THAILAND VS COLOMBIA - BETTER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Many have been asking me if Colombia or Thailand is better. Better is a tough word. They are totally different. I like a few things about each. Check it out. More to come.
#Thailand #Colombia #Bangkok
Having lived in both, here is my summary - Thailand is safer and finding furnished apartments that are cheap is 10X easier in Thailand which makes cost of living cheaper in Thailand. Food is also 10X better in Thailand. Colombia has a better climate, closer to the US and similar time zone, and longer tourist visa. Overall, I would live in Thailand if it was closer but it is not so Colombia wins.
Colombia is being over-ran by mongers. At least the security issues keep it under control. No one wants to be around that level of mongering. ruins it!
Amen to both of you guys.
Thailand is one of the most abusive countries in prices for tourists in the world, In Colombia 12 or 15 tourists die in Thailand 14, it is the same
*Colombia is the Most Bio-diverse Country in the World by Km², and 2nd. by extension, after Brazil.* Colombian landscaping is incomparable. Paradise on Earth.
*Colombia is called the Country of 1000 Rhythms, because it has 1,025.* Very rich musical culture.
Colombia has over 500 dishes in its gastronomy assets. It is not as popular, because Colombia has been growing just recently, since it had been hidden due to internal issues.
Colombia has the most beautiful women in the world. And the list goes on and on.
I agree
There are several factors that contribute to the low crime rate in Thailand, including:
1. Strict law enforcement
2. Cultural values that emphasize respect for authority and social harmony
3. High levels of poverty reduction, reducing the incentive for criminal activity
4. A strong economy, providing opportunities for citizens
5. A robust education system, fostering a culture of respect and civic responsibility.
Thank you for the information. What a big difference compared to the West
Excellent comparison review Carlton. One other plus for Thailand that you would have discovered with more time for analysis is the Real Estate difference. I used to criticize Thailand for not selling an entire property (land included) to foreigners, but now I understand why they don't, it would destroy their economy of scale. I'm currently looking into moving to Cartagena, but the costs and lack of a regulated real estate market presents problems. The influx of young gringos with extra money looking to make their millions has already produced a negative shift in housing costs/rents for those of us looking to be Ex-Pats. I saw a TH-cam post yesterday where a young Black gringo saw a property in Cartegena and he immediately began visualizing and explaining how he would repurpose it into $100/night rooms to place on Airbnb. There are already $100/night hotels! Just like Costa Rica and Panama, the cost of Cartagena and Medellin will become unaffordable for retirees. Central and South American economies of scale are destroyed by their proximity to the USA. In other words, ignorant people looking to get rich place American prices on the basic goods and services because they don't understand that the infrastructure is not in place in these countries to support these inflated costs by the local/indigenous populations, thus forcing an overdependence upon tourism. Countries like Thailand got it right when it comes to foreigners trying to buy their real estate, never let them buy the underlying land, and only lease to them for a set term. I prefer women with non-boy bodies too! Damn, always a dilemma!
Great observation about Cartagena. Man the rental prices are going through the roof. My lease runs out in a few months. If I move I know I will have to pay a lot more.
I was in Cartagena last month. Loved it. 👍👍
If only thai women looked as good as latinas. Thailand would be the most complete country in the world.
Amen
Exactly. After 7 years of Thailand I'm seriously considering Colombia or Brazil for this. Tough choice
Exactly. After 7 years of Thailand I'm seriously considering Colombia or Brazil for this. Tough choice
Safety...its not even close comparison. Its a shame really. Colombia was just getting to be very popular tourist destination, similar to Thailand. But the safety is killing off the tourist industry now in colombia quickly. Colombia had some amazing potential. But most people have crossed it off the list now.
I know I have. My Boi is a "passport bro" and we both work for the airlines so...free flights lmao. He goes there every other week to see this girl he's dating. I told him aint no way in hell I'm going there. I'm more into the Mexico, cancun scene
-In Colombia, you can enjoy much more music, we are the country with the most rhythms in the world and much better known than Thailand, friendly people and good food.
-Thailand is one of the most abusive countries in prices for tourists in the world, In Colombia 12 or 15 tourists die in Thailand 14, it is the same.
-We have had more beauty queens in Colombia in every miss competition, In many countries when people think of beauties, think of Colombia.
Thailand is safe because of their culture
Correct
I was in Cartagena for a year, now in Medellin. A Thailand visit is on my radar.
Well worth the trip
Colombian food is the best, the fresher. Americans are too mexicanized where everything has to taste of hot spices. Colombians don't like to overpower the real flavors.
Colombia has over 500 dishes in its gastronomy assets. It is not as popular, because Colombia has been growing just recently, since it had been hidden due to internal issues.
Each region of Colombia has its own dishes. So, all you have to do is to carry a bottle of Tabasco sauce and pour it over and there you have your spicy food.
I get you man.
I wish that there was a place in the west that has all of the vibe and mores of Thailand....Thailand sounds like a great place, but is on the other side of the globe. but it's still on my bucket list to visit.
And I also get you on the Asian ladies...not really my cup of tea as well.
Carlton thanks for the video. Your videos, and your experiences traveling are always good to watch. Curious if you’re in the same place in CTG that you were in before? The apt rentals here in Medellin have gone up, however living near the water is so much better. Can’t stand how Medellin has no fresh seafood, it’s only a one hour flight to the coast.
I heard about the sky rocket increase in rent in Medellin but Cartagena is a lot more expensive than Medellin.
