Thai VAT Refund

Know your VAT refund before you reach the airport. Scan receipts, check eligibility, and get your estimated refund — 100% offline, no account needed.

Thai VAT Refund Calculator helps international tourists shopping in Thailand estimate their VAT refund before reaching the airport — completely offline, no account required.

WHAT IS VAT REFUND? Thailand charges 7% VAT on most goods. As a tourist departing Thailand, you can claim a refund of this tax at the airport VAT Refund counter. This app helps you understand how much you can expect to get back.

KEY FEATURES

SCAN RECEIPTS WITH CAMERA Point your camera at any Thai receipt. On-device OCR reads the store name, date, and total amount automatically — no internet required. Review and correct any field before saving.

INSTANT ELIGIBILITY CHECK Each receipt is automatically checked against Revenue Department rules: • Minimum ฿2,000 per receipt per store per day • Store must display "VAT Refund for Tourists" sign • Goods must leave Thailand within 60 days of purchase

ACCURATE REFUND CALCULATION Uses the official VAT Refund Table published by the Thai Revenue Department (rd.go.th), covering all 75 refund tiers from ฿2,000 to ฿200,000+. See your estimated net refund after administrative fees are deducted.

AIRPORT ACTION CHECKLIST Know exactly what to prepare before you fly: • Customs inspection before check-in? (required if total purchase ≥ ฿20,000) • Which items must you hand-carry through immigration? (luxury goods ≥ ฿40,000/item) • Payment method: cash available, or bank draft/credit card only? (cash not available if refund > ฿30,000) • Days remaining until your oldest receipt's 60-day deadline

FULL REFUND BREAKDOWN View a clear breakdown of total purchase, VAT included, administrative fee, and estimated net refund — with a per-receipt eligibility report explaining exactly why each receipt qualifies or not.

SHARE YOUR SUMMARY Export a plain-text summary to show at the VAT Refund counter or share with fellow travellers.

100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE All processing happens entirely on your device using Apple's Vision framework. No account required. No internet connection needed. Receipt photos never leave your phone. No analytics or tracking.

SUPPORTED LUXURY ITEM CATEGORIES Jewelry · Gold ornaments · Watches · Eyeglasses · Pens · Smartphones · Laptops & tablets · Handbags · Belt buckles

DISCLAIMER This app is an independent estimation tool and is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by the Thai Revenue Department (กรมสรรพากร). Refund amounts shown are approximations based on official published tables. Rules reflect regulations as of June 2026 and may change. Always verify the final amount at the official VAT Refund counter at the airport.

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