QuestionCentral Festival Hat Yai

VAT refund shopping — how does it work?

Lily C.

Traveler · 2h

Malaysian passport. Buy at Central Festival — where to claim refund and minimum spend?

#Shopping #Budget

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YR Yusuf R.· Local · 2h

Keep receipts and passport — tourist refund counter at mall, usually 2000 baht minimum per receipt. Takes 30 min processing. Ringgit goes far here but VAT refund sweetens big purchases. Night market for atmosphere, mall for brands.

Lily C.· Traveler · 2h

Refunded at airport leaving Thailand — bring forms from mall counter.

Amir H.· Traveler · 2h

Lee Gardens night market weekends for clothes — no VAT hassle, just haggle.

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