Thailand Advances Plans to Host Formula 1 Race in Bangkok by 2028

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali discuss feasibility study and potential street circuit venue in historic Bangkok.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to discuss Thailand's interest in hosting a Formula 1 race.
Thailand plans to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the economic, logistical, and infrastructural implications of hosting the event.
Bangkok has been proposed as a potential venue, with discussions suggesting a street circuit in the city's historic center.
F1's strategy to rotate established races could create openings for new venues, but Thailand faces competition from South Africa, Rwanda, and Turkey.
Thailand aims to leverage the race to boost tourism, enhance urban infrastructure, and strengthen its global profile as part of broader 'soft power' initiatives.