TESF Partners with Apex to Advance E-Racing in Thailand
Posted by June 26, 2026 in NEWS
Mr. Santi Lothong, President of the Esports Association of Thailand (TESF), and Pol. Lt. Col. Pathom Lertthaweewit, head of the E-Racing project representing Apex Sim Racing Club, attended a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations. The ceremony took place at Thailand Esports Stadium in Ram Inthra, Bangkok, on June 26, 2026.
The TESF president said the association is committed to helping esports grow across all disciplines to a high standard. By recognizing and supporting Apex Sim Racing Club’s work, the association aims to help establish a clear and transparent competition system that can connect athletes to the national team pathway. He said the partnership would be an important step toward helping Thai athletes reach the international stage.
Pol. Lt. Col. Pathom said Thailand has many talented E-Racing athletes, but the sport needs a central system that is standardized, widely recognized, and able to support athletes’ continued development. Apex was established to help provide that system and create tangible opportunities for Thai competitors to advance to higher levels of competition.
The partnership aims to establish a unified national competition system. Its planned components include common rules, athlete identity verification, rankings, a national athlete database, workforce development, and higher standards for event organization and broadcasting in line with international practices.
The event also saw the launch of the Thailand E-Racing Championship 2026, a national E-Racing series operating under a unified standards system. The competition will run throughout the year, creating a structured development pathway for athletes and selecting representatives to compete internationally.
The championship marks a significant step for Thai E-Racing, laying the groundwork for competitions that are standardized and transparent and that can connect athletes to a national development pathway. The winner of the December final will be considered for selection to represent Thailand in regional and international competitions.
The Thailand E-Racing Championship 2026 will run throughout 2026, with athletes accumulating points across multiple venues. The rankings will determine who advances to the national final in December.
In addition to the chance to pursue a place on Thailand’s national team, the champion will receive a special prize: an educational and motorsport experience trip to Fuji Speedway in Japan, one of the world’s renowned racing circuits. The trip will also include a visit to an automobile museum and an opportunity to learn about the history of international motorsport.
