Bangkok, August 2016
The Ministry of Commerce has teamed up with the Gems and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, inviting the World Jewelry Confederation president to give the 58th Bangkok Gems& Jewelry Fair a fillip. Preparations for the fairare90 percent complete after intense public relations campaigns to attract tens of thousands of visitors in the country and abroad.
Minister of Commerce Mrs Apiradi Tantraporn
Minister of Commerce Mrs Apiradi Tantraporn said at the opening of a Dinner Talk titled “Towards global leadership in the Gems and Jewelry Industry” that the event – held in association with the Department of International Trade Promotion, the International Trade Training Institute and the Gems and Jewelry Institute of Thailand – is part of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair and is organized to impart knowledge and advice to Thai businessmen on trends in the world’s gems and jewelry market. The information can act as a guide to help them compete and ensure Thai gems and jewelry meet world standards and trends, hence leading to high demand. These objectives can be achieved by constantly designing and developing new products and continuously innovating, she added.
The President of the World Jewelry Confederation (WJC), Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri, who is an internationally acclaimed gems and jewelry expert from Italy, will also deliver a special address at the Dinner Talk, which will be graced by his presence. With preparations for the fair almost nearing completion, the ministry is at the moment coordinating with related parties on the details of the construction of display booths and launching widespread public relations campaigns to attract visitors. More than 30,000 people from Thailand and across the world are expected to visit the event.
Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri
The President of the World Jewelry Confederation (WJC)
“A total of 2,000 exhibitors have already reserved all our booths,” Minister Mrs Apiradi stated. “We are currently coordinating on the details of the construction of the display booths and other aspects, including informing exhibitors about such things as import tax rates for goods to be put on display. The public relations team has also been working hard in the country and overseas to invite thousands of visitors. Apart from issuing invitations to people on the list in our database, we are also buying ad space/time to promote the fair in the media in the country and overseas so news about the event reaches a wide section of the public,” she said.
Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri Mrs Apiradi Tantraporn
“Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance is providing support and cooperation in exempting customs duty on jewelry going on display and sale at the Bangkok Gems fair, which is organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion under the Ministry of Commerce. This will benefit exhibitors from foreign countries who bring goods into the country for display,” the Minister added.
Special pieces of jewelry have been selected for display in 6 showcases. They are:
- 60+ Exhibition–Jewelry that is designed specifically for senior citizens;
- Pet Parade – Jewelry for your beloved pet that come in various interesting animal shapes;
- The Moments – Gems and jewelry for special events and happy occasions such as weddings;
- Arts and craft – Jewelry decoration and various exquisite arts and craft;
- Gemstlemen – A zone that features charming all-male gems and jewelry, and
- Spirituality & Horoscopes – Alluring jewelry decorations to suit individual beliefs as well as pieces of opulence.
Along with the Gems and Jewelry Institute of Thailand, internationally acclaimed jewelry experts from Italy and Japan have been invited to impart advice and select special pieces of jewelry for display at the fair. WJC President Mr Cavalieri will also take part in the jewelry selection.
The 58th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair is scheduled to be held from September 7-11, 2016 at Challenger Halls 1-3 at Impact Exhibition and Convention Center in Muang Thong Thani. If you are interested in attending the event, please avail of further details from the Department of International Trade Promotion, Office of Fashion and Lifestyle Business Development (Gems and Jewelry), tel: 02 507 8392-3, fax02 547 4286 or email: bkkgems@ditp.go.th.