Thailand Plans to Submit Bid for F1 Race in 2028
Thailand is planning a bid to host a Formula One street race in its capital Bangkok in 2028 and will seek cabinet approval for its proposal next week, a government official said on Monday.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who attended the Monaco Grand Prix at the weekend, will propose a “Sustainable F1”, government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said, adding race officials had responded positively.
The bid proposal and results of a feasibility study will be submitted to cabinet on June 4 before proceeding, he said.
No specific details were provided on the sustainability aspect of the plan, but Jirayu said the proposed Bangkok race would be environmentally friendly and aims to attract investment in green technology alongside motorsport.
Formula One already has a crowded schedule of 24 races around the world with four in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Singapore Grand Prix in Southeast Asia.
Hosting the race would help promote tourism, a key driver of Thailand’s economy, said Jirayu.
