The 67th edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair has come to an end with a very positive result. Jointly organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), the 67th BGJF was held during 7-11 September 2022 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.

“As the first full-scale offline event after a two-year pause, the five-day fair has achieved great success, with attendance of up to 17,000 visitors --an increase by 82 per cent from the previous edition. Also, a record of 2,004 participating exhibitors from across the world, which exceeded the target by 30 per cent, has underscored this accomplishment. The fair has generated a turnover of more than 3 billion baht,” commented Mr. Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, DITP Director-General. "We closed this 67th edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair with great satisfaction and exceeded the goals we had set ourselves. Thanks to commitment of all relevant parties, public-private sector cooperation, and the proactive policy of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, the fair has revitalized the whole industry and set a glittery outlook for the export of Thailand's gems and jewelry which is expected to expand by 20 per cent.” said Mr. Phusit.

Gems and jewelry is one of Thailand’s top export industries. It ranked nine in Thailand’s highest revenue-generating industries in 2021, with a value of nearly 2 hundred billion baht. Over 90% of businesses in the industry are SMEs and the supply chain has created over 664,000 jobs.

Mr. Sumet Prasongpongchai, GIT Director, said that this fair is an important platform for Thailand’s gems and jewelry industry to showcase Thailand’s comparative advantages including manufacturing mastery, skilled artisanship and craftsmanship. Also, a demonstration that the Thai government has a strong support to push Thailand to become one of the world’s main gem and jewelry hubs. He also assures that the next edition of the fair will be bigger and better.

The next edition of Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair is confirmed to take place between 6-10 September 2023, at the brand new venue, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

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