Tourism minister discusses development of Suphachalasai Stadium

BANGKOK — 9 November 2026, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul met with Chulalongkorn University President Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat and Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) Governor Prodpraarn Samanmitr on 9 November to discuss plans for developing Suphachalasai Stadium and its surrounding areas.

The meeting, held at Room 114 of Maha Chulalongkorn Building at Chulalongkorn University, provided an opportunity for the three parties to exchange views and explore development strategies for the historic stadium.

Discussions focused on management and development plans for Suphachalasai Stadium, one of Thailand’s most historically significant sporting venues and an iconic landmark in the country’s sports industry.

Participants exchanged views on the area’s potential and possible cooperation to maximise its use, including accommodating future sporting events and competitions.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Chulalongkorn University and the Sports Authority of Thailand all emphasised the importance of preserving the stadium’s historical value while developing the site to benefit the sports sector and the public.

The three parties aim to ensure that Suphachalasai Stadium continues to serve as an important national sporting venue for future generations.