The proposed circuit layout | Photo via Main Stand/Facebook

 

Thailand has announced a proposed F1 street race in Bangkok's Chatuchak district, potentially bringing the prestigious motorsport event to the capital from 2028 to 2032. The draft circuit layout by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) shows a 5.732 kilometer clockwise track winding through central Bangkok, passing notable sites like the Mo Chit Bus Terminal and Chatuchak Weekend Market. If approved, the race would occur over three days each year, possibly in March or September.

 

The proposed track includes both long straights and tight corners, similar to existing F1 street circuits. Key landmarks along the route feature Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Queen Sirikit Park. SAT's plan involves locating the pit building and paddock behind the Mo Chit Bus Terminal. Hosting the event would align with the onset of the F1 calendar alongside other Asian races such as in Australia, China, and Japan.

 

While the race could boost tourism, SAT acknowledges the impact on local traffic and communities. Road closures on major roads like Phahonyothin Road and changes to public transport routes are expected during construction and event days. Construction could span one to two years, with partial closures of public parks like Chatuchak and Vachirabenjatas planned during this period.

 

The Chatuchak Weekend Market aims to stay operational on race weekends, although vendors and visitors might face disruptions during setup. SAT is seeking public feedback through an online survey as part of its event planning process. This development follows Thailand's extension of MotoGP hosting rights until 2031 with a significant budget allocation, reported The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways

• Bangkok’s proposed F1 race may begin in 2028, pending approvals.
• The circuit will impact major roads and public parks.
• Public feedback is currently being gathered by the SAT.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-11-26

 

 

 

 

Well located for public transport access but only capacity for 108,200 spectators? Not a bad layout but the location hardly inspiring for a world class city. Would be better situated in Rattanakosin, Silom, Rama 4 or somewhere with more noticeable landmarks. Chatuchak is less likely to cause as much traffic disruption over the event though.

 

There is no way that this happens, not a chance.

It's a great opportunity for Thai males to get inspired to make every Bangkok street their own personal race track. Monkey see monkey do.

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Key landmarks along the route feature Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Queen Sirikit Park

 

Top of the list for every tourist visiting Thailand. 

I would love to have an F1 race in Bangkok. But I will be very surprised if it happens. 

Winner will be first to the bottom of a sinkhole.😀

1 hour ago, PJ71 said:

There is no way that this happens, not a chance.

 

Going to be interesting because they are going to be going through one of the poorer areas, and when they leave the Bus terminal, no road gets them across to the other side. 

 

This is going to be a minor point in the next election at least for people who work in the market and live around that area.

 

They will have to close the bus terminal, and that won't make people happy.

 

Thailand is still a developing country - perhaps funds could be used elsewhere maybe health, education, infrustructure projects (like reducing traffic). 

 

F1 races are usually the domain of developed nations who don't mind making a big loss on the project for some asteem in hosting. 

 

Even Singapore makes a loss on hosting the project. 

13 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

 

Going to be interesting because they are going to be going through one of the poorer areas, and when they leave the Bus terminal, no road gets them across to the other side. 

 

This is going to be a minor point in the next election at least for people who work in the market and live around that area.

 

They will have to close the bus terminal, and that won't make people happy.

 

We have had a house nearby for over 30 years. Never been aware that we were living in what you described as a 'one of the poorer areas'. Anyway, poor or not, and much as I enjoy F1, I fear this will be chaotic.

1 hour ago, PJ71 said:

There is no way that this happens, not a chance.

I notice there isn't any mention of cost and who will be footing the bill

 

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

possibly in March or September

September?  Hardly an ideal month to plan anything outdoors.

5 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

September?  Hardly an ideal month to plan anything outdoors.

 

Maybe they are actually talking about F1 powerboat racing

4 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

We have had a house nearby for over 30 years. Never been aware that we were living in what you described as a 'one of the poorer areas'. Anyway, poor or not, and much as I enjoy F1, I fear this will be chaotic.

 

The are that I was referring to was across from the bus terminal.  There are a lot of things to consider; one is that Thais will park on the expressway to watch the race.   Government workers are going to love it because they are going to get most of a week's holiday

12 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

September?  Hardly an ideal month to plan anything outdoors.

 

Remember, scheduling is at the F1 preview.

 

September is Europe

 

March has Australia, China, and Japan.  Can anyone see those cities giving up their spot or allowing a cheaper race to be held that would draw fans away from their races?

 

It would be better to try Formula E in August after Japan.

 

 

Event by the rich, for the rich, at the expense of normal people.

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Mo Chit Bus Terminal and Chatuchak Weekend Market

Crikey, talk about the area that will be the most inconvenienced. 

These areas thrive weekends. 

 

I would have thought the business district, perhaps Sathorn. 

 

1 hour ago, Hardcastle P said:

I notice there isn't any mention of cost and who will be footing the bill

 

It's not even the cost that will prevent this happening, it's the lack of organisation that will, amongst other things....ie corruption.

I couldn't read the street names on the map but was the long sraight Sukumvit Road ???

3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Winner will be first to the bottom of a sinkhole.😀

Dodging the Soi dogs will be interesting

Be like Vietnam, build the track and have the race cancelled

After all its only someone else's money 

Opportunity to ensnare Red Bull heir. Is this the ulterior motive?

Watching cars going round and round in circles, can't think of anything more boring. World champions my @rse champion of 20 people who've had the opportunity to do it. Could probably find a thousand Somchais in Bangkok alone given a weeks training would beat the lot of them 🤣😂

mmmm.....

5 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

asteem

What is this, please? 

3 hours ago, wavodavo said:

was the long sraight Sukumvit Road ???

No! 

A tuk-tuk demolition derby would get my vote

20 minutes ago, mancub said:

A tuk-tuk demolition derby would get my vote

Mine too.

Does heavily congested Bangkok really need this? 

It costs a lot of money to host a F1 event. Better spend on flood prevention and road law enforcement.