@@CarltonsTravelAdventures Cartagena, aside from Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, the walled city, and Manga (and la Boquilla) is 80% lower strata interior maze of crappy noisy crowded barrios. It’s that 20% of the city (tourism) that causes higher cost of living in Cartagena than most other Colombian cities.
Strange paradox.
Everybody always say if Thailand was closer all the brother would be moving there
Agreed. Tons safer
@@CarltonsTravelAdventures Carlton I will be there in Cartagena in May for Memorial Day
Jomtien is pronounced Jawmtien. Most foreigners say it with a long o though.
It's tough. It's funny. The safety you feel with your phone is how I USED to feel in Cartagena. But the tough thing is those decisions you mentioned. I reckon I will get tired of any country I try to expat in. I had my hard set on Colombia but between visa difficulty, long term renting difficulty, and rising crime... it's as if Colombia is TRYING to take itself off the table. I think I will more likely rotate between multiple countries but even that is not a perfect setup. Decisions decisions. If I ever get up the gumption I'd love to just bite the bullet and expat in Colombia.
Lot of us are facing the same decision
Theft in Thailand is frowned upon due to social customs. And yes, Pattaya beach can be annoying at times. Jomtien is calmer.
I'm sorry you didn't make it to the Philippines. It would have been nice to add them to the mix. I think you should go back and spend a longer time touring SE Asia maybe when you decide to move again. I think you would really enjoy the fishing.🎣🏝️
Next time!
✊🏾🖤
Sneak into the lounge?
The weather: Cartagena heat vs Thailand heat. The same, does one feels better than the other?
my boys were in Thailand a few weeks before I went and they were bitching about the heat and humidity, but when I arrived it cooled down quite a bit. It was good when I was in Thailand. Cartagena is just wicket heat and humidity even now in February. Still like it bc of the ocean view.
Carlton can i use my Jamaican passport to enter Colombia from miami?
Yes you can
I live in pereira and i HATE colombian food. The women are gorgeous though. Best thing they have here is mexican food.
JEJE. Agreed
I'll be visiting Pereira in a few months. Are you fluent in spanish?
I live near Pereira and I have never eaten Mexican food, my friend you are confused here we eat rice, arepa, platano
-We give the potato and pineapple to the world, the food of the Colombian Pacific has been designated as UNESCO heritage, the best female chef in the world and sometimes in Europe and the United States they distinguish some food from Colombia.
th-cam.com/video/Velg9FBrDso/w-d-xo.html
In Éxito I was able to find “El Yucateco” XXXtra hot sauce. It allowed me to add spice to my foods in Medellin. I agree, Colombian food is bland to me as well. Not bad, just nothing to be exited about.
Agreed
My boy Carlton dine grew the beard out and got wild since Thailand 🇹🇭 😜
16:24 19 too young? Not obviously but I understand. I dated a 25 yr old colombiana and I agree! Too young!
I drink maybe once every 3 months… as a "kill the boredom", living it up on a Friday / Saturday night type of thing or celebratory thing.
the light makes your beard look white! lol ...
It did. I noticed. I am thinking about going back to black soon
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🤣😂
Culture. The culture in Thailand would shame you for being a thief. There is a culture of honor in the east, they don't want to shame themselves or their family so it's about not shaming.
Rather, they have them threatened, which is different, those are manners, but in the American continent we are all free to think as we please.
@@XAndresGil Great. I see that. With so many school shootings and theft and hate that "free to think as we please" is so great.
@@letslearnspanishtv But people are punished like in any country, and no one feels constrained if someone doesn't seem to be up to their level of spontaneity.
Man you ain't moving to Thailand.
The Colombian food on the coast where the Black people are you dont like their food? I know there's NO way their food is bland. All Black people (as in 90% on the planet) usually like very flavorful and spicy food.
It is a little better on the Coast, but still not very spicy. I still need to add some Aji to most meals.
Your an Israelite bro
You are trying to pronounce Jomtien.
Yep. I did not recall the exact name exacty
Nope! Disagree, they are WAY harder on crime in Thailand
Yeah they don’t punish you in Colombia
-In Colombia, you can enjoy much more music, we are the country with the most rhythms in the world and much better known than Thailand, friendly people and good food.
- Thailand is one of the most abusive countries in prices for tourists in the world, In Colombia 12 or 15 tourists die in Thailand 14, it is the same.
-We have had more beauty queens in Colombia in every miss competition, In many countries when people think of beauties, think of Colombia.
I like Colombia. Colombia has many good things, but good food is not one of them. The food is bland and has no spice. Thailand is a lot safer than Colombia and the USA. We walked in a dark alley at 2am with cell phone is hand and no one bothered us. No issue with cell phones all day in the most populated area. If does feel good not having to worry about being robbed or drugged by the ladies. No Country is perfect.
@@CarltonsTravelAdventures I still need to go to Asia, but I lived in Europe, and although I must admit that today there is a lot of tasty food around the world, at first it was not easy for me to give up my food because they were acquired customs and flavors. The food here is not one of copying the spiciness to no one because I live well without eating it and food should give you a lot of energy that's why it has a lot of fat maybes
-We give the potato and pineapple to the world, the food of the Colombian Pacific has been designated as UNESCO heritage, the best female chef in the world and sometimes in Europe and the United States they distinguish some food from Colombia.
th-cam.com/video/Velg9FBrDso/w-d-xo.html