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Those who are not Thai nationality
Those who have not a domicile in Thailand.
Those who are not an airline crew member departing Thailand on duty.
Depart Thailand from an international airport.
Purchase goods from stores displaying a "VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS" sign.
Present the goods and VAT Refund Application for Tourist Form (P.P.10) and original tax invoices to the Customs officer before check-in at the airline counter on the departure date.
Goods must be purchased from stores displaying the "VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS" sign.
Goods must take out of Thailand with the traveler within 60 days from the date of purchase.
Goods must be purchased at least 2,000 baht (VAT included) per day per store.
On the purchasing date, tourists must present passport and ask the sales assistant to issue the VAT Refund Application for Tourists form (P.P.10) with the original tax invoices.
Tourists must present the goods and VAT Refund Application for Tourists form (P.P.10) with original tax invoices to a Customs officer for inspection before check-in.
In case of luxury goods (jewelry, gold, ornaments, watches, glasses, and pens of which the value is over 10,000 baht), the tourist is required to hand carry and show the goods again at the VAT Refund for Tourists
Office, after passing the immigration checkpoint. Tourists can claim a VAT refund at the VAT Refund for Tourists Counter at an international airport, or drop the documents into the box in front of the VAT Refund for Tourists office, or mail the documents to the Revenue Department of Thailand.

For refund amount not exceeding 30,000 baht, the refund payment can be made in the form a 1.1 Cash (Thai baht only) or 1.2 Bank draft in four currencies: US$, EURO, STERLING, YEN or 1.3 Transfer into Credit card account (VISA, MASTERCARD, and JCB) 2. For refund amount exceeding 30,000 baht, the refund payment can be made in the form of bank draft or transfer into a credit card account (as detailed in 1.2 and 1.3) The expense consist of draft or transfer fee, and postal fee which are charged by banks and post office and they will be deducted from the refund amount. Below tables are shown the approximately rate of the expenses.

*The postal fee depends upon distances and weights of the letter

A claimant carries a diplomatic passport and/or resides in Thailand.
A claimant is an airline crew member that is on duty when departs Thailand.
A claimant did not depart Thailand from an international airport. A claimant did not carry the goods out of Thailand on the departure date.
Goods were not taken out of Thailand within 60 days from the date of purchase. The purchase date is counted as the first day. Goods were taken out of Thailand without inspected by a Customs officer.
Luxury goods were taken out of Thailand without inspected by a Revenue officer.
The total value of purchase is less than 2,000 baht per day per store.
The VAT Refund Application for Tourist form (P.P. 10) was not issued on the date of purchase.
The name or passport number on the original tax invoices that are enclosed to the VAT Refund Application for Tourist form (P.P. 10) is not a claimant.
The original tax invoices were not enclosed to the VAT Refund Application for Tourist form ( P.P. 10).
Goods were not purchased from the shops participating in the VAT refund for tourists scheme.
The tax invoices were not issued from a store that mentioned on the form.

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Thailand is adding a tourism tax on foreign visitors

Starting in June, visitors can expect to pay a small tax to enter the country

A trip to Thailand is about to get a little more expensive. Starting June 1, the country will impose a tourism tax on international visitors, the government approved Tuesday.

Those who arrive by air will be taxed 300 baht (roughly $9, which will be added into airfare) and those by land or water transportation will be charged 150 baht ($4). The year-round tax will only apply to those staying overnight in the country, children under 2 or those traveling on diplomatic passport s or work permits.

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The tax, which was proposed by the National Tourism Policy Committee and has been under consideration since before the pandemic, has been criticized by the local tourism industry, the Bangkok Post reported.

Government officials say it will help offset medical costs tourists accrue at public hospitals, which totaled between $8 million and $11 million from 2017 and 2019, the tourism and sports minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told reporters on Tuesday. It will also support domestic tourism development. This year alone, the tax could generate more than $115 million.

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Beyond the upcoming tourism tax, there are no restrictions for U.S. leisure travelers to enter Thailand, other than having a passport with at least six months of validity from your arrival. Americans don’t need a visa for stays fewer than 45 days , but Thai immigration officials or airline staff may require proof of an onward or return ticket. All coronavirus restrictions have been lifted .

Tourism in Thailand is seeing a major rebound, which is resulting in the country increasing the number of immigration counters and taxis at Bangkok’s airport to keep up with the recent surge. Thailand’s tourism authorities expect to welcome 25 million visitors in 2023.

