Traveling or thinking of living in Vietnam or Thailand? I compare Saigon & Bangkok, two great cities
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An overview of Saigon vs Bangkok, two amazing cities in Asia for living and visiting. I go through some of the key pros and cons of travelling to or living in Saigon Vietnam and Bangkok Thailand.
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Today while i'm cruising the streets on my Ebike i give a quick rundown of Saigon vs Bangkok, two amazing cities in South East Asia. Let me know what you like about both cities and where you'd prefer to visit or live in the comments below...
Bangkok is far much better a good fun city
It's certainly different, and a bit more modern
I would say Bangkok is the best for me.
I find it interesting here in comment sections, Thai folks neither praise themselve nor talk negatively about Vietnam in order to make themselve look better while some of Vietnamese in comment sections here already provided some incorrect info like they know everything about Thailand lol. Well that kinda attitude may change overtime. I think most of Thai people seeing foreigner as their guests thus you may find Thai people helpful and that's in their nature.
It's certainly a popular holiday spot (Bangkok) at the moment for Vietnamese. Lots of people i know have recently been or are planning on going.
I agree with you about Thai folks stay in their own place, neither praise themselves nor slander others ❤
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This was a lovely format for a vlog, I visited Vietnam last year when it reopened to international tourism in March last year and I had such a good time that I stayed for 2 months! It's funny that halfway through this video when you stopped to take shelter from the rain you said 'Mua' to the people.. because I said the EXACT same thing to people on the street whenever it was raining too haha
They do appreciate it if you at least try and speak a little Tieng Viet😌
Excellent comparison video sir. Much appreciated. See you in Saigon in September!👍
Thanks 🙏
Vietnam is now like Thailand 30-40 years ago
It's developing fast, but facing many challenges along the way ...
Arrogance is what is killing Thai people. Thailand has the best capital, but the level 2 cities cannot be compared to Vietnam
Saigon needs to improve the transport ,Traffic ,and Metro system it is falling behind other major Asian Cities.
Yes, it's a big issue and i hope that they can get the metro finished soon.
Saigon is my go to city in S E Asia. Previously it was Chiang Mai so I think I can give a reasonably informed subjective opinion. I was very surprised you bemoaned the lack of parkland in Saigon. I would argue the opposite and and say that Bangkok is more of a concrete jungle than Saigon. I believe district one benefits to a large degree from the French colonial legacy. They do have style in France. They also have decent coffee and bread. Yes it is frustrating that the metro still hasn't opned in HCMC but Grab bikes there are so cheap and convenient they make up for an inadequate public transport system. I took a moto taxi in Bangkok once and it was one of the most frightening experiences of my life. Agree with you about the food in both countries and would just give Vietnam the edge there. Saftey line ball as I've never felt in danger ineither countries.
Grab is a great option in Vietnam for sure.The traffic does get pretty snarled up here though, I think the metro should hopefully help alleviate that to at least some degree. I was really impressed with the new Benchakitti park in BK, it's huge, has bike lanes and is very well looked after.
@@expatnam the phase 1 metro goes from D1 to Thu Duck & has taken 10 years from start & still not finished. Why do you say this one line will make a big difference? There are 5 metro planned & at this rate it will take at least 50 years plus for it to make any impact.
Hello, great video. Really appreciate you sharing. Loves your very informative videos. As a overseas Vietnamese-my wife and I are looking to move to Vietnam in a few years . Your videos is a great source of information hence I am a new subscriber. Thank you.
Thanks for subscribing! Really glad to hear that the vids are useful. I'm going to cover topics like health/hospitals and some other towns and cities soon, so hopefully you can get a better idea about life here in general.
Why Vietnam? What makes you think of moving to that country?
@@nataliatorkhova8793 His wife is Vietnamese.
Thanks for sharing 👍🙂
I would choose Vietnam without a doubt. After Vietnam is Singapore. I don't have concerns regarding cost of living. So, this is strictly based on my experience with these countries. 👍
Interesting, thanks. Price wise Singapore is significantly higher than here, but quality of life i.e healthcare etc is very high.
@@expatnam True, but I have to love a country in order to live there for a very long duration. I forgot I also love the U.S. despite the chaos lol. It's still the land of opportunities to me. Can't walk away from an excellent paying job yet even though about 50% of my income goes to various income taxes. 🍻
What makes you choose Vietnam? What makes you happy there?
