The inaugural gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show welcomed more than 200,000 visitors
Brought to you by Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show marked a major milestone for the Thai gaming industry as gamescom asia, modelled after Germany’s largest gaming trade fair, made its debut in Bangkok at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
The first ever joint event took place from October 16 to 19, 2025, bringing together the largest international gaming festival to South-east Asia. The four days saw 206,159 attendees, 294 exhibitors and country pavilions – breaking previous attendance records for both shows – and generated 1.2 billion baht (approx. US$36.7 million) in economic value.
With the theme ‘World of Gaming’, the event combines a business zone and entertainment zone, covering all aspects of the gaming ecosystem and bringing together business, technology, esports and entertainment.
The world-class QSNCC, a popular venue for a variety of events, was the ideal place for this. gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show took over 20,000m² of space spanning two floors. QSNCC’s central location in the heart of Bangkok, directly connected to the MRT, makes it easily accessible for business and leisure visitors alike. Coupled with a variety of cafes and restaurants, QSNCC was buzzing with activity as visitors, some in cosplay outfits, filled the venue with a fun and lively atmosphere over the four days.
Pongsuk Hiranprueck, CEO of Show No Limit and Winradit Kolasastraseni, president of Digital Media at True Digital Group stated: “This collaboration not only creates the largest gaming event ever held in Thailand, but also serves as a bridge connecting the global gaming community, bringing together gamers, developers, and partners from all over the world. It represents a turning point that will elevate the gaming industry in South-east Asia onto the global stage, uniting the entire ecosystem under the concept of ‘World of Gaming’ – a phenomenon set to become one of the most significant gaming events in the region.
Show attendees got to see new game demos and product showcases from major game brands such as CAPCOM, Hoyoverse, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Ubisoft, The Pokémon Company, Epic Games Store.
There were also exclusive launches of the latest gaming technologies and products from Nintendo Switch, AMD, Intel, Xbox and more, new indie games titles, esports competitions, and a cosplay competition. On the business side, there were global keynote sessions featuring speakers from more than 20 countries, a pitch competition, networking mixer for investors and developers and publishers, and a Thailand Game Talent Showcase.
Prakash Ramajillu, general manager, Koelnmesse Asia Pacific, added: “gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show marks an exciting new chapter for the global gaming industry. This event serves as a platform uniting South-east Asia with the worldwide gaming community for the very first time – right here at QSNCC.
“We are proud to partner with our Thai counterparts in creating one of the most dynamic and influential international gaming festivals in the region. This ‘World of Gaming’ truly brings together the gaming worlds from every continent in one place.”
The next gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show will take place again in Bangkok from October 29 to November 1, 2026 at QSNCC.
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