When arriving in Thailand
ask for free copies of Thaiways magazine and Thaiways maps from the information
counter at airports or hotels.
Who can claim VAT refunds?
A VAT refund can be claimed by any non-Thai visitor who
•
is not a crew member of an airline;
•
departs Thailand by air carrier from an international
airport.
How to claim a VAT refund?
1. VAT refund only applies to goods taken out of Thailand within 60 days
from the date of purchase.
2. The goods must be purchased from stores displaying the "VAT REFUND
FOR TOURISTS" sign.
3. On any day, the value of goods purchased at each participating store
shall not be less than 2,000 baht, including VAT. The total amount claimed
for refund must not be less than 5,000 baht, including VAT.
4. On the purchasing day, present your passport and ask the sales assistant
at the store to complete the VAT Refund Application for Tourist form (P.P.
10) and attach the original tax invoices to the form. Each application form
(P.P. 10) must show a value of 2,000 baht or more.
5. Before departure, present your goods and submit the VAT Refund Application
for tourists (P.P.10) form and original tax invoices to the Customs officers
for inspection before check-in.
6. Valuable goods, such as jewelry, gold ornaments, watches, glasses, or
pens must once more be inspected by the Revenue officers at the VAT refund
office at the departure lounge after passport control.
7. You can either present your claim to Revenue officers or drop it into
the box at the Refund Counter or mail from your home back to the Revenue
Department of Thailand.
How will the refund be paid?
You can choose to receive your refund by
Refund amount
Refund method
Note
not exceeding 30,000
baht
cash in Thai baht, draft, credit to credit card account
You must specify the method
of receiving the refund on your form (P.P.10).
exceeding 30,000 baht
draft, credit to credit card account
The following fees apply to refund requests
•
For cash refund, a fee of 100 baht.
•
For draft refund, a fee of 100 baht plus
draft issuing fee at the rate charged by banks, and postage.
•
For credit to credit card account refund, a fee of 100
baht plus money transfer fee at the rate charged by banks, and postage.
Important!
You cannot claim VAT refunds for the following goods:
