Thailand PM Paetongtarn to propose ‘sustainable F1’, cabinet to vote on 2028 race bid
Officials aiming to make race environmentally friendly, hope to attract investment in green tech
Thailand plans a bid to host a Formula 1 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, would propose a “sustainable F1”, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said, adding race officials had responded positively.
The bid proposal and results of a feasibility study would 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 aimed to attract investment in green technology alongside motorsport.
Formula 1 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.