Disathat Ms . Sudawan Panyarachun Wangsuphakitkosol
On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Thai people , we are delighted to welcome you to the official MotoGP " OR Thailand Grand Prix 2023 " once again . As Thailand has previously held all three MotoGP in the past , we are convinced that this year we will be able to extend a warm welcome to riders , teams , organizers , and motorsport fans from around the world as always We have gained a lot of experience from these years , and we make a commitment to uphold high standards and always improve in order to do the task flawlessly .
In terms of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports , the MotoGP in Thailand can respond well to the government ' s strategy of driving sports and tourism . We have a policy to promote sports tourism policy by organizing world-class sporting events in Thailand along with encouraging Thai riders to compete in world-class events . Hosting MotoGP in Thailand is the greatest illustration of this policy , whether in terms of attracting tourists from all over the world to promote the country ’ s beautiful attractions in Thailand , together with generating income to the country of more than 4,048 million baht per year and developing Thai riders , such as " Somkiat Chantra " who has completed in Moto2 class with an impressive performance throughout the season .
Nowadays , we are currently working to make Thailand a long-term international sports tourism destination and increase the bar for event sustainability in accordance with international norms . Being selected as one of the MotoGP circuits in the world for at least five consecutive years from now on will be the key to driving the country ' s tourism economy in line with the sport tourism policy .
On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports , I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the supporters from both the public and private sectors who have contributed to making the Thai-style ThaiGP gloriously happen in the past 3 years . Also , I would like to thank the Buriram people for doing their best to be the perfect host for all visitors . Importantly , I am prepared to support all parties engaged in staging the MotoGP " OR Thailand Grand Prix 2023 " to write a new chapter in Thailand ' s history by staging an international event that will enhance the public ' s perception of the nation . We are pleased to demonstrate our ability , preparation , and unity in every way so that everyone may enjoy the finest Thailand MotoGP .
As the host country , I wish the event continued success and hope that the MotoGP “ OR Thailand Grand Prix 2023 ” will serve as a significant platform to promote Thailand ’ s sports tourism and augment Thailand ’ s sports and automotive industry .
Ms . Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand