Who can claim VAT refunds	How to Claim a VAT refund
How will to refund be paid ?	Important to Note
Some hints	Warning

Who can claim VAT refunds

A VAT refund can be claimed by any non-Thai visitor who.......

• Has not been in Thailand for more 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, goods purchased at a participating store must not be less than baht 2,000 and the total amount of goods purchased, including VAT, must not be less than baht 5,000.
4. At each store ask the sales assistant to complete 2 VAT refund forms (P.P.10) and attach the original tax invoice to the forms.
5. Before departure, present your purchase to Customs and Revenue officers for inspection in order to obtain VAT refund at the departure lounge after check-in and Passport control.
6. In case the VAT refund exceeds baht 10,000, you can either present your claim to the Customs and Revenue officers at the VAT Refund Office of drop it in the box at the Refund Counter or mail it from your home back to the Revenue Department of Thailand.