Tourism
Phuket Hosts TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand 2026
The coastal city of Phuket recently hosted the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand 2026 event, featuring high-speed racing and celebrity appearances.
On August 29–30, 2026, the Saphan Hin Public Park in Phuket served as the venue for the 'TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand 2026' event. Organized under the theme 'MAKING EVER-BETTER MOTORSPORTS-BRED CARS,' the festival brought a high-energy atmosphere to the seaside, drawing significant crowds of motorsport enthusiasts, tourists, and local residents.
The event featured 57 race cars competing across four distinct categories in the Toyota One Make Race series. The competition was attended by notable figures, including Supakorn Rattanawaraha, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Thailand, and Romdon Haji-Awae, Deputy Governor of Phuket, alongside various local officials and Toyota representatives. The event also saw participation from several Thai celebrities and influencers, such as Miya Thongchua, Pangpond Akkarawut, and Pai Pai Oreo, who joined the festivities to engage with the audience.
For travelers and residents, such events highlight Phuket’s growing capacity to host large-scale national sporting festivals beyond its traditional tourism offerings. While the event successfully showcased the Yaris series and other racing highlights, specific details regarding the final point standings for the entire season or future race locations for the remainder of the 2026 circuit remain to be confirmed by the organizers. The event underscored the strong public interest in domestic motorsports, providing a unique spectacle for those visiting the island during the final weekend of August.