Can I get a VAT refund when shopping in Thailand?

THAILAND: V.A.T Refunds
- A VAT refund will only apply if the goods purchased are taken out of Thailand within 60 days of purchase.
- You must be exiting Thailand via an international airport and not a land border.
- You must not be a Thai national or carry a Thai passport.
- You must not be using a diplomatic passport or be departing Thailand as an 'on-duty' airline crew member.
- The goods must be purchased from participating shops that display a "VAT Refund for Tourists" sign.
- You may not claim VAT refund for services or goods that you use or "consume" while in Thailand.
On any one day, the goods purchased from any one individual participating shop must be at least 2,000 Baht including VAT.
- Your total VAT Refund eligible purchases must be at least 5,000 Baht, including VAT.
- When you purchase the goods, ask the sales assistant to complete a VAT refund form, known as the P.P.10, and attach the original tax/sales invoices to that form. Each P.P.10 must show a value of 2,000 Baht or more.
- You will need to know the method or refund you would prefer, and input that onto the P.P.10 form.
- You will need to show your passport to the sales assistant when you purchase the goods, to allow her to fill in the above mentioned form.
- When you exit the country, the goods must be inspected by customs officers prior to check in and your completed P.P. 10's stamped. Show the customs officers your P.P.10's and original tax/sales invoices.
[Note: If you fail to have your P.P. 10's stamped by Thai Customs before departure you will not be entitled to the VAT refund- no exceptions.]