@@nataliatorkhova8793 The people, the food, the landscape, etc. You should visit the northern part of Vietnam for jaw dropping views. I like the fact that it has a blend of many different countries such as Western and European asides from Asian. Thailand is good, but Vietnam takes the cake. My second choice is Singapore.
If you want to hang out with communist people live in Vietnam you"ll disappointed 😁
Again, great info and comparisons, Thank you.
Thanks 🙏
Just noticed this one buddy. My two favorite places. Unless I'm forgetting that I saw it. That happens a lot more often as the years pass. Most foreigners have to leave the country for a day or so & return for another month or 2-3. So these two countries nicely compliment each other. Bankok, DaNang, Chaing Mai, Saigon...The beach at DaNang gets the lion's share of the benefit of living there. As you well know. Envy you're beach side ebike treks. Boldly go my man!
Good vid. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
As a Vietnamese born in small village, living in HCMc for 10 years and went to Thailand/Bangkok mutiple times I'd say your points are fair. The no.1 reason why I keep coming back to Thailand is the price (cheaper hotel, food, clothes, other entertainment) with better services. The second reason is that I can walk up to 20km per day in Thailand especially in smaller cities / villages but not anywhere in Vietnam, it's also a shame that metro in HCMc is still under construction (but yes, all Thai fellows drive and ride like crazyyy). Thai and Viet people are all nice, the Thais are more reserved and Viets are more out-going, and I can enjoy both while travelling which is a plus for both. If there's something to complain I think the view especially beaches in Thailand are a bit overrated (or it must be because Vietnam has looooong coastline with many good beaches, not to mention outstanding views up North), and you can easily get ripped off in Vietnam (which never happen to me when I'm in Thailand, or is it because the prices are all reasonable so I don't feel it? lol).
Your reasons are exactly the same as mine. I love walking so even in Bangkok i can walk around much more easily then HCMC. I also think accommodation is much better value in Thailand for renting compared to here. I hope that they make Hanoi/HCM more walkable soon otherwise people just wont want to use the metro when it finally opens.
Can you do recent vlogs of Phu Qouc? Keep up with all the information! Thank you.
I haven't got any trips planned there soon but when i do visit i'll make some videos for sure. I would expect it to be very busy with domestic tourists now, not so much with foreign tourists.
About 1,000 yrs. ago when I had to go to the laundry mat I always looked for one near a saloon. Vietnam & Thailand work the same way w the visa limitations. Not sure which is the laundry mat & which is the saloon, but the analogy works for me. 😁👍🇻🇳🇨🇷🚴🏊🧜
If you’re a longterm expat like you why do you need public wifi anyway? Just use your phone data (hotspot if needed). Public wifi is just opening yourself up to vulnerabilities.
True, i wouldn't use it normally but on a visit for a few days it's handy for sure. I was just surprised at everywhere asking for all that info. to log on.
Thanks for sharing 👍 Nice informative video 🔥
$12-15 buffet. You have my attention! Like the sound of that.
Hopefully i'll be checking that out in a few days...
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Really great and an educational view point. You always give. I’ve been to Vung Tau a few times. And will return this yr. have you thought of a video from you. Thanks.
Thanks Steve! I'm actually planning on heading to Vung Tau for a quick trip in the next couple of weeks. I'll definitely do some videos there so you can see what it's like at the moment.
very informative, thanks.. am planning 12-18months out in that part of the world from early next yr... used to live in Saigon so it does hold a special place in the heart for me... am interested to see how Thailand compares... but Visas are most certainly easier in Thailand at the moment!!
Yes, the visa situation here is quite difficult at the moment. Even getting a work permit has tightened up massively it seems.
@@expatnam wouldn't surprise me..
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I gave notice with my job, and I'll be leaving The U.S. in the middle of March! I'm so excited. Unfortunately, I haven't decided if I'm going to go to Thailand or Vietnam to look for a teaching gig. I've been to Thailand, and I like the infrastructure, but the pay I've been seeing is around 40,000 - 50,000.
Vietnam could be nice. Good pay, great food, pretty women, etc. But I honestly don't want to be on the back of a motorbike in 90-degree (32-ish C?) weather, traveling to 3-4 different schools. If I can find a place that's walking distance to a school, a mall, and a gym, I'd be set.
Thanks for the videos!
