[Rush]

No, not that kind!

What do you feel is a reasonable tip to leave for the wait staff at breakfast for a free buffet at your hotel? This would be for a Bangkok hotel in the $75 a night room range, and though the breakfast is a buffet, several people serve you bringing the hot portions of your meal, coffee, etc.

I know the majority of guest leave no tip. And though I do not want to overtip, I'd hate to be leaving such a small amount that it is almost as bad as leaving nada.

Also, what do you feel is reasonable for tipping the bell hop at check in who carries your bag(s) to your room? On this one I tend to overtip (I think) because word spreads quickly among the staff that you are a good tipper and the service level for the rest of your stay tends to be a bit higher than normal then.

Lastly, how about daily maid service - I usually leave this tip for the length of the stay at checkout since regardless of what amount I leave laying out day to day, it is never touched.

And, btw, I found a use for 1 & 2 baht coins besides dropping them in beggars' cups - MBK charges 2 baht for use of their restrooms - Thai guys seem to have tiny bladders and visit the restrooms several times during a stroll thru the mall.

[francois]

No, not that kind!

And, btw, I found a use for 1 & 2 baht coins besides dropping them in beggars' cups - MBK charges 2 baht for use of their restrooms - Thai guys seem to have tiny bladders and visit the restrooms several times during a stroll thru the mall.

I collect 1 baht coins and at end of stay give them to mothers with babys who beg.

[Rush]

Begging Babies?
There's a Kodak moment.

Sorry, cheap shot - but i couldn't resist . . .

Now I do miss the begging dogs that became the fashion around the MBK skytrain pathways a few years ago . . .

[Curious]

In my opinion you give them a tip at the end of the last meal; if you've had six or seven breakfasts there over the week I guess 150 or 200 baht may be about right (and I'll put on my asbestos jacket for the flaming to begin).

[dorayme]

I believe tips should be given on a daily basis as you may not always have the same waiters.

The buffet really isn't free. Why not tip a percent of the value or 20 Baht minimum.

[neddy3]

"The majority of guests leave no tip", you tell us. So what does that tell you?

20B daily is enough.

[stevekoolguy]

Leave 20 Bahat note everytime you eat guys. These guys make only about 200 Bahat a day. Be generous at least when you are on vacation guys

[francois]

Begging Babies?
There's a Kodak moment.
Sorry, cheap shot - but i couldn't resist . . .
Now I do miss the begging dogs that became the fashion around the MBK skytrain pathways a few years ago . . .

As I walk through the Wat Chai grounds the mothers or grannies bring their bébés to me. François le roi des pauvres.

[dab69]

maybe the Thai guys frequenting the restroom are looking for excitement
they aren't finding *elsewhere*...


a tip left at the hotel room before checkout
might not go to the ladies that clean your room daily.
I leave 50bt daily at least on the bed and find it
missing everyday. doubt if I get any better cleaning though.
just nice to leave a little.

upon arrival at least 100 bt to the bellboy.

cute waiter might get 300-500bt tip at the hotel.
he will be there regularly. hehehehe

once had a DJ bartender follow me into the restroom
after such an outrageous tip, but I chickened out.

[luvthai]

I always hand the tip directly to the person I want to have it. Leaving a tip at the end of your stay usually means the tips do not end up with the service people. I have found especially with the maids that the service is much better once you have shown them you appreciate them. If I miss seeing maids one day I will double the tip the next day. As for beggars if they are disabled I do tip them but I hnd the tip to the boy I am with and let them tip. I have a hard time tipping the women I see with babies as I know most time the babies are not thers but only ones they have rented for the day (there was an article on this). Especially now with times so hard for working and non working thias it is critical to be a little more charitable.

[imacnLA]

I usually tip 200 bhat a day for my maid at the hotel. I always find that my room gets "freshened" after every outing, and towels constantly restocked. For meals, I'm not sure what's appropriate.

[Alf]

some great information here but you have to sign in.
http://pattayapassion.19.forumer.com/vi ... .php?t=130

[homintern]

I usually tip 200 bhat a day for my maid at the hotel. I always find that my room gets "freshened" after every outing, and towels constantly restocked. For meals, I'm not sure what's appropriate.

As that's probably close to her daily wage, I'm not surprised

[fattman]

200 baht a day is far too much. Tipping is a nice idea if its kept to sensible levels, but the service at any good hotel should be just the same whether tips are given or not. Then there's the old chesnut of service charges - I know that places like Triple Two and The Oriental in Bangkok do share the service charge across all the staff each month, but some other hotels do not.

[neddy3]

I usually tip 200 bhat a day for my maid at the hotel. I always find that my room gets "freshened" after every outing, and towels constantly restocked. For meals, I'm not sure what's appropriate.

Absolute madness.

Wonder where some Thais get the idea that falangs have unlimited resources of money.