Old national stadium eyed as concert venue

Chulalongkorn University will be contacted by the tourism and sports ministry to introduce a new leasing agreement.

Supachalasai National Stadium, which opened in 1938, has a seating capacity of 19,600 for sports events and at least 30,000 for concerts. (Photo: Rangan Datta Wiki via Wikimedia Commons)
Supachalasai National Stadium, which opened in 1938, has a seating capacity of 19, 600 for sporting events and at least 30, 000 for music. ( Photo: Rangan Datta Wiki via Wikimedia Commons )

The Supachalasai National Stadium will be converted into a new musical place in accordance with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

The Department of Physical Education’s commitment to use the 86-year-old federal facility is about to expire. According to secretary Sorawong Thienthong, the service will be returned to Chulalongkorn University, who owns the land.

Mr. Sorawong stated that he would deal with the university to grant the university a lease on the inside stadium where concerts can be held.

He claimed that” the discussion has already begun so that Thailand will have a place to host concerts or major activities.”

Pathumwan Palace once owned the land on which the facility is situated. The second sporting event held at the stadium in 1938 was the first one that was completed until 1941, though construction on the facility started in 1937.

The facility features an eight-lane running track and has a seating capacity of 19, 615 for sporting activities.

Supachalasai Stadium has hosted numerous regional sporting events and performances, including the 1993 Blackpink World Tour show and Michael Jackson’s 1993 Harmful World Tour music.

The 26-year-old Rajamangala National Stadium, located in the capital’s Bang Kapi neighborhood, is also on the Ministry of Tourism and Sports ‘ development plan.

The hospital, with a potential exceeding 50, 000, is overseen by the Sports Authority of Thailand, said Mr Sorawong.

He said,” We are debating whether to make it a concession or a joint investment project between the government and the private sector.”

Funding is required for construction job because the construction is in disrepair.

But, it might not be for repairing. There are many parties interested in renovating the facility, he said, if the private sector is permitted to operate it.