Since Thailand reopened for tourism, Angela Hughes, owner of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel , has had significant interest from clients to visit. But as tourism numbers climb, she’s concerned for the return of overtourism to country’s most popular travel destinations, namely its beaches.

Overtourism has been an ongoing issue for Thailand. The country had to close destinations such as Koh Tachai and Maya Bay (made famous by the 2000 movie “The Beach”) to rehabilitate them from tourism damage.

Hughes recalls scenes of Ko Phi Phi Don island choked with thousands of tourists before the pandemic and is now encouraging clients to explore beyond the beach. “I’m shifting people north to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai,” Hughes says.

Jason Martin, U.S. branch director for InsideAsia Tours , says his company is also sending travelers north and avoiding places like Pattaya , the beach city on Thailand’s eastern gulf coast known for its nightlife, which he says has been destroyed by overtourism. But clients are showing interest outside of Thailand’s “beaches and beer” culture on their own, too, requesting vacations that dive deeper into the country.

Thailand will join other popular travel destinations implementing visitor entrance fees. Europe is planning to launch its European Travel Information and Authorisation System (or ETIAS) in November, which will require a 7 euro fee for visitors 18 to 70 years old. Venice has postponed a new tourist entry fee but it’s expected to launch this year. Bhutan reopened last year and now requires a $200 daily visa fee.

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Americans can stay in Thailand without a visa for 30 days. It's 45 days. The article has been corrected.

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Suvarnabhumi International Airport Departure Tax ( Bangkok International Airport Departure Tax ) = 700 Baht

Since February 1, 2007 the 700 Baht international departure tax was included in the price of flight tickets.

(The international departure tax is usually included in the cost of your ticket. However, some travel agency may exclude the tax from their published rate, so please review the terms & conditions of the ticket price carefully every time before making a purchase . )

How Much is the Departure Tax from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Recently, we’ve had a few e-mails asking us how much the departure tax is from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport . In fact, if you already have a plane ticket you don’t have to worry about that anymore.

It used to be that departure tax from Thailand was 500 baht ($16.15) and had to be paid at the airport before you were allowed to leave the country. An almighty hassle, as you always had to make sure you had enough money left before you departed the country and enough time before your flight to stand in a long line to pay.

When Suvarnabhumi Airport was opened, however, departure tax from Thailand was increased to 700 baht ($22.60). But, airport authorities at Suvarnabhumi finally joined the 21st century and, from the beginning of February, 2007, it’s no longer been necessary to pay a departure tax on your way out of Thailand. Sure, you still pay it, but it’s now included in the price of your airfare, so you have no worries upon leaving.

Do be aware, however, some unscrupulous travel agents don’t include the departure tax cost when they quote you an airfare that includes a flight out of Thailand. That way their airfares look cheaper than other travel agents. They then demand the extra money up front when you pay. That’s why you should make sure the quote they are giving you does include the departure tax or, when you come to pay for your airfare, the cost could be higher than you expect.

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BANGKOK -- Thailand's government has approved new fees on foreign tourists, due to take effect on June 1, as travel demand recovers in the tourism-dependent economy.

Each foreign visitor entering the country by air will be charged 300 baht ($8.84), while those arriving by land or boat will pay 150 baht. Day travelers and transit passengers are exempted, as are children under 2 years old.

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Thailand has announced a ‘tourist tax’ for all international travellers

The charge will come into force in April and help the country move away from ‘cheap resort’ tourism

The pandemic highlighted just how vulnerable some tourist economies are during a global crisis. Thailand , for example, saw annual visitor numbers drop from 40 million in 2019 to just 200,000 in 2021. That’s a huge source of people’s livelihoods, nearly totally wiped out.

But now, in an attempt to change the very nature of its tourism industry, the country has announced it will introduce a fee for all international visitors of 300 baht (£6.60 or $9). The ‘tourist tax’ will come into force in April, and be automatically included in the price of airline tickets.

So, why is the government risking alienating some travellers with such a measure? The aim is to help the Thai economy move away from cheap resort tourism. The government hopes to use the money to invest in better infrastructure in tourist hotspots, as well as help cover healthcare for uninsured travellers.

Thailand recently suspended its more relaxed Covid rules due to the spread of the Omicron variant. The current measures in place state that all travellers to the country are required to have paid in advance for both Covid tests and accommodation/quarantine (depending on where they’re travelling from). All international arrivals in Thailand also have to have Covid treatment insurance.

