Am thinking of getting a Garmin nuvi 3560LM, which I'm seeing is listed for close to 13,000 baht. Can anyone tell me where it's possible to get one that can do the paperwork for VAT claims at the airport? In Phuket/Surat if possible, though I'm also headed to Bangkok. Many thanks.

Speaking of Bangkok - does anyone know if any of the automotive GPSes are aware of the time-sensitive lane restrictions when driving in Bangkok and will route accordingly? (is this map dependent? ESRI/Navteq?)

You will only get VAT back at the airport if you have a Tourist visa or 30 day visa exempt and then only if the shop where you purchased the GPS participates in the VAT Back scheme.

Any shop at the airports price will not include VAT, but they will have raised their base price enough to make you wish you had purchased it at a off airport retailer

You will only get VAT back at the airport if you have a Tourist visa or 30 day visa exempt and then only if the shop where you purchased the GPS participates in the VAT Back scheme.

Any shop at the airports price will not include VAT, but they will have raised their base price enough to make you wish you had purchased it at a off airport retailer

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And I have never seen Garmins at the airport, the electronics selection at the airport sucks.

You will only get VAT back at the airport if you have a Tourist visa or 30 day visa exempt and then only if the shop where you purchased the GPS participates in the VAT Back scheme.

yes I am aware. Does anyone know if the department stores in, say, Siam Paragon offer the Garmin? I know the main department store there can do the VAT refund paperwork, I just don't know if they have the product. Don't really want to make a trip there just to be disappointed...