How much do you tip for bar in Thailand?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. THB 20-50 per drink optional.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Thailand?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Thailand?

Expected — Expected. THB 20-50 per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Thailand?

Not customary. THB 20-50 per night optional.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Thailand?

Expected — 10–15%. THB 300-500 per day for guides.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Thailand?

Expected — 10–15%. 10-15% or THB 100-300.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Thailand?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. THB 20-40 appreciated.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Thailand?

Expected — 10–15%. 10% or THB 50-100.

Tipping in Thailand

How much to tip in Thailand

Tipping is not traditional but increasingly common in tourist areas. 10% is appreciated.

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Where are you?

Currency

Service

Restaurant in Thailand

AppreciatedUp to 10%

10% at upscale restaurants. Leave change at street food.

Cash preferred

Bill amount

฿

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (10%)

THB 5.00

Total

THB 55.00

Tipping customs in Thailand by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Appreciated · Up to 10%	10% at upscale restaurants. Leave change at street food.
Bar	Appreciated · Up to 10%	THB 20-50 per drink optional.
Taxi & rideshare	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Round up fare.
Hotel porter	Expected · Expected	THB 20-50 per bag.
Housekeeping	Not customary	THB 20-50 per night optional.
Tour guide	Expected · 10–15%	THB 300-500 per day for guides.
Spa & massage	Expected · 10–15%	10-15% or THB 100-300.
Food delivery	Appreciated · Up to 10%	THB 20-40 appreciated.
Hair salon	Expected · 10–15%	10% or THB 50-100.

Cash is preferred for tips in Thailand. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

How much do you tip for restaurant in Thailand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. 10% at upscale restaurants. Leave change at street food.
How much do you tip for bar in Thailand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. THB 20-50 per drink optional.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Thailand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Thailand?: Expected — Expected. THB 20-50 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Thailand?: Not customary. THB 20-50 per night optional.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Thailand?: Expected — 10–15%. THB 300-500 per day for guides.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Thailand?: Expected — 10–15%. 10-15% or THB 100-300.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Thailand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. THB 20-40 appreciated.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Thailand?: Expected — 10–15%. 10% or THB 50-100.

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