How to Check a Thai Tax Refund and Upload Supporting Documents

Filing a personal income tax return is an annual responsibility for many people in Thailand. After filing, you may want to know how to check your refund or submit additional documents. This guide explains the steps described here and the stated payment options. Confirm the current process with the Revenue Department before submitting anything.

Checking Your Tax Refund Status

After filing a personal income tax return (P.N.D. 90/91), you can check the status of a refund online through the Revenue Department’s services. The names and availability of online menus may change.

Steps to check your refund status

The guide describes these steps:

1. Go to the Revenue Department website: www.rd.go.th.
2. Choose the refund inquiry service: Look for “Tax Refund Inquiry” or “E-Refund.”
3. Select the tax year you want to check.
4. Enter taxpayer information: Provide your taxpayer identification number (national ID number) and full name.
5. Check the status displayed by the system.

What each refund status means

The guide describes the following status messages:

• Return filed: Your tax return has been submitted and entered into the system.
• Information imported: Your information is being entered for processing.
• Refund under review: Your information is being checked. Additional documents may be requested.
• Refund issued: The Revenue Department has approved the refund and is processing payment.
• Refund received: The refund has been paid.

Uploading Additional Documents

In some cases, the Revenue Department may request documents to support a refund claim. If you receive such a request, the guide says you can upload the documents online.

File types and size limits described in the guide

The listed upload details are:

• Open the document-upload menu and sign in.
• Supported file types: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF and PDF.
• File size: No more than 20 MB per file.
• Use descriptive file names, such as “medical expense receipt” or “employment certificate.”
• PDF caution: The guide says PDF files must not be password-protected.

Receiving a Tax Refund

Once a refund is approved, the guide lists several possible payment methods.

Refund payment options

The three main options described are:

• PromptPay: The guide presents this as the fastest option and says to link a bank account to your national ID number.
• Bank transfer: The Revenue Department transfers the refund to the bank account you provide.
• Cheque: Listed for foreign nationals and legal entities.

Authorizing Someone Else to Handle a Refund

If you cannot handle the process yourself, the guide says you may authorize another person. It describes a power of attorney and other supporting documents as required by the Revenue Department.

Refunds for Foreign Nationals and Legal Entities

Foreign nationals and legal entities may also request refunds, but the process and documents can differ. Check the Revenue Department for current information.

Checking a refund and uploading requested documents are important parts of the refund process. Understanding the steps can help you submit the required information. Confirm the current instructions and your eligibility with the Revenue Department.