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In Pattaya, you are entitled to refund of VAT on certain products in declared outlets. Learn here about the products, outlets and refund process.

Pattaya : Travel Tips : Refund of VAT in Thailand

VAT Refund in Pattaya

Foreign tourists in Thailand are entitled to refund of the 7% V.A.T. (Value Added Tax) on products purchased at registered retail outlets. You could get the refund at the airport at your departure.

Claim of VAT Refunds
Anyone who is a non-Thai visitor can claim for VAT refunds if he/she

has been in Thailand less than 180 days in a calendar year;
is not a crew member of an airline;
leaves Thailand by air carrier from an international airport.

VAT Refund Process

The provision only applies to goods taken out of Thailand within 60 days from the date of purchase.
Product has to be purchased from stores displaying the "VAT Refund For Touritsts" sign.
Products bought at each participating store shall not be less than 2,000 baht, including VAT on any day. The total amount claimed for refund must be more than 5,000 baht.
On the day you shop, ask the sales assistant at the store to fill the VAT refund form. Remember to attach the original tax invoices to the form.
Prior to departure, show your goods and submit the form and original tax invoices to the Customs officers for inspection before check-in.
You are required to give a fee for refund requests.

Ways of Refund
You could be refunded by cash, draft or credit to credit card account.

Goods not Eligible for Refund
VAT Refund is not allowed for gem stones, firearms, explosives and similar items.

Note
You should have sufficient time at the airport for the refund process.

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