Private firms to help MotoGP

Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong shared an update on the renewal of the contract for Thailand to host the MotoGP Grand Prix event, calling for more involvement from the private sector.

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Mr Sorawong yesterday said that the Tourism Authority of Thailand is currently in discussions with relevant agencies regarding the renewal of the MotoGP event in the country.

The minister also stressed the importance of the private sector’s involvement.

He said that since the government helped establish the event and has hosted it for seven years, now it is time for private firms to step in.

Given the impressive viewership and economic benefits, private participation is urged to support the event. Such support would ensure the event would continue while reducing state funding, he said.