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

[recom273]

2 minutes ago, isaanistical said:

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."

 

 

 

Yeah, I think you are right - mine was just a guess, I remember the story now.  I have no interest in F1 at all, but I have been reading these posts for years on various places and I was interested by the story of Prince Bira and the continued saga of the proposal. Its nothing but a money grab now.

[digger70]

14 hours ago, still kicking said:

It is on Philip Island not in Melbourne .

 

Sorry your wrong.  🙏

 

Formula 1 has visited Melbourne annually since 1996, with the exception of the COVID-19 years 2020 and 2021. Despite an ongoing contract until the end of 2025, a new deal was negotiated. This was announced in June 2022, with an extension until as late as 2035.Mar 1, 2567 BE

[Ironmike]

I can just see this happening,,,,,,, A the drivers have just come around turn number 4 speeds 200 miles per hour and what the hell its an old fat Thai lady heading down the track on her 3 wheeled pancake bike....... Race over boys..... 

[Callmeishmael]

An F1 race in Bangkok?  This would be the perfect opportunity for the BiB to capture the Red Bull boy! 😉

[Antiparovian]

19 hours ago, 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. 

  

 

[Cabradelmar]

So, in 3 years 😂 Never gonna happen... Just more noise from the office of the PM. Need to hoodwink the proletariat into thinking they actually have ANY ideas