Tipping in Thailand

Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated, especially in tourist areas.

Tipping mandatory

Leave 10% or round up at sit-down restaurants; not needed at street stalls.

10%

Round up to the nearest 10 baht.

Round up

Leave 20-50 baht per day for housekeeping.

20-50 THB

Tip per day depending on group size and tour length.

200-500 THB

Leave small change or 20 baht for cocktails.

Round up

General Tipping Guidelines

When visiting Thailand, tipping customs may differ from what you're used to. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

✓Check if a service charge is already included on your bill before tipping extra.
✓When in doubt, observe what locals do or ask your hotel concierge for advice.
✓Keep small bills and coins in the local currency handy for tipping situations.
✓For exceptional service, a small tip is almost universally appreciated even in non-tipping cultures.
✓Tip in local currency whenever possible — foreign coins and small bills are hard for staff to exchange.