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Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country full of extremists. People there are very pushy, utilizing pressure tactics against foreigners in efforts to trick you into buying useless junk from them. Staring foreigners down is a common practise so anywhere you go you will feel out of place. It is cheap, though.
Neighboring Malaysia is also predominantly Muslim, however they are moderate Muslims with sizeable Buddhist (from China) and Hindu (from India) population. Unlike Indonesia, they are not as pushy and don't stare foreigners down, however it is more expensive to stay there. Too many people smoke and it is too dirty there too.
Thailand is a country where human life is worth a few hundred dollars. Along with some of the worst traffic situation in the world, it's a pretty shaky country, but some of the countryside is decent. Phuket is unreasonably overpriced, though. From accommodation, though food, drinks, entertainment, massage, tours, etc - everything is overinflated to no avail. You can get the same, but better and for the better price in Pattaya. Also, Phuket hookers are mostly ladyboys (some difficult to tell), they are few and far between and ask for way too much money. Not worth your time IMO.
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