But Thailand still has its ‘ sandbox schemes ’ in place, which have opened up some parts of the country to tourists. The ‘sandboxes’ allow fully-vaccinated travellers to visit several Thai regions and islands (including Phuket , Krabi and Surat Thani) without quarantine.

Meanwhile, the country’s current ‘visa exemption’ scheme means that travellers from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and elsewhere can stay for up to 45 days without a visa. It’s a pretty complicated system with plenty of caveats, so take a look at our up-to-date guide to Thailand’s current travel rules .

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Departure tax proposed

Thais and foreign residents would pay 1,000 baht to leave the country via air under surprise levy

PUBLISHED : 6 May 2023 at 06:10

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WRITER: Narumon Kasemsuk

Travellers crowd the departures hall at Suvarnabhumi airport during the Songkran festival in 2023. A proposed departure tax aims to generate revenue for the government.

Thai outbound travellers and foreign permanent residents in Thailand have been asked for their opinion on a government departure tax of 1,000 baht in an attempt to prevent locals from spending excessively abroad, with the Revenue Department announcing online public hearings this week.

The department posted the public hearing questionnaire on its website , saying it wants to listen to public opinion about an emergency decree on a departure levy, based on a law passed in 1983, in order to assess its impact.

The hearings have been scheduled for May 3-17.

According to the questionnaire, Thai citizens and foreign permanent residents would be required to pay a departure tax of 1,000 baht for air travel and 500 baht for land and sea travel.

The information attached to the poll said the tax aimed to generate revenue for the government and prevent Thais from excessive overseas spending, with a focus on reducing the trade deficit.

Charoen Wangananont, president of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA), said the questionnaire came as a surprise when it was posted earlier this week, even though the public hearing process meant it was supposed to be shared as widely as possible to assess the impact on local residents and tour operators.

"The principle and the levy rate make no sense at all, as Thailand has never had a problem related to a trade deficit in tourism, with inbound income making up 70% of the total, compared with 30% outbound expenditure. In addition, 1,000 baht is too expensive amid current economic conditions," said Mr Charoen.

He said the levy collection should not happen and is unrealistic. If the government wanted to propose such a tax, it should carefully assess the consequences because it could have a major effect on tourism, exceeding whatever revenue the state estimates it could earn, said Mr Charoen.

"We thought this was fake news the first time we saw the poll because it is not the right time to do such a move. If the government really thinks it needs to collect a departure tax, it should have done so before the pandemic, when the tourism industry was on an upward trend. The levy rate should also be more appropriate," he said.

Chotechuang Soorangura, vice-president of TTAA, said a development plan should be included with any departure tax so the people who pay it are aware of how the government will spend the revenue.

He said while some countries apply a departure tax, such as Japan, the price is only ¥1,000 per person, or around 250 baht.

"In addition to being a very expensive tax rate, there is a lack of transparency as the government could not clarify how it will use that money, which would help prevent corruption. Another concern is the 300-baht tourist tax expected to be charged to foreigners in the near future," said Mr Chotechuang.

He said if this levy is implemented, the tourism industry would be affected as a number of outbound tourists would refrain from travel, resulting in imbalanced flows of people, causing difficulties for airlines planning flights to Thailand.

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VAT Refund Bangkok: How To Get Money Back On Your Shopping [Updated 2023]

When you’re shopping in amazing Thailand… did you know that they have a VAT Refund Bangkok Scheme for tourists?

There are so many many shopping centres, boutique stores, and even pharmacies… where tourists can take advantage of this privilege. So, while you’re by buying up big and spending your hard-earned money… isn’t great to know that you could get some money back?

Now, it’s common that before leaving Thailand… our suitcases are packed with goodies we bought. And, as we’ve done this many times before… it’s an easy process for us to get the VAT refund. Yet, as we’ve seen first-hand, it can be confusing for tourists about how it works.

Plus, some tourists have even missed out on getting lots of money back, that they were expecting… all because they did not know the correct steps. You don’t want to end your trip in Bangkok with miserable thoughts, right?

And, there are some critical points you need to know… so that you can get that VAT refund stress-free.

Thus, in this We Drink Eat Trave blog… I’ll run through 4 key steps in how to get a VAT refund in Bangkok. And, this relates specifically for Suvarnabhumi Airport, updated for 2023.

Yet, before we start…

What Is The VAT Refund?

The VAT refund tourist scheme was set up to encourage visitors to shop in Thailand… and to get VAT (value added tax) back on certain items.

