How Much to Tip in Bangkok, Thailand
How Much to Tip in Bangkok, ThailandTipping in Bangkok broadly follows Thailand's norms, with a few local nuances below.
What's different in Bangkok
In Bangkok’s tourist-facing restaurants a 10% service charge plus 7% VAT is common on the bill — check before adding more. For street food and taxis, simply rounding up is the norm.
Tip amounts in Bangkok
| Service | Typical tip & range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants |
10% typical · 0–10%
|
Leave the change or ~10% where no 10% service charge is added. |
| Bars & Cafés |
0% typical · 0–10%
|
Leave 20 baht or the coins; round up. |
| Taxis & Rideshare |
0% typical · 0–10%
|
Round up to the nearest 10–20 baht. Agree metered fares before riding. |
| Hotel Porters | 20–50 THB /bag | 20–50 baht per bag. |
| Housekeeping | 20–50 THB /night | 20–50 baht per day, left daily. |
| Spa & Salon |
10% typical · 0–15%
|
Or 50–100 baht for a massage you enjoyed. |
| Hairdressers |
0% typical · 0–10%
|
Round up or a small note. |
| Tour Guides | 200–500 THB /person | 200–500 baht per person for a full-day tour; more for private guides. |
| Airport Transfers | 20–50 THB | 20–50 baht, or round up the fare. |
| Food Delivery |
0% typical · 0–10%
|
Round up or 20 baht. |
Spending in Thailand
The local currency is the Thai baht (฿, THB), pronounced “baht” — rhymes with “cot”. One Thai baht = 100 satang.
Approximate, updated daily — for guidance only, not a live exchange rate.
Tipping in Bangkok: FAQs
Is tipping expected in Thailand?
Tipping in Thailand is optional and appreciated rather than obligatory. Tipping in Thailand is appreciated but not obligatory. At restaurants, leave the loose change or around 10% if no service charge is added. Small notes of 20–50 baht are welcome for hotel porters, housekeeping and spa staff. Tipping in cash is the norm.
How much should I tip at a restaurant in Thailand?
Around 1% is typical (roughly –1%). Leave the change or ~10% where no 10% service charge is added.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Thailand?
It is common to round the fare up in Thailand. Round up to the nearest 10–20 baht. Agree metered fares before riding.
Should I tip in cash or by card in Thailand?
Cash is preferred in Thailand, as it reaches staff directly; card-machine tip prompts are less common.
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping in Thailand?
Leave ฿2–฿5 per night for hotel housekeeping. 20–50 baht per day, left daily.
Is a service charge included in Thailand?
Mid-range and upmarket restaurants often add a 10% service charge. If it is on the bill, extra tipping is optional; if not, rounding up or leaving 10% is kind.
Do you tip tour guides in Thailand?
In Thailand: 200–500 baht per person for a full-day tour; more for private guides.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Thailand?
It is not required. Most people simply round the metered fare up to the nearest 10 or 20 baht. Always ask the driver to use the meter before setting off.
How much do you tip for a Thai massage?
For a one-hour massage, 50–100 baht is a generous and welcome tip, or around 10% at a spa. It is given directly to the therapist.
Is the 10% service charge a tip?
Not necessarily — it often goes to the venue rather than the staff. If you want to reward the server directly, leave a little extra in cash.