Where to buy

What to bring back

  • Silk, bags, cosmetics and soaps from Thai brands;
  • Art and objects from local craftspeople in galleries and the Old Town;
  • For more souvenir ideas: souvenirs from Thailand.

Tax refund

  • Foreign tourists can reclaim the 7% VAT at the airport on purchases from "VAT Refund for Tourists" shops.
  • Minimum of 2,000 baht in the same shop on the same day according to our sources, which differ on a 5,000 baht threshold: ask at the till.
  • Purchases must leave Thailand within 60 days. Source: guide pages, to confirm with the Revenue Department.

Where to stay for luxury shopping

See where to stay in Surin.