@Gareth *******

I think it’s a valid option and i considered it- i just thought id try the two eSIMs in one phone option next time and see how it works .

@Tony ********

I see.. yeah, im okay with toggling back and forth, i dont think ill need them at the same time.. ill only need access to the American eSIM a few times per month to get codes, otherwise ill be using WhatsApp , Line, etc for calls/texts while on my Thai eSIM .. most of my friends/family in America have those messaging apps and they are free .

@Tony ********

I dont understand, i was under the impression that if you have a phone with two eSIMs , then you can toggle back and forth to whichever eSIM you need to use at that particular time.. is that wrong ? Otherwise i dont understand the point of any phone having the capacity for multiple eSIMs.. Maybe i am misunderstanding your post (?)

@Jack ***************

Long story short, basically any time I needed OTP or 2FA codes from my American banks and institutions, I was unable to receive them because I had my AIS sim active at the time and I had “parked” my American phone number .. some banks refused to communicate with me via email .. I know that others carry two phones with them to Thailand , one for Asian use, and one to get codes from the USA.. I did not do that last time, and for my next trip I considered it, but I just thought that having one phone with two eSIMs was a better option .

Same same.. Having two physical SIMs was hellish .. just upgraded to a new phone with only eSIM and when i return to Bangkok next month for the foreseeable future my plan is to just toggle back and forth between Thai SIM and American SIM when needed… Fingers crossed that it works . 🤞

@Kace ******

I hope that my comment did not come across as overly negative.. there are many things to recommend about the Philippines; however i am originally from a city that is the food capital of America (New Orleans)- so im spoiled and a little picky when it comes to food options 🙂.. in Cebu City i wound up eating most of my meals from S&R (Costco) and TGI Fridays since i wasnt able to find much that was suitable for me.. But every country has its pluses and minuses, one of Thailand’s pluses happens to be its cuisine .

@Bob ********

I agree with that philosophy in terms of certain things, like which career to pursue, for instance (im guessing that, or something like it, was the context of Arnold’s quote).. but in terms of places to live /retire, some things are beyond one’s control.. All you have to do is look at Ukraine- most thought it was a great, safe place to live/retire- until it wasnt …….

@Frances *******

Looks nice, thanks

@Frances *******

How do the Penang beaches compare with other nice Asian beaches ? In terms of white sand, clear water etc ?

Maybe Malaysia… ive never actually been, so im just going by things ive heard/read… i would say Philippines- but i couldnt find a decent meal in all the months i spent there.. not even exaggerating, the food is that terrible .