Bangkok practical travel information
Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Bangkok, Thailand, tailored to the country you are travelling from.
- Tipping in restaurants: 10% if no service charge; most locals round up
- Tipping taxis: Round up to nearest 10 baht
- Tipping hotel staff: 20-50 baht for bellboy
- Tipping is appreciated but not expected. Wai (bow) is more valued than tips in many situations.
- Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Bangkok packing guide.
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