Bangkok's Chatuchak Area a Contender for F1 Race in 2027

[webfact]

ASEAN NOW composite for reference only.

 

A bold and thrilling plan is in motion as Thailand positions Bangkok's bustling Chatuchak area to host a Formula 1 race in 2027. The vision for a screaming city race along the arterial Vibhavadi Rangsit Road is spearheaded by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), as revealed by its governor, Kongsak Yodmanee.

 

Buzz around the capital heightened following a recent consultation where stakeholders appraised feasible circuits and possible challenges of transforming the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road for F1 cars. This project resides at the crossroads of multiple state agencies' jurisdictions, underscoring the complexity of the venture.

 

Central to these discussions is Chatuchak, which has emerged as the clear front-runner among five potential sites across Thailand. Its attractiveness is enhanced by a proposed 6-kilometre route weaving through the lush greenness of three significant parks, offering a unique setting that few city races can replicate.

The alternatives, while diverse, do not match Chatuchak's allure. These include the strategic U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City in Rayong, the historically rich Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the bustling vicinity of Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station, and the ever-developing area around Muang Thong Thani.

 

Selecting Chatuchak as the preferred option is just the beginning. The next crucial phase involves presenting this idea to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global motorsport authority. Following a thorough inspection and evaluation by FIA delegates, Thailand aims to place its official bid to host the race. Should all go well, a final decision might arrive as early as January 2025.

 

Success in securing an F1 slot could deliver an economic windfall, with projections of attracting 300,000 visitors and raking in a staggering 12 billion Thai Baht. This potential influx underscores the strategic merit of the venture, aimed at cementing Thailand's status as a premier world-class destination for international events.

 

The notion of roaring F1 machines against Bangkok's gritty urban backdrop is indeed tantalising. While hurdles remain, especially in orchestrating city logistics on race day, the momentum building around Chatuchak’s candidacy is palpable, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-01-20

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A bold and thrilling plan is in motion as Thailand positions Bangkok's bustling Chatuchak area to host a Formula 1 race in 2027

 

It is never going to happen and certainly not in the next two years.

Thais obviously do not have a clue what it takes to build and host an F1 race - even if the road is already there.

The hotel security guards, with their little red flags trying to stop the traffic so that their precious guests can get in and out of the hotel, will need a major re-training in order to become stewards.

Oh - please note Thailand - you have to PAY a lot of money for permission to hold a race.

Money that Thailand does not seem to have at the moment.

[Ralf001]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

 raking in a staggering 12 billion Thai Baht. 

 

Should break even then.

[billd766]

15 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Should break even then.

That won't even cover the cost of building the circuit let alone maintaining it, not to mention the costs and the delays involved in diverting all the traffic commuters and deliveries  for the period leading up to and the race days, nor the costs of cleaning the circuit every day during the practice, the actual race and the clear up afterwards.

 

It is obvious, at least to me, that the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), as revealed by its governor, Kongsak Yodmanee, has never used that road on a daily basis, without a police escort.

[edwinchester]

"Should all go well, a final decision might arrive as early as January 2025."

 

Presentation, inspection, evaluation all in the next week and a half then.

[wozzlegummich]

This is just another example of T.A.T. or their paid media mates throwing out completely baseless CLICKBAIT to justify their own existence. Anyone who follows F1 knows there is a long waiting list of cities far more advanced along the process than Bangkok. That is unless he who-cannot-be-mentioned were to put his hands in his considerably deep pockets and grease the palms of the powers to be at F1.

Don't bother watching his space - nothing will ever happen.

[Deserted]

Yes but what are the chances of finding an area of Bangkok where the traffic is almost twice as fast as F1, if not thrice. Million to one shot I'd say. People will get confused and think the speed limits have suddenly been changed without warning to something below 300 an hour. I saw faster cars all the time, what's the point in paying money to watch much slower cars when none of the drivers have a map and just follow each other about. ( Vic and Reeves joke) Especially when theyare also probaly slower than my on my bicycle when I enter the city, or if not, definitely slower

[Ralf001]

3 minutes ago, Deserted said:

Yes but what are the chances of finding an area of Bangkok where the traffic is almost twice as fast as F1, if not thrice. Million to one shot I'd say. People will get confused and think the speed limits have suddenly been changed without warning to something below 300 an hour. I saw faster cars all the time, what's the point in paying money to watch much slower cars when none of the drivers have a map and just follow each other about. ( Vic and Reeves joke) Especially when theyare also probaly slower than my on my bicycle when I enter the city, or if not, definitely slower

 

Bit early to be on the glass BBQ aint it ?