Thus, visitors entering Thailand on a tourist visa… may be able to get refunds of up to 7% value of the VAT paid, on goods purchased at certain stores.

Now, when you’re enjoying shopping in Bangkok… not every store entitles you to a VAT refund. So, to see which stores offer the VAT Refund Tourist Scheme, check to see if they display a sign like this…

And, in our experience… it’s best to also ask the staff at the store to confirm if they offer the VAT refund. And, that’s because things can change, then they no longer offer it. Or, they’ve forgotten to take the sign down!

Plus, sometimes the staff may forget… or not even know about offering the VAT Refund to tourists. So, feel free to ask them.

And, while you’re at the check-out counter… there’s some routine paperwork that needs to be done. So, remember this before you pay for your goods, and head off on your next adventure.

An Essential to Help You Get the Vat Refund

Apart from money or credit cards to buy your goods… there’s one other essential thing you need if you want tax refunds on certain purchases. And, that is a form by the name of, PP10 VAT.

And, as you’re paying for your goods… a staff member will complete their section of the golden yellow form. Then, then they’ll also completes an official store receipt… of which they attach to the same form.

Now, you’ll need your passport… as well as other information such as the date you’re leaving Thailand, for example.

In saying that, sometimes I’ve only ever had to fill out my name, date and signature. Yet, you never know who you’ll get… at the VAT Refund Bangkok Service Counters, at Suvarnabhumi Airport. So, you can try your luck… or avoid a potential painful situation by completing the yellow form properly!

So, each time we request on the form that we’d like to get our refund in cash… which will be in Thai Baht. And, that’s because we love coming to Thailand as often as we can.

And, that’s so we can hold onto that Thai Baht for our next trip. Or, if we’re not at an airport lounge… we can use the money towards some relaxing pre-flight brews or food!

Yet, you can choose to receive the VAT refund via a credit card, for example… if that suits better.

Some of the VAT Refund Bangkok Shopping Rules

Now, getting a VAT refund in Bangkok, has routine terms and conditions that go along with it. And, here are some examples of those rules:

A VAT refund only applies to products taken out of Thailand… within 60 days after you made the purchase.
A refund can only be given to a non-Thai visitor… who’s been in Thailand for less than 180 days in that calendar year.
The minimum purchase must be at least 2,000 Thai Baht per store, and per day.
You must show your passport to the sales assistant… so they can fill in the PP10 VAT refund form, which is that key yellow form.
You must have receipts from all of your eligible purchases.
You must depart Thailand by air from an International Airport … including Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket, for example.

So, one of the other interesting rules states that… the store must show the “VAT Refund For Tourists” sign. Yet, unless the signs were hidden somewhere… I’ve bought goods where I didn’t even see the sign showing. Even so, we’d still have to go through the process of filling out the yellow forms.

Travel Tip:

If you’ve bought some products where an individual item is over 5,000 THB per piece… in many circumstances you’ll need to show the VAT Refund officer these items at the airport. So, make sure you to have those goods handy, ready for inspection.

For example, I’d bought an iPhone and a Macbook Pro laptop… of which I bought both of those items each for over 5,000 Thai Baht. Then, when asked, I had to show both of these to the officer.

Now, let’s go through 4 simple steps of getting the VAT Refund… for when you’re at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

4 Steps on How to Get the VAT Refund Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Step 1: go to the first vat refund section before you check in.

Now, there is one key thing that many tourists do not do… which then results in the heartache of them not being able to get the VAT refund.

So, before you even check in to your flight… you MUST go to the first VAT Refund Bangkok Service area. Some tourists do not realize that there are 2 places you need to go… in order to get the money back. So, the first one is before checking into your flights… and the second one is after you pass through immigration.

Now, when you’re at the Departures Level of Suvarnabhumi Airport… make your way to Entrance 10. Then, once you’re there… you’ll be able to see the VAT Refund office, at the far wall. And, the open office area looks like this…

So, wait in the line until one of the officers calls you over to their desk.

BUT, take special note, that this is NOT where you’ll get your money.

Step 2: Hand Over Your Documents and Goods if Required

Now, when you go the VAT Refund officer’s desk, this is what you need to give to them…

Your passport
The filled out golden yellow PP10 VAT Refund Form, with attached receipts

Now, depending on the value of each item… the officer may request to see goods that are over 5,000 Thai Baht each.

Then, once that’s all done, they sign the yellow form. And, in the bottom right hand corner of the same form, they put on a stamp, like this…

So, you must make sure you double, or even triple check… that their signature is on each of the yellow forms.

