Tipping the mamasan is like giving your dealer a Christmas bonus — you don’t have to, but you’ll get the better product next time.

I usually tip 100–200 baht if I’m planning to barfine. It’s not about generosity — it’s strategy. A small tip now means:

• She remembers you

• She’ll steer better girls your way

• She’ll handle any “she’s busy” nonsense with a quiet override

But I don’t tip every time. Only when I need her help, or if I plan to return to the same bar often. You don’t want to set expectations with someone who doesn’t actually help you.

Bottom line: tip smart, not automatically.

Absolutely. Slipping the mamasan 100–200 baht when you first arrive is like unlocking VIP access. She’ll often steer the best girls your way or give you a heads-up about which ones are on their period, tired, or not into customers tonight. I did this at Billboard once and ended up with a stunner who was actually fun to talk to. Without that tip? I’d probably get the leftovers.

Yeah… more than once, actually. The first time it happened, I convinced myself she “liked me for me,” and not for the envelope of cash I gave her every time we met. We went out on non-paid dates, she introduced me to her cousin, even cooked for me once. But eventually, the cracks showed—her mood shifted when I didn’t give extra, and one night she asked for help with rent. That’s when I realized I was just one of many sponsors. Lesson learned: don’t confuse sweetness with sincerity in this game.

Absolutely — but keep it small and strategic. Slip her 100 baht with a smile and ask who’s “fun tonight.” She’ll hook you up with the girl who actually enjoys her job. Tip too much, and she’ll think you’re a soft wallet. Keep it smart, not desperate.

Always tip the mamasan if she hooks you up with a great girl or gives you VIP seating. A little 200 baht can go a long way in getting you priority next time. She controls the lineup—treat her like a queen.

Depends on your goal. If you’re planning to come back often, tipping the mamasan builds loyalty and trust. She might steer the hottest girls your way. If it’s a one-time visit, maybe not essential—but still appreciated.