Bangkok, Thailand

Money and tipping in Bangkok

In Bangkok, payment habits differ from many origins — plan for both cards and cash.

Key takeaways

·Thai baht (THB)
·Not mandatory; round up or 10% in nicer restaurants.
·Carry THB 500–1000 notes broken into smaller bills.

Currency

Thai baht (THB)

Cards vs cash

Cards in malls and hotels; street food and markets are cash. Carry THB 500–1000 notes broken into smaller bills.

Tipping

Not mandatory; round up or 10% in nicer restaurants.

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