Thailand will host the opening round of the MotoGP season for a third consecutive year in 2027, as the championship enters a new era of 850cc machines and revised technical regulations.
The Grand Prix of Thailand will take place at Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram on March 5-7, the first race under a new hosting agreement.
Tickets went on sale worldwide at 2pm on Monday, following a press conference at the Sports Authority of Thailand’s head office.
Surasak Phancharoenworakul, the tourism and sports minister, said the selection reflected confidence in Thailand’s ability to stage world-class events.
He said the ministry would promote sports tourism under a “value over volume” approach, encouraging visitors to explore other attractions so that the benefits reached hotels, restaurants and local communities.
Proadprans Samarnmit, governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, said the body was committed to improving the spectator experience, from travel to the circuit to entertainment around the venue, so that the event became “more than just a race”.
Victor Segui, director of fan engagement at MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, formerly Dorna Sports, said the aim was to bring spectators closer to the action, with events in Bangkok building anticipation before the series moves to Buri Ram.
Chotchanok Chidchob, the circuit’s director of international events, said track inspections, facility upgrades and additional staffing and safety measures were under way to accommodate hundreds of thousands of riders, team personnel, officials, fans and media.
A single “3-in-1” ticket covers the Buri Ram Test on Feb 6-7, the three-day race meeting and a motorsport festival with live concerts and Muay Thai in the commercial area outside the circuit. A motorcycle-themed expo will feature food and local specialties from Buri Ram and elsewhere.
Grandstand seats cost 5,000 baht, rider stands 3,000 baht, and brand and side stands 2,000 baht. A paddock pass is 15,000 baht and the VIP lounge 20,000 baht. Standalone Buri Ram Test tickets start at 500 baht a day for the grandstand.
Side and brand stand tickets are 30% cheaper from Nov 9-15. Tickets are available at 7-Eleven outlets and allticketthailand.com, with 0% instalments available for up to 10 months.