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“The only fair that showcases gems and jewelry products from every corner of the world. The only fair that offers jewelry from many countries, gathering together world-renowned designers and leading international brands in one place. The only fair where you can buy duty-free products for five days, from February 24 to 28, 2016 at Challenger Hall, Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.

Mr Suttipong Damrongsakul, President of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) announced recently that the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) with the Gems, Jewelry and Precious Metal Confederation of Thailand (GJPCT) and the TGJTA is jointly organising the 57th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair. The organisers are honoured that Mrs Apiradee Tantraporn, Commerce Minister, will be presiding over the opening ceremony at 9am on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani.

The Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair is held twice a year to support and promote the Thai gems and jewelry industry in exporting to international markets, as gems and jewelry is one of the country‟s leading products in terms of export value. The fair is also ranked as one of the top five fairs of its kind in the world. This year marks an important milestone for the country as it enters the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), thus, the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair is the first grand event of the AEC with Thailand as the hub of the gems and jewelry industry in ASEAN.

In 2015, the gems and jewelry industry was ranked third in the country in terms of export value, generating US$6.6 billion (224 billion baht). The 15,777 businesses involved in the industry, of which 3,500 are registered companies and 90% are SMEs, employ 1.3 million people. The Thai gems and jewelry industry is accepted by businesses all over the world due to its high-quality and skilled craftsmen. The Thai government has always been supportive of the gems and jewelry industry.

The theme of the 57th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, held from February 24 to 28, 2016, will be „Thailand: Ruby Capital of the World‟. Visitors, companies and the general public can buy and see the latest innovations and manufacturing technology which adds value to gem and jewelry products in international markets.

There will be over 3,500 booths and numerous interesting activities, namely:

  • A gems and jewelry fashion show displaying millions of baht‟s worth of jewelry from leading Thai models.

  • An auction of specially-priced gems and jewelry entitled the "Gemopolis Auction‟.

  • The Design Pavilion exhibition where exquisite art pieces from the Art of Kingdom, an exhibition of traditional Thai masterpieces, will be on display to show Queen Sirikit's support for Thai craftsmanship.

  • Free seminars for those interested in expanding their businesses to Middle Eastern countries, entitled "Developing a strategy to combat the Middle Eastern marketing crisis‟.

  • Thailand is known as King of Ruby, a Ruby Symposium will promote and create a good image for the country on the world-class stage.

  • Gems and jewelry may be traded duty-free for five days during the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair. Traders and buyers are exempted from the 20% customs tax as a move from the government to support and promote the industry and create a buzz for international traders to buy and sell in Thailand.

On February 9, 2016, the Cabinet approved a tax exemption to promote the Thai gems and jewelry industry for importers or sellers who are registered as individual traders by waiving Value-Add Tax (VAT) on imports of unpolished diamonds, coloured stones, rubies, emeralds, topaz, garnet, opal, zircon, chrysoberyl, jade, pearl and gems, but not on imitation or artificial items. In addition, individual importers will be exempted from paying personal income tax on money earned from selling unpolished gems and pearls, and pay a 1% flat tax on income instead. These measures are aimed to support and promote the Thai gems and jewelry industry to be able to compete on international markets.

“Become part of the fair that will propel Thailand to be the gateway to the ASEAN gems and jewelry industry at the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.”


The official announcement of the 57th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair under the theme “Thailand: World‟s Ruby Capital” at press conference

    Front row:

  1. Police Lieutenant Colonel Borwornphop Soontornlekha, Inspector of Tourist Police Subdivision 2 (First from left)

  2. Mr. Somchai Phornchindarak, President of The Gems, Jewelry And Precious Metal Confederation of Thailand (GJPCT) (Second from left)

  3. Ms. Petchporn Boonprakong, Advisor of The Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TJGTA) (Third from left)

  4. Mrs. Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat, Deputy Director General of The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) (Fourth from left)

  5. Mr. Suttipong Damrongsakul, President of The Thai Gem & Jewelry Traders Association (TJGTA) (Fifth from left)

  6. Mr. Supat Sriwannavit, President of The Thai Lifestyle Products Federation (TLPF) (Sixth from left)


Ms. Sirita Jensen,
Thai Model and Actress

Ms. Aniporn Chalermburanawong,
Miss Universe Thailand 2015