Popular Post silveo Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 I use the Lets Relax chain and do the 1600 bath 90 minute massage. I don’t mind the price because I get reimbursed the full amount from my company. What is a good tip on this price? I’ve been tipping 200 baht but want to make sure it’s not too little or too much. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, silveo said: I use the Lets Relax chain and do the 1600 bath 90 minute massage. I don’t mind the price because I get reimbursed the full amount from my company. What is a good tip on this price? I’ve been tipping 200 baht but want to make sure it’s not too little or too much. A 1600 THB in the areas of Thailand where I've lived include a hot-bath and extras. A couple hundred THB tips is sufficient. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 The last time I had a massage was many many years ago. If I remember, I gave the ladies 10 baht and they were extremely happy. Up you you what you want to tip them. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 Tipping is not compulsory in LOS ( I don't know why anyone thinks it is- it's an abominable American custom ), so whatever you want to tip is the right amount. I usually tipped if I wanted a decent service the next time. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bob smith Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 ive never tipped after a massage. in fact quite the opposite, I always ask for a discount! 1 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 For 1600 I'd expect to tip them over and.... 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Would not have another Thai massage for free! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It's funny sometimes how we base tip on price. I might have a good cheap meal with good service but the tip will be lower than at a more expensive restaurant where the service is the same. Similar with massage possibly as if the 90 minutes was 500 you may give less even if massage same. Getting to the point 200 baht is a nice tip in my opinion. Not amazing but probably more than many would offer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 34 minutes ago, silveo said: I use the Lets Relax chain and do the 1600 bath 90 minute massage. I don’t mind the price because I get reimbursed the full amount from my company. What is a good tip on this price? I’ve been tipping 200 baht but want to make sure it’s not too little or too much. If you really enjoy the massage, 200 baht is fine. If it was an OK massage, 100 baht is fine. If it was not even OK, then zero tip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lemsta69 Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 25 minutes ago, bob smith said: ive never tipped after a massage. in fact quite the opposite, I always ask for a discount! And you wonder why they don't want to sit next to you on the bus! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 In Pattaya an hour massage varies from 100 to 300 baht, I'd tip 50 baht but generally do the 100 baht massage as it's the same as 300. 1600 baht is just way too high, no tip needed. I'm assuming this isn't some kind of special massage, even they are cheaper than 1600 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Ask for a 1000 baht discount 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 Don't just give her the tip, give her the shaft as well as the nads. 1 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Lemsta69 said: And you wonder why they don't want to sit next to you on the bus! Your comment makes no sense whatsoever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madgee Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, silveo said: I use the Lets Relax chain and do the 1600 bath 90 minute massage. I'm intrigued .... Exactly what 'treatment' do you pay for? Spa Treatments - Let's Relax Spa (letsrelaxspa.com) I pay ฿300 for a 60 min (90 mins would kill me) Thai full body massage with no extras up country. ฿50 tip is plenty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveo Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: In Pattaya an hour massage varies from 100 to 300 baht, I'd tip 50 baht but generally do the 100 baht massage as it's the same as 300. 1600 baht is just way too high, no tip needed. I'm assuming this isn't some kind of special massage, even they are cheaper than 1600 It's a legit spa chain. I've been to a lot of 300baht/hour massages in Bangkok and none have been exceptional. This place gives you a lot of amenities including private room and shower. However, I wouldn't pay that much if it wasn't free (I get reimbursed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, anchadian said: The last time I had a massage was many many years ago. If I remember, I gave the ladies 10 baht 1974? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 42 minutes ago, Madgee said: I'm intrigued .... Exactly what 'treatment' do you pay for? Spa Treatments - Let's Relax Spa (letsrelaxspa.com) I pay ฿300 for a 60 min (90 mins would kill me) Thai full body massage with no extras up country. ฿50 tip is plenty. same i tip 50 on a typical hour massage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, anchadian said: I gave the ladies 10 baht and they were extremely happy. I wonder if i give them just 10 bt if they will make me "happy" ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Also up country, I pay 400bt for an hour or 600bt for 2hr. That's Oil massage, I wouldn't let them near me with that twisting you like a pretzel crap ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Fat is a type of crazy said: It's funny sometimes how we base tip on price. I might have a good cheap meal with good service but the tip will be lower than at a more expensive restaurant where the service is the same. Similar with massage possibly as if the 90 minutes was 500 you may give less even if massage same. Getting to the point 200 baht is a nice tip in my opinion. Not amazing but probably more than many would offer. I base any tip on the extra sexual services they provided. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchit Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 In Pattaya an oil massage will cost between 2-300 baht. Including a rub out and sometimes more i usually pay no more than 500 baht inclusive. If the girl likes you and you say the right things then the sometimes more can be quite a lot more which makes the 500 good value 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It doesn't make any sense at all to tip for a massage. You've paid for a massage and you've got a massage. What's the tip for? Did you receive a "special" service? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, edwardandtubs said: It doesn't make any sense at all to tip for a massage. You've paid for a massage and you've got a massage. What's the tip for? Did you receive a "special" service? A tip after you've paid 1600 isn't necessary, if you'd paid 100+ then yes a tip is required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: A tip after you've paid 1600 isn't necessary, if you'd paid 100+ then yes a tip is required Ladies in expensive spas such as mentioned are not paid much more per client than 300bht places, (maybe 150-200bht total)regardless of actual customer price and are generally less busy, with strict managment and work practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Olmate said: Ladies in expensive spas such as mentioned are not paid much more per client than 300bht places, (maybe 150-200bht total)regardless of actual customer price and are generally less busy, with strict managment and work practices. This is the fundamental flaw with tipping. The service provider's poor pay is used as a reason to tip whereas in fact it's the opposite. The tips are leading to the poor basic pay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Olmate said: Ladies in expensive spas such as mentioned are not paid much more per client than 300bht places, (maybe 150-200bht total)regardless of actual customer price and are generally less busy, with strict managment and work practices. Correct. Could be 120 baht for a thai massage and 170 for an aromatherapy. Despite much more payment to shop, and expertise of staff member to give the aromatherapy massage, not much more so they rely on tips and based on some of the replies here it's not looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 4 hours ago, bob smith said: ive never tipped after a massage. in fact quite the opposite, I always ask for a discount! And you said you have how many millions in the bank? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, Olmate said: Ladies in expensive spas such as mentioned are not paid much more per client than 300bht places, (maybe 150-200bht total)regardless of actual customer price and are generally less busy, with strict managment and work practices. I don't know about these expensive 1600 baht places but it's common in massage shops around Pattaya to be 50\50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 My 'tip' is always there, if they want to pick it up, they are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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