2024: A Golden Year for Thai Esports, from Challengers to Champions

A new chapter in Thai sports history is being written magnificently in 2024, as Thai esports athletes move beyond being mere 'challengers' to becoming 'top contenders' that international competitors must watch closely. They have continuously claimed championship titles at the international level, emphasizing the abilities of Thai esports athletes and the ready ecosystem that supports their development. Phawit Jieraprasert, Country Head of Garena Online (Thailand), revealed that throughout 2024, Thai athletes participating in esports tournaments under online games serviced by Garena Online (Thailand) have continuously succeeded in international competitions. From long-standing gamer favorites like Free Fire, Arena of Valor (RoV), and FC Online to newer games like Delta Force, this indicates that Thai esports is emerging as a platform to create national recognition, with Thai athletes no longer being 'newcomers' but 'rising stars' in regional competitions.