68th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair begins in Thailand
epa10843851 International buyers and sellers negotiate next to a ruby stall at the 68th edition of Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair in Bangkok, Thailand, 06 September 2023. The Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) is Thailand's largest and Asia's longest-celebrated gems and jewelry trade fair, running between 06 and 10 September. The fair, exhibiting thousands of Thai and international gems, as well as jewelry sellers from around the world, aims to attract around 15,000 visitors and buyers in an effort to make Thailand a major trading center for gemstones. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT