Bangkok (VNA) - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) of Thailand has announced a new initiative to boost the country’s digital content industry, which includes e-sports and gaming.
The move comes alongside the launch of a policy by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) to promote this industry’s development and create new career opportunities for youth.
Speaking at a press conference on October 9, Deputy Prime Minister and DE Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong highlighted the importance of e-sports and games as key drivers of Thailand's digital economy, driving economic growth and creating new jobs for youths.
By investing in this industry, Thailand can position itself as a leader in the digital world, Prasert said.
To this end, DEPA has formulated a comprehensive plan to address challenges and opportunities in the e-sports and games industry. The plan includes initiatives to strengthen skills and expertise, develop infrastructure and ecosystems, and establish supportive regulations.
Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, DEPA president and CEO, outlined the agency's efforts to create new career pathways for individuals interested in the gaming industry, saying that the agency is developing programmes for e-sports athletes, coaches, tournament organisers, and professionals in related fields such as character design, animation, and game development.
For its part, the ministry is developing the game industry through legislation. The Game Industry Promotion Act, expected to come into effect in 2025, will provide guidelines for registering entrepreneurs, manufacturers, developers, and platform providers./.
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