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Being a tourist, you are not required to pay the
additional Value Added Tax (VAT) on items which
cost over 5,000 Baht and which you intend to take out of
Thailand. All you need to do is announce at each
purchase which is over 5,000 Baht that you would like to
profit from the VAT. You are then required to show your
Passport and the PP-10 Form is handed to
you which you should keep together with your original
receipt. At your departure, present your paperwork to
the 'Customs Inspection for VAT Refund Office'
and if the value is less than 30,000 Baht your refund
can be handed out either in cash, bank transfer or
credited to your credit card. Should your refund exceed
30,000 Baht you must drop your paperwork into the nearby
collection box and your refund will be transferred to
you via bank or credit card.
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Watch this Video about VAT Refunds for
Tourists |
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How to claim your Refund
This scheme will only work in stores
which have the "VAT Refunds for Tourist" sign displayed. The goods must
have the value of at least 5,000 Baht (including VAT) or single purchases of at
least 2,000 Baht per day. The goods must be presented at the Airport within 60
days from the date of purchase.
When purchasing your goods, present your passport and
ask the sales assistant to complete the VAT Refund Application for Tourists form
(also known as PP-10). The original receipt must be attached to the form as
well.
At an International Airport while departing, present all
the paper work to the Customs Office for inspection before you check in. In the
case of luxuries goods (gold watches, jewellery etc.), a further inspection by
the Revenue Officer at the departure lounge is necessary.
How will your refund be paid out
Refunds which add up to less than
30,000 Baht will be paid out either in cash (Thai Baht), Bank Transfer or
credited to your credit card.
Refund Fees
Refunds paid out as cash will have the
fee of 100 Baht. Bank or Credit Card transfers will also have the fee of 100
Baht but additional Bank fees will apply.
Refunds do not apply for the following
- You are travelling with a diplomatic passport and
reside in Thailand.
- You are an airline crew member departing Thailand on
duty.
- Your stay in Thailand exceeds 180 days in a calendar
year.
- Goods were not taken out of Thailand within 60 days
after date of purchase.
- You didn't depart Thailand from an international
airport.
- Name or passport number not on original tax invoice
attached to the VAT Refund Application form
- Value of goods purchased is less than 2,000 baht per
day per store.
- VAT Refund Application for Tourist form was not
prepared on the date of purchase.
- Total value of goods claimed for refund is less than
5,000 baht.
- Original tax invoices were not attached to the VAT
Refund for Tourist form.
- You did not carry the goods out of Thailand on the day
of your departure.
- Goods were not purchased from participating shops in
the VAT Refund for Tourists scheme.
- Quantity of goods shown in the VAT Refund Application
form is less than that shown in the original tax invoice.
- Goods were taken out of Thailand without being
inspected by Customs or Revenue officers.
- Luxury goods were taken out of Thailand without being
checked by the Revenue officers.
- Tax invoices attached to the VAT Refund Application
for Tourist were issued from a different store than mentioned on form.
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Additional saving Tips |
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Central Store 5% Discount for
Tourists/Foreigners |
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- Save 5% in any
Central Store as a foreigner. Just present your
Passport or ID Card, fill out a short form and you will
receive a 5% voucher on your next purchase. You may use
this voucher in partner stores such as (Zen,
Supersports or
Robinsons). This voucher is valid for 1 week. |
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Robinson 5% Discount for
Tourists/Foreigners |
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- The same principle as at any
Central Store. Present your Passport / ID Card to be
eligible for a 5% Voucher. |
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5% Discount in Siam Paragon &
The Emporium Department Stores |
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- Get a 5% Discount card on normal priced purchases in
the
Siam Paragon or
the Emporium Department Store. As always, bring your
passport and head to the customer service counter to
fill out the application form. Present this card on each
purchase but beware as not each shop accepts it. This
card cannot be used at Pharmacies, several Food stores,
rental stores etc. |
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5 - 30% Discount in 50 Stores
around MBK |
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The
Mah Boon Krong (MBK) Tourist Discount card is great
to have while shopping in probably the craziest Mall in
Bangkok. Discounts vary from 5 - 30 % depending on the
shop. Throughout the Mall there are about 50 shops that
will accept this card including, food and beverage
outlets in MBK. Just bring your Passport along and pick
up one of the forms from the Information Counter. |
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Zen Department Store Super
saver |
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At the
Zen Department store the saving possibilities are
nearly uncountable. While first of all you will receive
a 5% discount on each purchase you make (don't forget
your passport), another 7% VAT Refund (min. 2000 Baht
purchase) can be claimed as well. Additionally the "1
Card" from Zen can be obtained which gives you 1 point
for every 25 Baht you spend. 800 Points will give you a
discount of 100 Baht. |
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