Excitement revs up for second Thai Grand Prix

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand is gearing up for the PTT Thailand Grand Prix 2019 Moto GP to be held from October 4-6 at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram.

 

Sports Authority of Thailand governor Kongsak Yodmanee chaired a meeting on Monday at which everyone involved in the preparations compared notes on the event, which is expected to draw visitors from around the world.

 

Kongsak said organisers had prepared a large number of concurrent activities for Thai and overseas motorsports fans.

 

“We were highly successful the first year, both in terms of the organising and in promoting tourism,” he said. “Last year’s event was the ‘talk of the world’ and the finale was when the Thai Moto GP event was voted the Best Grand Prix of the Year.”

 

Chang Circuit managing director Tanaisiri Chanwittayarom said this year’s event promises more entertainment, with music concerts, muay thai bouts and motorsports retail shops in abundance. Among the sponsors setting up booths are PTT, Chang, Honda, Yamaha and the Siam Commercial Bank.

 

“Motorsports fans who have not purchased tickets should hurry, because right now all the tickets for the grandstand have been sold and there’s not much left for the side stands and cheering zones for drivers such as Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez,” he said.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/sport/30374268

 

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woohoo!

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

PTT Thailand Grand Prix 2019 Moto GP to be held from October 4-6 at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram.

Isn't that the race track owned by the current Transport Minister Chidchob? And the Sports Authority is doing the PR for him?

It's nice to be able to draw on a country's authorities to make money for you...

Ticket prices are so expensive!

much more expensive than Malaysia Moto GP 

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

Isn't that the race track owned by the current Transport Minister Chidchob? And the Sports Authority is doing the PR for him?

It's nice to be able to draw on a country's authorities to make money for you...

It's his brother.  And honestly, there's no need to do any PR because it will sell out anyway.  The organisation is fantastic, I say it how it is.  Ticket prices are quite steep, but it's well worth the experience.

1 hour ago, carabaothai said:

Ticket prices are so expensive!

much more expensive than Malaysia Moto GP 

is the price dualled pricing.???

Shame there is nowhere to stay around Buriram.

42 minutes ago, Henryford said:

Shame there is nowhere to stay around Buriram.

Not sure about that. Plenty of hotels and guest houses in the town and close by. Most will probably have sold out. 

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

because right now all the tickets for the grandstand have been sold

The grandstand tickets were sold out three hours after tickets went on sale. I'd love to know who bought them all.

1 hour ago, TEFLKrabi said:

Not sure about that. Plenty of hotels and guest houses in the town and close by. Most will probably have sold out. 

Hotels were already sold out the day after the last grand prix.

I'm sure it will be a good event but with the lack of accommodation and blistering heat I think I'll ride down to the eastern seaboard and watch it in an air conditioned pub with a cold one.

3 hours ago, Chris Renaix said:

It's his brother.  And honestly, there's no need to do any PR because it will sell out anyway.  The organisation is fantastic, I say it how it is.  Ticket prices are quite steep, but it's well worth the experience.

Yeah, and don't forget aftermath..... All those wannabe Rossi on the roads. Can't wait to see remaining rests of so called bikers scrapped from the roads. It's a shame to have those events in undeveloped countries. Bull and cart racing would be more appropriate. 

So, and now I'll get another Chang. 

Yeah, and don't forget aftermath..... All those wannabe Rossi on the roads. Can't wait to see remaining rests of so called bikers scrapped from the roads. It's a shame to have those events in undeveloped countries. Bull and cart racing would be more appropriate. 

So, and now I'll get another Chang.????????????

Got my ticket for the side stand from 7-11 a couple of months ago. Checked the ticket (docket) last week and the ink had faded to almost nothing.

Glad I still have the ticket number on my phone.

I just hope that will get me a pass at the office trackside as 7-11 told me they could not replace the docket.

Will it be shown on Thai tv, if so what channel?  Thanks.

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

not much left for the side stands and cheering zones for drivers such as Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez,” he said.

Be good if they have Rossi and Marquez the bike riders there as well .. 

5 hours ago, Chris Renaix said:

It's his brother.  And honestly, there's no need to do any PR because it will sell out anyway.  The organisation is fantastic, I say it how it is.  Ticket prices are quite steep, but it's well worth the experience.

The organisation is fantastic......

