We are currently living in Thailand and we love exploring S.E.A - we haven't been to the Philippines yet, but if the beautiful beaches and this article won't convince us, what will...maybe the lack of time and money at the moment...but we shall soon be visiting the Philippines!
I've been to Thailand twice but have not visited Puket yet. I can guarantee you Philippines has a lot of beautiful beaches. I've been to some of it. And I still have a lot to discover. Will post some of it soon. @travelling-two