Strong Attendance for First gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, positions Thailand as Global Gaming Hub
The inaugural gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, held 16-19 October in Bangkok, closed with 206,159 attendees and 294 exhibitors and country pavilions. The event broke both gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show’s attendance records and cemented its position as Southeast Asia’s largest gaming business and consumer festival. With the key theme World of Gaming, the event celebrated the growing interconnectedness of the global gaming ecosystem - bringing together game developers, publishers, gamers, and creators of gaming hardware and peripherals under one roof.
From cutting-edge consoles and high-performance accessories to immersive gameplay experiences, it showcased the full spectrum of the industry.
At the official opening ceremony of the entertainment area on 17 October, Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance said: “Gaming is no longer just entertainment - it’s a key driver of the global creative economy. Through our Quick Big Win policy, Thailand is empowering its gaming and digital industries to become engines of innovation and global competitiveness. gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 connects Thai talent with global opportunities and strengthens our position on the world stage.”
Mr. Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society added: “The government, through the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) is committed to being a key driving force in supporting the Thai gaming industry and a reliable partner for all stakeholders both domestic and international. MDES wants to see Thai games expand into the global market.”
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President/CEO of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) said: “This collaboration marks a new era for Thailand’s gaming ecosystem. It unites developers, investors, and players to drive innovation and elevate Thailand to global standards. gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 is more than an event - it’s a platform for growth and collaboration that puts Thailand on the global gaming map.”
“We are proud to announce this milestone collaboration between gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show, bringing together the best of the region’s gaming industry under one roof. This partnership celebrates creativity, innovation, and community on a global scale. Under the theme ‘World of Gaming,’ we aim to elevate games and talent in Southeast Asia to the international stage while delivering world-class experiences to local audiences - positioning Thailand as a true Global Gaming Hub,” further added the organisers of the event, Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director and Vice President of Asia-Pacific at Koelnmesse, Pongsuk Hiranprueck, CEO of Show No Limit Co., Ltd and Winradit Kolasastraseni, President of Digital Media, True Digital Group (Online Station).
The closing ceremony was presided over by Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, reflecting on Southeast Asia's rapid growth as a global gaming hub, remarked: "I was deeply impressed to see both Thai and international game developers embracing the beauty of Thailand as the backdrop and characters in their games. This is true soft power, allowing players around the world to experience Thai identity through the world of games. Throughout the gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, business negotiations were conducted and generated over 1.22 billion THB in economic value, a figure that reflects Thailand's enormous potential on the global stage."