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 | QUALITY TALK
Technological improvements, fewer barriers to raw material purchases and better liaison between the government and a jewelry trade association have helped to ensure top quality Thai jewelry exports, says Isara Petsibhok, managing director of Cifac Co.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | AM THAI EXPERIENCES
High duties and near impossibility of importing equipment have slowed important developments in jewelry manufacturing in Thailand,
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | QUALITY MASS PRODUCTION
Quality and service are inseparable and often involve life guarantees and longtime buyers of mass-produced jewelry, says Prayat Chongratanakul, executive director of Charoen Suk Factory Co.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | DISTINCTIVELY DIAMONDS
And as long as the world's women favor and ask for diamonds, the diamond share will continue to be a strong contender among rival colored stones, says Boonyong Assarasakorn, chairman of Shiang Heng Group of Companies and General Diamond Cutting Works Ltd. in Bangkok.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | LABOR
UPDATE
Labor demands that sparked off a major industrial dispute last year involving 380 women workers and a Belgian diamond cutting factory come into effect on New Year's day, according to Thailand's Labor Department.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | BIG TIMES AHEAD
Thai jewelry exporters await government approval for a proposed processing and trade zone in Bangkok that would integrate a huge jewelry production center, connecting customs and quality control areas and a one-stop, duty-free shopping arcade for tourists, says Boonyong Assarasakorn, chairman of the Shiang Heng Group of Companies.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | ON THE DIAMOND FRONT
Thailand's diamond cutters would require roughly seven years of workmanship training before they can compete with their counterparts in the top cutting centers of Antwerp, lel Aviv and New York, says Chirachai langkathach, director of Oriental Lapidary Co.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | DEAR READER
Naturally we're proud of this inaugural issue of JewelSiam, the first of many bimonthly editions that says a lot about Thailand's rapidly developing jewelry industry. Its purpose is not only to inform readers but also to help them make decisions on being better jewelers. Perhaps too many will start businesses here, where the economy is expected to grow 9 percent this new year. That forecast, made by Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Board, would put Thailand ahead of other Asian nations.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | EYE FOR BEAUTY
Manufacturers set sights on varied standards of quality and get what they ask, says Pichait Palanugool, managing director of Beauty Gems Factory Co.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | BUYERS DECIDE QUALITY
Foreign buyers know the capacity of Thai Manufacturers to produce jewelry, getting varying quality for the different prices they pay
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | KORN DABBARANSI ON 'WHY THAILAND'
An integrated jewelry industry centered in one place would substantially reduce customs and bureaucratic procedures and benefit exports, says Kom Dabbaransi, minister to the Prime Minister's office.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | FOCUS ON EDUCATION
Preparing a new generation for employment in Thailand's gem and jewelry industry is under government consideration, says Prakiat Nasimma, manager of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association,
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | WHERE ELSE BUT THE SHANGRI-LA?
At least five jewelry-related building projects are set to rise in Bangkok, three centered in the capital's gem heartland, developers say.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | IDLE MINES
Vientiane, LAOS--Laos has temporarily halted foreign mining operations nationwide including sapphire and gold hunting because it lacks expertise in enforcing broad concession agreements as it grapples with appraisal and other problems, say Laotian officials.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | AN OPEN INVITATION
Vientiane, LAOS-- Thai jewelry manufacturers seeking respite from U.S. trade retaliation for Thailand's failure to protect American intellectual property rights could relocate to Laos, where land and labor are cheaper, say Laotian trade officials and merchants.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | SAMSENTHAI REVISTED
Vientiane, LAOS-Before the communist takeover in 1975, Laos' jewelry thoroughfare led to Samsenthai, a three-kilometer (1.9 mile) stretch that teemed with spendthrift shoppers and luxl,Jry items. Now sleepy Samsenthai is hardware, film processing and antique shops that draw more browsers than buyers.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | FIRST THAI-LAOS BANK
Vientiane, LAOS-- Thai bankers have opened a private commercial bank here, the first ever joint venture of its kind, as Laos widens its doors to foreign investors and growing international transactions.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | LAOS: LAND OF A MILLION LEPHANTS
How To Get There Quickly: Assuming entry and exit visas are in order and appointments with officials are lined up in advance, take Thailand's national carrier Thai Airways International flying twice a week (on Sundays and Thursdays) to Laos' capital of Vientiane. Lao Aviation is a far second choice. Once there, you'll want to make sure you get a seat on a return trip to Bangkok. Reconfirm your ticket not once, not twice but the more often the better because your name may mysteriously disappear from the passenger manifest. Without that, airport officials will not listen to you and are downright irresponsible and unapologetic.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | ON THE BURMESE TRAIL
Burma wants Thailand to open gem cutting factories in that socialist country and has indicated it could permit unprecedented foreign access to sealed mines along the Burmese-Thai border, says Komson Opassathavorn, managing director of Thompson Jewelry.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW
Virat Leeratanakachorn favors open display of his minimalist silver-and gold-plated creations--minus the glass fronted screens, harsh reflective lights and metal locks.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | FIRST A GOOD JEWELRY CENTER, THEN POSTERS ...
An internationally recognized jewelry center in Bangkok is good for the country and the industry, says Pornchai Chuenchomlada, president of Pornchai International.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | IMPORT SENSE
Foreign jewelry manufacturers consider starting operations in Thailand but stay away because of nonsensical import restrictions, says Rolf Weiser, vice president of Los Angeles-based W. Mercantile Co.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | THE BASEL DEBATE
High import duties on jewelry and watches and copyright violations have for years shut Thailand out of the world's largest clock, watch and jewelry fair in Switzerland, says Philippe Levy, director general of Swiss Industries Fair.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
| IN BAD TASTE'
Efforts by individual Thai jewelry manufacturers to host separate jewelry showings at basel coinciding with the annual European spring fair are discouraged, says Philippe Levy, director general of Swiss Industries Fair.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
 | IMPLEMENTING VAT
The Revenue Department has put on hold the value-added tax system to allow Thais sufficient time to better understand the plan that could come into effect middle of this year. Small and big businesses say they have strong reservations.
Jewel Siam Magazine - February 1990 |
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