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Showcasing Thai gem research results at the National Research Expo 2023

Bangkok 9 Aug-The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or GIT participated in the National Research Fair 2023 and opened a booth to showcase gem and jewelry research results. Between 7-11 August 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Center at Central World. Hope to show foreign tourists Thai gem and jewelry products

Mr. Sumeth Prasongphongchai Director of the institute said that the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand. (Public Organization) is a specialized agency with important goals in supporting the growth of Thailand's gem and jewelry industry. The main mission of the institute is research and development of gems and jewelry in a comprehensive manner that corresponds to the needs of the gem and jewelry business. Research and development is an important mechanism for developing knowledge and solving operational problems so that institutions can move forward efficiently.

as well as promoting the institution to be able to achieve its main mission in every aspect aspects of the institute such as the mission of analyzing, inspecting, grading, creating standards, and certifying the quality of gem and jewelry products, which must have results from research. analytical techniques source side and or improvement of gem quality To support the analysis so that the institute can issue gem quality certificates with accuracy and be accepted by the market. resulting in fair trade Create a good image of Thai gems and jewelry products. As a result, Thailand's gem and jewelry industry can compete in the global market and generate more income into the country.

In this event, the institute opened a discussion stage titled “Gem Exploration the Series: the attraction of jade. Which has gathered various properties of jade as well as techniques for buying jade Gemstones imitating various types of jade It also presented research findings to determine the geographic indication of jade. including jade inspection standards for the participants who is interested in jade have understanding and can choose to buy jade with confidence It can also be used for commercial purposes. To support Thailand as the center of production and trading of gems and jewelry of the world.

In addition, inside the institute's booth has organized many other activities such as answering research questions distribution of academic documents and exhibits showcasing outstanding research. Research findings to prove the origin of ruby gemstones by using chemical identity. to increase the value of Thai gem and jewelry products and the development of laboratory standards and standards for gem and jewelry products To build confidence in trading in the gem and jewelry business. and the Global Gemological Intelligence Database Project (Emerald). Those who are interested can study the institute's research results at https://elibrary.git.or.th/ or come to the 1st floor, gem and jewelry library Open for service every Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In addition, the cooperation of GIT and the Department of International Trade Promotion will open the 68th Bangkok Gems Fair, which is scheduled to be held grandly to celebrate its 40th anniversary on September 6-10, 2023 under the concept of "40 Years of Brilliance” that will reflect the strong growth of the Thai gem and jewelry industry that is well-known and accepted worldwide.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

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