The editor has just answered some questions and strategies about Thailand Royal Duty Free Shop. Now the editor would like to introduce to you the shopping process of this duty-free shop and the operation method of tax refund here.

: King Power Shopping Process

1. Register at the check-in counter to receive gift cards: After arriving at the urban store, please fill in your passport, departure flight and other relevant information at the check-in counter on the first floor , and receive gift cards at the same time. You can go shopping if you forget your passport, but you must remember the departure time, flight number, and passport number. Please see the picture below to understand the information you need to fill in:

2. After the registration is completed, start shopping with the shopping card: the shopping cards of some stores are as shown in the picture below. After selecting the product you like, please give this card to the salesperson to scan the code for confirmation.

3. Please show your shopping card to the cashier and pay when checking out: After checking out, please keep this invoice (bill of lading).

4. The duty-free goods you purchase will be delivered to the airport on the day of departure: you can pick up the goods at the pick-up counter nearest to your boarding gate on the day of departure. It is best to remind the clerk which airport you want to send to (because there are Don Mueang Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok). The pick-up counter is open 24 hours a day.

Tips:

1) King Quan Duty Free Shop has a Chinese shopping guide, so basic communication is no problem.

2) Duty-free shops have long-term promotions, so remember to consult the service staff before shopping.

3) Many brands will give you a gift box with any purchase, and they may even give you a formal suit, which is very cost-effective.

4) King Power Duty Free Shop now supports UnionPay cards, and the exchange rate will be higher than cash, so it is recommended to pay by card for more cost-effective shopping.

5) To shop at urban duty-free shops, you must have a passport and an international flight ticket departing from the local area within 2 months before shopping. This must be completed 5 hours before the flight takes off (purchased goods are packaged and sent to the airport) Customs clearance), if you are returning to your country on the same day, you need to arrange your time accordingly.

What to buy

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Be sure to pay attention to the color of the price tag when purchasing products! Duty-free items (perfumes, cosmetics, watches, sunglasses, fashion clothing bags) have white labels and need to be picked up at the airport pick-up counter;

Buy Thai goods (Thai souvenirs and specialties, jeans, cameras) have blue labels , can be taken away directly.

Tips:

For blue-label tax-included goods exceeding 2,000 baht, you can fill in the tax refund registration form at the exit of the duty-free shop, and then apply for tax refund after exiting the customs at the airport (customs stamp is required, It is recommended to ask at the duty-free shop before departure).

Must-buy list:

1. L'Oreal: Compared with other places, L'Oreal in Thailand is very affordable. Many products are heavily discounted, and L'Oreal has a large number of counters. If you want to go, you have to arrive early.

2. Perfume: Although the perfumes in duty-free shops are not the cheapest, the prices are very affordable compared with those in China. And the variety is pretty complete. Chanel and Dior perfumes have always been the best sellers in duty-free stores. If you like them, don't miss them.

3.BATHBLOOM: Thailand’s cheap and easy-to-use national brand. From hand creams, shower gels, scrubs to massage oils and more. The variety is very complete, the main scents are lemongrass, mint and jasmine.

4. Jim Thompson Tess: Thailand’s high-end silk brand. The brand's designs not only perfectly blend fashion with Thai elephants, but the silk is of excellent quality and is suitable for women. There are basically no discounts in specialty stores, but it is very cost-effective to buy them in duty-free shops.

5. NaRaYa Bangkok bag: A very representative bag with good texture, strong storage capacity, affordable price, beautiful appearance and solemnity. It’s great whether for personal use or as a gift!

6. Golden Pillow Dried Durian: King Power’s Golden Pillow Dried Durian must be bought, regardless of taste and texture.

7. Sleeping Buddha brand green herbal ointment: Green herbal ointment is one of the commonly used medicines that must be used in Thai families. The Reclining Buddha brand recommends the Thai version of Tiger Balm. There will be a cooling feeling after application, which is very suitable for summer use. Indications: colds, headaches, abdominal discomfort, rheumatism, numbness, mosquito bites.

How to get a tax refund

After seeing this, you will definitely have questions. Why do duty-free shops require tax refunds?

Although the name is a duty-free shop, you should know which "tax" it is:

1) For goods produced in Thailand (Made in Thailand), "duty-free" means exempt from value-added tax , called TaxFree in English

2) For goods produced abroad, "tax" refers to tariffs, called DutyFree in English.

So "tax-free" does not mean that all taxes are exempted, so you still have to go through a tax refund process.

1. Please prepare a copy of your passport or a photo before shopping.

A shopping mall has a sign saying "VAT Refund for Tourists", indicating that it provides tax refund services. As shown in the picture below~

2. Consumption reaches a certain amount.

After spending more than 2,000 baht in the same store, inform the staff that you need to apply for a tax refund. Next, you have to fill out a yellow P.P.10 tax refund form, and then the mall will stamp it for confirmation. You only need to use the consumption voucher (receipt) and the tax refund form as a voucher at the same time to collect the tax at the airport

Outbound passengers must show their passport, yellow Tax refund forms and goods for inspection by tax officials. After verification, the official will stamp and sign, so be sure to stamp it.

: Tips:

At the customs tax refund office before Check-in, luxury goods (such as jewelry, gold, watches, etc.) must be brought with you as long as the price exceeds 10,000 baht. and the tax refund form to be inspected by customs officers in person.

4. Get tax refund.

After stamping, you are ready to change your boarding pass, check in your luggage, go through security check, etc. On the way to the gate, you will pass the VAT refund counter. Please provide the verified, stamped, and signed tax refund form to the counter staff to obtain the tax refund form and tax refund receipt.

How to calculate the tax refund ratio

Thai tax refund is calculated progressively based on the consumption amount. For example: the consumption amount is 2000-2499.99 baht, the refundable amount is 80 baht, and the refundable amount is 100 baht for 2500-2999.99 baht. .