Thailand MotoGP (Buriram) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

5 to 7 March 2027 · ProvisionalBuriram, Thailand

Thailand MotoGP (Buriram) fills Buriram with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Tours in Buriram Hotels for these dates Official site

Know before you go

Season opener. Buriram is small: hotels fill months ahead, and many fans stay in Nakhon Ratchasima or fly in daily from Bangkok.

Airport to Chang International Circuit

Buriram airport (BFV) has daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang (1 hour). Trains from Bangkok take 6 to 7 hours.

The circuit is 5 km from Buriram town. Flights from Bangkok take 1 hour; the drive is 5 to 6 hours.

Public transport directions to Chang International Circuit

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Buriram town	Local hotels; book early for MotoGP.
Mid-range	Amari Buriram United	Hotel next to the stadium.
Splurge	Nakhon Ratchasima	Bigger city 2 hours away.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Buriram Mansion
Mid-range: Amari Buriram United
Splurge: Centara Korat

Links search the nights from 4 March to 8 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 5 to 7 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 4 March

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Half-dayPhanom Rung Khmer temple Half day · Family
Hilltop temple on an extinct volcano.
EatBuriram night market Isan street food

Practice day

Friday 5 March

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

Half-dayMuang Tam temple Half day
Khmer temple with lotus ponds.
EatStadium food stalls On race days

Qualifying day

Saturday 6 March

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

Easy outingIsan food tasting Evening · Food · Nightlife
Som tam and grilled chicken.
FreeKhao Kradong forest park.

Race day

Sunday 7 March

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

After darkFan festival at the circuit.

The day after

Monday 8 March

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

EatBuriram night market Isan street food

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Phanom Rung Khmer temple

Hilltop temple on an extinct volcano.

See times and prices

Chang Arena tours.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Isan food tasting

Som tam and grilled chicken.

See times and prices

After dark

Fan festival at the circuit.

3 tours worth booking for Thailand MotoGP (Buriram)

Tour	Length	Good for
Phanom Rung Khmer temple	Half day	Families
Muang Tam temple	Half day	Everyone
Isan food tasting	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Buriram night market Isan street food
Stadium food stalls On race days

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Buriram Castle mall.

Getting around on event days

Songthaews and tuk-tuks in town; shuttles to the circuit.

Day trips from Buriram

Phanom Rung: 1 hour
Bangkok: 1 hour by air

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Thailand MotoGP (Buriram).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Thailand MotoGP (Buriram) 2027?

The next edition is 5 to 7 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Chang International Circuit?

Buriram airport (BFV) has daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang (1 hour). Trains from Bangkok take 6 to 7 hours. The circuit is 5 km from Buriram town. Flights from Bangkok take 1 hour; the drive is 5 to 6 hours.

Where should I stay for Thailand MotoGP (Buriram)?

For most visitors the best base is Amari Buriram United: Hotel next to the stadium.

What can we do between sessions at Thailand MotoGP (Buriram)?

Good short outings in Buriram include Phanom Rung Khmer temple, Muang Tam temple. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Thailand MotoGP (Buriram)?

Family-friendly picks: Phanom Rung Khmer temple. Chang Arena tours.

How far is Chang International Circuit from Buriram centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. The circuit is 5 km from Buriram town. Flights from Bangkok take 1 hour; the drive is 5 to 6 hours.

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