As Niantic, the developer of the world famous Pokemon Go announced the official launch of the game in 15 countries in Asia, including Thailand, gamers in Thailand cheerfully welcomed their chance to start playing the game and many people posted their experience on social media.
However, Dr Yongyuth Wongpiromsan, Public Health Ministry spokesman and psychiatrist, raised concerns that the players may become addicted to the game and cause problems for themselves and those nearby |even though the game encouraged the players to go outside and exercise.