It Begins! gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show — A Historic Phenomenon in Asia
The Ultimate Celebration of Gaming and Entertainment — Driving Thailand’s Gaming Industry to the Global Stage
📍 October 16–19, 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Bangkok, October 17, 2025 – The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show officially opened with grandeur, marking the first historic collaboration between two world-class gaming events — “gamescom asia” and “Thailand Game Show,” organized by Show No Limit Co., Ltd. and Online Station under True Corporation, with support from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa).
The event aims to create a comprehensive platform for the gaming and entertainment industry under the theme “World of Gaming.” The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister, who also visited exhibition booths during the event.
A Global-Scale Gaming Experience Across All Halls
This year’s event spans all three halls, featuring leading gaming companies from around the world and top brands catering to gamers both in Thailand and internationally.
New highlights include the “Thai Pavilion” showcasing Thai-developed games and 20 finalist titles from the Thailand Game Talent Showcase 2025, supported by depa, as well as the “Indie Area” dedicated to independent developers and studios.
Over the three-day event, visitors can experience a full range of activities — starting with the debut of the theme song “The Biggest Dream Revision 2025” performed by Ploychompoo, followed by the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Glen Schofield, creator of legendary titles Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol.
Major industry players such as CAPCOM, GCL, HoYoverse, Heatstorm Game, Konami, Bandai Namco, Xbox, Mistil Game, Nuverse, Staika, The Pokémon Company, MechaBREAK, Golden Spatula, and PlayStation are participating, bringing exclusive content and new demos for fans to enjoy.Meanwhile, the Indie Area features over 100 games, offering fresh and creative ideas from independent developers.
The main stage is packed with activities, including the Zone Zean Game final round for Street Fighter 6, featuring a face-off with world-class pro player Ho Kun Xian, EVO 2013 Champion from Singapore, competing for a 30,000 THB prize. Other highlights include the Cosplay Contest with prizes totaling 300,000 THB, OS On Stage, and the Thailand Game Awards.
Attendees can also meet top gamers, streamers, influencers, and artists including zbing z., SPD, เจ๊ดำ, จอร์จ Rubsarb, วาทะลูกหนัง, NR SportRadios, Hookhuuk, Thamse Malerose, Xiaoyukiko, กิตงาย, แป้งสามป๋องซาว, PangBoyCH, ใจร้าว, Chicken v, Jayop, and Gssspotted.
The IT and gaming gear zone is filled with special offers from Synnex, Nintendo Switch, Xsolla, Predator, SteelSeries, AMD, Maxbit, Midas Labs, Intel, VITURE, SIGNO E-SPORT, SanDisk, and many others.
Visitors can also enjoy giveaways from booths such as True 5G x TrueID, AEON, Taokaenoi, CP, Nissin, Koh-Kae, เต่าเหยียบโลก, ไข่หวานบ้านซูชิ, RICHMANSHOP, and BYD.
A Business (B2B) Zone and seminar sessions at Plenary Hall, 1st Floor provide opportunities for developers to meet investors and showcase their games, with participation from numerous international companies.
Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said during the opening ceremony:
“Today, gaming has evolved beyond entertainment into a driving force for the global creative economy.
Games help develop essential skills among the younger generation — analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative technology application — all key foundations of the digital economy.
The gaming industry can serve as a ‘laboratory of the future,’ connecting imagination with technology and leading to world-class innovation.”
He further emphasized that the government’s policy to ‘Invest in the Future’ aims to make the gaming and digital content industries part of Thailand’s New S-Curve, by investing in people and technology, and promoting Upskill–Reskill of Thai digital talent to compete globally.
“The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show serves as an essential platform connecting Thai developers with investors and global partners, propelling Thailand’s digital economy onto the global stage sustainably.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President and CEO of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), stated:
“The collaboration between gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show represents a powerful alliance that unites Thai game developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and players.
It shows that Thailand has the readiness and potential to grow beyond limitations and reach the international level — in funding, talent development, marketing, and global opportunities.
This event is more than a gaming show; it is a ‘collaborative ecosystem’ where all sectors work together to strengthen and sustainably grow Thailand’s gaming industry.”
Mr. Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director and Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Koelnmesse, said:
“We are extremely proud to officially launch the collaboration between gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show.
This marks the unification of Asia’s gaming industry under one roof — not just as an exhibition, but as a celebration of creativity, innovation, and community at a global level.”
Mr. Pongsuk Hiranprueck, Chief Executive Officer of Show No Limit Co., Ltd., added:
“The theme ‘World of Gaming’ reinforces the growing power of Thailand’s gaming industry as it moves from regional to global recognition.
Gaming is a universal culture — regardless of country or language, people seek joy and creativity through games. It is an industry with vast growth potential and opportunity for Thailand.”
Mr. Wintradit Klaksanaseni, President of Digital Media, True Digital Group Co., Ltd., said:
“Online Station, under True Corporation, is dedicated to leveraging its expertise and digital media network in gaming to elevate Thailand’s gaming ecosystem.
We aim to create a platform connecting developers, creators, and gaming communities for sustainable growth together.
This year marks a major turning point for both gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show — not only showcasing Thai games on the global stage but also bringing world-class experiences to Thai audiences.
We are proud to help drive Thailand’s gaming industry to international recognition and position the country as a true Global Gaming Hub.”
