If you are thinking about escaping the west, do not go to SEA. The culture, laws and customs are way too exotic, no matter how much the youtubers want to sugarcoat it. Latin America, with all its problems, will always be a better choice.
@Justicar If you ever decide to move to southern Brazil, let me know I'll give you great tips about cities according to how you want to live (farm, small towns, big cities, beaches, warm, colder, etc.).