Should you tip Grab drivers Thailand?

Tipping is NOT customary in Thailand, there is absolutely NO mandatory requirement to tip anyone, but small gratuities for great service are very much appreciated. Unlike some other parts of the world, you will never see a Thai service provider with his hand out waiting for a tip.



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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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In Bangkok, I took a grab taxi for short distance driven by a lady, price was almost doubled showed up in their app and the car was dirty inside with food containers and make up items lady uses at the front seat.

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Tipping is a usual practice in Thailand. Small gratuities for great service are very much appreciated. Many hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, which already serves as a tip. If service charge is not included a 5% - 10% tip is appreciated.

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The short answer is no, there is currently no Uber in Thailand. However, you can use a ride-hailing app called Grab instead. The app works in a similar way to Uber and is affordable and easy to use. Alternatively, you can use regular taxis, tuk-tuks and public transport to get around.

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In Bangkok,it is best to pay by cash when using Grab Taxi. If you dispute the fare charged, you can withhold payment till settled on the spot. If with credit card payment, the dispute fare is deducted upfront and seek redress later. This take a long time for even an email to reply .

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Taxi or Car Service: 15-20% However, the experts at the Emily Post Institute say a tip of anywhere from 15 to 20 percent of the total fare (and a dollar for every bag they help you carry) is necessary no matter what kind of driving service you use.

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Drivers rate you way before knowing if you tipped or not. When your ride is over, the app instantly pops up the window which mandates that they rate you before being able to do anything else. It's only after they rate you that they can see if you tipped or not. Nothing else on their app works until they rate you.

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Grab is a ride-hailing service that is popular in many cities around the world, including Bangkok. It can be a convenient and affordable way to get around the city.

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It is possible to use the Grab smartphone apps to get a private car from the airport to your hotel. They offer fixed prices for cars to or from the airport. Grab Car and Grab Taxi – available through the Grab app – have Economy and Premium cars ( the Grab Car Plus option ) for around 400 – 600 Baht.

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