it is what it is Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 i'm thinking of buying a camera here and claiming the sales tax refund the next time i fly out. do all shops participate in the scheme or just higher end shops in the malls? also, any dos and don'ts advice would be appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nglodnig Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) Get a VAT receipt when you buy the camera. I imagine a back-street place doesn't do it but the "higher-end" should. THEN, when you go through immigration there should be a place to reclaim it (I think in BKK it is outside immigration but this was a long time ago). It was sign-posted VAT Refubd. Take the article and the receipt and claim your refund there. In CNX it is (or was) in the international departure lounge. Google it - like I did - look for sign in the shop saying VAT refund for Tourists. Edited November 8, 2023 by nglodnig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, nglodnig said: VAT refund for Tourists This is the key, you have to actually be a tourist. Tourist Visa or Visa Exempt only, yes they do check. https://www.tourismthailand.org/Articles/plan-your-trip-vat-tax-refund 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Crossy said: This is the key, you have to actually be a tourist. Tourist Visa or Visa Exempt only, yes they do check. https://www.tourismthailand.org/Articles/plan-your-trip-vat-tax-refund That may be what they say but in practice no. I exited Thailand in May with a Retirement extension and re entry permit. Presented the form, passport and the product to the desk at BKK (Far right in entrance hall) and they stamped the form. Once airside went to the VAT refund desk and was paid out in full. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, jimn said: That may be what they say but in practice no. I exited Thailand in May with a Retirement extension and re entry permit. Presented the form, passport and the product to the desk at BKK (Far right in entrance hall) and they stamped the form. Once airside went to the VAT refund desk and was paid out in full. Yeah, as always TiT 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, jimn said: That may be what they say but in practice no. I exited Thailand in May with a Retirement extension and re entry permit. Presented the form, passport and the product to the desk at BKK (Far right in entrance hall) and they stamped the form. Once airside went to the VAT refund desk and was paid out in full. Is your domicile Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 17 hours ago, Srikcir said: Is your domicile Thailand? I live in Thailand 8 months a year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 minute ago, jimn said: I live in Thailand 8 months a year. Next year no refund and pay extra tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Just now, Celsius said: Next year no refund and pay extra tax Extra tax on what I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/8/2023 at 11:31 PM, it is what it is said: do all shops participate in the scheme or just higher end shops in the malls? No, only the shops that advertise their participation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, jimn said: Extra tax on what I may ask? On literally all the money you bring into this hiso country 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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