Yes tough dilemma-Thailand a bit more comfortable but bad pay for esl. I did the motorbike thing to work for years in the rain and heat before we went online and it's not fun.
2:40 taking fingerprints and picture at immigration is normal, I went to America and they also took the fingerprint and pictures
it's the Chao Phraya river in bangkok
Of course I would prefer Ho Chi Minh over Bangkok or Vietnam over Thailand. Thailand is better than the Philippines though. I also love Japan. So, 1. Vietnam 2. Japan 3. U.S. (good paying jobs) ❤
I haven't been to Japan or the Philippines, hope to get over to Japan at the end of this year.
Oh, I see. Intetesting. Besides good paying jobs what attracts you in Vietnam?
If you didn't purchase Traveller SIM and use your original SIM card. It's a very common to verify & ID yourself for using Wi-Fi in Thailand.
We're covering Internet access anywhere here in Thailand and far better than Vietnam comparing with speed and cheaper cost. FYI
Thai people should come to Vietnam to know about the cost and Internet speed of Vietnam before making a comment. Remember, Vietnam has the most valuable telecommunications company in Southeast Asia, ranked 16th in the world, even stronger than South Korea's largest telecommunications company, SK Telecom.
Heard good things about "safety wing" medical coverage. What do you think?
Hmm not heard of it myself so can't really say
Thanks for getting right to facts
Enjoyed info
You're welcome. I don't like to pad out the videos with anything cheesy or pointless. They always seem to end up much longer than i planned though!
@@expatnam all good info regardless of length....thank youAlways look forward to your video.
Thanks.
I appreciate your very expansive comparison.
Thank you for the video and footage too.
one small criticism: you kept comparing a capital city to a non-capital city, which i think is unfair. You should’ve compared Bangkok to Hanoi which would be more apples to apples.
otherwise, again, thank you for the valuable info. i understand you may have just not been to Hanoi and so didn’t have experience to go off, and that’s fine.
peace
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Thanks. I be stayed in Vung Tau for almost 26 days a few times wonderful
It's a peaceful spot.
As a matter of interest the ferry to Vung Tau.. is a fantastic way to leave HCM ..and no traffic
And great views.
There's a new ferry now from d1 or can gio so it's really easy to get there.
Indeed Thai people like to drive and ride fast. I usually ride a motorcycle 80-140 km.
love your Video 👍
Thanks 🙏
It depends on one's preference. For me HCM or Vietnam in general is better because of 1 the food 2 landscape 3 people 4 the future. I'm from the U.S. and have eaten both types of food many times. I found Vietnamese food much more flavorful and health conscious compared with Thai food. I only have a few favorite Thai dishes compared with the many dishes of Vietnamese food. I have both Vietnamese and Thai friends here but I have been invited to the Vietnam friends' houses a lot to celebrate. I haven't experienced that with my Thai friends. I'm American, and I intend to live in the U.S. for now. That said, Vietnam is my preference. I seriously think Vietnam will be growing a lot economically compared to Thailand in the very near future. In fact it has already happened based on the GDP growth rate. Thanks for the info. Subscribed.
Yes, i believe Thai GDP forecast is much lower than Vietnam, although once they get their tourists back it'll be up again perhaps. You can really see the investment in Thailand, especially in the infrastructure. Thai people are very polite on the surface but i'm not sure how genuine that is. Vietnamese are usually very friendly and social people.
@@expatnam what if tourism is not coming back especially with the current inflation? I hate to see any country fails. A better investment would be a diversified one. It's just too risky to primarily dependent on one sector like tourism for prosperity in my opinion. I have no doubt that Thai people are polite as well as Mexicans and the likes. Based on my experience, I'm touched the most by the generosity of the Vietnamese people. Now that doesn't mean all the Vietnamese people are down to earth.
@@expatnam Thailand has nearly 100 years living in peace for economic development, but has grown too slowly. Vietnam has grown too fast within 22 years since 2000. In 1995, the US removed the partial embargo, in 2000 officially removed completely the embargo. GDP VN 1992 (embargo time) is only 97 USD / person even lower than the poorest country in Africa, Tanzania 257 USD / person. Currently, Vietnam's GDP has more than 4,000 USD/person to surpass the Philippines and approach Thailand. Nearly 90% of Thailand economy is almost controlled by 10% of wealthy Chinese. Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin and her younger sister currently live in Guangxi, China. The entire Thailand economy focused on investing only in Bangkok. Infrastructure in many rural areas and other cities have been invested very little or ignored for many years. In contrast, in Vietnam, infrastructure is built and invested at the same time in many cities such as Ha Noi, Hochiminh, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Bac Ninh, Ha Long. The infrastructure in rural area of Vietnam is also built and invested very fast including asphalt concrete roads, electricity, 4G internet and clean water systems. If you go to Ha Long City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, Phu Quoc or rural areas of Northern Vietnam, you can witness the difference in infrastructure between Thailand and Vietnam.
