{"id":5512,"date":"2026-08-04T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/?p=5512"},"modified":"2026-11-14T00:33:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T17:33:48","slug":"tesf-and-valdus-interactive-sign-mou-to-develop-thailands-esports-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/?p=5512&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"TESF and Valdus Interactive Sign MOU to Develop Thailand\u2019s Esports Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-767x511.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-280x186.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1-1620x1080.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763944135_876365998601423_419022017286819710_n-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On August 4, 2026, the Esports Association of Thailand (TESF) and Valdus Interactive Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) under the <strong>Esports Transformation Program (ETP)<\/strong> at The Stage. The partnership aims to develop training courses and strengthen the capabilities of professionals in Thailand\u2019s esports and game industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Santi Lothong, President of TESF, opened the event and shared his vision for <strong>\u201cDeveloping the Esports and Game Industry Workforce in Thailand.\u201d<\/strong> He emphasized the importance of building a systematic approach to workforce development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-767x511.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-1620x1080.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1-280x186.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028424_1786964485764989_5820290179810974582_n-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms. Jinnapa Rakthaicharoenchip, a director of Valdus Interactive, outlined the partners\u2019 plans for developing and delivering the ETP. The program will focus on courses tailored to industry needs, knowledge sharing by experts, and helping professionals build the skills needed for sustainable careers in esports and the game industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/762923651_893510660191939_2069736037832595643_n-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/762923651_893510660191939_2069736037832595643_n-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/762923651_893510660191939_2069736037832595643_n-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/762923651_893510660191939_2069736037832595643_n-1-767x511.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/762923651_893510660191939_2069736037832595643_n-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, 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https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028733_1762016974985563_4147209574462393222_n-1-1620x1080.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/763028733_1762016974985563_4147209574462393222_n-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ETP partnership marks another important step in advancing Thai esports by building a high-quality system for learning and workforce development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5517\" src=\"https:\/\/tesf.or.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/762302246_2096546021217633_5710291420107290320_n-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5517\" 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