The route starts and finishes beside the Chao Phraya River at the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard (Rat Woradit Pier), and runs for 5.995 kilometres along Maha That Road, Na Phra Lan Road, Na Phra That Road, Chakrabongse Road, Phra Sumen Road, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Maha Chai Road and Thai Wang Road.
The circuit will give spectators and TV viewers the chance to see several tourist spots along the route, including the Grand Palace, the Victory Monument, and the Temple of Dawn.
Kanokphand Chulakasem, governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, said the committee on the circuit for the country’s inaugural Grand Prix had approved the route suggested by foreign experts at a meeting this week.
He said makeshift stands could be built in several areas along the circuit and would be able to accommodate about 150,000 spectators.
“As the starting and finishing point would be on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, we may be able to build the main stands in the river. It would also be convenient for transportation of equipment,” he said.
“Only a small group of residents would be affected by the proposed route.”
Suwat Sitthilor, permanent secretary for tourism and sports, said the route and other plans for the night race will be submitted to the cabinet for approval within three months.