Shopping in Thailand is really fun and cheap. Shopping places all over the country can provide value-for-money transactions. In addition to traditional handicrafts, there are many modern and fashionable products, the quality of which meets international standards and international famous brands are available.

Thailand has become an important garment production and export country, and foreign exchange earned by woven goods has taken the second place in Thailand's foreign exchange source. Visitors can choose a wide range of high-grade shirts, suits, jackets, jeans, sportswear, etc. from local markets and department stores, and the price is only half that of similar products in Europe and America. Thailand's design has created many fashions with unique styles, which can be seen everywhere in the boutique shops in Bangkok.

Almost all countries in Thailand have their own handicrafts, and Chiang Mai, known as the "northern rose", is undoubtedly the center of Thai handicrafts. Here, the skill of fine-brush painting patterns has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. The products produced by manual artists include exquisite lacquerware, hand-painted paper umbrellas, meticulous wood carvings, silverware and celadon with green seawater.

exquisite jewelry is another popular product. A large number of tourists like to buy gold ornaments in Thailand because of their various styles and reasonable prices. Thailand's gemstones are dazzling, but you must choose a store with reliable quality.

If you go to Thailand, you may wish to experience the bustle of traditional markets in Thailand. Not only can you find many good and cheap goods here, but also you can have a deeper understanding of the simple and traditional cultural customs of Thailand. For example, the famous Night Bazaar in Chiang Mai is full of local handicrafts; Pattaya, on the other hand, is a small-scale special sale, which is the epitome of Bangkok goods; Hat Yai, far away in the south, is the main distribution center for goods trading in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

at the same time, the large shopping centers that have been opened in recent years have gathered all kinds of large and small shops, adding new fun to shopping. One of the most famous is the Siam Center in Bangkok, which is close to Siam International Hotel and contains many fashionable clothes. There are all kinds of international famous brands in the World Trade Center, Gaysorn Plaza and The Emporium. The River City shopping center next to the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel has antique shops on the third and fourth floors. In addition, Mah Boon Krong, opposite Siam Square, is a place to attract young Thais.

Finally, another place to visit is the supermarket in Thailand. Lotus Supermarket, Big C and Friendship, you can buy Thai cashews, squid slices, dried fish, fried pigskin and all kinds of dried fruits in these large supermarkets, and it is a good choice to take them home for yourself or feed them to relatives and friends.

Discount season

Generally speaking, the discount season in Thailand officially begins in late June of each year, and the mid-year discount will not end until the end of August. In terms of price, because the basic price is lower than many cities, Bangkok can be said to be the cheapest shopping paradise in Asia. Many goods are cheaper than Beijing, Shanghai and even Hong Kong. Even if many brands don't discount, the price is less than half of that in China. There are generally greater discounts in the shopping season, and the tax rebate is more cost-effective.

Tax refund

It is required to purchase a certain amount in the shopping mall marked with "VAT Refund For Tourists" and leave the country within 6 days from the date of shopping. At the same time, the total amount of shopping at the time of leaving the country is over 5, baht, and the daily consumption of a single store is not less than 2, baht. Some shopping malls, such as Siam Paragon in Bangkok, will require that they spend over 5, baht on the same day before they can apply for tax refund.

how to apply for a tax refund

after shopping, ask the store or shopping mall for the PP1 form with the receipt, fill it out and submit it to the store for confirmation, which needs to be completed on the same day. The new PP1 tax refund card can concentrate the consumption of different stores in one card, which is convenient for consumers.

airport tax refund operation flow

first, show your passport and shopping receipt at the VAT REFUND office of the airport customs. The staff will stamp your tax refund form (PP1 form), and sometimes you need to check the goods you bought.

after the security check, VAT < br/> Duty Refund Office presents passport, receipt and stamped tax refund form, and valuables such as watches and jewelry need to be checked again.

you can choose cash refund, bill refund (additional bank billing fee and postal fee) or credit card transfer (additional bank transfer fee).

Precautions

Keep all receipts and credit card receipts. The latest tax refund rate is progressive, with a maximum of 6%. Another very significant change is the cancellation of the tax refund fee of 1 baht, which used to be charged no matter how much tax you could refund.