Thailand VAT refunds for tourists: all you need to know Did you know that it is possible to ask for a VAT refund in Thailand for purchases made, of course, in Thailand? In this article, I’ll talk about all the bureaucratic aspects and briefly explain the procedure to follow. WHAT IS THE VAT RATE IN THAILAND? The refund is equal to the VAT paid for each purchase which in Thailand is 7% of the total item price. WHO CAN CLAIM VAT REFUNDS? Those who aren’t a Thai national Those who don’t work for an airline Those who bought [...]