Thailand’s first F1 race planned for Bangkok’s Chatuchak by 2027

[bkk_mike]

The only reason Thailand would get it is Red Bull pushing for it on their behalf.

The route around chatuchak has at least got half decent transport links for people to get there other than by car as the roads will be totally screwed up...

[sambum]

  On 12/19/2024 at 12:03 AM, Caldera said:

Funny how Thailand's first F1 race is always just a few short years away. I'm pretty sure I remember similar articles from 15 years ago.

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A bit off topic, but same as the reduction in prices of imported alcohol due to the 50% reduction in import duties and taxes!

[Clarkey611]

  On 12/19/2024 at 1:43 AM, newbee2022 said:

I don't know if the government is aware that only to get a license they have to pay around 60 million dollars. Per year. And they have to guarantee this event for 5 years.

In addition there are expenses for the infrastructure including safety constructions and much more.

The benefit/return might be marginal. Even losses should be considered.

But..hey... we're in Thailand😂

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RB must have paid that already in brown enevelopes for the cop killer.

[sambum]

  On 12/19/2024 at 2:49 AM, CallumWK said:

 

I understand you support false claims, that is why you are a hardcore Trump supporter.

There never was a place on the F1 calendar for Thailand, since the circuit was approved by the Thai government only.

The Thai government doesn't decide on the F1 calendar

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Oh, give over, you are sounding more and more like a troll with every post!

[Clarkey611]

  On 12/18/2024 at 10:05 AM, snoop1130 said:

vowed to continue all projects and policies initiated by Srettha for the benefit of Thai citizens,

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Thai citizens? 555555555555555

[CallumWK]

  On 12/19/2024 at 3:11 AM, sambum said:

 

Oh, give over, you are sounding more and more like a troll with every post!

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Another one who support false claims. Anyone asked you opinion?

[renaissanc]

It's a waste of billions of Baht. Also, Bangkok companies and shops will have to declare a holiday for 2 or 3 days in advance plus on the race day, so they will suffer financially.

[NORDO]

maybe boss would immigrate to Thailand and be the Official.

[connda]

F1 Racing - by the wealthy, for the wealthy with the help of taxpayer money.

[connda]

  On 12/18/2024 at 10:14 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

I didn't say it's impossible.

But looking at the existing traffic every day, how will it look like if they close many streets? 

And then how will it look like if many people (try to) visit that event? 

Chaos and more chaos. Do we really need that?

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Yeah - it's going to make already bad Bangkok traffic into a cluster-foxtrot.

[Grumpy one]

I thought F1 races were held every day and night in Thailand, or are these just the warmup laps 

[connda]

  On 12/18/2024 at 12:30 PM, G Rex said:

The Australian F1 Grand Prix is on a street circuit in Melbourne.  It is run very well, but causes a lot of issues for the locals - and it costs a bomb to run.  If the (nearly) civilized West has issues running this event successfully - I seriously doubt Thailands' ability to pull this off. 

  

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As I said - F1 Racing: By the Wealthy, For the Wealthy using taxpayer money to fund the event which the average Thai will never see in person, or even get close to.  Well perhaps other than the noise.

[nickmondo]

  On 12/18/2024 at 10:14 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

I didn't say it's impossible.

But looking at the existing traffic every day, how will it look like if they close many streets? 

And then how will it look like if many people (try to) visit that event? 

Chaos and more chaos. Do we really need that?

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come on.  This is Thailand.  Causing chaos is not important.  Making money is.

[purcho]

Never happen . F1 requires organization of the highest level. Needless to say ....

[bamnutsak]

This one gets filed with High-Speed Rail, Education Reforms, Drugs Crackdown, Elimination of Burning Season and an end to Bangkok's Traffic Woes.

 

 

 

 

[edwinchester]

Can't see Thailand getting a GP especially if they propose yet another boring street circuit. Madrid has just been announced as the new venue for the Spanish GP from 2026 and is yet another street circuit.

[mrfill]

  On 12/18/2024 at 10:05 AM, snoop1130 said:

Officials are optimistic

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Damn right they are.....

[damian]

  On 12/19/2024 at 3:31 AM, connda said:

As I said - F1 Racing: By the Wealthy, For the Wealthy using taxpayer money to fund the event which the average Thai will never see in person, or even get close to.  Well perhaps other than the noise.

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Oh, I dont know. They might have dual pricing on the tickets. 

[wavodavo]

  On 12/18/2024 at 12:30 PM, G Rex said:

The Australian F1 Grand Prix is on a street circuit in Melbourne.  It is run very well, but causes a lot of issues for the locals - and it costs a bomb to run.  If the (nearly) civilized West has issues running this event successfully - I seriously doubt Thailands' ability to pull this off. 

