
The esports community at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand has been rocked by a cheating scandal. The incident, involving the host nation, casts a long shadow over what was meant to be a celebration of regional esports competition.
Thai Arena of Valor (AoV) star Naphat “Tokyogurl” Warasin has been formally expelled from the Games following a violation of technical integrity during the winner’s final match against Vietnam on Dec. 15, 2025.