GEM AND JEWELRY MUSEUM...THE TREASURE OF SIAM

Just imagine how the brilliance of diamond sparkling all around could make you feel the power of gem and the beauty of nature.

For those who are fascinated with the brilliance of gems and jewelries, Gem and Jewelry Museum is one of national jewelry treasures,established with the mission to promote knowledge ranging from the origin,could clearly reflect the value of gems.

The museum is divided into five sectors: the exhibition of origins of gems and gem mines, the exhibition of minerals and gems of various kinds, the exhibition of cutting, quality grading, the exhibition of precious metals and manufacturing procedures of gold,platinum and silver jewelries, as well as the exhibition of diamonds, synthetic gems and imitated gems.

Gem and Jewelry Museum opens an opportunity for interested people to closely take a look and learn about gems and jiwelries on Monday - Friday at 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. at 3 Floor,Gemological Research and Testing Building, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand Public Organization, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. For more information, contact Tel. 0-2218-5470-4 Ext.16-17.

LA DOLCE VITAZ

The National Gems and Jewelry Research Institute (Public Organization) invites interested parties to participate to the 2th national competition on jewelry design under the concept of 'La Dolce Vita' (Beautiful life), with Baht 270,000 prize for winner. The competition is to offer opportunity ti all new comer designers who want to turn professional. For further information, call 0-2218-5473 extension 16 to 17.

30 BUALUANG PAINTINGS EXHIBITION

Bangkok Bank Foundation will organize '30 Bualuang Paintings Exhibition' to put on show the prize winner work. The xehibition will be on throughout the month of August till 15 October 2008 at the Queen Sirikit Art Center. Open daily during week days, except Wednesday. For further information, call 0-2281-5360 to 1.

LE PARADIS DES FLEURS

Welcome to the horticultural show the ' 7 th Le Paradis des Fleurs' on 5-7 September 2008 at the Central Plaza Shopping Center, near Chiangmai airport. For further information, call 0-2667-5555 extension 4105

PACKAGE OF ACCOMMODATION AND SPECIAL DINNER EVENT FOR WINE LOVERS.

Pimalai Resort and Spa,Krabi : Launching a package of accommodation and special dinner event for wine lovers. Satisfy with 5 courses dinner and wines poured from world famous wine maker Baron Philippe de Rothschild on the night of August 23 2008 at its Seven Seas Restaurant before lodge in private villa adjacent to the sea. For further information and reservation, call0-2320-5500 or visit http://www.pimalai.com/

PETER WOYTUK SCULPTURE

Peter Woytuk Sculpture on show: Peter Woytuk Sculpture by Peter Joseph Woytuk are currently on show at the Ardel Contemporary Gallery and Ardel Third Place Gallery. The exhibition put on show a collection of large size sculptures, the work of this world renowned American artist.

The exhibition is on 28 August - 10 October 2008. For further information, call 0-2422-2092.

BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL FASHION FAIR AND BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL LEATHER FAIR 2008

The Export Promotion Department,Ministry of Commerce highlights Thailand's potential on Fashion Wares and Leather Fair 2008 (BIFF&BIL 2008) under the main concept to promote Bangkok as the Asian Fashion Center.
The Fair will be on 27-31 August 2008 at the BITEC exhibition center, Bangna. For further information, call 0-2513-1909 extension 262 and 217.