Tipping in Thailand
Tipping is appreciated in Thailand, but not obligatory.
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Tipping quick reference
| Service | Recommended | Range | Payment | Service charge? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Round up casual bills; 10% in upscale restaurants if no service charge | 10% | 0–15% | Card or cash | Often included |
| Taxi Round up the fare to the nearest 10 or 50 baht | ฿20 per service | ฿0–฿50 | Cash only | No |
| Hotel housekeeping 20–50 baht per day, left daily | ฿50 per night | ฿20–฿100 | Cash only | No |
| Hotel porter 20–50 baht per bag | ฿50 per bag | ฿20–฿100 | Cash only | No |
| Bar 20–50 baht per drink at table service; rounding up at the bar | ฿30 per drink | ฿20–฿50 | Cash only | No |
| Café Leave small change; not expected | ฿10 per service | ฿0–฿20 | Cash only | No |
| Hairdresser 20–50 baht for a haircut; 50–100 for salon services | ฿50 per service | ฿20–฿100 | Cash only | No |
| Tour guide 200–300 baht for half-day tours, 300–500 for full day; hand cash directly | ฿300 per person | ฿200–฿500 | Cash only | No |
| Food delivery 20 baht cash to the driver is a kind gesture | ฿20 per service | ฿10–฿50 | Cash only | No |