live in Thailand. Food is delicious. There are so many fresh fruits and vegetables available in markets and it's easy to eat healthy here. There are many foreign and local restaurants and very reasonable prices. This is the number 2 reason I did not move to PI.
Hotels and home/condo rents are very reasonable cost (for now) and it's easy to find nice places to live. Most have good internet and AC. This is the number 4 reason I did not move to PI
Language is a problem, fewer thais speak english, but I can see more thais making an effort to learn...its in their best interest.
Crime is very low where I live and is the number 1 reason I did not move to PI.
Thai people - generally speaking they are pretty cool and laid back, non confrontational for the most part. This is the number 5 reason I moved here.
Visa is pretty easy here for retired people.
Cost of other goods seems to be reasonable.
Hospital and dental care here is quite nice and reasonable affordable. Number 3 reason I moved here.
With all that said, I am planning a trip to PI to explore and look around for myself. IF I really like it, I can see spending a couple a months a year there.