Why Thailand

Thailand’s decades-long reputation as the go-to country for sourcing the most beautiful gemstones in great variety is well founded, and its highly skilled craftsmen are second to none in the world, renowned for their knowledge of the heat treatment process.

Thailand is rich in the art of jewelry making, with different provinces throughout the Kingdom taking on a different expertise. Blue sapphire from Kanchanaburi, gemstones from Chantaburi, silver from Chiang Mai and Nan, and gold from Yaowarat (or Chinatown) in the centrally situated capital, Thailand’s art of craftsmanship runs rich across the Kingdom.

Thailand has established itself as a world leader, driving the global marketplace by value creation in the gems and jewelry industry, boasting a plethora of internationally recognized brands with highly skilled craftsmen and astoundingly creative designers.

Located at the heart of ASEAN, a region with a rapidly growing market and a combined GDP of over $3.5 trillion, Thailand is a gateway to the rest of Asia and the world, with its large busy international airport and bustling ports.

Of paramount importance, ‘Bangkok Gems’ is the ultimate trading platform, for over four decades providing the ideal trading, exhibiting, sharing, networking, and trend chasing events, all at one fabulous world-class venue.

The industry’s full-circle supply chain combines innovative technology, high-quality manufacturing, and workforce integrity to offer acompetitive and convenient one-stop service, attracting countless international jewelry brands to choose Thailand as their manufacturing base.

In order to promote the gems and jewelry industry, the Thai government offers exemption of import duties on several gems and jewelry items. Also, there are measures in place to increase the competitiveness of the gem and jewelry industry, to raise the quality and standards of gems and jewelry, and to upgrade labor skills in the gems and jewelry industry while developing and transferring knowledge across the industry. Additionally, foreign entrepreneurs and skilled craftsmen can easily work in Thailand on the SMART Visa program.

The World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index consistently rates Thailand highly, as the business atmosphere here is relatively straightforward, with the support of government and private sectors to facilitate business operation, and the professional workforce in the industry are ready and eager to rise above in order to surpass expectations.