Good luck With the pollution . Both Bangkok and Saigon have very very bad pollution index .
Yes i'd say Thailand is overly reliant on the tourism sector. It'll definitely take a while to return to pre covid levels but now with inflation thrown into the mix alongside recession Thailand is probably getting worried.
thanks for explaining in the eyes of foreigners. The reason why accessing Thailand is a bit difficult. Because Thailand is open, the city is open, welcoming a large number of tourists. Which, of course, there will be people who don't have good intentions mixed in, but it may be a difficult process. It doesn't take much time. Time to enter the country. As for using wifi as well, Thailand is an open country. there will be a crime Foreigners come in by using social media to commit illegal activities. I think Vietnam will soon act like Thailand. It's true that studying in Thailand Foreign teachers coming to teach their salaries may be less. There are many foreign teachers coming to teach. So it's a huge choice. In the minds of some foreigners, knowing English will make people in the country smarter. If it's true, then in Japan, few people know English, but the country can still go. India and the Philippines are countries with a large population of English speakers. Prosperity is not different from Thailand. medical thailand It is accepted around the world . Tourists or foreigners Don't worry about the cost of treatment. Because entering Thailand There are various insurances. In addition, there are many service places in Thailand to choose from, the price is reasonable. The traffic is what you see. Most importantly, Thai people are the friendliest country in the world.
Good points. i think Thailand has done a very good job of balancing tourism and keeping it's traditions alive. I think that's partly what makes it a great country to visit and live in.
I don’t know how some foreigners have the feeling that it’s difficult to enter the Thailand, complain about fingerprint and photo when we Thai people travel to America or Europe we have to make VISA and it’s very expensive, some people may get rejection, while foreigner come to Thailand they can enter for free without doing any VISA. I went to America and they took the fingerprint and photo and it’s very normal. Actually I’m wondering which country that you can enter without taking the photo and fingerprint?
my personal pref on food is much better and cheaper in Thailand, the varieties is so huge wether in different country choices options or culture options while Vietnam is similar but less options especially if you appreciated food from the Persian route.
Vietnam is a beautiful country but in term of a tourism platform for traveling and holiday maker then it is unfortunately at the moment no where near to the quality that you could get in Thailand. However, having said that the nature resources in Vietnam seemed to be richer as the country did not have the infrastructure advancement like Thailand or Bangkok. I think this might be because of the past war within the country. This mean great if you wanted to travel and appreciate different natural geographical features. As for culture both Thailand and Vietnam is very distinctive from one another and because where Vietnamese is especially up north you will feel that they are more Chinese heritage than the Thai Chinese in Thailand. So this come down to the purpose of your traveling. Though for beach type holiday for me then Thailand is a definite winner as they have the advantage of two seas, the inner South China Sea and the South Indian Ocean running along the southern part which gave different feeling altogether between the east and west side but in one country. Visited Vietnam and their beaches just Before Covid but dammed..there were so much rubbish on the beach that take away the beachy holiday appreciation. My tourist perspective is that Rubbish problem in Vietnam need sorting out so travelers can really get to see the true beauty of the Vietnamese beaches. As for Thailand the taxi fares in Phuket and Samui is ridiculously expensive and there should be a standard charge setup that is fair for tourist not just for the local.
In my opinion, having a metro is not necessarry. If the Saigon Metro will be finished one day, than it's good. If not then not the end of the world. They should rather have a BRT system in case the metro gets delayed further. Also Saigon has the water bus. They can create a water bus rapid system. Try being unique.
I sometimes use the water bus here, did a video about it a while back. It's a cool way to travel.
@@expatnam Cool! I think the local govt should utilize it more. Make Saigon stand out from big cities in Asia. Sure having a metro is what defines a modern city, but there are other ways to reduce the congestion. Water bus is a perfect alternative.