[twizzian]

What about all the Soi Mutts sleeping on or just strolling across the streets.

[Reddavy]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

ASEAN NOW composite for reference only.

 

A bold and thrilling plan is in motion as Thailand positions Bangkok's bustling Chatuchak area to host a Formula 1 race in 2027. The vision for a screaming city race along the arterial Vibhavadi Rangsit Road is spearheaded by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), as revealed by its governor, Kongsak Yodmanee.

 

Buzz around the capital heightened following a recent consultation where stakeholders appraised feasible circuits and possible challenges of transforming the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road for F1 cars. This project resides at the crossroads of multiple state agencies' jurisdictions, underscoring the complexity of the venture.

 

Central to these discussions is Chatuchak, which has emerged as the clear front-runner among five potential sites across Thailand. Its attractiveness is enhanced by a proposed 6-kilometre route weaving through the lush greenness of three significant parks, offering a unique setting that few city races can replicate.

The alternatives, while diverse, do not match Chatuchak's allure. These include the strategic U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City in Rayong, the historically rich Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the bustling vicinity of Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station, and the ever-developing area around Muang Thong Thani.

 

Selecting Chatuchak as the preferred option is just the beginning. The next crucial phase involves presenting this idea to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global motorsport authority. Following a thorough inspection and evaluation by FIA delegates, Thailand aims to place its official bid to host the race. Should all go well, a final decision might arrive as early as January 2025.

 

Success in securing an F1 slot could deliver an economic windfall, with projections of attracting 300,000 visitors and raking in a staggering 12 billion Thai Baht. This potential influx underscores the strategic merit of the venture, aimed at cementing Thailand's status as a premier world-class destination for international events.

 

The notion of roaring F1 machines against Bangkok's gritty urban backdrop is indeed tantalising. While hurdles remain, especially in orchestrating city logistics on race day, the momentum building around Chatuchak’s candidacy is palpable, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-01-20

 

 

These 🤡’s at the SAT are just as stupid as the one’s at TAT just make things up because we all know it will never happen. 🤷🏼

[friendphil]

Oh, how wonderful! A city already replete with too much traffic and exhaust and congestion would be even more so! 
 

[klauskunkel]

This whole thing reminds me of a similar proposal by the TAT, to bring the Tour de France to Thailand. This idea came about after the Prayut coup in 2014, I guess governors and such had to come up with stuff to justify themselves and to divert attention from the coup makers..., not withstanding the fact that the Tour de France only happens in France and neighboring countries. Another guess is that the TAT governor got to go to France for talks and some discretionary funds...

 

[hotchilli]

25 minutes ago, twizzian said:

What about all the Soi Mutts sleeping on or just strolling across the streets.

Extra thrill

[spidermike007]

This is another one of those TAT (COTU) "center of the universe" dreams and illusions. What could possibly go wrong on the streets of Bangkok? Would the F1 organization really approve something like this? Would Thailand show the willingness to spend the kind of money that's required to host something like this? I sincerely doubt it.

 

It would likely require billions of dollars to bring the roads up to standard, to create the necessary guardrails, to create the grand stands, Pit Row and all the other necessities that a  legitimate F1 event requires. I believe that this is so far over their heads and they would never acknowledge it, due to their lack of clarity and inability to face reality. 

[Thingamabob]

The SAT clearly do not have the faintest idea of all that is involved in hosting an F1 grand prix. The cost is enormous, particularly for creating a street circuit. which is why several countries no longer participate.

[Seppius]

48 minutes ago, twizzian said:

What about all the Soi Mutts sleeping on or just strolling across the streets.

