Tipping isn't mandatory in Thailand, but it is appreciated, especially if you've received good service.
Here are some general guidelines for tipping in different settings:
- Restaurants: It’s common to leave small change or round up the bill in casual dining places. For more upscale restaurants, a tip of 10% is appreciated if a service charge isn’t already included on the bill.
- Hotels: For bellboys or porters, 20-50 THB per bag is customary. You might also consider leaving a tip of around 50-100 THB per day for housekeeping in your room.
- Taxis: Rounding up the fare to the nearest 10 or 20 THB is typical for taxi drivers, or you could tip 5-10% of the fare if you’ve had a particularly good or helpful service.
- Tour Guides and Drivers: For private tours and drivers, anywhere from 100-300 THB per day can be considered good for a tip, depending on the level of service and the length of the tour.
- Spa Services: For massages or spa treatments, tipping around 10% of the bill is quite common, although you can adjust this based on the quality of the service.
These tips are guidelines and can be adjusted based on your satisfaction with the service provided.