Tipping in Thailand
In Thailand, the customary tip is Round up / ~10%. Work out the tip, the total and the split per person below, in THB.
Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, but rounding up or leaving around 10% at restaurants is appreciated. Upscale restaurants and hotels usually add a 10% service charge, in which case extra is optional. Leaving the coins from your change is a common gesture for taxis and cafés.
Tip table for Thailand at 10%
The tip and total on some common bill amounts at the customary 10% rate.
| Bill | Tip (10%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| THB 20.00 | THB 2.00 | THB 22.00 |
| THB 50.00 | THB 5.00 | THB 55.00 |
| THB 80.00 | THB 8.00 | THB 88.00 |
| THB 100.00 | THB 10.00 | THB 110.00 |
| THB 200.00 | THB 20.00 | THB 220.00 |
How to calculate a tip in Thailand
- 01 Enter your bill amount in THB.
- 02 The customary 10% tip is pre-filled — adjust it or tap a quick preset to match the service.
- 03 Set how many people are splitting the bill to see the tip, total and per-person amount instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Do you tip in Thailand?
Yes — the customary tip in Thailand is round up / ~10%. Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, but rounding up or leaving around 10% at restaurants is appreciated. Upscale restaurants and hotels usually add a 10% service charge, in which case extra is optional. Leaving the coins from your change is a common gesture for taxis and cafés.
How much should I tip in Thailand?
As a guide, round up / ~10%. On a THB 100.00 bill that is about THB 10.00. Adjust the percentage in the calculator above to match the service and your bill.
Is service charge included in Thailand?
Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, but rounding up or leaving around 10% at restaurants is appreciated. Upscale restaurants and hotels usually add a 10% service charge, in which case extra is optional. Leaving the coins from your change is a common gesture for taxis and cafés. Always check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip so you do not pay twice.
Is this Thailand tip calculator free and private?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
Note Tipping is a social custom, not a law, and norms change over time. Service charges vary from venue to venue, and card machines increasingly prompt for a tip even in places where locals leave nothing. Treat these figures as a friendly guide, check your bill for a service charge before adding more, and tip what feels fair for the service you received.