VOICED : Rural Thai city emerges as sporting Camelot

Nawin Chitchor, a former politician, has transformed Buriram, a rural province in Thailand, into a thriving sports and tourism hub. By leveraging his political connections, he built world-class sports stadiums and a racing circuit, attracting visitors and boosting the local economy. The city's football team has become one of Thailand's strongest, and the racing circuit now hosts a leg of the Moto GP championship. Nawin plans to further develop Buriram into a health and wellness hub, while enjoying his life outside politics.

What was the primary factor that led to Buriram's transformation into a sporting hub?

• The construction of world-class sports stadiums

• A new government policy

• An increase in tourism

• The discovery of natural resources

How did Nawin Chitchor contribute to the economic growth of Buriram?

• By investing in local businesses

• By building sports infrastructure

• By reducing taxes

• By promoting agriculture

What achievement is highlighted regarding Buriram's football team?

• Winning an international championship

• Becoming one of Thailand's strongest teams

• Hiring a famous coach

• Building a new stadium

What major event is the racing circuit in Buriram set to host?

• A World Cup qualifier

• The Moto GP championship

• A Formula 1 race

• The Olympic Games

What is Nawin's future vision for Buriram?

• To focus on agricultural development

• To develop into a health and wellness hub

• To become a technology hub

• To become a political center