Aaaand that's when you know she's a privileged white person who thinks she knows everything. Indo is very diverse. I just recently moved from one city to another and even I need to adjust to the cultural difference so Bali being very different from the rest of Indo means nothing.
Thailand vs Bali: which one is actually better for living?
I've spent 2 years living in both, and here's my take. Also, Bali is not Indonesia (more developed and different religion). Don't confuse the two.
1. Cost of living
Both can be affordable, but Thailand has become noticeably more expensive. In Bali, you can still find good deals, depending on the area and your standards.
2. Food
Thailand: sugar and MSG everywhere. Finding genuinely healthy food can be surprisingly hard.
Bali: much easier to find healthy cafés, good ingredients and decent food. Bangkok is the exception in Thailand.
3. Beaches
Thailand wins for me. Generally cleaner beaches and better swimming spots. Bali has a serious rubbish problem, especially during rainy season.
4. Everyday life
Thailand wins thanks to 7/11 (the best convenience store in Asia) Better infrastructure in many areas, too.
5. Getting around
Pretty much the same story in both. Get a scooter and accept the traffic. it's heavier in Bali tho
6. Visas
Thailand's DTV: $350 for 5 years, multiple entry.
Bali's remote worker visa (E33G): around $440 for 1 year, plus proof of $60k annual income and $2k in savings.
Thailand is a much better deal if you qualify.
My verdict
Thailand for convenience, infrastructure and beaches.
Bali for healthy food, cafés and lifestyle.
Neither is perfect. It really depends on what matters most to you.
@bagus_blasius@echo_amane1 They clarified that they meant that since Bali is so different from the rest of Indo, then it technically isn't Indo which is a bs statement to me. Indo is very diverse, no two cities are the same so she is just full of shit imo
@eliana_jordan Indonesia is a diverse country. Your statement is wrong. Bali being very different from the rest of Indonesia does not prove anything Even two cities as close as Bekasi and Jakarta can be very different yet will you say that Bekasi is not Indonesia? You're from Spain so shut up.
@JaetuWeek2026 And yes, I know that certain foods have their Filipino counterparts and have different names, BUT THIS ISN'T ABOUT THEM THIS IS ABOUT INDONESIA #indonesiapride I might hate the government, but I am proud of my culture
@JaetuWeek2026 I'm going to make pregnant Jae crave for all of my favorite Chinese-Indonesian foods because we need some Indonesian cuisine appreciation 🤤
Did anyone notice that it's been 2 weeks since #ao3 got shutdown? It's already 12 Nov (where I am at least) and the outage happened on 30 Oct. AO3 PLEASE COME BACK I BEG OF YOU
I'm only 4 months in vet school yet I'm already learning a lot about pregnancy. Animal pregnancy and human pregmancy arent that different anyways and now I have way more arguments based on biological facts for #abortion (I'm pro choice) and can counter pro life's arguments better
What if ABO was real at some point but only the instincts part and we all learn to deal with the instincts for the most part, that's why there are tops, bottoms, and switches
This makes me hc that Jae practically BEGGED to be let into the brigade way younger than usual and they can't ignore the talent and eagerness this young child has. I can't wait to see his backstory
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