Minister Inspects Surat Thani Stadium for Sports Tourism Development
Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenvorrakul inspected Surat Thani's central stadium to evaluate its readiness for hosting international sports events and boosting sports tourism in the province.
On August 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenvorrakul inspected Surat Thani Provincial Central Stadium to assess infrastructure readiness, facilities, and development plans for sports facilities to meet international standards and efficiently support sports competitions and activities at all levels.
The inspection was attended by Surat Thani Governor Chumpat Wancharatsiri, Provincial Administrative Organization Chairman Sophaa Kanjana, and Member of Parliament Kansini Opasirangsarn, who provided information on facility readiness and area development approaches.
Minister Surasak emphasized the importance of developing the stadium to be safe, well-equipped, and beneficial to local residents for competitions, training, and sports events, while leveraging sports tourism opportunities to attract athletes, spectators, and visitors, generating income and economic opportunities for communities.
Surat Thani is recognized as having potential in both tourism and sports sectors. Upgrading infrastructure to standard levels is a key mechanism to enhance the province's capacity to host sports and tourism activities at full potential while linking sports events with local attractions and the regional economy.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is committed to continuously developing sports infrastructure so that facilities are ready to serve the public and accommodate various levels of activities, while integrating sports and tourism policies to create economic value, distribute income to local areas, and sustainably improve residents' quality of life.
