“It was indeed my privilege to have acted as the catalyst for close cooperation among Thailand 's gems and jewelry manufacturers in their desire to develop the industry and enhance the reputation and international standing of Thailand in respect of its diamonds, gems and jewelry industry. The concept of GEMOPOLIS grew out of this collective desire.

It has been a matter of gratification for me to be a part of the determination shown by Thai entrepreneurs to move the country forward to a position of being the international centre for gems and jewelry.

The far-sighted vision of the Government has prompted it to extend special promotional and investment incentives to this project. I am confident that GEMOPOLIS will live up to this demonstration of confidence from the Government, and contribute positively towards Thailand's efforts to reach the projected 100,000 million baht export target for the gems and jewelry industry within the next five years.

On this auspicious day, I myself and my team at GEMOPOLIS would like to thank everyone who has extended support for GEMOPOLIS; and in particular, we are grateful for the ongoing promotional incentives from the Government, which has joined hands with the private sector in building GEMOPOLIS as a symbol of price for all Thais".