Thailand Plans to Submit Bid for F1 Race in 2028
- Thailand intends to submit a proposal next week to hold a Formula One street circuit event in Bangkok in 2028, pending government approval.
- The bid comes after Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held discussions with Formula One leader Stefano Domenicali in March and recently attended the Monaco Grand Prix.
- A government spokesperson said officials responded positively to the proposal, which aims to promote tourism and attract green technology investment.
- Paetongtarn shared on social media that organizing the race is an important step to enhance Thailand's reputation as a destination for global tourism and major international events.
- The proposal emphasizes sustainability, although detailed plans have yet to be disclosed, and the bid along with a feasibility report will be presented to the cabinet for approval on June 4.
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Thailand plans bid for F1 race in 2028
Bangkok: Thailand plans on bidding to host a Formula One race by 2028, the government said Monday, after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held her latest talks with motorsport bosses at the Monaco Grand Prix. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
The government leans for a circuit in the streets of the capital Bangkok.


Thailand plans ambitious F1 race bid for the streets of Bangkok
The proposal suggests a street circuit within the city
Thailand plans to submit bid for F1 race in 2028
BANGKOK: Thailand is planning a bid to host a Formula One street race in its capital Bangkok in 2028 and will seek cabinet approval for its proposal next week, a government official said on Monday (May 26). Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who attended the Monaco Grand Prix at the weekend, will
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