Plus, if you have multiple forms… make sure that they have put that essential stamp on each form. Otherwise you can kiss your VAT Refund good-bye after you’ve gone through immigration… and you won’t get your money back.

Now, you can check in to your flight !

Step 3: Go to the VAT Refund Bangkok Service Counters After Immigration

After passing through immigration… you’ll see a massive board showing different amenities within Bangkok Airport. And, that board looks like this…

You’ll notice that there are signs pointing to 2 different VAT refund areas. Now, don’t let that confuse you. You can simply choose the one that’s most effective for your needs… whether that be closest to your boarding gate or airline lounge, for example.

It doesn’t matter which one you decide to choose to use… as they both offer the same service, of giving you money back!

So, we’ve been to both VAT refund areas. Yet, this time round, we were going to use the Bangkok Airways Lounge. Thus, we went to the right-hand side this time.

Then, after a few hundred metres we were at the VAT Refund Bangkok counters, that look like similar to this…

Step 4: Hand Over Your Yellow VAT Refund Form(s) and ID

At the VAT Refund area… there are signs stating that only 1 person should go to the VAT Refund counter.

Now, wait in line until you see that there is a free counter to go to. And for us, at the time we went, was no-one there. Thus, we had no mundane waiting! Yet, I recall one time we the wait was for about 45 minutes!

Therefore, to make the process more stress-free… set some time aside in your schedule to get your VAT refund from start to finish.

Then, at the counter I had to give the officer my passport, and yellow forms to inspect. Plus, be prepared that you may have to show your goods again… to the officer at this second VAT Refund Bangkok Service area.

And, after a few minutes or so… the officer effortlessly handed over a pink receipt, and our cash!

Reasons Why You May Not Get Any Money Back

Now, even though you may have passed through the first VAT Refund check point… believe it or not, you could still be denied and not get your money back.

And, on the back of the receipt there’s a list of key reasons, as to why you may not get the refund, including…

Now, here’s an example of my close call with a VAT Refund officer…

I love earning loyalty points to redeem for rewards when I can… as I’m a loyalty program junkie! Ha, ha, ha! And, years back I became a member of “The 1 Card Rewards Program.”

So, when I was joining the Program… I had to sign up and use my passport as part of the process. Then, even years later after making multiple trips to Thailand… I was presenting my loyalty card while blissfully shopping, and earning points.

Yet, there was one huge thing that I forgot. And, that was I’d gotten a new passport! So, the receipts from the shops where I was using my loyalty card… had my old passport number on them.

Then, when I was at the VAT Refund Bangkok Service counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport… she was asking me what the number was on my yellow forms.

And, after showing her my Rewards Program Card… she said that this had my old passport number. Oh my gosh, I then felt dreadful! It was a silly, yet innocent mistake on my behalf, for not being aware of this.

Yet, maybe it was my lucky day, as she still gave me the VAT refund and receipt… even though the information wasn’t correct.

Now, in the above example… the VAT Refund officer could have denied me from getting my money back! So, check that the passport number on any documents… to ensure that they reflect your correct details.

Important Reminders on Getting a VAT Refund

So, there you have 4 steps on how to get a VAT refund in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Plus, I did share with you some critical tips, and a real-life example of mine. Thus, I trust that this helps when you go to get your VAT refund.

Remember, you need to check that the store you’re buying from offers the VAT Tourist Refund. Then, when buying the goods… make sure that the yellow form is completely filled in properly. Be aware of the terms and conditions, otherwise you may not get your refund.

Plus, there are 2 VAT Refund Bangkok offices that you need to visit… one before you check in, and the other one after passing through immigration. Remember to get the officer’s signature and that stamp on each of your yellow forms.

And, if the goods that you bought are over 5,000 THB each… you’ll most likely need to show those items to the VAT Refund Officers. So, make sure you have them handy and ready.

Finally, sometimes the lines can be long. So, make sure you allow yourself enough time at the airport… in case there’s a hefty wait, while other tourists are getting their VAT refunds.

Now, with all that said… we hope that you have a great time in Bangkok, whatever you decide to do! ENJOY!

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Thailand offers ‘VAT Refund’ for tourists

Making thailand even more of an attractive shopping destination, tourists can claim back the vat on goods they purchase while on holiday in the kingdom..

Bangkok, 16 December, 2022 – Further enhancing Thailand’s reputation as a popular shopping destination for travellers from around the world, is the VAT Refund for Tourists scheme which offers holidaymakers a refund on goods they purchase during their trip.

