Bangkok became the stage for one of the biggest moments in esports this year. As the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (2025 PMGC) Grand Finals lit up Thailand’s capital, the city transformed into an esports carnival where competitive gaming blended with pop culture and fan-driven experiences. From packed arenas to buzzing fan zones, the event felt less like a championship and more like a global celebration of how far esports has come.

The energy inside Siam Paragon, which hosted the event from Dec 12 to 14, was electric.  Thousands of fans showed up not just to watch the world’s best players compete. They came to be part of something bigger, a community built by PUBG MOBILE that connects players, creators and fans around the globe.

For South Asia, the event served as a reminder of the region’s growing footprint in global esports. The passion on display in........

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