The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand has partnered with Galaxy Racer, a leading global lifestyle and content organization (Transmedia Powerhouse), to announce the availability of the first global e-sports tournament. in the ASEAN region this year! in Thailand”GAMERS GALAXY: Dota 2 Invitational Series HatYai Thailand 2022” brings together industry-leading partners Join us in pushing e-sports to be a Soft Power, an important factor in driving the recovering economy and tourism sector in Thailand. Ready to raise the highest total prize money for organizing e-sports competitions in Thailand, more than 150,000 US dollars (or approximately 5.4 million baht). Prepare to explode the fun and watch many special events from 16 – 20 August 2022 at Central Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. and can be tracked through online channels at https://www.gamersgalaxy.gg/thailand
By this cooperation The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand and Galaxy Racer have a common goal to promote and develop Thailand’s e-sports competitiveness to grow to the international level. It also lays the foundation for the e-sports industry as a Soft Power, driving the economy and stimulating the tourism sector in accordance with the government’s policy to promote competition. official esports Since the end of 2021, along with presenting various cultures and identities of Thailand to the eyes of audiences around the world through the global competition arena
This is in line with DEPA’s forecasts revealing industry expansion.gameContinuously growing, with a growth of more than 35% in 2020 with a value of approximately 34,316 million baht and has a tendency to grow higher according to the expanding ecosystem around
competition GAMERS GALAXY: Dota 2 Invitational Series HatYai Thailand 2022 will feature 8 participating teams and top teams from around the world. There will also be mini-concerts from leading artists such as Polycat and KIKI that will be joining forces to add color to the competition.
Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), said, “Currently, e-sports in Thailand has been promoted and developed from many sectors. SAT aims to develop e-sports athletes at a professional level. and continuous amateurs To lead to the creation of achievements at the international level for Thailand as well as pushing it to become a professional sport that generates income for athletes sports personnel sustainable sports club which supports the management of this competition It is one of the important cooperation between the public and private sectors to lay the foundation for the e-sports industry. Help expand the SAT project sports Academy to raise amateur esports athletes to be equal to professionals Ready to push e-sports to become one of the recognized professional sports in Thailand. It is an opportunity for those who want to be an athlete, e-sports, career, promote and create a space for everyone who dreams to grow sustainably. and now e-sports It is the latest professional sport that has emerged and has been accepted by people of all ages. Adjusting the same old memory concepts, causing the elders in society or those who do not understand e-sports Understand more that this profession is another recognized occupation.”
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “We are pleased to support the world-class e-sports competition in Thailand, which is in line with the policy of promoting e-sports as a more professional sport. As a representative of the government sector, I am very pleased that the organizer of a world-class e-sports event, Galaxy Racer, focuses on Thailand. and see Thailand as eSports Hub of the region, as well as an event format that combines and presents culture tourist attraction to help stimulate the economy that is starting to recover by promoting and broadcasting to audiences all over the world through various online channels It will be another important strategy to attract more tourists who are the new generation to come to Thailand.”
Ms. Athit Sucharit Galaxy Racer Thailand Chief Executive Officer said, “I am honored and delighted to represent the Thai community that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports sees the potential that e-sports competitions can be used as a tool to attract powerful tourists. buy into the country Including adding Soft Power and promoting sports and tourism in Thailand as well It is also an honor to have Galaxy Racer as a partner in joint management and thanks to Synnex, MSI as partners for this event as well. We will continue to penetrate the market to create new experiences for Thai fans and create works that can help this industry develop sustainable in the future.”
competition GAMERS GALAXY: Dota 2 Invitational Series HatYai Thailand 2022 can be viewed. via online channels on 16-17 August 2022 at
youtube: https://youtube.com/c/gamersgalaxygxr
twitch: https://twitch.tv/galaxyracersea
twitter: https://twitter.com/galaxyracersea
facebook: https://facebook.com/gamersgalaxygxr
And open for free admission on 18-20 August 2022 at Central Hat Yai.
Throughout the competition in this tournament Viewers will be able to experience a world-class e-sports competition up close like never before in Thailand. It is broadcast live online in both Thai and English for audiences around the world to follow the excitement of this competition.
Follow more details at the social media channels of GAMERS GALAXY or at https://www.gamersgalaxy.gg/thailand
