🇹🇭 Tipping in Thailand — 20–50 THB
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Standard Tip
20–50 THB
at restaurants
Currency
THB
฿ — local currency
Tipping Culture
Expected
part of service culture
Tipping is appreciated and important for workers in tourism. Upscale restaurants may add a 10% service charge — check the bill. For street food and casual dining, leaving 20–50 THB is a kind gesture. Tour guides and drivers generally expect tips.
Upscale restaurant: 10% if no service charge
Street food: 20–50 THB optional
Taxi: round up
Tour guide: 100–200 THB/day
Driver: 100 THB/day
Hotel: 20–50 THB per bag
Common Questions
Do you tip in Thailand?
Tipping is appreciated and important for workers in tourism. Upscale restaurants may add a 10% service charge — check the bill. For street food and casual dining, leaving 20–50 THB is a kind gesture. Tour guides and drivers generally expect tips.
How much should I tip at a restaurant in Thailand?
Upscale restaurant: 10% if no service charge. Tipping is appreciated and important for workers in tourism. Upscale restaurants may add a 10% service charge — check the bill. For street food and casual dining, leaving 20–50 THB is a kind gesture. Tour guides and drivers generally expect tips.
Should I tip in cash or on card in Thailand?
Cash goes straight to the person who served you; how tips added on card are shared varies by venue and country. Carrying a little local currency (THB) makes small tips and purchases easier.
How do I calculate a tip for Thailand?
Use the Aorista tip calculator — enter your bill total in THB, set the tip to 10% (the standard rate for Thailand), and choose the number of people. You'll get the tip amount and each person's share instantly.
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