Thailand News
Thailand prepared to become world jewelry hub
The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) has prepared to drive Thailand into becoming a world jewelry hub.
GIT Director Phornsawat Watthanakul disclosed that the GIT has prepared measures to push Thailand to be the world’s jewelry hub and that the cabinet has recently agreed on reducing import duties on gems and jewelry.
The operation plan will focus on the supply of raw materials from East Africa and ASEAN member countries such as Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia.
The GIT has also cooperated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize trade cooperation especially with Mozambique and Madagascar as the world’s major sources of gems and developed human resources and knowledge of new production pattern through research by universities and related organizations.
Stay updated with Samui Times by following us on Facebook.
Controversial food delivery only rule faces criticism
Expat arrested on drug charges allegedly claims to be a local “Robin Hood”
Thai Airways selling 10 properties to raise capital
The 5 Best Cafes in Koh Samui
Thailand News Today | record Covid deaths, ban on ‘mass gatherings’ | August 4
Vaccine updates for expats; hospital extends hours to accelerate vaccinations
8 things to do correctly in Thailand
Thailand’s 5 most absolutely luxurious hotels
Myanmar envoy updated to Brunei’s 2nd Foreign Affairs Minister
Thailand’s national parks ban the use of sunscreen
Surge in new Covid infections on Koh Samui
Black Club Covid-19 outbreak on Koh Samui widens
Samui Covid-19: 14 new Black Club infections, 2nd small cluster
Bangkok Airways extends flight suspension to August 11
7 Jomtien Beach curfew breakers arrested
Koh Samui unaccustomed to Covid-19, many act in dismay
Duterte approves lockdown measures for Manila
“Fake news” banned, Thai media say order infringes on freedoms
Police investigate hackers selling stolen vaccine appointments
Driver blames GPS for durian truck wedged under overpass
The News2 days agoThailand News Today | More Dark red zones, ‘coup rumour’ quashed | August 2
- The News2 days ago
Earthquake hits Papua, Indonesia
- The News2 days ago
August vaccination plan: 80% of Bangkok residents; open to general public, expats
- The News2 days ago
Bangkok Train Market official says they will reopen
- The News3 days ago
Man falls off 4th story roof only breaking arm and chin
- The News2 days ago
Bangkok’s 5 best SHA Plus Certified hotels
- The News2 days ago
Man arrested for allegedly robbing 7-Eleven stores in Bangkok to pay off gambling debt
- The News2 days ago
Phang Nga reopening and “Phuket Sandbox” island hop extensions postponed
