Provincial authorities organised a press conference on 15 November to announce the event. It was addressed by Mr. Kriengdech Khemthong, Governor of Chanthaburi province, Mr. Phuket Khunprapakorn, Chairman of the Chanthaburi World Gems Show 2013, Mr. Santi Chutitara, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Eastern Region, and Mrs. Wannarudi Srikhamhaeng, Vice President of the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation. - See more at: http://www.pattayamail.com/travel/chanthaburi-province-thailand-s-kingdom-of-gems-to-hold-global-jewellery-show-32402#sthash.czjimztY.dpuf