With its burgeoning gaming sector, Thailand is poised to become the gaming hub of the ASEAN region, according to organisers at the Thailand Game Show 2023. The nation’s gaming industry, valued at 30 billion baht (US$ 822,368,400), is leading in Southeast Asia and ranks 20th globally. In addition to boasting impressive user numbers and hosting gaming competitions, Thailand is also nurturing game developers, which aligns with the government’s National Soft Power strategy.
During her speech at the opening of the Thailand Game Show x Wonder Festival Bangkok 2023 event, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, vice-chairperson of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, stated, “This government showed its commitment to support the gaming industry as one of 11 sectors in the national soft power strategy.” The event, running for three days, is being…
