Welcome to Bira Circuit -- The Home of Pure Racing Excitement
Our full-service racetrack, Bira Circuit, was established in 1985 Bira Circuit is also proud host to some of the most popular international race series in Asia, including the South East Asia Touring Car Zone Challenge (SEATCZC) and the Asian Formula 2000 (AF2000). See our race calendar for upcoming events.
Bira Circuit, located a short distance from the seaside resort town of Pattaya, is the only internationally certified racetrack in Thailand. Named after the famous Prince Bira, the first and only Thai driver to race in Formula One, our extensive facilities include a full-service karting track, an off-road test track, and our recently renovated and FIA certified 2.41km racetrack.
Our expansive racing site covers an area of 164 rai (65 acres), with facilities for rally car races, formula series events, international level kart racing. Situated on State Highway 36 between Pattaya and Rayong, we are conveniently located 20 km from downtown Pattaya and 120 km from Bangkok. Travel time from Bangkok via the Chonburi motorway (toll highway) is about one and half hours.
Our kart track has recently seen a complete overhaul and has been contracted since 2006 to meet Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK) racing standards. Depending on weather conditions and track layout, racers can achieve breakneck speeds of up to 100 km/h on the straights, making ours one of the most exciting tracks in the region.
Our visitor areas at Bira Kart offer grandstand seating, international food and drinks, public restrooms, and ample parking. Races organized through the KAT and TYKE take place throughout the year. Admission to most organized events is FREE, though nominal parking fees may apply – see our karting calendar for details on upcoming events.
In addition to hosting regular racing events throughout the year, Bira Circuit is also fully equipped to host private functions such as race meetings, driving schools, testing programs and corporate events.
Since its founding, Bira has established a solid record of catering to the needs of motorsports enthusiasts both domestic and international. We invite you to visit our track and take advantage of the many top-tier services we have to offer, and experience for yourself why Bira is the preferred motorsports venue in Thailand.