How Much Should I Tip After a Meal in Thailand?
Tipping in restaurants is appreciated but not obligatory. Upscale restaurants often add a 10% service charge, in which case additional tipping is optional but welcomed.
If no service charge is included, leaving 10-15% at fine dining establishments is appropriate. At mid-range restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving 50-100 baht is sufficient. At casual local restaurants, leaving the small change is appreciated but not expected.
Tips should always be left in cash, in Thai baht. While you can add tips to credit card transactions at some restaurants, cash tips go directly to the staff. Place the tip in the bill folder or hand it directly to your server.
For private dining experiences or special occasions where staff have gone above and beyond, a more generous tip of 15-20% acknowledges exceptional service.
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