That's true.
I always saw small regions as underdeveloped in the scene. Like KR and SEA were small regions in Cs, or siege. Until they became more known, and had some achievments behind their region. Brazil was like that for the first few years in siege. Was considered a minor region until they caught up with EU/NA.
I'm just glad SEA have shown they are on the same level as EU and NA. So many good storylines are being made by this. Been getting bored of the whole EU/NA> other regions. A competitive game on an international level is far more enjoyable, than having csgo2.0