Thailand to Host 67th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry
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To promote Thailand’s gems and jewelry industry, the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) will organize the 67th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair in September. Thailand’s Gems and Jewelry Fair is an event that brings together entrepreneurs and individuals in the…
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