 

Yes, if only they would organise it realistically......

I'm sure it will be a good event but with the lack of accommodation and blistering heat I think I'll ride down to the eastern seaboard and watch it in an air conditioned pub with a cold one.

Are the temps not bearable there in October?


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8 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

Are the temps not bearable there in October?


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Not too bad in the morning. Typically low to mid 30's in the afternoon though. Hopefully they get lucky with some cloud cover (without rain).

Hotels were already sold out the day after the last grand prix.

There are still lots of guest houses and resorts in Nang Rong but they’re not online so it’s a problem.


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21 hours ago, sawadee1947 said:

Yeah, and don't forget aftermath..... All those wannabe Rossi on the roads. Can't wait to see remaining rests of so called bikers scrapped from the roads. It's a shame to have those events in undeveloped countries. Bull and cart racing would be more appropriate. 

So, and now I'll get another Chang.????????????

The ride there and back was one of the highlights.

Awesome experience, 1000's of bikers (me included).

Didn't see 1 accident (rode from/to Korat).

21 hours ago, sherwood said:

Got my ticket for the side stand from 7-11 a couple of months ago. Checked the ticket (docket) last week and the ink had faded to almost nothing.

Glad I still have the ticket number on my phone.

I just hope that will get me a pass at the office trackside as 7-11 told me they could not replace the docket.

Don't worry.

Same happened last year with my ticket receipt. The print was almost gone off the receipt.

There are stalls set up at the circuit entrances, before any parking zone, where you exchange your 7-11 receipt for the actual race track entry passes.

The guys at the stall had the record of the purchase (I did have a photo of the receipt before it faded, but they didn't need it). Record of purchase linked to ID Card number (brother in laws Thai ID) and (I think) phone number.

42 minutes ago, soihok said:

The ride there and back was one of the highlights.

Awesome experience, 1000's of bikers (me included).

Didn't see 1 accident (rode from/to Korat).

Didn't see 1 accident (rode from/to Korat).

 

 

Probably you've been the leader of the pack leaving the carnage behind you. ????

On 8/6/2019 at 1:29 PM, sawadee1947 said:

Yeah, and don't forget aftermath..... All those wannabe Rossi on the roads. Can't wait to see remaining rests of so called bikers scrapped from the roads. It's a shame to have those events in undeveloped countries. Bull and cart racing would be more appropriate. 

So, and now I'll get another Chang. 

Was my first thought last year too.  But no!  Incredible how they led those amount of people away without any problems.  Didn't even see 1 accident... unbelievable but true.  Lot of free transportation to the city, station etc.  Very well and safe organized.  Was even voted the best MotoGP of the year, by Dorna itself.

1 hour ago, Chris Renaix said:

Dorna

I know only DONNA..... Who the hell is DORNA? ????

On 8/6/2019 at 1:29 PM, sawadee1947 said:

Yeah, and don't forget aftermath..... All those wannabe Rossi on the roads. Can't wait to see remaining rests of so called bikers scrapped from the roads. It's a shame to have those events in undeveloped countries. Bull and cart racing would be more appropriate. 

So, and now I'll get another Chang. 

 

On 8/6/2019 at 1:29 PM, sawadee1947 said:

So, and now I'll get another Chang. 

Yeah, best you go get yourself another beer.

I doubt it will help with you spouting utter tosh, but hey, we can all live in hope.

15 hours ago, sawadee1947 said:

I know only DONNA..... Who the hell is DORNA? ????

No surprise that you don't know who Dorna is, as you're clearly clueless about all other things motorcycle related.

On 8/7/2019 at 4:26 AM, soihok said:

The ride there and back was one of the highlights.

Awesome experience, 1000's of bikers (me included).

Almost same as riding/driving in Bangkok at rush hours.

4 hours ago, Vacuum said:

Almost same as riding/driving in Bangkok at rush hours.

Nowhere near the same.

   I agree with soihok, the ride up and back was one of the highlights of going to the race for me. I went to the SBK races before and I went to the MotoGP inaugural race last year. I have a hotel in Buriram but I made my deposit for this year's race at last year's MotoGP race. Ducati Pattaya has an early bird special every year and I bought my race tickets through them again so I"m all set and I can't wait to see them again this year.  I remember last year a lot of guys were staying in Surin, even if you can find a room in Buriram they are pretty expensive ????.