Tipping Calculator for Thailand — by Service Type

Data verified: Jun 2026Found an outdated figure? Tell us

Tipping in Thailand: about 10 % in restaurants, 5 % at hotels, 0 % in taxis and 0 % at cafés.

Inputs

Bill amount (local currency)

฿

Enter the amount in THB — the destination currency

Service type

Default scenario: Bill 100 · restaurant — edit inputs

Suggested tip

THB 10

10%

≈ 1.2 SAR (estimated)Approximate FX rates — as of August 2026 · FX rates are approximate, for planning only.

10% في المطاعم الراقية. في مطاعم الشارع تقريب المبلغ يكفي.

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How it works

Enter your Phuket trip details to get tipping figures based on current, Phuket-specific numbers.

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Step 1
Enter the bill in the local currency of Thailand (THB).
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Step 2
Pick the service type: restaurants 10%, hotels 5%, taxis 0%, cafes 0%.
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Step 3
We apply the local Thailand percentage and show the total with tip.

Use Cases

Plan tipping for Phuket

Get exact, current figures for tipping in Phuket instead of vague averages.

Compare destinations

Weigh Phuket against other cities before booking flights or hotels.

Budget before you book

Know the expected spend in Phuket so surprises don't derail the trip.

Tips

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Prices for Phuket move with season — re-check near your travel dates.
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Use local currency figures for Phuket; card rates add conversion fees.
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Book ahead when visiting Phuket in peak season.

Common Mistakes

Budgeting Phuket with peak-season averages.
Ignoring visa lead times before booking.

FAQs

What's the general tipping custom in Thailand?

Enter any bill in the calculator and it applies the local Thailand rate per service type (restaurants, hotels, taxis, cafes).

Is tipping expected in Thailand?

Tipping is appreciated though rarely mandatory.

How much do I tip at restaurants in Thailand?

Around 10% of the bill is the local benchmark; enter any amount and the calculator applies it.

How much for hotel staff in Thailand?

About 5% is customary; the calculator applies it to any amount you enter.

Do I tip taxi drivers in Thailand?

Not expected in Thailand — the metered fare is enough.

What rate applies at cafes — Phuket?

0% — the calculator applies the cafe rate to any bill you enter.

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