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  1. Old thread, but here goes: since 2015, Thailand has had one dictator and TAT has actively pursued mass tourism from China, Russia and India. Philippines have built a new airport in Bohol, upgraded Mactan, cleaned up Boracay. Thailand has better Thai food, but Philippines has better Western food. Many long term expats moved to Thailand a long time ago. Staying in Thailand long term takes considerable monthly reports to immigration or visa runs while in the Philippines you can literally live there for three years on a tourist visa. Getting an ARC in the Philippines is pretty cheap. Outside of Western expats, Philippines has mostly Koreans and Japanese. Infrastructure is better in Thailand, but also not great - bad traffic, sewers flood during rain, etc. I think of the Philippines as Thailand twenty years ago. Not for everyone, but should it be? If you want first world amenities, you should expect first world prices.
  2. Meh, most people would be fine. If an expat lived in an area with other expats they find what they need, although a little more expensive. But scales of economy makes everything cheaper. Of course as anywhere else, due diligence and caveat emptor rules the day.
  3. Yes, it's not a crackdown, it's a shakedown.
  4. People generally like to plan things out, six weeks to six months ahead. If the destination has the reputation of inconsistency, why bother?
  5. Seems like that was over a couple of years ago when TAT started courting cheap horde of Russians, Chinese and Indians.
  6. I come here for good news. I'm always disappointed. It will be interesting if when in the future things really do open up, will people go elsewhere.
  7. The unvaccinated Americans probably wouldn't go to Thailand.
  8. Considering the number of other countries that are open, some tourists may just move on.
  9. For North Americans, Mexico has been fully open for awhile. I like Thailand, but drop the restrictions for the fully vaccinated.
  10. Actually 75k because TAT qualifies each arrival and departure as a separate trip. Probably can reduce that more for people returning home, diplomats, migrant workers.
  11. I read elsewhere that they are closing swimming pools and martial arts training centers.
  12. Actually, it seems to have gotten worse and less attractive to repeat visitors once TAT pivoted to the Chinese and Indians.
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