PM stokes local Formula 1 race hopes

'GOOD NEWS FOR THAIS' FOLLOWS TALKS IN MONACO

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>>Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has hinted at good news for Thais in the government's persistent efforts to secure a deal for the country to host a Formula 1 street circuit race.

The PM yesterday met Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One Group, at the Monaco Grand Prix to discuss the feasibility of hosting an F1 race in Thailand. The meeting took place at 4.30pm local time (9.30pm Thai time) at the Monte Carlo circuit in Monaco. She also toured the track and observed F1 practice sessions.

Later, about 11.50pm Thai time, the PM posted on her X account, describing the outcome of her meeting with the Formula One Group as "an important step forward and good news for the Thai people. "Tourism is a key economic engine, and the government aims to expand beyond seasonal tourism by investing in 'Man Made Destinations' to host global events such as F1," she said.