BANGKOK — Thailand has unveiled the draft layout for a proposed Formula One street circuit in Bangkok, a 5.732-kilometer route that would wind through eight major landmarks in the Chatuchak–Krung Thep Aphiwat area as part of the nation’s bid to host the F1 Thailand Grand Prix from 2028 to 2032.
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has released the preliminary design, which features a clockwise street course running past Bang Sue Grand Station (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal), the Bangkok Bus Terminal, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Queen Sirikit Park, Chatuchak Park, Wachirabenchathat Park, PTT headquarters and a State Railway of Thailand residential area.
Officials say staging an F1 race is central to Thailand’s plan to become a “World Class Event Hub,” aimed at boosting tourism, generating revenue and raising the country’s international profile. The SAT has begun a public survey to gather views on possible impacts and concerns, which will feed into a full feasibility study.
Potential impacts
The project would bring significant disruptions, SAT officials said. Construction—expected to take one to two years in phases—would require partial closures along Kamphaeng Phet 2–6, Phahonyothin Road and Therd Damri Road.
Three parks in the Chatuchak area could face partial closures during construction and throughout event preparation periods. Bus stops and public transport routes may be relocated, while vendors at the Chatuchak Weekend Market could see disruptions ahead of race weekends. The market would remain open on race days.
Timeline and budget
The proposal calls for hosting five editions of the Thailand Grand Prix between 2028 and 2032, with each year’s race held over a Friday–Sunday schedule in either March or September.
Thailand’s push to join the F1 calendar began under former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who discussed the idea with Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali during his visit to Bangkok on April 22, 2024. The plan has continued under former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Paetongtarn’s Cabinet in June 2025 approved the country’s formal bid under an existing memorandum of understanding committing Thailand to host the event for five years. The proposed budget is 40 billion baht, to be allocated annually and submitted for Cabinet approval each year. A detailed study will run through 2028.
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