Kongsak Dr . Gongsak Yodmanee Yodmani
On behalf of the Sports Authority of Thailand ( SAT ), we are delighted that we once again will continue our accomplishment of being one of the best Grand Prix in the world this October . For the great achievements of the past year , I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all parties involved whether the public sector , the private sector , and the Thai people . Hosting the MotoGP “ OR Thailand Grand Prix 2023 ”, the world ’ s number one motorcycle race series would never be possible without the best support and cooperation from every party concerned .
This year we continue to move from strength to strength , to host a MotoGP event of the highest caliber . The relevant personnel and committees are fully prepared thanks to their experience and success in facilitating the previous three MotoGP events . Their skills and expertise will be applied to rectify weaknesses while taking advantage of the strengths to consistently improve on hosting MotoGP Thailand , or ThaiGP , every year .
According to a Ministry of Tourism and Sports survey , the ThaiGP event was a major economic driver in the past year , generating an estimated value of 4.048 billion baht for the economy . This value is projected to increase further this year due to the absence of COVID-19 outbreaks and our successful track record . In the world of motorsport , Thailand has become a key destination firmly embedded in the MotoGP racing calendar for another four years . We have a Thai rider like " Kong " Somkiat Chantra , competing in the Moto2 class and has attained numerous motorsport achievements . Alongside him will also be other Thai riders who have put Thailand on the map and contributed to the consistent growth , stability , and sustainability of the motorsport .
Finally , I would like to appreciate all the Thai fans who have traveled to take part in the biggest event in the last three years , attended by hundreds of thousands of people . I would like to extend an invitation to everyone this year so we may once more create history together . The ambiance of the event will be infused with the excitement of the racing and the majesty of the occasion . On October 27 – 29 , 2023 , we ' ll see you at Chang International Circuit in the province of Buriram .
Kongsak Dr . Gongsak Yodmanee Yodmani Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand
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