Thailand approves layout for Formula 1 circuit

[KTMphil]

Thailand is making progress with its plans to hold an inaugural Formula 1 race in 2015 after local authorities approved the layout for the proposed Bangkok track this week.
The Sports Authority of Thailand met on Thursday to discuss the concept, and confirmed that a 5.995 kilometre circuit would be created near the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard in Bangkok.




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[Just Bob]

Bloody hell! This'll do it for traffic!

"The circuit will run past several major tourist destinations, including the Grand Palace, the Temple of Dawn and Victory Monument."

So I guess running it down Khao San Road is out?

 

[Loop]

Great for the Thais but i look forward to watching it on tv at home

Hopefully they`ll be handing out free ear plugs as the noise of F1 is deafening.

 

[KTMphil]

Total F1:

 

[Loop]

Looks like it`s off and a change of venue to Phuket but little chance IMO.

Phuket tipped to be venue for Thai GP | Bangkok Post: news

Phuket is likely to be the venue for Thailand's first Formula One race in 2015, Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Pureesrisak said yesterday. The ministry has scrapped the plan to hold the event at Ratchadamnoen Avenue after protests by environmentalists and residents, he said.

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[Just Bob]

Seems the logical location would be a purpose built track near Suvarnabhum airport, similar to the Sepang circuit in KL.