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Thai government agencies and Presidents from gems and jewelry associations across ASEAN joined the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) to promote the inaugural Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair, which will be held from June 15 to 18, 2017 at IMPACT Challenger 2, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand.


Fruitful Cooperation across ASEAN+6 Countries

Mr Suttipong Damrongsakul (third from left), President of the TGJTA welcomed Mr Wang Haijin (fifth from left), Executive Chairman of GD Coloured Gemstone & Jewelry Chamber of Commerce, China; Mr Ouyang Yangjun (fourth from left), President of Guang Dong Institute of Diamond Jade & Jewelry, China; Mr Peter Xie (first from left), President of Guang Dong Golden Jewelry and Jade Industry’s Association, China; Dr. Aung Kyaw Win (second from left), Vice Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Entrepreneurs Association (Yangon Region), Myanmar; Mr Ermin Siow (sixth from left), President of the Federation of Goldsmiths and Jewellers Association, Malaysia; and Mr Andrea Marcon, Chairman of Palakiss Business and Exhibitions and CEO of Jewelry Virtual Fair SRL, Italy, at the press conference for the Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair 2017 as a demonstration that the overseas associations and their members fully support the mid-year fair in Bangkok.

“Today we are honoured to welcome our friends from China, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar and Italy who are showing their support for the Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair 2017,” said Mr Suttipong. “We hope to strengthen this fruitful relationship between our associations and members, and to see further cooperation among our industry and our countries in the near future. I believe that together we can make ASEAN+6 a strong base for jewelry manufacturing and trading.”

The gems and jewelry industry in Thailand employs over a million people, with exports amounting to US$14.25 billion in 2016, up a staggering 29.6% on the preceding year. The mid-year fair is expected to stimulate gems and jewelry trading both for domestic and export markets.

“The fair will be a great opportunity for gemstone traders in Thailand to meet overseas buyers. Our partners in Chinese associations from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Chengdu, and Tianjin will all be seeking coloured stones from Thai producers at the Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair,” said Mr Suttipong. “We also expect to see buyers from Europe and the US who will be looking for quality raw materials and finished products in various styles at the fair.”


Ministry of Tourism to Promote Bangkok as Jewelry Shopping Destination

Mr Suttipong Damrongsakul (fifth from left), President of the TGJTA and delegates received the visit of Mr Pongpanu Svetarundra (fourth from left), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) and Mr. Noppadon Pakprot (second from left), Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) at the press conference. The Ministry shows the support for the gems and jewelry industry in general and the Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair 2017 in particular to promote Thailand as a jewelry shopping destination for tourists.

Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, announced at ITB Berlin 2017, the world’s largest travel trade show, in March 2017 that the ministry will highlight Thailand as a jewelry shopping destination.

"The Thai Cabinet has approved the project to promote Thailand as the world's hub for gems and jewelry, therefore the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is determined to promote Thailand as the gems and jewelry shopping destination for overseas tourists,” said Ms Kobkarn.

“We have several jewelry streets that are already well-known, such as the Gems Street on Mahesak Road, the Gold Street on Yaowarat Road, and the Silver Street on Charoenkrung Road,” she added.

To support this initiative, the Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair 2017 will feature the “4 Districts of Gems and Jewelry” Zone to showcase the landmarks in Bangkok which are the sources of different types of jewelry from Mahesak Road, Yaowarat Road, Charoenkrung Road, Khaosan Road, Silom and Surawongse Road, and Baan Mor Area.

Tax Incentives for Buyers & Sellers

In its continued support of both Thai and overseas gems and jewelry companies, the Thai government has granted tax incentives to facilitate trading. Exhibitors and buyers can enjoy zero import duty on all jewelry and zero VAT (Value-Added Tax) for rough stones.

The Fair for Networking and Innovation

The prestigious fair will also feature an Innovation Pavilion showcasing new industry trends and innovations, and highlighting Thailand’s strength as a world-class hub for gems and jewelry. Other activities such as seminars and workshops by expert keynote speakers will provide a rare platform for networking across the industry. Fair organizers will provide services such as a free shuttle bus service to and from Bangkok’s major hotels, exclusive VIP areas with snacks and beverages, and free internet access. Moreover, the Cash & Carry Zone will simplify doing business for both exhibitors and buyers.