How much to tip in Thailand 🇹🇭

Tipping is increasingly common in Thailand: round up, or leave 10 percent where no service charge is added.

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🇹🇭Thailand · Customary

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Restaurant: Round up or 10 percent; many places add a 10 percent service charge

Café & bar: Leave small change

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: 20 to 50 baht per bag

Tour guide: 200 to 300 baht per day

Amounts are in local currency. Tipping is a custom, not a rule, so use these as a friendly guide.

Thailand tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Thailand?

Tipping is increasingly common in Thailand: round up, or leave 10 percent where no service charge is added. In restaurants: round up or 10 percent; many places add a 10 percent service charge.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Thailand?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: 20 to 50 baht per bag. Tour guides: 200 to 300 baht per day.

Is tipping expected in Thailand?

Tipping customary. A modest tip is normal and appreciated for good service, though not as large as in the United States.

Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Tipping is a custom that varies by region and venue, so use this as a guide. Sources: Fodor’s & Rick Steves travel etiquette guides, Wikipedia: list of tipping customs by country, national tourism boards.