To qualify for the refund, goods must be purchased from stores displaying the ‘VAT Refund for Tourists’ sign, and be to the value of at least 2,000 Baht (VAT included) per day per store. The total value of all goods purchased must be at least 5,000 Baht per person per trip.

The goods must be taken out of Thailand by the tourist within 60 days of the date of purchase through any of the international airports in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang), Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Hat Yai, U-Tapao, Krabi, and Samui.

In the case the VAT refund is made at a refund location in the city, departure from Thailand must be within 14 days of this date.

Here are some important points to remember:

At the time of purchase.

When purchasing the goods, the tourist must present his/her passport and ask the store to issue a VAT Refund Application for Tourists form (P.P.10) along with the original tax invoice/s for the purchase. The passport number must be correct on the form.

*In the case of consumable goods, these must be sealed along with the message ‘No Consumption Made While in Thailand’.

At the airport when departing Thailand

The purchased goods, of which the total value must be 5,000 Baht or more, must be presented along with the VAT Refund Application for Tourists form and original tax invoice/s to a customs officer for inspection before check-in.

In the case of luxury goods (jewellery, gold, ornaments, watch, eyeglasses, pen, mobile or smart phone, laptop or tablet, handbag, and/or belt) of which the value is 10,000 Baht or more per item, and carry-on goods of which the value is 50,000 Baht or more per item, these must be hand carried and showed again at the VAT Refund for Tourists Office after passing through immigration.

At the VAT Refund for Tourists Office, if the refund amount is not over 30,000 Baht with insurance for the tax refund amount, the payment will be made in cash (Thai Baht).

The refund can also be claimed by post to the Revenue Department of Thailand, or by drop-box in front of the VAT Refund for Tourists Office at the airport, and at the downtown refund office locations.

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Getting a tax refund at Suvarnabhumi Airport is simple and fast, the process is quite straight forward at first I thought that it would be time-consuming. This post will share the tax refund procedure experience there.

Before getting to the Airport- Get the sales assistant to issue the VAT Application Form (P.P.10)

To get the tax refund back here are some of the requirements that you will need:

Purchased goods from stores displaying VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS”
Goods must take out of Thailand with the traveller within 60 days from the date of purchase.
Goods must be purchased for at least 2,000 baht (VAT included) per day per store.
On the purchasing date, tourists must present Passports and ask the sales assistant to issue the VAT Refund Application for Tourists form (P.P.10) with the original tax invoices

The staff will help you process to prepare your tax refund application form.

you will need to show your passport however, you do not need to bring your real passport just need to show the photo you took with all the necessary details on it.

TAX REFUND- Step-by-Step guide

Step 1- Proceed to get your custom stamp

Proceed to the VAT Refund Counter to get your custom stamp first before checking in your luggage.

Prepare the following documents and the items you have purchased.

Check that all your P.P. 10 and receipts have been stamped by the Customs officer.

(No custom stamp = No Refund)

source: Vat Tax Refund

Opening Hours:

Monday – Sunday:

Little tips:

Fragile/expensive goods or products should be packed in a hand-carry bag.

Small items, can be placed inside a transparent bag, so it will be easier for the customs officer to see them.

If items are inside the luggage, packed the items at the top of the luggage so that once it is opened they can be easily retrieved. Don’t start to search for the item at the counter, as it will be a waste of time for not only yourself but holding back the queue for other passengers.

Step 2 – Check in your luggage

After getting the custom stamp check-in your luggage and get your ticket issued.

Step 3 – Get Your Tax Refund

Bring along all the documents that have been stamped and signed by the customs officer to the counter to get your refund.

If the goods you are holding are more than 10,000 baht is best to present your goods at the counter as they might need to see the items.

Concourse D1-D4 or D5-D8

The queue at D5-D8 was shorter than at D1-D4.

Note: The VAT refund counter can be found at the furthest end of the airport.

Queue up to get your refund.

For refund amount not exceeding 30,000 baht , the refund payment can be made in the form a – Cash (Thai baht only) or – Bank draft in four currencies: US$, EURO, STERLING, YEN or – Transfer into Credit card account (VISA, MASTERCARD, and JCB)

For refund amount exceeding 30,000 baht , the refund payment can be made in the form of a bank draft or transferred into a credit card account

They have closed all the boxes to drop the tax refund, thus all visitors will have to queue.

After I got my cash back, I was asked to sign the summary and given a carbon copy.

