and treated crocodile leather (allowed in the form of finished product). Alive turtles and items of tortoise shell. Seahorse (can be found on sale in the dried form). Gold in bars and platinum jewelry. Postage stamps. False royal seals, official stamps. Items with the image of the national flag of Thailand. Pets Export of pitbull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers is forbidden. For other animal export license is required. Export of currency There are allowed to export the following sums of cash: Local currency (Baht/THB): up to 50 000 Baht per person or 100 000 Baht per family. However, in the case of export Thai currency to countries such as Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam its amount may not exceed 500 000 Baht. Foreign currencies: unlimited. But sums, that exceed in the equivalent of 20 000 US dollars, must be declared at customs. VAT refund A foreign national can use the VAT (Value Added Tax) refund at the rate of 7% for items that were bought in Thailand and cost of services. Refund is made on departure upon production of VAT refund forms which are supporting your right to refund. Conditions for VAT refund The refund may be asserted only by a foreigner, that was in the Kingdom for less than 180 days per calendar year. Aircrew leaving Thailand for duty has no right to refund. Refund is applied only to items which are exported during 60 days after buying. Minimum amount should be no less than 2 000 Baht in each shop. Total value of items must be more than 5 000 Baht. Items must be bought in the stores with labeled: “VAT refund for tourists”. During the buying buyer’s passport must be presented to the seller in order to obtain a VAT refund form on PP10. All receipts and checks of credit card must be kept. VAT refund can be made only in international airports (Bangkok, Phuket, Chiangmai, etc.) Items that should not be required for VAT refund Forbidden items. Firearm, explosive materials or any such item. Gems. If the refund doesn’t exceed 10 000 Baht, it would be made by cash in Baths, check or money transfer to credit card. If the amount of the refund exceeds 10 000 Baht, then refund would be made by check or money transfer. If refund will be made by cash, 100 Baht commission will be charged. If it will