That's less about mindset and more about practicality. Thailand is a first world country already. Philippines is a third world hell hole, besides the unbelievably beautiful girls. Infrastructure is from the 1600's, healthcare is worse than africa and average incomes are lower, Philippines has overpopulation issues. Plus, Filipinos are more aligned with western culture and speak great English. Thais have a very strong Asian culture and were never colonised.
I'm talking about at the actual checkpoint. Isn't that what you were talking about? You weren't seriously suggesting he and his gf cross illegally into the US were you?🤦🏻♂️