JGAB 2026 Solidifies Thailand as Global Sourcing Epicenter, Unifying Public-Private Synergies to Scale ASEAN’s Jewelry Sovereignty

Bangkok, April 2026 — Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok (JGAB) 2026—jointly organized by Informa Markets Thailand, the ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA), and relevant government agencies and held from April 22–25, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)—serves as a specialized trade platform under the theme“The Ultimate Sourcing Hub.” This designation is driven by the exhibition’s comprehensive integration of the entire supply chain and Thailand’s core strengths in craftsmanship, design, and logistics to reinforce its position as a manufacturing and trading base for the region—Thai enterprises’ capabilities now strengthened to compete in global markets through innovation, creativity, and sustainable business development. The event also operates as a multi-dimensional ecosystem that brings together diverse material origins and manufacturing solutions while serving as a knowledge platform for market trends, technological innovation, and consumer behavior. By hosting programs such as the Goldsmith Craftsmanship Competition, The Gallery of Thai Silver, and JGAB Runway, the platform channels artisanal skills into an international business matching mechanism for around 10,000 visitors and participants from approximately 60 countries. Year after year, JGAB advances with strength, purpose, and growing regional importance, reinforcing Thailand’s role as a global sourcing epicenter for the region’s integrated supply chain. ASEAN Gems, as AGJA’s media partner, supports the communication and community-building dimensions of its JGAB 2026 initiatives.

Reported by ASEAN Gems — a craft-tech jewelry media platform advancing visibility and credibility across Southeast Asia’s gems and jewelry industry. This report documents observed industry functions and interprets them within a broader trade context. 

Further context is documented via: https://www.jewellerygemaseanbkk.com/2026/en/index.asp, https://www.facebook.com/InformaMarkets/, and https://www.agja.biz/.

April 23, 2026

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Southeast Asia is a major global hub for gemstone sourcing, cutting, manufacturing, craftsmanship, and trade, connecting regional production to international markets.

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Day 1 Entering the Trade

06:30 AM
Assemble at meeting point

07:00 AM
Depart Bangkok
Executive van transfer, approx. 4.5 hours including rest stops

11:30 AM
Lunch at Tha Mai Noodle Shop
Century-old seafood noodle house, house-made egg noodles

01:00 PM
Visit Samran Ancient Gems Mine
Demonstration site for traditional alluvial sapphire washing

03:00 PM
Visit Faculty of Gems, Burapha University (Chanthaburi Campus)
Gem identification overview and guided practical workshop

04:30 PM
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06:30 PM
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09:00 PM
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DAY 2 Experiencing the Gems, from Field and Farm

08:00 AM
Breakfast at hotel

09:00 AM
Hotel check-out

09:45 AM
Visit Banharn Heat Treatment Facility
Local heat treatment workshop, multi-generation sapphire craftsmanship

11:00 AM
Visit Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Chanthaboon Riverside Community
Church visit, then a walk across Chanthaburi River into historic riverside quarter for snacks, local food, and souvenirs

12:30 PM
Lunch at Puangmanee Orchard
Orchard-side lunch, local rice with chili-salt mix workshop and seasonal fresh fruit tasting

02:30 PM
Stop at Pa Klab Factory
Durian crisps and durian paste, local OTOP specialty

03:00 PM
Depart Chanthaburi for Bangkok

07:30 PM
Arrive in Bangkok

 

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