The circuit was developed to attract world-class motorsport to Thailand, built to the highest homologation standards of both the FIA and the FIM. Its Grade 1 FIA rating theoretically qualifies it to host a Formula One Grand Prix, though the circuit's programming has centred on touring cars, superbikes, and motorcycle grands prix. Commercial naming rights were awarded to Chang, a Thai beer brand, though the venue is listed under its non-commercial title in countries with restrictions on alcohol sponsorship.
The World Touring Car Championship made its first visit to Buriram in November 2015 as the FIA WTCC Race of Thailand. The circuit provided a challenging venue for the front-wheel-drive touring car formula, with its combination of high-speed sections and technical infield corners testing both mechanical grip and tyre management.
When the WTCC transitioned into the FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) format in 2018, Buriram continued as a host venue. The WTCR format brought a three-race weekend structure, placing additional strategic demands on teams and drivers.
The circuit hosted the Superbike World Championship from 2015 to 2019, with the Thailand round becoming a popular fixture on the calendar. British rider Jonathan Rea proved dominant in the early editions, winning both Superbike races at the inaugural 2015 event. Rea repeated the feat in 2016 race 1, with Tom Sykes taking race 2. In 2017, Rea again swept race 1 and secured race 2, completing three consecutive double victories at the venue. The World Supersport class ran concurrently, with Thai rider Ratthapark Wilairot winning the inaugural 2015 Supersport race to the delight of the home crowd.
In September 2017, Dorna Sports confirmed that MotoGP would race at Buriram under the name PTT Thailand Grand Prix, beginning in 2018 with a three-year commitment running through 2020. The contract was subsequently extended in February 2021 through at least 2026, and extended again in November 2025 through at least 2031, making the Thailand Grand Prix a long-term fixture of the MotoGP calendar.
Japanese Super GT visited Buriram from 2014 onwards, with the circuit hosting the series as part of its international expansion in South-East Asia. The event ran alongside Asia-based series and reflected the broader motorsport ecosystem that developed around the facility.
The TCR International Series, TCR Asia Series, and GT Asia Series all scheduled rounds at Buriram in 2015 and subsequent seasons. The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia announced visits from mid-2015. The Asian Le Mans Series visited in January 2016. The circuit also hosted the F3 Asian Championship in 2019 and 2020, the GT World Challenge Asia across multiple seasons, and various Formula 4 and road-racing championships. The Asia Road Racing Championship has been a recurring fixture.
In December 2019, Asia Road Racing Championship rider Amber Garcia Torres died following a crash during the Underbone 150 class race at the circuit. Torres was competing with UMA Racing Yamaha Philippines when the incident occurred on the third lap while fighting for the race lead.
Chang International Circuit transformed Thailand into a credible host nation for the highest levels of international motorsport. The FIA Grade 1 homologation, MotoGP's long-term commitment, and the circuit's ability to attract overlapping series from multiple governing bodies made it a model for modern purpose-built facilities in Asia. Its consistent presence on the WTCC and WTCR calendars contributed to the series' efforts to broaden their geographic footprint beyond Europe.