5 Things that are BETTER in Thailand

I shared my 7-month journey in Vietnam and reveal the 5 things I miss most about Thailand. I'll take you through my experiences living in both countries. Discover the differences in pedestrian spaces and shopping options, and explore Vietnam and Thailand. Don't miss this immersive look into expat life and cultural differences in Southeast Asia! #livinginthailand #livinginvietnam #thailand #vietnam #expat #digitalnomad #costofliving
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Hey there! 👋🏼 Welcome to my channel! 🎥 I'm Mary, a digital nomad from Crimea, now settled in Vietnam, and I'm here to help adults reach their career goals, whether it's scoring that promotion or landing their dream job. Also I share my digital nomad life in different countries. I'm excited to share all my experiences with you, whether it's about business English or something new about other cultures! Let's explore the world of business English together through my heartwarming stories, helpful tips, and engaging challenges.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - 00:44: My Current Home
00:45 - 02:50: Convenience Stores and Delivery Woes
02:51 - 06:21: Lack of Pedestrian Space
06:21 - 09:49: Exploring Shopping Malls: Zara, H&M, and More
09:49 - 10:07: Cooling Off with a Swim
10:07 - 11:20: Exploring the Food Scene
11:20 - 12:16: Comparing Countries: Which is Better?
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[@lightning6718]

2 of my favorite food in the South VN are: 1) Broken rice with grilled pork chop or ribs. 2) Hu Tieu Nam Vang noodles. You got to try these 2 dishes.

[@businessmalie]

Can’t believe I’ve never tried these dishes. I’ll give it a try 💜💜

[@magnetoforce704]

Bún Cha is everyone favorites including foreigners, and usually widely available in northern VN.

[@travelvideos]

Not many fast foods in Vietnam. They really like KFC more than McDonald's. When first McDonalds opened in Vietnam I traveled from Hanoi for the opening, because it was such a big event!

[@businessmalie]

I reckon McDonald’s didn’t gain popularity because of all this competition with French bakeries that offer pastries, their local burgers, Bahn mi, and big chains like Jollibee. I do agree here; I could see more KFC restaurants than McDonald’s.
When did the first McDonald’s open in Vietnam ? 🇻🇳

[@lvox6948]

Im Vietnamese. Fast food such as Jollibee, KFC, McDonald's is only a thing for kids and teenagers. My friends used to hang out at KFC until we were in our 20s. After that, we never set foot in any fast food chain any more. Local restaurants are better

[@travelvideos]

@@businessmalie It was 2014. History was being made that year.

[@travelvideos]

@@lvox6948 I like all kinds of foods. I think I never ate same dish again while in Vietnam. There was such a diversity of all kinds of foods. Every day I could find some new restaurant with delicious foods.

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

I hear noise pollution all the time. Car horns are honked almost everywhere in the clip. 🤔

[@foxp2.genome]

what happen if u catch a rooster on the street and bring to home?

[@businessmalie]

Haha I don’t want to disappoint local vendors 😂😂
I’ve been craving Thai 🇹🇭 food even when I was living in the UK 😂

[@ArmageddonAfterparty]

Inconvenience store.

[@Daniel-xaogjeyh]

Vietnam is a hell on Earth, no one in his right mind would settle there.

[@businessmalie]

Haha, it does have a lot of downsides, but there are lots of amazing things here as well.
What are the things you're concerned about?😂

[@Creees]

This video highlights that Thailand is a begginers guide to south east asia. Vietnam need to adapt.
Oh wow. It looks like you have done zero to adapt or fit in with Vietnamese culture. Ill agree HCM isnt my favourite city in Vietnam but when crossing the road you cooperate with cars. They wait and you wait

[@Creees]

Do you know how stupid that is.
Thailand cant even have its own convenience store it has to have an American company 7/11 own all the countries stores.
Vietnam entrepreneurship is way stronger.
They have Vincom and Vimart or Winmart amongst others.
Even in different cities they have different ones.
In Australia its also pathetic that our biggest fast food is not Australian its McDonalds. Our biggest taxi is American company as well Uber.
You should be very proud of yourselves Vietnam.
Vietnam is doing so many things the right way.
Thailands sold out lol

[@fjackson4382]

What does any of that have to with the lack of convenience store locations? What is so hard for you to understand?

[@Creees]

@fjackson4382 because theres so many in Vietnam. I have no idea what this lady is on about. She has only been here 2 months and she only lives in the touristy area which is mainly apartments and overpriced boring wrstern food and bars.
Vincom owns that area and they still have convenience stores outside their big building.
Even in other vietnamese cities theres so many around. In Da Nang theres 4 within 100 metres in the foreign area and thats the medium size street. If you go down the other streets theres more. Then theres the big streets which have so many.
But anyways id like to keep the bad egg foreigners out anyway who kust come because its cheaper. Thailand wants your money so they do everything the way westerner like.
Vietnam has much prouder history and do it their way for their people. If you live there long time and have love its so amazing.
But please stay in Thailand

[@Creees]

Ok that was 5 reasons, they were all naive and pathetic reasons that a rookie would comment on.
So wheres the video 50 reasons Vietnam is better.
Also maybe the mentality and culture in Thailand isnt that nice.
Vietnamese people are really nice and comparing and commenting on things is really rude.
Other time living in Vietnam your bad thoughts like this video will gradually dissapear.
You will become a nicer person in Vietnam. Good luck to you