sometimes don't speak that much, but in KL or something everyone speaks to a near-native or native level. Have you visited Malaysia?
Before you put down the Philippines, you should go there first and get to know the country and the people.
Before you put down the Philippines, you should go there first and get to know the country and the people.
Where was I putting it down?
I will visit one day, but it's not that high on my list. There are always cheap flights from Singapore and KL though, so I could quite easily do it in the next couple of years.
What makes you think English is more widespread in the Philippines than Malaysia? How long did you spend in Malaysia and where did you go? Are you sure you're not basing your impressions on the wealthy people you socialised with in Manila?
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