(MUMBAI) – Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) with support from Thailand’s gem and jewelry delegates and the Thai Trade Centre, Mumbai, conducted the “Silverline Trade from Bangkok to Bombay Roadshow” for the 66th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF), to be held February 23-27, 2021 in Bangkok, for a select group of leading Indian jewelers powered by HZ International. Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020 and unveiled Thailand’s Magic Hands global campaign aimed at gaining international recognition for the Thai gems and jewelry industry. Social distancing norms were strictly followed for the event.
“India is known as one of the top players in international gems and jewelry business, from quality diamonds and colored stones to silver and gold jewelry. The DITP looks forward to welcoming India’s gems and jewelry players to join our BGJF platform,” Mr. Somdet Susomboon, Director General of DITP, said in a video. He also added that the 66th edition of the BGJF has been rescheduled to be held at Challenger Hall 1 – 3 IMPACT, Bangkok, from February 23-27, 2021. The DITP has planned the event with a hybrid platform for all attendees both offline and online, as well as ensuring that the highest levels of safety, security and public health precautions are in place for the benefit of attendees.
Ms. Supatra Sawaengsri, Consul (Commercial) and Director, Thai Trade Centre, Mumbai, made a presentation on the 66th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) 2021 & Thai Silver Jewellery Seminar. She highlighted that in the previous BGJF, Indians were the no. 1 visitors attending the show and no. 2 in trade volume. Indian buyers who are interested in joining, should contact Thai Trade Center in Mumbai at thaitrademumbai@gmail.com registration and any other assistance.
The leading Indian delegates included Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Mr. Mehul Shah, Vice President – Bharat Diamond Bourse and Director Star Brillian; Mr. Saiyam Mehra, COA Member, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), Convener, GJS (GJC’s Gem & Jewellery Show); and Director Unique Chains; and Mr. Rajesh Bajaj, Chairman, HZ International. Nine leading trade organizations of India, which felicitated the Thai representative, were 1. Bharat Diamond Bourse; 2. The Mumbai Diamond Merchants’ Associations; 3. Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council; 4. Lab Grown Diamond & Jewellery Promotion Council; 5. All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council; 6. India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd.; 7. SEEPZ Gems and Jewellery Manufacturers Association; 8. Surat Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association; and 9. Jewel Maker Welfare Association.
Mr. Mehul Shah, Vice President – Bharat Diamond Bourse and Director Star Brillian, said: “India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Thailand in November 2019 and celebrated the strong ties that bind India with Thailand and his government wants to bring them even closer by transforming India’s Northeast region into a gateway to Southeast Asia. With the support of the Thai government, DITP is aggressively pushing export activities to India, Japan, the United States and the Middle East. BGJF exhibition promotes and enhances trade between India and Thailand and builds up great B2B relationships between Indian and Thai business people.”
Mr. Saiyam Mehra, COA Member, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council, Convener, GJS, said: “Silver, the ‘democratic’ metal, is well within everyone’s reach, is gaining ground across the globe because of two main drivers – it’s precious, yet affordable. India and Thailand have many similarities and commonalties in their gems and jewelry trade. Indian silver jewelry exporters, like their Thai counterparts, have a strong handcrafting orientation, design database supported by quality manufacturing operations mostly by MSMEs. India and Thailand can collaborate and explore synergies to enhance their global exports.”
Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) is a world renowned and long-celebrated gems and jewelry trade fair. Organized on a biannual basis by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) in February and September, the BGJF is regarded as a significant trading arena where all key players in the global gems and jewelry business can achieve their purposes of sourcing, trading and networking. The BGJF is a globally-trusted marketplace for a wide range of quality products, extensive resources, and innovative designs. Following the success of its previous editions, The 66th edition of the BGJF will be held February 23-27, 2021 at Challenger Hall 1 – 3 IMPACT, Bangkok under the theme “THAILAND’S MAGIC HANDS the spirit of Jewelry Making” to showcase the skilled craftsmanship of Thailand’s manufacturers. Meanwhile, the fair aims to provide the greatest satisfaction to exhibitors, traders and visitors with first-rate facilities and services such as complimentary shuttle transport, interpreters, business matching zone, business lounge, Wi-fi service, and exciting talks and seminars.
Siam Showcase – From Past to Future
An exhibition of contemporary silver jewelry from leading brands as well as a showcase of the history of silver jewelry in Thailand. The exhibition features the latest trends in silver jewelry that are popular among consumers in order to showcase the potential of Thailand’s silver industry, the talent of Thai designers, the intricate skills of Thai artisans, and the long history of silver jewelry manufacturing in the country. This exhibition is divided into two main zones. The first one is ‘The Past’ which presents the history of silver jewelry, silverware and neilloware in Thailand along with modern interpretations inspired by ancient techniques. The second zone ‘The Future’ portrays the future of the Thai silver jewelry industry, in which modern technologies are used to elevate the ancient know-how and to create new design solutions that match the needs of the post COVID-19 generation. This reflects the unique adaptability in crises of Thai entrepreneurs. This exhibition also features rare silverware, silver jewelry and nielloware masterpieces from the 66th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair exhibitors.
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