Suggestion:

The whole tax refund process from the VAT Refund Custom counter, to check-in and getting our boarding pass took last than an hour. As the queue are not too long that day.

After checking in, the refund counter is a little far as I took the wrong turn and ended up at the other end of the boarding gate.

Luckily, the queue was not too long, and I got my tax refund in cash as it was not that much. Would suggest that you arrive at the airport 2-3 hours earlier so that you have enough time to complete the tax refund.

Always pack your goods properly as the customs officer might request to see them and take a photo or make a copy of your receipts and forms.

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Thailand Will Start Charging Tourists in 2023 & Here's Who Will Have To Pay

There's a dark reason behind it.

Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Thailand. Right: A tourist in Thailand.

If you have plans to head to Asia this year and Thailand is on your list, keep in mind you may be required to pay a tourist tax when travelling there.

Thailand has announced a tourist tax for visitors entering the country starting later in 2023 and the reasoning for it is to partially deal with the travellers who have accidents during their stay.

The new tourist tax will go into effect on June 1 after it was approved on February 14, Bloomberg reports.

The outlet notes the fee is being imposed at a time when Thailand is seeing an increase in tourists and adds that foreign tourist arrivals "may reach as high as 30 million" in 2023, triple the amount the country saw last year.

Here's what you need to know about the new fee.

How much is the tourist fee in Thailand?

According to Nikkei Asia , foreign visitors will be required to pay 300 baht (US $8.84) if they're arriving by air and those coming into the country by land or boat will have to pay 150 baht (US $4.42).

The fee will be collected upon arrival in the country.

This new fee is separate from the one travellers pay upon leaving the country. The exit fee has been around for decades.

The international departure tax is typically included in the price of the airline ticket, as stated on the Suvarnabhumi Airport website.

Who will have to pay the tourist fee in Thailand?

There are several exemptions for the new tourist fee.

Day travellers, transit passengers and children under the age of two will not have to pay the 300 baht entry fee.

People who have a work permit or who have diplomatic and official passports will also be exempted.

When will the tourist fee go into effect in Thailand?

The tourist fee will go into effect on June 1, 2023.

Why is Thailand charging a tourist fee?

According to the country's tourism minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the money collected through the new tax will go towards assisting tourists who have been involved in accidents and for developing tourist attractions, as reported by the Independent.

Nikkei Asia reports the funds will also go toward "repatriating the remains of foreign travellers" who died while visiting the country.

It's hard to determine the exact number of tourists that die in the country per year.

In 2016, the Bangkok Post reported the country saw a 54% jump in the number of foreign tourists who died in the country the previous year (2015). It's unknown if and by how much those numbers changed during the pandemic, although dozens of deaths are reported each year.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

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How to Get a VAT Refund in Thailand

There is always a 7% Value Added Tax on all the goods bought in Thailand apart from the purchasing price. The good thing about this for tourists visiting Thailand is that they can get a refund for all the VAT before checking out of Thailand. But before you can get a VAT refund for every item bought as a tourist, you must have purchased from a Tourists' VAT Refund Scheme participating store.

HOW TO CLAIM A VAT REFUND

You must be sure to buy from a store with the inscription, 'VAT Refund for Tourists.' The Value Added Tax refund applies to only goods that are moved out of Thailand in sixty days of purchase.

The total worth of the purchased items must not be less than 5,000 baht (VAT inclusive), and the value of purchased items in a single daily transaction must not be less than 2,000 baht. At checkout point, you must present your international passport and request for VAT Refund Application for Tourists form (P.P.10) from the sales assistant, fill it and attach the original tax invoice to the form.

For every P.P.10 application form filled, the worth of the bought items must not be less than 2000 baht but can be more than value. Both the purchased goods and the filled P.P.10 form(s) must be presented to the Customs Officer before leaving for inspection.

Luxury items including jewellery, wrist watches, gold ornaments and so on must be inspected at the departure lounge by the revenue officers in the VAT Refund Office. Your claims can be handed over to the Revenue officers, dropped inside the boxes at the VAT Refund Office or mailed back to the Revenue Department of Thailand.

HOW WILL THE REFUND BE PAID

Refund on purchases that are not up to 30,000 baht and more than 30,000 baht is paid in cash through bank draft or credited into your credit card.

THERE ARE SOME FEES FOR REFUND

Meanwhile, there are some charges attached to every VAT refund;

100 Baht is charged on every refund paid in cash.

For every refund paid through bank draft, 100 Baht or more is charged at the bank rates including postal fees.

