Thailand Poised to Become Southeast Asia's E-Sports Hub

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand is gearing up to become a leading e-sports hub in Southeast Asia, according to Jon Lor, the manager of Riot Games Thailand. Speaking about the nation's robust gaming community, Lor expressed optimism for Thailand's burgeoning role in the global e-sports arena.

 

"From my perspective, it’s about building on the strong foundation we already have. We’ve seen incredible enthusiasm from the Thai gaming community, and that’s something we can continue to nurture," he stated.

 

Riot Games plans to solidify Thailand's position by hosting events such as the Valorant Masters 2025 in Bangkok, marking the first time this global tournament will be held in Southeast Asia. According to Lor, this move highlights Thailand's growing significance in the e-sports industry.

 

The Thai e-sports market is experiencing rapid growth, propelled by government initiatives and corporate sponsorships. A survey by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office forecasts that the number of participants in e-sports competitions will almost double from 9.8 million in 2021 to 18.7 million by 2027.

 

 

 

 

Statista predicts that Asia's e-sports sector will generate US$1.5 billion in revenue by 2027, a 36% increase from 2023. Currently, Asia accounts for over half of the world's e-sports revenue.

 

Riot Games, having opened a local office earlier this year, has already made significant strides in developing the Thai Valorant community. Lor noted the company's eagerness to collaborate further with local e-sports organisations and universities, aiming to inspire the next generation of e-sports talent.

 

“Even amid economic slowdowns, e-sports will continue to thrive due to its digital nature," Lor remarked, highlighting its accessibility and the sustained interest from brands in reaching a young, tech-savvy audience.

 

With local tournaments, international events, and cohesive support from various sectors, Thailand appears well on its way to establishing itself as a premier e-sports destination in Southeast Asia.

 

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-- 2024-09-05

 

 

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[Celsius]

Eee hub

[2008bangkok]

Ow man give it a rest jeez, Thailand gearing up for the best at everything but deliver 0

[dinsdale]

Big money in e-sports but this propaganda "hub" got very, very tired a long time ago. Same as soft power.

[MalcolmB]

53 minutes ago, 2008bangkok said:

Ow man give it a rest jeez, Thailand gearing up for the best at everything but deliver 0

I think there is a fair chance they will succeed to be SEAs E-sport leader as is the stated goal. 
Stated by an American Chinese. 
 

Sounds like you don’t like seeing Thailand do well?

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

"From my perspective, it’s about building on the strong foundation we already have. We’ve seen incredible enthusiasm from the Thai gaming community, and that’s something we can continue to nurture," he stated.

Games are about all most can achieve.

[stoner]

if it's in the hub...its in the hub. 

[thaibeachlovers]

Is e sport where one just looks at sport and doesn't actually do anything?

[nausea]

Hubba hubba doo!

[lordgrinz]

Am I the only one who cringes every time someone in Thailand uses the word "Hub"?

[2008bangkok]

12 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

I think there is a fair chance they will succeed to be SEAs E-sport leader as is the stated goal. 
Stated by an American Chinese. 
 

Sounds like you don’t like seeing Thailand do well?

Actually I do as I have 2 teenage kids that what stresses me thinking they living the pipe dream world 

[black tabby12345]

With or without e-sports hub, this  kingdom already has enough numbers of the online game addicts.

I have seen some of their mothers deliver lunch to their kids stuck on PC screen half a day years ago while using internet cafe(now closed).