Wednesday, February 22, 2017

OPENING GALA CEREMONY OF 59th BANGKOK GEMS & JEWELRY FAIR AT ROYAL JUBILEE BALLROOM AT IMPACT CHALLENGER IN MUANG THONG THANI AN HOUR FROM BANGKOK

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 THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND VIPS ON STAGE 
 'THE MOMENT'
 'OVER 60'S'
'CULTURE CLUB'
'THE NICE JEWELS'
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AFTER 59 YEARS THE ORGANISERS OF BANGKOK GEMS & JEWELRY FAIR KNOW HOW TO STAGE A PROPER, PROFESSIONAL OPENING CEREMONY THAT IS SHORT, SWEET AND SCINTILLATING!

And so it was at the gala launch of the 50th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani today 22 February 2017.

The event started just 30 minutes late at 2.30 pm after the arrival of Minister of Commerce Mrs Apiradi Tantraporn and dignitaries. The 2 glamorous emcees greeted in Thai with 'Sawadee kha' and proceeded in English as this is an international event and most Thais attending also speak Thai.

The Minister of Commerce was invited on stage where she spoke in excellent English and even her salutations were brief unlike Malaysians who spend like 10 minutes announcing the titles and honorifics with job descriptions.

I enjoyed her speech which was concise and to the point. Indeed the 2 emcees had announced after the speech there would be 2 photo sessions lasting a few minutes and the show would begin!
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Opening Speech by
Mrs. Apiradi Tantraporn, Minister of Commerce
At The Opening Ceremony of the 59th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 14
.00 hrs.
At the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani

"I am pleased and honored to be presiding over the grand opening of   the 59th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair today.  On behalf of the Ministry of Commerce, I wish to welcome you to the event and thank you for your contribution to the success of the fair.

"The gems and jewelry sector has long been regarded as one of the countrys major industries. Globally competitive and distinctive in its indigenous nature, encompassing the entire value chain - from mining to retail sales, the Thai gems and jewelry industry is the lifeline of approximately 15,800 entrepreneurs and over 900,000 workers. 

"To date, our country stands proud as the worlds 10th largest gems and jewelry exporter. In 2016, the industry fetched nearly 7 billion US dollars in export value. And for 2017, it is expected to bring 7.32 billion US dollars, a 5% increase from the previous year.

"Today, I am proud to announce that, thanks to the recent Cabinet resolution and the government’s strong commitment to supporting this industry, the import duty of all gems and jewelry has been lifted, effective from January 28, 2017. In addition, the Government has adopted several incentive measures to create a favorable trade environment to strengthen the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs. 

"I am certain this set of policy will help steer the country towards becoming ‘the World’s Jewelry Hub’. 

"The government, especially the Ministry of Commerce, recognizes the critical role played by the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair in establishing Thailand as a reputable trade platform for exhibitors seeking to expand exports and build business networks with importers from around the world

"But more importantly, it is the center stage for potential Thai SMEs as well as talented designers to showcase their creativity and innovative designs to the international audience.

"Organized under the concept The Worlds Gems and Jewelry Destination to reaffirm Thailands prominent position as the worlds gems and jewelry hub, the 59th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair brings together 730 companies from throughout Thailand and the world to showcase the vast array of gems and jewelry as well as related products and services in 2,011 booths. The fair is expected to generate revenue of 17 billion baht.

"I wish to invite all of you to explore our five-day trade show and get updated on global market trends through a series of insightful seminars.
  
"Not to be missed are the Showcases featuring innovative creations for consumers in 6 emerging market sectors across the globe.

"I take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to our alliances and all parties concerned for their untiring support for the 59th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair.  

"My thanks also goes to our trade partners and valued exhibitors for helping make Thailand the manufacturing and trading hub of gems and jewelry of ASEAN and   the world. I wish all of you every success in your business endeavours and hope you enjoy your time at the fair which I now declare officially open." 

And it was over! Just like that. No pressing of button to release laser beams or banging a gong or dramatic dry ice effects! 

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 THE GRAND OPENING CEREMONY WAS HELD INSIDE ROYAL JUBILEE BALLROOM
 THE MALAYSIAN CONTINGENT WERE GIVEN VIP FRONT ROW SEATS
 DATO KEE HUA CHEE'S MASSIVE JEWELS LIKE THIS GOLDEN DRAGON STOLE THE SHOW
 DATO KEE HUA CHEE'S BLING OUTSHONE EVERY EXHIBITOR'S COLLECTIONS!
 SENSATIONAL EFFECT
 ROYAL JUBILEE BALLROOM AT IMPACT CHALLENGER IS STUNNING
 DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND HIS GAL PALS
 BEST SEATS FOR US AS MALAYSIANS MAKE UP THE BIGGEST NUMBER OF VISITORS TO KINGDOM OF SMILES!
 VIPS
 THE MINISTER OF CULTURE MRS APIRADI TANTRAPORN GIVES SPEECH

 FIRST PHOTO CALL
 SECOND PHOTO CALL OF ALL VIPS
 OPENING ACT CALLED 'THE MOMENT' IN HONOUR OF INDIA, A MAJOR JEWELRY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING CENTRE



 INDIAN FASHIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN ARE MOST SCINTILLATING AND THIS RED COMBO MATCHES RUBIES
 THOUGH YOU CAN HARDLY SEE THE JEWELS DUE TO OSTENTATIOUS GARMENTS!
 SLEEK AND STYLISH
 BLUE APPAREL TO MATCH SAPPHIRES
 EMERALD BLING FOR SURE!
 EXCLUSIVE EMERALDS
 GRAND AND EXOTIC
 THIS SEGMENT OUT OF FOUR, REALLY BAFFLED ME AS I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF 'JEWELS FOR SENIORS' BEFORE! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? SINCE WHEN DO OLD WOMEN ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO WEAR A CERTAIN TYPE OF JEWELS? ARE YOUNG WOMEN UNDER 25 ALSO LIMITED TO A PARTICULAR STYLE OR ONLY ALLOWED TO WEAR CHEAPER STONES COMPARED TO OLDER AND PRESUMABLY OLDER WOMEN?
 SO THIS IS HOW AN OLD WOMAN IS SUPPOSED TO WEAR JEWELS?
 MODELS MOSTLY WORE BLACK IN TRIBUTE TO THAILAND'S LATE GREAT KING RAMA 9 AND ALSO AS CONTRAST TO SHINING WHITE DIAMONDS
 EVEN THE HAIR IS BACK COMBED FOR A BOUFFANT LOOK FAVORED BY THE ELDERLY?
 BUT VERY ELEGANT


 THE LAST MODEL WAS A SENIOR BUT SHE LOOKED GORGEOUS! 
 THE THIRD SEGMENT WAS CULTURE CLUB FOR CONTEMPORARY BLING
 VERY BRIDAL COME TO THINK OF IT

 FUNKY! LOVE THIS
 DRAMATIC

 VERY 3D AND INDUSTRIAL CHIC



 CULTURE CLUB
 THE 4TH AND LAST SEGMENT WAS ENIGMATICALLY CALLED 'THE NICE JEWELS' THOUGH YOU WOULD THINK ALL JEWELS ARE NICE IN THEIR OWN WAY


 A POP OF COLOR
 LONG CLASSY VELVET GOWNS ALLOW THE JEWELS TO SPARKLE EVEN MORE






 GRAND FINALE




  
  
  
  
 VIPS
 

 PATCHA WUTIPAN THE MINISTER COUNSELLOR (COMMERCIAL) AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE WITH MALAYSIAN CONTINGENT
ONE FOR THE ALBUM

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