Day by day, “e-sports” has become a rising star sport. There is an unprecedented increase in viewership worldwide. including in Thailand leading to a historic seminar in the Thai e-sports industry “The potential of ESPORTS from Thailand to the world, digital lifestyle” At “Matichon” on December 20, 2021, which gathered key people of both the public and private sectors Come show your vision and make an announcement Support Thai e-sports to go global!
Followed by the big national e-sports event. GOAL THAILAND 2022 : ESPORTS & DIGITAL LIFE On January 21-23 There is the main show of the event such as X Dream Spirit Company Limited and Garena Online (Thailand) Company Limited. The highlight of the event is the competition of 2 popular games, RoV and Free Fire, to show the power of the new generation that they have the potential to be The future e-sports athlete Ready full of interesting knowledge with a forum connected to the “Metaverse” issue, in line with the trends in the digital world
META THAILAND 2022 has been a huge success. Not only have gamers from all over the country compete heavily. Win prize money worth more than 1 million baht. All forums are held in an online format. There are still a lot of people who are interested in listening. It can be called both fun and intense content in one event.
The state joins forces with the private sector. Pushing Thai e-sports to add value to the economy
Thai e-sports circles can go global. The public and private sectors need to join forces to the fullest. To drive and drive the gaming and e-sports industry to make dreams come true.
One of those who saw the enormous benefits of gaming is Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn. Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) who spoke in one of the keynote addresses “The Transforming to META Digita l: 4YFN” at META THAILAND 2022 that the government is ready to actively develop the gaming and e-sports industry. Not just to drive athletes. but also to build a strong ecosystem around
“To push the gaming industry and e-sports into a sports tourism industry. will create a great added value for the country Causing many careers, including managers, coaches, and influencers Because e-sports is not just playing games. but has a binding effect on the economic development of the country and the digital ecosystem in the future.” Minister Chaiwut believes
as well as Thanon Ruangwiwattanaphan Executive Director of X Dream Spirit Company Limited, one of the organizers of META THAILAND 2022 who wants to push the Thai e-sports industry to be accepted on the world stage. because the economic value is seen as high as 34 billion baht and will increase many times in the next few years
“If Thailand sees the importance of gaming, it can catch trends and drive resources. I think we can be in the top 5 in Asia.” Executive Director of XDream Spirit said
Turning the amateur gamer into the professional path
The highlight of META THAILAND 2022 is the tournament of two popular games, RoV and Free Fire, amateur level. to find new rising stars to decorate the industry which after opening for contestants in December 2021, it appears that the response has been overwhelming. There are more than twice the number of people interested in participating in the competition. until having to increase the number of teams competing in order to accommodate all applicants
For RoV, the popular game, there are 512 teams of applicants from all over the country. After competing throughout January, the results show that WUT E-Sport, an e-sports team from the North is the winner of the tournament After defeating a strong team like Buriram United Spark (DK CHIPPER) in the finals Receive an award or scholarship of 100,000 baht to own
While Free Fire has 432 contenders from 4 regions, but the only team that shows consistent form. break through the arhat Until becoming the winner in the last curve is Cook to Order, a team from the Northeastern region. Received a scholarship of 100,000 baht
The META THAILAND 2022 tournament received a good response from the supporters. competitive athletes including professional e-sports teams looking for new bloodline players Can grow into a future athlete, it is unlikely that players from these two teams may step up to be in the top teams. and become a champion at the pro-league level including the next world champion
“The advantage of amateur racing is that We will meet new rising stars that we have never met before. Having META THAILAND 2022 shows that our country is more important to the game. It is a very pleasurable thing to follow.” Says Dom Chotiwanich, Team Manager and Country Director of FaZe Clan Professional RoV Team.
Blockchain-cryptocurrency Another big opportunity in the world of Metaverse.
It’s not just a game competition, because throughout the 3 days of META THAILAND 2022, it’s also packed with interesting discussion topics. that is linked to “Metaverse”, which Dr. Sakkwet Yosang, Director of Digital Industry Promotion Department Digital Economy Promotion Agency or “depa” said on the stage “How to Prepare for Digital Era : 4YFN” that in the next four years, Metaverse will play a role in creating new things in the world. This is an opportunity. Good that should not be missed of the Thai digital industry
It may take many more years for the metaverse to happen. But advances in technology bring new opportunities. Lead by investing in blockchain Cryptocurrency and digital assets. 2021 is considered a golden year for artists to trade their art works in NFT format, helping Thai artists to open their eyes and open their mouths. not only that The world is also thrilled with a new kind of “Play to Earn” game where players can transform the value they earn from playing the game. It can be used for real money in everyday life as well.
Jirayut Supsrisosopha Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd. said in the discussion topic “4YFN, What world of Blockchain will be? What will be the impact?” arrive because the present actually happened
“We can exchange currency without the need for a central bank with the Decentralized Exchange Protocol, all of which are just examples going on. and will continue to develop in the future in the form decentralization that no longer has to rely on any one company.”
Open Pandora’s Box to risk the future.
Even the metaverse will bring new opportunities. However, it cannot be denied that technology of hope It comes with risks that must be carefully considered.
On the panel discussion “Metaverse & Blockchain: The Real Life Impact” Akradej Diawpanich, Chairman of the Board of Cryptomind Group and Chief Executive Officer of Merkle Capital Company Limited (Merkle Capital) sees that because it is a new technology Make the Metaverse world like a Pandora’s Box. that people can’t predict what will happen when opened
“So everyone has to be careful. especially financial issues because even if it can create enormous value But it can also cause a total loss of money in the blink of an eye.”
not only that Metaverse also brings up many more unanswered questions: Will Thai law keep pace with technology or not? If you can keep up with the rules and regulations How to hinder creativity and growth? Including that Metaverse will happen in the next 3-4 years. Is it actually predicted?
These are just a few of the discussions in META THAILAND 2022 presented and brainstorming. so that Thai people in the whole country are ready to accept the challenge from the beginning Before when that day really comes and it will not be too late until the opportunity is lost.
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