My friends from Latin America and Sweden prefer Thailand.
2006-09-07 00:40:39 · 44 answers · asked by Dennis 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
don't have to think, the answer is
PHILIPPINES! (next to hongkong and china) though thailand is amazing.
i've been to asia for 5 times and philippin beaches are soooooo wonderful! boracay can beat all. even better compared to some beaches in australia. if you want clubbing, shopping and all kind of fine restaurants, manila has everything on that same with bangkok. manila don't have beaches but you need to book a flight outside to see more of the philippins. visit cebu, it's like manila. beautiful! when i was in the philippines, so many foreigners same with thailand but thailand has more. philippines always have bad news on tv so foreigners get scared to visit that country but i did and i don't regret! i agree on the english speaking category, philipinos are easier to understand. they love foreigners there. what i like most in thailand is the temples because i'm a fan of temples but it is true that cebu can compete with that they have in thaialnd.
2006-09-07 03:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by ash_adriana 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have been to Thailand in 1985 and the Philippines 3 times ....2001 x 2 and 2003.....Thailand is more exotic and more foreign than the Philippines, and the food is certainly better and more healthy. Both countries have very freindly people, but the English in the Philippines allows one to get to know the people much better, and is in some ways more relaxing than the language difficulty in Thailand.. I think the Philippines is cheaper now, as Thailand has become more popular, and you encounter more foreigners in Thailand. Cheaper hotels are of better quality in Thailand. You can go to more places in the Philippines, where as in Thailand, there are fewer places with facilities for tourists, but the ones they have are excelant and well promoted....for an older male, looking for female company, I suggest the Philippines, as the women there are less interested in money and more interested in making a relationship with a foreigner, and its not about money. Bangkok is hotter and more humid than Manila and I was more confused as to where I was half the time than in Manila...I liked the bars better in the Philippines and the music was better and more western....Thailand takes tourism much more seriously than the Philippines, and do a better job, but things are more laid back in the Philippines....Overall, I give the Philippines my nod....not for a special exotic experience for just for overall place to go and have fun and meet some great people.
Men like both countries, most women dont like either place! There are just many beautiful women there to distract thier male companion.
Brock
Vancouver,
Canada.
2006-09-07 04:13:11 · answer #2 · answered by cbmaclean 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both countries are beautiful. It all depends on the activities you like.
The advantage of Philippines over Thailand is the warmth and hospitality of the people. Majority speak and understand English so, there will be no language barrier. I was in Thailand and had really difficulty in communicating with them. Even at the hotel, mall or restaurant. End up doing sign language. Goodluck for your decision.
2006-09-07 06:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by spam 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I even have met dozens of those that have been to the two international locations and the consensus is that Thailand is the better united states of america to pass to. I even have by no skill been there in my opinion so i don't be attentive to why Thailand must be better than the Philippines. i assume i'll ought to pass there sometime and discover out.
2016-10-14 10:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thailand- More tourist than the Philippines bcuz of tourism advertisment which is a lot better than the Philippines can do.
Philippines- waiting to be re-discovered...again!
Both countries are great though, each with great history. I would pick the Philippines though bcuz the people there are very beautiful[women], warm, hospitable and not to mention they speak english really well.
2006-09-09 06:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by IRconX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thailand is beautiful and cheaper. The Philippines right now has so many unrest. The economy is bad. It has a lot of crimes. And it's expensive because the value of the dollar is down. Your money will go further in Thailand.
2006-09-08 07:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by rosieC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I havent gone to the Phillipines yet, I have gone to Thailand though. Thailand, to me, reminds me of Vietnam in a way, probally because they are right next to eachother. Thailand is kind of boring in a way, But I think you should go to both, exploring is always fun, plus Thiland and the Phillipines are problaly a few hours apart, by plane.
2006-09-07 19:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by Brian N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one who give explanation has only thailand on it. im sure she hasnt visited the philippines. how can you say which is better if you havent seen both, right? well i'm new here with answers so i don't know how people answer here. in my opinion, ive visited both places on the same year 2004. both are beautiful country and people. philippines food is better and people. they speak english so well and i was shocked. overall experience, i also visited indonesia the year after. whenever i think of asia, i always have philippines in mind. it gave me the best impression. i just love the country. not as clean as the US, it is true that they have bad government, and so??? you're not gonna live there. you are just travelling. so much to see. i cant get enough of the provinces and beaches too. visit palawan, it's outside manila. hollywood stars go straight there.
2006-09-07 03:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by Baby Boo 1 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Each country has its plus and minus points. Thailand is more tourist-friendly, as their tourism board is much, much more organized than what the Philippines has.
Not true about the prostitution issue. Thais are just more in-you-face kind of selling. Manila is teeming with them as well, just more subtle.
Both can boast of its beautiful beaches. Local
food is different too.
Filipinos speak better English, true. So it's easier to communicate with them. Downside, be prepared to be harrased by touts offering all kinds of assistance, services and wares. Be wary, you might get duped.
Just go to both so you can see for yourself.
In Thailand, go to:
Bangkok
Phuket
Chiang Mai
Koh Pangan
In the Philippines:
Boracay
Puerto Galera
Baguio
Palawan
Bohol
Both are good value for money.
Suggest you get yourself a copy of Lonely Planet Thailand and Philippines to take a closer look.
2006-09-07 03:08:48 · answer #9 · answered by Sexy_Momma 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Definitely Philippines. You know why? Its so hard to communicate to thailanders while Philippine people knows more English, and hospitable enough to cater your needs.Been there, done that.
2006-09-09 08:18:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