@Stephen *******

That's very debatable. Thailand is better for entertainment and some other lifestyle choices but the quality of life can be very good in Malaysia. For those who want to find work locally, Malaysia is better. More work options for foreigners than Thailand, where they really don't like hiring foreigners except in teaching and a few other fields.

@Kenny ****

Good for you maybe but you're restricting yourself to the cheapest Big C or Lotus food court meals. Just about anything decent will cost more than that. Even Foodland is going to be 80-100 Baht for Thai food, 100-300 for western choices and that's far from being the tastiest food out there, though fairly reasonable.

@Kenny ****

Coffee for 20 Baht? You're joking right? Clearly you're talking about the cheapest iced coffee you can find. A decent coffee is minimum 50 Baht and that's Cafe Amazon.

@Anson *******

Whats your problem? I'm adding some context to a nuanced discussion and pointing out its not a black and white choice. The OP asked the question, meanwhile you're just trolling here and being downright Rude. Go away if you have nothing valuable to add.

@Stuart ********

I see. I just find it strange that this is insisted upon for an e-visa too. For a standard visa sticker, yes, I've done it before several times.

@Jonathan ********

Yes, it depends. I found that hotel rates in Penang have certainly increased compared to pre Covid, and thus a decent hotel is not any cheaper than in Thailand. By contrast, an apartment in KL is roughly similar in price or a little cheaper than Bangkok and seems to be legal for short term rentals too, without the drama that goes with short term AirBNB rentals in Bangkok/Pattaya etc.

@John ******

I should also add that for members of the LGBTQ community, Thailand is of course far superior to Malaysia for obvious reasons.

@Maksym **********

You can. In Thailand, 50 Baht is just barely enough for a meal at a food court but without a drink.

@Kenny ****

Well I don't know what you're eating where 3 meals only cost 500 Baht but it sounds like you're restricting yourself to the cheapest food you can find and that's not enjoying life.

@Anson *******

I'm pointing out the good and bad, certainly not selling Malaysia! You're joking right?