Nice job comparing the two, unless my job requires that I reside in Saigon or in Bangkok . I would not choose to live in either places. In Vietnam, I would live in Dalat or less denser and cooler climate,.Thailand maybe in Koh Samui or one of the smaller Island.
I love Da lat, also Da Nang is a great choice for living as well I think.
CHONBURI the seaside province near BKK may be your alternative. Beaches, modern life, quiet neighborhood, nature, relaxed lifestyle.
The worst thing about Vietnam is the traffic and honking. Vietnam would look much more modern and cleaner without the chaotic uncivilized traffic and honking. This can be seen whenever they close off the traffic and turn streets into walking streets
The honking does get a bit annoying as it's very unnecessary. I normally wear earphones when I ride my bike.
I am a little perplexed by your comment on the wifi in bangkok, in all my trips to thailand I have never needed my passport info to log into wifi, they just give you their password and you're in. Never thought it was intrusive, however I haven't been there since the pandemic started maybe things have changed.
It Is strange, I was there just before covid and don't remember it being that strict. Obv you can enter any info, but I just didn't like being asked for it, even at the coffee shops. It's the opposite of Vietnam where you can often just log on without even a password.
@@expatnam Must be a new thing then, I'll be there next month and will check it out. Cheers!
Thailand is divided into 76 provinces. And in every province, there are attractions in every area. In each province throughout Thailand, there are many developments in tourism and technology. Don't focus only on Bangkok, secondary cities around Bangkok such as Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan. These secondary cities are all developed more than secondary cities in Vietnam. Throughout the country, we have attractions and technology to support all foreigners. and the part that is not developed, Thailand wants to maintain Education tourism for various ethnic groups, and of course, Thailand ranks higher in all aspects than Vietnam. while Vietnam ranks the last among ASEAN. Let the world make decisions because of what they have experienced themselves. That's a good answer and should be used to improve your country's development. Thailand has never looked down or hated any country in the world. But Thailand has been despised and hated by the Vietnamese because of their lack of knowledge about Thailand.
Good points. I was pleasantly surprised at how modern BK was on my last visit. It's also a super popular destination to visit by the Vietnamese. I hope that Vietnam can become a bit more developed in the way Thailand has.
They take your finger prints and photo in Japan too.
Oh really? There's no escape from the data grab!
I like to live in Thailand Because I feel that Thailand is easier and more comfortable to live in than Vietnam. and have a long vacation like to go to the north of vietnam i like the beautiful view of north vietnam
Yes Thailand is quite modern and convenient now-although perhaps getting a bit expensive in places.
@@expatnam well Thailand is growing. When country grows everything gets a bit more expensive. That’s normal
@@Kik-pv6yl Because Thailand has high inflation. Thailand inflation rate hits 14-year high on costly oil. The annual inflation rate in Thailand rose to 7.86% in August 2022 from 7.61% in July and compared with market forecasts of 7.85%. This was the steepest rise in consumer prices since July 2008.
Inflation rate is high, the consumer price rises, everything becomes more expensive.
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I like nha trang
It's a good spot!
brilliant comparison between two amazing cities in SE Asia..
Thanks Mark!
They do it in Africa and many places. Europe as well. You aren’t well traveled if not experienced it.
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Great video and a new sub.👍
I used to live in Hanoi but moved to Bangkok and have been here since the start of COVID, I prefer Vietnam more it feels more relaxed and I miss the outside culture and the nature of the lakes on Hanoi.
Bangkok has it's perks and quirks with it's own charm and I can see why people enjoy it, but because the city is soo big it feels like everything you do is a day trip. 😂
Last part in my opinion I have always felt Thailand felt more communist then Vietnam that is a communist country 🤔
Thanks! On my last trip to BK i did feel it felt quite a bit more modern than VN, but it had a slightly more 'big brother' esque feel to it..hard to put my finger on it but it was definitely there...
I think your Vietnamese content get more view than the Thailand video.
No idea why.
I was wondering the same! It's a bit strange...
it is because vietnam is so hip right now...thailand is so yester-years...
Since Thailand has been a tourist country for a long time and Vietnam is gaining popularity, it is natural for people to be more interested in Vietnam than Thailand.
In my experience, English proficiency seemed worse in Saigon compared to Bangkok. Otherwise I agree with pretty much everything, and thanks for sharing your insights!
