VAT refund fr tourists

[Sea-Hawks]

Could someone explain what the VAT rebate/refund is?

And whom it would make sense to?

And the step-by-step processes to take advantage of that?

thank you,

Todd

[Captain_B]

I bought a Seiko watch at the King Power shop on Sukhumvit Pattaya and filled out a form at the shop. Wore it for 3 months and went home to UK with the watch. I showed the paper in the Suvarnabhumi airport Departures lounge at the relevent customs counter and they gave me the cash back. I can,t remember the exact figures but it was worth the little trouble it was.

[john luke]

A couple of points from me:

1. When making the original purchase, you should have your passport with you.  Your passport number is required on the form.  Some shops insist on passport being produced; others not bothered.
2. Keep the item you have purchased in your hand luggage; the Thai authorities have a right to ask you to produce the item.  The pay out desk is after luggage check in.

[Sea-Hawks]

2 hours ago, john luke said:

A couple of points from me:

1. When making the original purchase, you should have your passport with you.  Your passport number is required on the form.  Some shops insist on passport being produced; others not bothered.
2. Keep the item you have purchased in your hand luggage; the Thai authorities have a right to ask you to produce the item.  The pay out desk is after luggage check in.

Ok, so this is only for items u take back home?

i can’t do VAT refund on things like a Fridge, tv for my condo???

[Stillearly]

2 minutes ago, Sea-Hawks said:

Ok, so this is only for items u take back home?

i can’t do VAT refund on things like a Fridge, tv for my condo???

Only for tourists taking goods out of the country  , not people living in Thailand