Backpacking through Thailand on a tight budget — totally doable

Did Thailand on a shoestring for 14 days and it was absolutely manageable. Based in cheap guesthouses near Bangkok centre and ate mostly at local spots — massaman curry from street stalls cost almost nothing and was better than anything in a tourist restaurant.

Phi Phi Islands has an entry fee but worth every penny. amazing street food was a free discovery that ended up being one of my favourite moments of the trip. Budget travellers: Thailand is worth your time and money, just avoid the tourist-priced restaurants.