TESF and Kasem Bundit University Partner to Prepare Students for the Esports Industry
Posted by July 21, 2026 in NEWS
Mr. Santi Lothong, President of the Esports Association of Thailand, and Dr. Wallop Suwandee, President of Kasem Bundit University, attended a press conference and signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding on academic cooperation in sports science. The agreement was signed by the association and the university at The Stage, Ram Inthra 40, Bangkok, on July 21, 2026.
Mr. Santi said the association has long helped develop skilled professionals who contribute to the country, bringing new generations into its work over time. It began looking for a nearby university whose students could gain hands-on experience through internships. Kasem Bundit University, he said, had the right location, capabilities, and resources. He added that after speaking with the university president, he learned the partnership would extend beyond sports science to involve the entire university. He expressed confidence that collaboration between the association’s staff and the university would help both sides grow and develop in the near future.
Dr. Wallop said Kasem Bundit University is committed to developing young people in many areas, including sports. He described the partnership as a new opportunity for the university to contribute to the country’s development through esports. Learning, he said, does not always come from textbooks; real-world experience also matters. Esports can help students build a range of skills, including language and technology skills. The university will work with the association to develop athletes and promote a better understanding of esports in society.
The partnership aims to bring together knowledge in esports, sports science, and modern technology to systematically develop students and esports athletes. It will also promote research, training, and the development of specialists for the esports industry, supporting the continued growth of esports in Thailand.