I always got the impression that in Thailand there is just less interest in learning English-i think they are a bit like the Japanese in that they are more nationalistic and try to promote Thai a bit more maybe...
@@expatnam Ah, I just felt like in Bangkok they are accustomed to lots of Western tourists, so a lot of the people I interacted with at least knew the basic basic English. In Ho Chi Minh City, sometimes I ask something veryy basic to a store clerk, and she is just like "????" haha. But, that's anecdotal, small sample size, maybe you're right that Thailand is worse on balance.
Thailand is a facade.
It’s not less common, all the nha nghi in Saigon hanoi etc are basically brothels. They advertise on checker viet etc. just a different system.
Until Vietnam offers a better long term visa for retirees I don’t see any comparison. Thailand and Philippines welcome retirees and Malaysia tolerates them.
I think it's a matter of when not if for a retirement visa, fingers crossed!
@@expatnam I agree but until it happens no one can count on it.
You sould be compare country of your live with your real country.
no matter which country You should respect not insulting or comparing.
I live in Saigon so that's what i've done here....
Finger prints & photo. Ever find out why? Just you or others as well?
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Imagine if Saigon had Bangkok`s MRT and BTS system, im pretty sure it would be less motorbikes on the streets. Hope Vietnam develope some MRT`s in the future
Me too, they really need to sort it out.
One issue for some people is foreigner/expat quality. Thailand has plenty of great farang, yet also a larger percentage of psycho, shallow, dumb, violent, lazy, anti-social, racist, ignorant, or boring as hell foreigners than most countries in Asia. Fairly avoidable even if you live in a big city, but not completely. And I am not even knocking Thailand for being that way, somewhere is gonna be the leader at super easy-mode expat life, and that's a positive, it just comes with some trade-offs.
I think Thailand still has all the charms of Asia but is fairly modern in the cities and a pleasant place to live. This means it attracts 'all sorts' of people as you've rightly stated.
I am Vietnamese, I think Thailand more better
In many ways it is, Vietnam still has its charms though.
Thailand has had 100 years of independence, while Vietnam has only been completely independent since 1975, 48 years by 2022. However, with twice the amount of time, it seems that the rate of development of Thailand has slowed down.
GDP Year 2020 (person)
- Thailand 7189usd/p
- Vietnam 2785usd/p
-> 2.58 times.
GDP 2022 (person)
expected
- Thailand 7300usd/p
- Vietnam 4200usd/p
-> 1.7 times.
In just 2 years, Thailand's GDP has only increased by about $120. This shows that Thailand's economy is slowing down, probably caused by the covid pandemic and the instability of the country's leadership.
As for Vietnam, also 2 years, but gdp increased by more than 1500$. I am Vietnamese, in my opinion, this speed is just a sign of "storm", because the infrastructure in Vietnam (considered perfect) is only about 10% completed. There are many other unfinished projects. In my opinion, about 10 years from now (or maybe 2030), Vietnam GDP will surpass Thailand, especially big company corporations in the world tend to move to Vietnam.
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Some good points there. I think it will be interesting to see what happens in Vietnam over the next 5-10 years. A lot depends on the government making the right decisions for the country.
I think it comes down to whether you'd like to own a McLaren or a Ferrari LOL
Ha, a nice way of putting it...
This: Unless you've actually got a legitimate job, why an earth would anyone in their right mind want to live in either of those chaotic, crowded, traffic congested and steamy rat races. Seriously, apart from the night life action, what's the attraction of either cities? If you're on vacation then it can seem exciting but live in either place for long enough and they become boring and stressful. Phuket and Chiang Mai are far better choices in Thailand. Da Nang is a better choice in Vietnam.
I think work is the over-riding factor for most people. I like Da nang and have lived there before and hope to again in the future. Cities like Bangkok and Saigon are great when you're young imo, but for sure the novelty can wear off over time. Big city life does have a convenience factor, but there's the trade off in regards to things like pollution, stress levels etc.
You are wrong
Accommodation in Vietnam is higher quality and cheaper then Thailand.
Vietnam living cost is 30-40 % cheaper than Thailand.
Maybe you get effect of barladies...boomboom...prostitution....
I'd have to agree to disagree with you on that one. I find apartments a bit cheaper in Thailand with better services like concierge, pool, gym etc. Vietnam is def. cheaper for other stuff though.
Vietnam Prostitute Salon 😂