Would like to hear why long term expats or remote workers did or didn’t choose Malaysia over Thailand…and for those who did, do you regret it and why?
Also curious if the lack of language barrier was a big decider? and if anyone who chose Malaysia learnt Malay or Mandarin and if it has proven to be valuable in anyway.
*I like both countries for different reasons, just like hearing about peoples experiences.
In Thailand, if you only know English, you will have problem interacting with the locals. Any locals who works in the tourist industry will know some English. But most others dont.
In Malaysia, you have a higher chance of being able to communicate with a random stranger using English.