Thailand secures MotoGP hosting rights for another five years

Over the past six years, MotoGP at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram has generated an estimated 24 billion THB (740 million USD) in overall economic value through tourism, employment, investment, and local economic stimulation.

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 05:18

Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand has extended its MotoGP hosting deal with Dorna Sports for another five years, from 2027 to 2031, reinforcing its soft power and sport tourism strategy.

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has confirmed that negotiations with Dorna Sports to extend Thailand’s MotoGP hosting contract have been successfully concluded.

SAT Governor Kongsak Yodmani said the proposal will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for approval, expected at its next meeting on November 4.

Over the past six years, MotoGP at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram has generated an estimated 24 billion THB (740 million USD) in overall economic value through tourism, employment, investment, and local economic stimulation, a testament to Thailand’s successful sport tourism policy.

Kongsak said that the renewal reflects Thailand’s determination to use MotoGP as a tool for sports development, soft power promotion, and global brand positioning./.

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