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Toyota Motor Sport 2015 returns to Saphan Hin

Toyota Motor Sport 2015 returns to Saphan Hin

PHUKET: On Tuesday (July 21) it was announced that Phuketʼs Saphan Hin Park would once again be the host venue for the annual Toyota Motor Sport 2015 to be held on August 8-9.


By Matt Pond

Friday 24 July 2015 09:55 AM


There were no “official” pretties at the event, but Class Act Media’s PR Manager Angkana (Ae) Nuram was more than happy to pose with one of the racing vehicles at the press conference.

There were no “official” pretties at the event, but Class Act Media’s PR Manager Angkana (Ae) Nuram was more than happy to pose with one of the racing vehicles at the press conference.

Speaking at a press conference to announce the event, Phuket Governor, Nisit Jansomwong said, “Toyota Motor Sport 2015 is one of the greatest sport for Thai society as it helps develop many skills such as meditation, tolerance, and imagination.

“The contest will focus on safe driving which in turn will reduce car accidents. The event will also help develop Phuketʼs tourism induster and economics.”

Meanwhile, Wiboonchai Na-Ranong, Managing Director of Toyota Pearl Phuket said, “As the head of Toyota Motor Sport 2015, I really appreciate the interest Phuket showed in once again hostring this great driving contest which will be held on August 8 and 9 at Saphan Hin.

“It is a great honour that Phuket will be a host of this racing contest.”

Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Pearl Phuket added, “The activity aims to raise teenagerʼs awareness about driving a car safely, and we really want to push this car racing sport to be well known in Thai society,”

Those who will partake in this spectacular racing event will include celebrities including Kwang from the Abnormal Band and Nipaporn (Sani) Thititanakarn.

“I joined this contest three years ago and I did not got any placing. So, this year I hope that I will get a place with a single number,” said Kwang.