im living like a king in thailand now for £40 a day . full english breakfast and i mean full breakfast £1.50 . 1 hour thai massage £4. motor bike rental per day £2. beer £10 or £20 if really partying. lunch £1 . dinner cod chips mushy peas bread tea £3.20 . the rest goes on various other bits and bobs ;-) you can live cheap if you really want to. and forget about bringing presents back for people, you are there to enjoy yourself forget them, lie on beach all day like i do , read a book bring a kindle it will save you money, try not to drink everyday . yes it can be done easilly.