  

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The Melbourne is not strictly a street circuit as although it is close to city it is held in Albert Park which  is a dedicated race track within the park. It was built back in the 50's or 60's and many races have been held there over the years.

[wavodavo]

  On 12/18/2024 at 2:27 PM, soi3eddie said:

Chatuchak would be a rather boring place - just park areas and not much to see. Far better to hold it in the Hualampong, China Town, Rattanakosin, Sanam Luang areas. Would be a great showcase for promoting Thailand. Would totally <deleted> the traffic for a week, but look at the exposure it would bring to the country. They would definitely breach the precious 40 million visitors per year once they did this. Here's a street circuit that would give good visuals and get a 50 lap race in the F1 alloted time. 

 

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How about sukumvit from soi 4 to soi Cowboy and around through all  the sois.The pits could be in Cowboy and the bar girls could make up the pit crews and change the tyres and refuel the cars.

[AhFarangJa]

Guarantee there will be a motorcyclist driving the wrong way down the middle during the race, closely followed by a Tuk Tuk.

[Dirk Z]

Wonderful plan. Bangkok can use some more noise, pollution and safety issues.

[G Rex]

  On 12/19/2024 at 4:14 AM, wavodavo said:

The Melbourne is not strictly a street circuit as although it is close to city it is held in Albert Park which  is a dedicated race track within the park. It was built back in the 50's or 60's and many races have been held there over the years.

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No - as an ex-resident of Melbourne - I can tell you that you are wrong.

Apart from 2 weeks prior to the race, and 1 week after - when the stands, commercial areas and track barriers are erected and dismantled - these roads are public roads, and can be travelled by anyone. I have used these roads many times.

[Captain Flack]

Several bickering, name calling posts have been removed. Discuss the topic, not each other or I am happy to start giving time outs if it continues.

[newbee2022]

  On 12/19/2024 at 3:10 AM, Clarkey611 said:

RB must have paid that already in brown enevelopes for the cop killer.

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Hahaha, sure 

[recom273]

  On 12/18/2024 at 2:27 PM, soi3eddie said:

Chatuchak would be a rather boring place - just park areas and not much to see. Far better to hold it in the Hualampong, China Town, Rattanakosin, Sanam Luang areas. Would be a great showcase for promoting Thailand. Would totally <deleted> the traffic for a week, but look at the exposure it would bring to the country. They would definitely breach the precious 40 million visitors per year once they did this. Here's a street circuit that would give good visuals and get a 50 lap race in the F1 alloted time. 

 

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Its been touted for many years .. Birabongse Bhanudej designed a street race around rattotaksin island in the 50s. The route that others are posted is banned - there was a law passed in 2013 banning any such streetrace around the historic sites of Bangkok.

 

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/formula-one-stalls-bangkok-law-bans-car-racing-102346416.html

 

I dont know why its suggested, it seems that Phua Thai PM's are keen to push the idea but are unaware of the laws - this may be one reasons for the chattujack proposal. Its an interesting subject with a long history, there should be a wiki page that can be referred and added too every time some politician comes up with the latest idea. Bottom line is, how much cash would it really generate and how much needs to be laid out and wether or not that should be spent on more important infrastructure projects - I also suspect its one big excuse for a lot of people to fill their pockets.

[josephbloggs]

  On 12/19/2024 at 4:52 AM, AhFarangJa said:

Guarantee there will be a motorcyclist driving the wrong way down the middle during the race, closely followed by a Tuk Tuk.

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Hilarious. Must have taken you ages to come up with that.

[OneMoreFarang]

  On 12/18/2024 at 1:38 PM, kickstart said:

At least all the roads in the area will get completely resurfaced, will end up as the best roads in Bangkok.

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Maybe they should close the roads every night let's say between midnight and 4am and rent it out to street racers.

 

[ujayujay]

...."...for the benefit of Thai citizens"...... Disgusting, these pandering populist politicians

[isaanistical]

  On 12/19/2024 at 5:23 AM, recom273 said:

Its been touted for many years .. Birabongse Bhanudej designed a street race around rattotaksin island in the 50s.

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Earlier than that, too. A race had been planned for December 1939, but other things interrupted it. See:

 

https://jaapgrolleman.com/driver-spotlight-the-prince-in-blue/

 

"Bira also planned to organise a race in his homeland, Thailand, and the inaugural Bangkok Grand Prix was set to be held on the 10th of December 1939, but the war equally destroyed those plans."