ive traveled to both Thailand and philippines several times each....i do sorta agree with some things you said.....but the philippines isnt a little but allot dirtier then Thailand, thats a fact.....personally i prefer Thailand cause theirs allot more things to do (tours for example) yes i agree philippines are lovely people and they speak the best English......but besides malls, cinema's and beaches theirs not much else to do there......Thailand has allot better night life, i generally found thailand allot easier in general, ie 7-11 & ATM every 100 meters....and Thailand has the best beer....Thailand also has better hospitals, comes in handy if you get injured or sic while travelling...