A
VAT refund can be claimed by any Non-Thai visitor who has
following qualification.
1. Has been in Thailand less than
180 days in a calender year.
2. Is not a crew member of an airline.
3. Departs Thailand by air carrier from an international
airport.
WHAT
TO BUY?
1. The goods must be purchased
from stores displaying the “VAT refund for tourists”
Sign.
2. VAT refund only applies to goods
taken out of Thailand within 60 days from the date of purchase.
3. Goods purchased at each participating
store shall not be less than 2,000 baht, including VAT.
The total amount claiming for refund must not be less than
5,000 baht, including VAT.
4. No refunds for prohibited items,
firearms, explosives or any similar items, gem stones.
HOW
TO CLAIM THE VAT REFUND ?
On
the purchasing day
1. Present your passportand ask the sales assistant
at the store to complete the VAT refund Application for
tourist form (P.P.10).
2. Attach the original tax invoices
to the form.
3. Each application form (P.P.10)
must show a value of 2,000 baht or more.
Before
departure
1. Present your goods and submit
the form and original tax invoices to the Customs officers
for inspection before check-in.
2. 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.
3. In case of bank draft refund
or credit to credit card account, 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.
