The Revenue Department along with the Customs Department, Immigration Office (Immigration Bureau) and Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited co-launching the implementation of the Blockchain technology system to use the VAT refund service for tourists through the world's first mobile application (The World’s First VAT Refund for Tourists App powered by Blockchain) on 17 January 2020 at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Ms. SaovaluckPetchklai, Head of VAT Refund for Tourists Officer, joined the Minister of Tourism and Sports in giving a press conference of Amazing Thailand Grand Sale "Passport Privileges" on November 16, 2018 at the Emerald Hotel Bangkok.
On November 8th, 2017 – The Revenue Department opened the new VAT refund point at U-Tapao International Airport.
On 3-15 April 2017, the VAT Refund for Tourists Office had promoted the refund process at Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang International Airports.
The Revenue Department has promoted the VAT Refund for Tourists Scheme Mr.Ronnawat Suwannapirom, Principal Advisor on Tax Baru Management,attended the event to promote the VAT Refund for Tourists Scheme at Don Muang International Airport on 4 April 2017. The event has been held on 3-15 April 2017at Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang International Airports.
On 14 September 2016, the Revenue Department opened the VAT Refund for Tourists Counter at Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport.
On 13 July 2016, the Revenue Department opened the VAT Refund for Tourists Counter at Surat Thani International Airport.
Deputy Director-General of the Revenue Department has given an interview about the VAT Refund for Tourists.24 March 2016 - Mr. Ronnawat Suwannapirom, Deputy Director-General of the Revenue Department has given an interview to GATEWAY Magazine for promoting the VAT refund for tourists regulations and 3 easy steps to claim a refund.
The Representatives of VAT Refund for Tourists Office Congratulated on 9th Anniversary of Suvarnabhumi International Airport. On 28 September 2015, the representatives of VAT refund for tourists office congratulated AOT Suvarnabhumi Airport on the occasion of 9th Anniversary. The celebration was held at Ballroom 1, Floor 5, Airport Operations Building, Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
The Representatives of VAT Refund for Tourists Office Participated in “9th Anniversary Airport of Smile” On 25 September 2015, the representatives of VAT refund for tourists office participated in “9th Anniversary Airport of Smile” at the Departure Hall, Floor 4, Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
The VAT Refund for Tourists participates in the seminar of “Raising the Awareness of Securities with the Entrepreneurs in Tourism Industry”. On 23 March 2015, the VAT Refund for Tourists participated in the seminar, organized by the Department of Tourism, at Plenary Hall 2-3, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Dr. Satit Rungkasiri , Director-General of RD, and Mrs. Chanatip Weerasubpong, Deputy Director-General of RD, congratulate VAT Refund for Tourist Office on “Suvarnabhumi Service Excellence 2012 Award” for 2 awards from Suvarnabhumi Airport which ranked the 6th place for World’s Best Airport in 2012, on 14 March 2013.2 awards : Corporate Service Excellence Awards 2012 Gold Service Excellence 2012 (Miss Romanee Leelawijitseth, Tax Audit Officer Professional)