They will seek cover in the potholes

[AustinRacing]

I hope the F1 teams can develop appropriate air filters in time. 

[AhFarangJa]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

This project resides at the crossroads of multiple state agencies' jurisdictions, underscoring the complexity of the venture.

 

Thai way of organising committees, feasability studies, overseas fact finding trips, making a list between themselves of whom will be receiving which brown envelope. It is basically a fantasy project to line the pockets of a number of individuals who know nothing will come of it,, and therefore there will be no need to actually provide any tangible information.

[Cabradelmar]

Lies or just a pipe dream... You decide.

[PomPolo]

Wouldn't be that much different to the roads in Bangkok currently in any case!

[Grumpy one]

What meds are these fools taking or is that overdosing.

Are they so brain damaged that they believe an F 1 race is on the cards.

How about soi dog and monkey racing, the costs are a lot less

 

[Ironmike]

Yes this will happen but first they gotta get rid of all the Soi dogs, bar girls, lady boys and let not forget a driver hitting an old lady riding her 3 wheeler noodle cart down the wrong way,, imagine destroying a 5 million dollar car over a 20 cent noodle cart,,, Oh my Buddha. 

[newbee2022]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

ASEAN NOW composite for reference only.

 

A bold and thrilling plan is in motion as Thailand positions Bangkok's bustling Chatuchak area to host a Formula 1 race in 2027. The vision for a screaming city race along the arterial Vibhavadi Rangsit Road is spearheaded by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), as revealed by its governor, Kongsak Yodmanee.

 

Buzz around the capital heightened following a recent consultation where stakeholders appraised feasible circuits and possible challenges of transforming the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road for F1 cars. This project resides at the crossroads of multiple state agencies' jurisdictions, underscoring the complexity of the venture.

 

Central to these discussions is Chatuchak, which has emerged as the clear front-runner among five potential sites across Thailand. Its attractiveness is enhanced by a proposed 6-kilometre route weaving through the lush greenness of three significant parks, offering a unique setting that few city races can replicate.

 

The alternatives, while diverse, do not match Chatuchak's allure. These include the strategic U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City in Rayong, the historically rich Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the bustling vicinity of Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station, and the ever-developing area around Muang Thong Thani.

 

Selecting Chatuchak as the preferred option is just the beginning. The next crucial phase involves presenting this idea to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global motorsport authority. Following a thorough inspection and evaluation by FIA delegates, Thailand aims to place its official bid to host the race. Should all go well, a final decision might arrive as early as January 2025.

 

Success in securing an F1 slot could deliver an economic windfall, with projections of attracting 300,000 visitors and raking in a staggering 12 billion Thai Baht. This potential influx underscores the strategic merit of the venture, aimed at cementing Thailand's status as a premier world-class destination for international events.

 

The notion of roaring F1 machines against Bangkok's gritty urban backdrop is indeed tantalising. While hurdles remain, especially in orchestrating city logistics on race day, the momentum building around Chatuchak’s candidacy is palpable, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-01-20

 

 

I've seen many plans in Thailand over the decades. (Latest "Landbridge"). Eventually it's stopped by lack of money 🤗

[geisha]

Maybe Banger Racing would be a good substitute ? Much better adapted to Thailand.

[Montnoveau]

4 hours ago, twizzian said:

What about all the Soi Mutts sleeping on or just strolling across the streets.

Next stop the Crocodile Farm?

[OneManShow]

I wont drive my car before F1 begins and a month after. 🤔 

[Dr Jon]

That's a coincidence. I've just been reading about a Canadian guy practicing his high speed F1 driving.

[Shocked farang]

I suggest Pattaya instead. It's close enough to Bangkok and it will not disturb the whole city as an event in Bangkok would. Plus it would be a step forward for Pattaya trying to change it's world fame from a sleazy destination to a really family friendly one. Good luck Pattaya! 

[Maejo Man]

This ranks among the grandiose ideas to be put in the same basket as the proposed chairlift from Chiangmai to Mae Hong Son!!

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

This has been proposed several times over the last 30+ years. One time the idea was dropped because the Revenue Department were going to charge import tax on all the cars. And we are worried about income tax...