Tipping guide

Tipping in Thailand

Tipping was never part of Thai culture and still is not at a street stall. In tourist restaurants, hotels and spas it has become normal, and the amounts stay small.

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Tipping in Thailand at a glance

Not traditional, but expected around tourism

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    5-10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    Round up
  • Tour guide / Driver
    10%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    10%
  • Hotel housekeeping
    ฿50 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    ฿30 per bag
  • Valet parking
    ฿30 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    ฿100 per request

Locals rarely tip at a street stall. In tourist restaurants, hotels and on tours, small tips are now normal and genuinely appreciated.

Upmarket restaurants add 10% service plus 7% VAT. At street stalls and in taxis, leaving the small change is all that happens.

Rates shown are typical amounts, converted to local currency at approximately 27 Aug 2026. Tipping customs evolve and vary from region to region, so treat this as your best starting point rather than a hard rule. Where a bill already shows a service charge, that is usually the tip.

Common questions

How much do you tip in Thailand?

Leave the coins from your change at a casual place, or 5-10% at a restaurant with table service. Spa therapists usually get 50-100 baht.

Do I tip when there is a service charge?

Upmarket restaurants add 10% service plus 7% VAT. That covers it — rounding up on top is optional and small.

Do you tip taxi and tuk-tuk drivers in Thailand?

Metered taxis just get rounded up to the next 10 or 20 baht. Tuk-tuk fares are negotiated in advance, so the price you agreed is the price you pay.

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