i have a driving license here in UK i feel more safe driving here than my own country unfortunately. Like people said here you need extra money in your pocket everytime you're out with your vehicle in Phils. I have encountered similar prob as some members here with my father owner type jeepney (sorry, not like your pajeros) he hit something that cost me 10k pesos I must admit partly its our fault but bec the person involved is threathening us with his gun...I gave in for the sake of our life
thailand and phils are totally diff country and totally diff traffic rules...just be prepared and be brave.