Popular Post observer90210 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) To follow the general implicit practice, I tend to leave around 10% of the check in a restaurant in Thailand for the tip, provided the food and service was good naturally. In a swanky place with snooty staff, I may leave less ...... and in a more humble establishment, I may leave a bit more. ???? Also always leave a bill with the cleaning ladies in the hotel and make it a point to give a bit extra to the older, heavier and less attractive ones !! Question - as not to be another farang fool throwing bills around, and not wanting to spoil unnecessarily, what would be your idea of a decent tip by local standards in the main cities or beach towns in Thailand : in restaurants ? hotel maids ? for the cleaning maid comming at home ? the handyman comming over for repairs ? Thank you and have a great week end. Edited August 19, 2023 by observer90210 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, observer90210 said: 10% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 I don't have a tipping practice here, as very rare to do. 5 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 Reading the headline I was ready to say 'Anywhere they can find space' ! But didn't! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 There isn't really a practice of tipping in Thailand. Personally, in restaurant I just round up, though these days with QR code scan to pay I just pay the bill. However, if a waiter/waitress has been particularly attentive I'll probably put a 100 in hand as leaving. Hotels I just leave the shrapnel, handymen/maids are already being paid to do a job. Taxis just round up. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain Monday Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 The tipping Farang remains in his comfort zone Please leave Americanisms where they come from 6 3 4 8 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brickleberry Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 No idea. Servers will always come to me for the money, but will always give the change back to my wife. 4 3 1 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAFO Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just a comment Always check the receipt. If there is a service charge applied, they already built in the tip. Look closely. If not, tips are at the customers discretion based on service, food quality provided etc. I never ever tip a flat % rate. Never have. Tips are "earned" in my opinion, not just a hand me out. 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 I leave something always. These people in these service jobs are mostly making $1 an hour. I can well afford to give a little back and help them out. Especially maids, cleaning up peoples messes I usually leave 100 b a day at a hotel. 5 3 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 46 minutes ago, Captain Monday said: The tipping Farang remains in his comfort zone Please leave Americanisms where they come from Please delete the 'ism' from your post! 555 1 2 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 Op are you American? Thailand isn't America, forget what you do back there, don't be preoccupied by tipping 5 2 2 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain Monday said: The tipping Farang remains in his comfort zone Please leave Americanisms where they come from Actually, them Yanks picked tipping up from them Euro folks. "But wealthy Americans, visiting Europe, brought the practice to the U.S. in the mid-1800s, unsurprisingly eager to mimic European customs. " Yank origin of ... 3 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 Tipping is not expected in Thailand. I usually tip people who I know are not making much, such as cleaning staff and massage ladies. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UWEB Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 In general 10% 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Round up or nothing for cheap meal. 20 baht per person for a modest meal. 30 to 50 baht per person for an expensive meal. Forget percentages. You're not in Kansas anymore. If service charge has been added, then it gets tricky as often the restaurant just takes that money. Edited August 19, 2023 by Jingthing 2 2 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sigmund Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 On reading some comments, one gets a fine illustration on the word "stingy". Tipping may be a yankee obligation, but in civilised Europe it is plainly a gesture of recognition to the good service - should it be after a mean of for a handyman. Having worked as a waiter to pay for college years ago, I have seen some unruly waiters/waiteresses litterally spit in the food or add a bit of "eau de toilette" directly from the loo, in the dishes of the regular known customers who were either rude or never left a small tip. Since that day, I always tipp and do never manifest any arrogance with the staff. 4 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sigmund said: On reading some comments, one gets a fine illustration on the word "stingy". Tipping may be a yankee obligation, but in civilised Europe it is plainly a gesture of recognition to the good service - should it be after a mean of for a handyman. Having worked as a waiter to pay for college years ago, I have seen some unruly waiters/waiteresses litterally spit in the food or add a bit of "eau de toilette" directly from the loo, in the dishes of the regular known customers who were either rude or never left a small tip. Since that day, I always tipp and do never manifest any arrogance with the staff. Different countries have radically different tipping cultures. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 Already paid to do their job, why should I spunk more on top ? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Already paid to do their job, why should I spunk more on top ? Yep, boss needs to pay more if staff aren't paid enough, it's the bosses responsibility not customers 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 My b/f gave me a lecture on the subject when we first moved here in south Surin in 2017. He said the locals can't afford to give tips and to do so ourselves would create expectations that others can't meet. So we just round up. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Already paid to do their job, why should I spunk more on top ? You definitely shouldn't spunk on the staff at least on the premises. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, mfd101 said: My b/f gave me a lecture on the subject when we first moved here in south Surin in 2017. He said the locals can't afford to give tips and to do so ourselves would create expectations that others can't meet. So we just round up. Yeah I get that. Living in tourism centers creates different expectations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, Jingthing said: You definitely shouldn't spunk on the staff at least on the premises. Closed doors mate... toilet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ohyesuare Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 10% in a restaurant if I haven't already been charged a service charge. Bolt just give 100 for shortish trips. Massage 100 per hour. Maids 100 per day. Worked out for me for the past few years and most seem appreciative/happy with it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I think in Thailand it is really up to you. Tip what YOU want to tip - depending on how good the service was and how much you can afford. I don't think I ever saw in Thailand that the service people complained about no tip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Use your own judgment. For Panda, the drivers get 9 baht. Could you live on that? They use and maintain their own bikes. Is it fair to the drivers? Would your 20 baht tip make a difference to the driver? Would it adversely affect your life? One can always find what they think might be a valid excuse for being unkind and cheap. I can't. Same applies to restaurants. Just because the locals don't. Edited August 19, 2023 by spidermike007 4 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Many locals don't tip, or slightly round up (e.g. bill is 590 baht, and they tip 10 baht). I personally used to tip about 10 percent, but over time 'went native', i.e. usually now just round up as well. More for good service at the barber, restaurants, or a taxi driver helping with the luggage (which has become rare). No, or minimal tip for mediocre service. Edited August 19, 2023 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Use your own judgment. For Panda, the drivers get 9 baht. Could you live on that? They use and maintain their own bikes. Is it fair to the drivers? Would your 20 baht tip make a difference to the driver? Would it adversely affect your life? One can always find what they think might be a valid excuse for being unkind and cheap. I can't. Same applies to restaurants. Just because the locals don't. I think drivers deserve tips more than waiters, unless at fancy restaurants. Never heard of a waiter killed bringing food to a table. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post amexpat Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 The reception desk at my dentist's clinic has a tip jar. Really. 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said: Many locals don't tip, or slightly round up (e.g. bill is 590 baht, and they tip 10 baht). I personally used to tip about 10 percent, but over time 'went native', i.e. usually now just round up as well. More for good service at the barber, restaurants, or a taxi driver helping with the luggage (which has become rare). No, or minimal tip for mediocre service. One thing I can't shake. Overtipping barbers especially if I'm using them regularly. It's definitely not the Thai custom but I just can't help it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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