Originally Posted by Kalboz

The Thai hospitality workers are not in it for the hobby. They are working to make money, support their families, and appreciate tipping as part of their compensation. I have been visiting Thailand for years and have many friends that work in hospitality and have told me so. I have dined with Thai friends who also tipped and there was nothing strange about it. Tipping is not mandatory but if you like the service and want to appreciate the worker then go a head - if you don't want to, then don't tip. No one if forcing you to tip.