🇹🇭Thailand · Hairdresser / Barber
How much to tip a hairdresser in Thailand (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
฿20–100 depending on salon tier
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Cultural notes
Thai hair salons range from neighbourhood shops (฿100–200 cuts) to upscale Bangkok salons (Chalachol, Toni & Guy Thailand) charging ฿1,000–3,000. ฿20–50 at a local shop, ฿50–100 at a mid-range salon, and ฿100–200 at a high-end stylist are the customary tips, handed directly to the stylist (not the receptionist). Some upscale salons add a 10% service charge — in that case a small additional ฿50–100 directly to the stylist is still appreciated.
Frequently asked questions
Tip the person who washes my hair separately?
Yes — ฿20–50 directly to the shampoo assistant is standard practice at salons that split the roles.
At a ฿150 neighbourhood cut?
฿20–50 is generous.
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
- Housekeeping฿20–50 per day, left on the pillow with a thank-you note
- 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
- 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: wise.com