Thailand has become one of Southeast Asia's most popular shopping centres. You find not only Thailand's well-known host of unique handicrafts, but also a superb choice of luxury buys. All items are distinguished by fine Thai workmanship and of modern technological skills.
A VAT refund can be claimed by any non-Thai visitor who
has been in Thailand less than 180 days
in a calendar year;
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
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. In case of bank draft refund or credit to credit card
account refund, 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
not exceeding 10,000 baht
cash in Thai baht, draft, credit to credit
card account
exceeding 10,000 baht
draft, credit to credit card account
Note :You must specify the method of receiving
the refund on your form (P.P. 10).
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:
prohibited items
firearms, explosives or any similar items
gemstones
Some Hints
Allow yourself adequate time at the airport
for the refund process.
In case your request for refund by draft
or credit to credit card account receives no reply within
an appropriate period of time, please contact the
VAT Refund Office at Bangkok International Airport Tel : 0 2535 6576-79
or
The VAT Refund for Tourist Office, Revenue Department,
Phahon Yothin Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. Tel : 0 2272 9387-8, 0 2272 8195-8 Fax:
0 2617 3559 E-mail : vrefund@pasi.rd.go.th
Phra Sumen (Sumeru)
Fort
It was built in the reign of King Rama I on
the city's outer wall, which ran along the canal to the
Chao Phraya River.
At first, 14 forts were built, but in time
they became dilapidated. Eventually, all were demolished,
with the exception of Phra Sumen Fort and Mahakan Fort,
both of which stand today. Recently this area were Sumen
Fort stands has been open to the public as a public park.
How to get there Bus routes : 3, 6, 9, 15, 19, 30, 32, 33,
39, 53, 64, 65, 68, 82 Air-con Bus : 3, 32, 68, 506 Pier:
1. Chao Phraya Express Boat
2. Phra Athit Pier
