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Countdown on to Thai Moto GP

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THE COUNTDOWN TO the OR Thailand Grand Prix 2023 is underway as Thailand gears up to host the worldclass motorcycli­ng event for the fourth time.

The Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix 2023 will be held at Buri Ram’s Chang Internatio­nal Circuit from Oct 27-29.

The new trophy for the 2023 championsh­ip was officially unveiled during a press conference on Oct 11, presided over by Nanat Hongchuwec­h, the advisor to Minister of Tourism and Sports.

“With the hard work of the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand is now ready to welcome all the spectators and tourists who will be heading to Buri Ram for the race,” Mr Nanat said.

“We believe that the support of all parties involved will make this the best Moto GP event and give the audience the most satisfying experience in Thailand.

“It will showcase our potential to host a world-class sports event which will be broadcast to around 800 million people in 200 countries worldwide,” he added.

Apart from world-class MotoGP riders such as current world championsh­ip leader Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati, fans will also get to see Thai Moto2 ace Somkiat Chantra in action in Buri Ram.

The 24-year-old The Idemitsu Honda Team Asia rider won his second career title at the Japan Grand Prix earlier this month.

There will also be the OR Thailand Grand Prix Expo to which all ticket holders can have free access. Daily admission ticket costs B100 and three-day B200 tickets are also available, allowing fans to attend concerts, Muay Thai events and other meet and greet activities.

Fans can purchase tickets for the Grand Prix via All Ticket Counter Service at 7-Eleven stores or www. allticket.com while Expo admission tickets can be purchased at All Ticket booths from Oct 27-29 at the event venue.

For more informatio­n, please visit the Chang Circuit Buriram Facebook page.

 ?? Photo: Bangkok Post ?? The new OR Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix trophy is officially launched at the Oct 11 press conference.
Photo: Bangkok Post The new OR Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix trophy is officially launched at the Oct 11 press conference.

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