The Thailand motorcycle Grand Prix is a FIM MotoGP World Championship round held at Chang International Circuit (Buriram International Circuit), near Buriram in northeast Thailand. It made its debut in 2018 under the sponsorship title PTT Thailand Grand Prix, marking the first time Thailand had hosted a MotoGP event. The race quickly established itself as one of the more technically demanding rounds on the calendar, with the Buriram circuit's flowing layout and wide asphalt generating close competition.
The 2020 and 2021 editions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event returned in 2022 under a new title partner as the OR Thailand Grand Prix, and continued in 2023 under the same branding. From 2024 the event has been known as the PT Grand Prix of Thailand, reflecting a further change in title sponsorship.
In August 2024, it was confirmed that the Thailand Grand Prix would open both the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons — placing it as the first race on the calendar for two consecutive years. The circuit contract runs to at least 2031, providing long-term stability for the event.
2018–2019: PTT Thailand Grand Prix
2020–2021: Cancelled (COVID-19)
2022–2023: OR Thailand Grand Prix
2024–present: PT Grand Prix of Thailand
The Chang International Circuit, officially known as Buriram International Circuit, is located near the city of Buriram in northeast Thailand's Buriram Province. The venue was constructed to an FIA Grade 1 standard and measures 4.554 km in length. Its fast, flowing character with limited heavy-braking zones suits both motorcycle and car racing. The circuit has hosted a range of international motorsport events beyond MotoGP, including the World Superbike Championship, reinforcing Thailand's position as a serious venue for international motorsport.
Since approximately 2024, reports have circulated about discussions between Formula 1 Management, the FIA, and Thai government representatives regarding staging an F1 grand prix in Thailand, with Bangkok frequently cited as a prospective host city. A Bangkok street circuit has been mentioned in media coverage, drawing comparisons to the frameworks established by Singapore and Miami.
As of mid-2026, no agreement, circuit layout, promoter contract, or official FOM calendar announcement has been formalised. The discussions appear to be ongoing at a preliminary level, and Thailand remains one of several Southeast Asian markets Formula 1 is actively courting. Singapore remains the only confirmed ASEAN round on the Formula 1 calendar.
Southeast Asia is a high-priority expansion region for both MotoGP and Formula 1. Thailand's growing motorsport culture, large domestic motorcycle market, and substantial government infrastructure investment — exemplified by the construction of Buriram International Circuit — provide a platform that promoters point to when making the case for further expansion. The MotoGP round's uninterrupted success since its 2022 return has strengthened Thailand's standing as a credible host nation in the eyes of international sanctioning bodies.