A-188 Thailand Precious Gemstone Procurement Experience Course
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Course Introduction

The Asia Gemological Institute (AGIL) is organizing the A-188 Ruby, Sapphire, and Precious Gemstones Field Procurement Experience Course (Thailand Wholesale Edition), allowing participants to firsthand experience the gemstone procurement frontline. The course will be personally led by Dr. Mo Weiji, the Director of the Asia Gemological Institute. Students will visit the gemstone wholesale markets in Chanthaburi Province and Bangkok, Thailand, providing on-site explanations and procurement bargaining techniques. This enables students to experience the professional jewelry buyer's purchasing environment and practice bargaining skills in a real setting, quickly mastering the gemstone trading process. By participating in this course, students can enhance their knowledge of the gemstone industry and practical skills.

Chanthaburi Province, Thailand: An Internationally Renowned Must-Visit Pilgrimage Site
Chanthaburi Province in Thailand is a globally renowned hub for ruby and sapphire, as well as the world's center for the heat treatment of these gemstones. The prestigious Chanthaburi gemstone wholesale market is a destination for jewelry buyers, offering a unique procurement model that presents various challenges, essential for professional gemstone buyers to personally experience.

Course Content

 1. Depart from Hong Kong on a Cathay Pacific (CX) charter flight (economy class) to Thailand.

2. Dr. Dominic Mok accompanies the entire experiential course.

3. Experience gemstone procurement firsthand at Bangkok's renowned gemstone wholesale market.

4. Exclusive visits arranged to: Gemstone exhibitions / Heat treatment factories / Gemstone mines.

5. Dr. Dominic Mok personally teaches the essential skills of gemstone procurement bargaining in Thai, English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

6. Pilgrimage to the internationally renowned Chanthaburi gemstone wholesale market in Thailand + hands-on gemstone procurement experience!

Experience Fee (including Cathay Pacific economy class flights and accommodation with meals)

HK$20,800. Luxurious accommodations throughout, staying at top-tier hotels. (Single room surcharge: HK$1,600)

Tuition Fee
HK$20,800 (Single room surcharge: HK$1,600)
Commencement Date:
Completed in five days
Language:
Cantonse
Pre-requisite:
Interested individuals