Kaeng Krachan Circuit

Kaeng Krachan Circuit at a glance

Location

Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi

Type

road course

Length

2.912 km (1.809 mi)

Turns

25

Surface

asphalt

Opened

2009

Owner

Founded by Somchai Srijirarat and Ekprawat Petcharak

Phone

+66 86 333 6666

Website

kkcircuit.com

Track map and layout

Kaeng Krachan Circuit sits in a valley in Phetchaburi Province, a layout chosen deliberately so spectators anywhere on the site can see most of the lap at once. The full course is 2.912 km with 25 turns, one of the longest and most technical permanent circuits in Thailand, mixing uphill and downhill sections, increasing- and decreasing-radius curves, and a blend of high- and low-speed corners across its valley setting. Two shorter configurations, a 2.400 km medium course and a 1.004 km short course, are also available, giving organisers flexibility for club racing, driving schools and smaller events.

Configurations

Events and race weekends

Kaeng Krachan Circuit was built primarily as a club and training venue rather than a stop on major international championships. It regularly hosts national- and club-level car and motorcycle racing, auto and motorcycle racing schools, track days, and commercial activity such as product launches, movie shoots and advertisement filming, giving it a broader role than a typical race-only circuit.

Getting there and parking

The circuit is in Kaeng Krachan district, Phetchaburi Province, roughly two hours' drive south-west of Bangkok. Most visitors fly into Bangkok and self-drive or take a taxi/private transfer; there is no rail or airport near the circuit itself.

• Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) · about 150 min drive

Hotels and camping near Kaeng Krachan Circuit

Phetchaburi town and the nearby beach resort area of Cha-am/Hua Hin offer the closest concentrations of hotels for visitors to the circuit, with Hua Hin in particular providing a well-established range of resorts for those combining a track visit with a beach trip.

Where to look

Phetchaburi town for proximity; Cha-am and Hua Hin for a wider range of resort accommodation a short drive further south.

Track days, driving experiences and lap records

Kaeng Krachan Circuit runs public track days as part of its core business alongside auto and motorcycle racing schools, making it one of the more accessible circuits in Thailand for enthusiasts wanting seat time; specific schedules and pricing are best confirmed directly with the circuit.

Who runs days here

• Kaeng Krachan Circuit track daysboth

Spectator guide

The circuit's valley setting is its standout feature for visitors, giving spectators sightlines across most of the lap from many vantage points rather than the restricted views typical of many racetracks. As an inland Thai venue, race and track days can be hot with the chance of afternoon rain outside the cool season.

Best places to watch

Higher ground around the valley rim gives the broadest view of the layout given the circuit's bowl-like setting.

Weather

• Nov-Feb (cool season): the most comfortable time to visit, with lower humidity than the rest of the year

History of Kaeng Krachan Circuit

A circuit built by racers, for racers

Kaeng Krachan Circuit was the idea of Thai racers Somchai Srijirarat and Ekprawat Petcharak, who set out to build a new venue capable of supporting a wide range of racing activity beyond what Thailand's existing tracks offered. In 2008 they selected a site in the Kaeng Krachan district of Phetchaburi Province, roughly two hours from Bangkok, and construction proceeded quickly enough for the circuit to open for racing in 2009.

A valley layout designed for spectators

The defining feature of Kaeng Krachan is its setting in a natural valley, a choice that lets spectators watch cars and bikes across almost the entire lap from a single vantage point rather than being confined to one corner or straight. The 2.912 km, 25-turn full course was laid out to take advantage of the terrain's elevation changes, combining uphill and downhill sections with increasing- and decreasing-radius corners and a mix of fast and technical sequences, making it one of the more demanding permanent circuits in the country despite its modest length. Shorter 2.400 km and 1.004 km configurations were also built in to give organisers flexibility for smaller categories and training.

A working circuit for club racing and beyond

Rather than chasing international championship dates, Kaeng Krachan has built its business around national- and club-level racing, driving schools for both cars and motorcycles, and public track days, supplemented by commercial use such as vehicle testing, product launches and film and advertisement shoots. That mix has kept the circuit active as a genuine grassroots and training hub within Thailand's motorsport scene rather than a showcase venue for headline series, and it remains in operation today.

Frequently asked questions

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