How much to tip hotel housekeeping in Thailand (2026 Guide)
฿20–50 per day, left on the pillow with a thank-you note
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Cultural notes
Housekeeping tipping is one of the most-recommended gestures across Thai tipping guides because housekeeping staff are paid modestly and the 10% hotel service charge rarely reaches them. ฿20–50 per day at mid-range hotels and resorts, ฿50–100 at 5-star properties, left daily (not at the end of the stay — staff often rotate) on the pillow or with a "Thank you / ขอบคุณ" note so it is not mistaken for forgotten cash.
Common mistakes
Leaving one lump sum at checkout — by then your housekeeper for the week may be off-shift, and the tip can be split unevenly or returned to reception.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip every day or at the end?
Every day. The staff rotates.
฿20 too little at a 5-star resort?
At Six Senses, Aman, or Soneva, ฿50–100 daily is more appropriate.
Tipping other services in Thailand
- Sit-down restaurant10% if no service charge; otherwise round-up (฿20–100)
- Counter / takeawayNo tip required; loose coins ฿5–20
- CaféNo tip, or leave loose change (฿5–20)
- BarRound up to nearest ฿100, or ฿20–50 per round
- Porter฿20–50 per bag
- Concierge฿100–200 for substantial assistance
- TaxiRound up to the nearest ฿10–20
- RideshareOptional ฿10–50 in-app or round-up cash
- Food deliveryOptional ฿10–30 in-app
- Grocery deliveryOptional ฿20–50 in-app or in cash
- Hairdresser฿20–100 depending on salon tier
- Spa฿50–100 per 60-min massage at local shops; ฿100–200 at upscale spas
- Tour guide฿200–500 per person per day; ฿500–1,000 private full day
- Tattoo artist10–15% of the service price, or ฿200–500 cash
- Valet฿20–50 per drop-off/pickup
- Airport baggage฿20–50 per bag for porters
- Busker฿20–50 in the hat or case
- Movers฿100–200 per worker
- Tradesperson฿50–100 cash for exceptional work
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Last verified: · Sources: iamkohchang.com, cleverthai.com