Thailand Tax Refund Guide 2024 | Latest Refund Methods, Procedures, and Store Lists, Learn and Use Immediately!

Traveling to Thailand allows you to enjoy sunshine and beaches, as well as indulge in shopping! Do you know the process and regulations for tax refunds in Thailand? This time we have compiled the latest Thailand tax refund strategy for everyone, including the refund methods and thresholds, as well as a list of participating shopping malls, allowing you to easily protect your wallet!

- Purchases over 2,000 Thai baht per receipt are eligible for tax refund. - The tax refund rate is stated as 7%, but in reality, the more you buy, the more you get refunded. - Goods must be taken out of Thailand within 60 days. - Refund methods: cash / credit card. - Tax refund procedures must be completed on the day of departure.

Non-Thai nationality tourists who meet the following conditions are eligible for tax refund: * Stay in Thailand for no more than 180 days. * Not be an airline staff member. * Take international airlines flights.

Thailand has many large shopping malls and duty-free shops that participate in the tax refund program. As long as you see the sign "VAT Refund for Tourists," it means the store can process the tax refund procedures. Here are some popular department stores that offer tax refunds: * Siam Paragon / Siam Center / Siam Discovery * Central World / Central Chidlom / Central Embassy * The Emporium / EmQuartier * King Power Duty Free * Terminal21

Step 1: Obtain a tax refund form when shopping.
When shopping at stores participating in the tax refund program, you can request a tax refund form every time your purchase exceeds 2000 Thai baht. When filling it out, pay attention to the following points:

• The name on the receipt should be the same as your passport.
• Fill in your passport number and nationality.
• Register your contact email for easy customer progress inquiry.
• Get the merchant's stamp, and keep the receipt safe.

Step 2: Take the items out of Thailand.
Within 60 days from the date of purchase, you must take the items out of Thailand. It is recommended to put your goods in your carry-on luggage for easy customs inspection at the airport~ Remember not to open or use the goods! Otherwise, it may affect the tax refund result. Step 3: Proceed with the tax refund process.
Submit the completed tax refund form, shopping receipts, goods, and passport to the staff for inspection. If there is no problem, the staff will stamp and confirm on the spot. It is recommended to allow 30 minutes for tax refund processing and avoid handling it urgently before departure! Step 4: Tax refund methods.
Currently, Thailand offers the following tax refund options:

• Cash refund: You can receive cash at the airport, up to 30,000 Thai baht.
• Credit card or bank transfer refund: Transfer fees, handling fees, and exchange rate differences will be deducted.

That's a complete guide to Thai tax refunds! Remember not to unseal the goods you want to refund before customs. There is also other travel information attached below for you~.