Is it rude to not eat all your food in Thailand?

Unlike many other countries, you are not obliged to eat all your food or finish your plate. Eat what you can and only stop when you are truly full. Although you should try to not waste food, it is okay if you do have leftovers since it is not seen as rude here as it is in other places.



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Greetings are accompanied by the gesture known as a 'wai', which is the placing of two palms together, with fingertips touching the nose. A wai indicates the level of respect for another person and is an acknowledgement of seniority. A person should bow their head with their palms pressed together to indicate respect.

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Unlike many other countries, you are not obliged to eat all your food or finish your plate. Eat what you can and only stop when you are truly full. Although you should try to not waste food, it is okay if you do have leftovers since it is not seen as rude here as it is in other places.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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Although it might not always seem like it, Thailand is actually very conservative in many respects. If you are walking or cycling around a city, it isn't polite to take off your shirt.

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Many Thais will tip at these kind of places. Although, again, this isn't a fixed amount and it's just as much for convenience as it is for gratitude or a comment on the quality. Assuming the food is good and your server are pleasant, the small tip will either be a small banknote – 20 Baht being the most common.

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You can tip the bellboy 20 - 50 baht (. 60 - $1.50) depending on how many bags you have, a tip will not be expected but will be appreciated. The maid at your hotel will not expect a tip but a small 20 - 50 baht (. 60 - $1.50) in an envelope under your pillow would certainly be appreciated.

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Etiquette Do's
  1. Remove Your Shoes. The first rule of etiquette for entering a Thai residence, temple, or palace is to remove your shoes. ...
  2. Don't Step On Thresholds. ...
  3. Dress Properly. ...
  4. Always Return a Wai Greeting. ...
  5. Respect The Monks And Do Not Touch Them. ...
  6. Be Mindful When Taking Pictures. ...
  7. Smile. ...
  8. Don't Touch People's Heads.


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Of course, it is perfectly safe to wear a red shirt in Thailand! Unless that is you wear one and join a mass demonstration against the army's orders... Red is an auspicious color in Thailand cause of the Thai-Chinese, and Sunday is the 'red day of the week'.

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