Cafés · Thailand

Do you tip at cafés in Thailand?

Coffee shops have no tipping expectation. Leaving the note-level change from a drink is a common gesture in tourist areas.

Common questions

How much should you tip in cafés in Thailand?

Round up. Leave the change, or nothing.

Can you tip by card in Thailand?

Card terminals rarely offer a tip line. Cash in baht is the practical way to tip, and small notes are much more useful than coins.

More on tipping in Thailand

• Restaurants
• Bars
• Taxis
• Hotel porters
• Housekeeping
• Tour guides
• Private drivers
• Boat & yacht charters

Tipping in cafés elsewhere

• Vietnam
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Croatia