I think you are right: China is the only place where these dysfunctional and unbalanced
psychotic individuals can survive.

That's probably why I'm there, lol.

Seriously though, one can do very well in China, but there's much easier and more pleasant ways to enjoy a good and exciting life.

The Philippines despite being poorer, is a far more pleasant place to live, the people are pretty cool and as long as you avoid the gold-diggers and exercise common sense, you'll be good.

Thailand... I'm not so sure. If you like your chemicals, it is probably best avoided. Sticking in one place like Pattaya is probably all good though, as its more about beers and hookers there than the beach parties or the cokehead expats that you can often find in Bangkok.