i haven’t been there but phils has basically same system everywhere. that said some of the people are wonderful everywhere. yet, i hate being around guns and phils has abundance. but i don’t remember any at Alona beach in Panglao.
i speak visaya and cebuano after making my own dictionary in cebu. i have family there and friends. it is still much more dangerous and much dirtier and louder than cambodia. more corruption.
looking over your post and limitations i’d say you’re in the same boat as most of us and you’re just gonna have to suck it up or become an actual astronaut
i am living in phnom penh cambodia now hoping to move to krabi or phuket next september. can i / should i start the application here in cambodia. i actually live very close to the thai embassy here.