For every refund paid unto a credit card, there is an attached charge of 100 Baht in addition to money transfer charges at bank rates.

WHERE TO GET YOUR REFUND

The PP10 forms collected for purchased items at the purchasing stores must be presented including the original invoice to the customs officers. The forms will be stamped and signed before being returned to you. You will be informed if there is a need for the purchased items to be inspected. To get more information about the location of the Customs VAT inspection office is located, click this link.

Your baggage can then be checked-in after this step has been completed and you can then proceed to the passport control point to complete your immigration formalities. On getting to the duty-free area, you will notice a sign showing the directions to the VAT Refund office where you will have to go to one of the counters to present your signed and stamped PP10 forms for verification. After checking all the necessary things, your VAT refund will be refunded back to you after the deduction of the appropriate charges as discussed earlier.

You can as well drop your dully signed PP10 inside the available boxes meant for that purpose if you are transferring by DD or credit card. For more info about locating VAT Refund counters, click here.

THINGS TO NOTE WHEN CLAIMING REFUND

Goods to which you are claiming a VAT Refund for must have been bought from VAT Refund for Tourists Scheme participating stores in Thailand.

The purchased goods under VAT Refund must be moved out of Thailand not more than 60 days of purchase.

The VAT refunds scheme is only meant for visitors/tourists and not Thai citizens or those residing in Thailand on a permanent basis.

To claim a VAT Refund, you must show your original tax invoice. Keeping a duplicate copy of the tax invoice is good because the original copy will remain with the officials and will not be returned to you.

If the purchased items are under these categories; firearms or explosives, prohibited items and gemstones, there will no PP10 form for them.

If the total purchased items are less than 5,000 baht in value, you will not need to attach original tax invoice to the form filled for that.

You cannot move out purchased items out of Thailand on the same day of purchase.

You must not buy goods from stores that are not participating in the VAT Refund for Tourists scheme if you want to claim a refund for the purchased items.

The number of purchased goods on VAT Refund Application for Tourist form must be of the same with the quantity with the one on the original tax invoice.

The Customs officers/ Revenue officers must inspect all the goods before being moved out of the county.

The original tax invoices attached to the PP10 must be from the store for which the items were purchased, and the store must be a participating member-store of the Tourist VAT Refund Scheme.

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4 Steps for Getting a VAT Refund for City Tourists

VAT REFUND for tourists is a tax measure to promote tourism and facilitate accurate, fast, efficient.

Therefore, VAT refunds are easy for tourists in the city to check in 4 steps as follows:

1. Buying goods from stores showing the sign “VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS”, buying goods from the same establishment on the same day worth at least 2,000 baht (VAT included)

Ask for a tax refund request (Por Por. 10) and the original tax invoice from the shop on the day of purchase. In the case of goods that can be consumed in the Kingdom, the goods must be packaged in a secure seal and have the message “No Consumption Made Whilst in Thailand”.

2. VAT refunds in the city with an authorized agent have the following sub-details: must confirm the accuracy of the tax refund documents, the tax refund amount does not exceed 30,000 baht with insurance for the amount of tax refund requested, traveling out of the Kingdom via an international airport within 14 days of the date of submitting a VAT refund in the city, and taking the goods out of the Kingdom within 60 days from the first day of purchase.

3. A request for a refund of VAT goods (Por Por. 10) along with the original tax invoice and all purchased goods starting from 5,000 Baht per 1 tourist and per trip are required for inspection of the products at the customs counter on the day of departure prior to checking in. Presenting to the customs officer at an international airport where the drop box is installed for the customs officer to stamp and certify the VAT refund request form (Por Por. 10) for the customs officer to stamp.

4. VAT Refund Request Box (Por Por. 10) (Drop Box) Notes before dropping the box in case the purchased product is jewelry that is assembled into a body or jewelry, gold ornaments, watches, glasses, pens, Mobile phones or smart phones, laptop computers, handbags (excluding suitcases), belts worth 10,000 baht or more each.

Or products that can be carried along with travel with a purchase value per piece of 50,000 baht or more, travelers outside the Kingdom must present the goods to the revenue officer to certify the presence of the goods in the VAT refund request (Por Por 10). Bring the VAT refund request form (Por Por. 10) and the drop box to the international airport’s VAT office after passing through the passport checkpoint. The drop box is positioned in front of the VAT office for regular travelers.

Source: The Revenue Department Tel: 1161

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