63rd BGJF opens with Magic Hands
Her
Royal H H Princess
Sirivannavari
Nariratana
Announces
open!
Thematic
Thailand’s Magic Hands:
The
Spirit of Jewelry Making!
Her
Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana presides over the opening of
the 63rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, held by the Department of
International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce at Royal Jubilee Ballroom,
IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani. The event aims to promote Thai manufacturers and
SMEs to export and expand their customer base to international markets. With
over 20,000 visitors expected to visit the 63rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry
Fair, the event is held on February 20 to 24, 2019 at Challenger Halls 1-3,
IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani.
HRH
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana chairs the opening ceremony of the 63rd
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, with Ms. Chutima Boonyaprapatsorn, Deputy
Commerce Minister, Mr. Boonyarit Kalayanamit, Permanent Secretary of Commerce,
Ms. Banjongjitt Angsusingh, Director-General of the Department of International
Trade Promotion and other government officials in attendance. Then, HRH
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana visited the gems and jewelry exhibitions at
the event to show support for manufacturers in the gems and jewelry industry as
well as inspire a new generation of designers to develop and produce gems and
jewelry products for the world market.
Ms.
Chutima Boonyaprapatsorn, Deputy Commerce Minister reveals that, “The gems and
jewelry industry in Thailand is key to the country’s economy. The industry has
long been recognized worldwide for quality manufacturing of gems and jewelry,
while generating income for 1.2 million workers in the industry. In 2018,
export of gems and jewelry products including unwrought gold was worth 11,977
million USD, or 4.74 percent of the country’s total exports. The gems and
jewelry industry is an industry that is highly successful in creating add value
to the country.”
“To
reinforce Thailand’s position as a world hub of gems and jewelry manufacturing
and trading (Jewelry Hub), the Ministry of Commerce focuses on developing the
competitiveness and marketing for this industry by carrying out communications
campaigns to promote the image of the industry to be recognized among buyers,
importers, as well as increase the awareness of consumers with projects such as
the Buy with Confidence campaign by the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand
(Public Organization) or GIT, along with the promotion of the industry image in
overseas markets through the “Thailand’s Magic Hands: The Spirit of Jewelry
Making” by the Department of International Trade Promotion.
Moreover,
the DITP is uplifting the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair which is a platform
for businesspeople, buyers, sellers in the gems and jewelry industry to expand
their businesses in many dimensions from material sourcing, trading, and
network-building. The DITP is also working to expand online trade channels for
gems and jewelry products through platforms such as Ali Express and
thaitrade.com.”
Ms.
Banjongjitt Angsusingh, Director-General of the Department of International
Trade Promotion says that, “The 63rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, held
under the theme of “Thailand’s Magic Hands: The Spirit of Jewelry Making”, aims
to honor Thai craftsmanship in creating exquisite jewelry pieces to meet the
needs of international consumers.
The
DITP is determined to promote the exceptional craftsmanship to be led to the
global gems and jewelry trade or Jewelry Hub that builds from skillful
craftsmanship to global design, innovation and international trade excellence.
At the event, over 900 exhibitors from manufacturers, distributors, to
exporters from Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, China, India, Israel, Italy, and
ASEAN countries are displaying their products and services in an area of over
2,000 booths. The DITP anticipates that over 20,000 visitors from 130 countries
will be at the event, with over 2,400 million baht in trade value generated.”
Apart
from trade activities, visitors can enjoy special exhibits, for example, The
New Faces showcasing jewelry products from 123SMEs manufacturers and designers nationwide
from 21 provinces including Lampang, Phrae, Chiangmai, Sukhotha, Nakonsawan,
Tak, Surin, Phang Nga, Nakon Sri Thammarat and Satun.
The
Niche Showcase features 5 product groups: High Jewelry (jewelry associated with
royals), Heritage & Craftsmanship (jewelry representing arts and culture),
Spiritual Power (jewelry of belief and opulence), Luxe Men (jewelry for men)
and Beyond Jewelry (other lifestyle products with an emphasis on gems and
jewelry materials). The Jewellers and Innovation and Design Zone feature
innovative products from designers. Moreover, the 63rd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry
Fair is showcasing live demonstrations of gems and jewelry making from the Thai
Goldsmiths Association ranging from wax carving, gems and jewelry engraving,
enamel, fancy polishing, and jewelry finishing. Other activities such as
seminars and a mobile gems analyzing unit are also featured at the event.
The
63rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair takes place from February 20 to 24, 2019
at Challenger Halls 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. The fair opens for trade
negotiations during February 20 to 22.
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