BANGKOK, Sep 14 – Thailand’s exports of gems and jewellery in the first eight months of this year increased 9.82 per cent year-on-year, or by US$6.5 billion, according to Deputy Commerce Minister Siriwat Kajornprasart.

Mr Siriwat said after presiding at the opening ceremony of the 48th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair on Wednesday that his ministry was certain the industry can continue to grow, with overall jewellery export value expected to surpass US$12 billion this year.

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