Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya graciously presided over the opening ceremony of the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya graciously presided over the opening ceremony of the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
Fact sheet of the 73rd version. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
Fact sheet of the 73rd version. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), in collaboration with the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), announced the successful conclusion of the 73rd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, held from February 22–26, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The event generated total trade value exceeding 4.75 billion baht, the highest since the fair’s inception.

70th (Sep 2024)71st (Feb 2025)72nd (Sep 2025)73rd (Feb 2026)
1. Number of exhibitors/ booths   1,120 companies / 2,470 booths    1,103 companies / 2,628 booths1,106 companies / 2,628 booths   1,222 companies / 2,794 booths
2. Country/Region of overseas exhibitors Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, CambodiaHong Kong,
Sri Lanka, Japan, China, India
Hong Kong,
Sri Lanka, Japan, China, India
Thailand, Hong Kong SAR,
Sri Lanka, Japan, India, India
3. Number of visitors 39,57940,00046,12940,721
4. Country of overseas visitorsIndia, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, JapanIndia, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, JapanIndia, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, Japan India, Myanmar, China, Japan, Sri Lanka
5. Trade value (Million THB)3,5003,7204,700 4,750

 Courtesy of Office of Lifestyle Trade Promotion / 2026

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Mr. Sumed Prasongpongchai, Director General of  Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT). GIT is the co-organizer of Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of GIT for publication of Gem-Spectrum.com and Gem Spectrum magazine.
Mr. Sumed Prasongpongchai, Director General of  Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT). GIT is the co-organizer of Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of GIT.
The show floor at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
The show floor at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
The show floor at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
The show floor at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
Jewelry seen at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
Jewelry seen at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.

The fair welcomed 40,721 visitors from 118 countries, with international visitors accounting for 61% of total attendance, reaffirming Thailand’s role as a global hub for the gem and jewelry trade. The top five visiting nations included India, Myanmar, China, Japan, and Sri Lanka, whose buyers drove high demand across key categories such as colored stones, silver jewelry, fine jewelry, diamonds, and industry machinery and equipment.

“The success of the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair reflects the confidence of buyers and industry players worldwide in Thailand’s potential,” said Ms. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Director-General of DITP. “This event not only set a new record with over 4.75 billion baht in trade value, but it also reinforced Thailand’s vital role as a key global hub for gems and jewelry, even amidst the current challenges of the international economic landscape.”

To accommodate the industry’s growing interest, the 73rd edition expanded its exhibition space to over 53,000 square meters, covering Halls 1–8 and Plenary Halls 1–2. The fair hosted 1,222 companies from 19 countries across 2,794 booths.

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Driven by this overwhelming success, the DITP has announced plans to expand the layout into Plenary Hall 3 for the upcoming edition. Booth reservations for the next event have already seen an enthusiastic response and are nearing full capacity.

The fair was also honored by the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, who presided over the opening ceremony and viewed the “TREASURE OF DREAMS” exhibition. The showcase featured a high-jewelry collection designed by Her Royal Highness and crafted by master Thai artisans, reflecting her commitment to preserving and advancing traditional Thai craftsmanship while promoting Thailand’s jewelry industry on the international stage.

The 74th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair is scheduled to take place from September 8–12, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

The 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair began with remarkable energy. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
The 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair began with remarkable energy. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.

Emerald seen at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
Emerald seen at the 73rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
The Networking Reception. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
The Networking Reception. Photo courtesy of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.

See more information at www.bkkgems.com

Mark the date for the 74th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair:

🗓 September 8–12, 2026
 📍 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok

🔗See more details at www.bkkgems.com

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