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| Location | Chang Phueak subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai district, Chiang Mai, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Operated by | Thai army |
| Date opened | 1980s |
Chiang Mai racecourse is a horse racing venue in the Mueang Chiang Mai district of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, about four kilometres north of the old city.
Opened in the 1980s, Chaing Mai racecourse is operated by the Sports Development Centre of the Thai army. As one of the few state-licensed racecourses in Thailand, betting is allowed and is the only kind of gambling, apart from the National Lottery, which is permitted in Thailand.
Horse races take place each Saturday with eight to ten races held on a sand track. Facilities include a grandstand for several hundred spectators with a VIP area, food and drink outlets and betting counters.
In 2020, it was reported that the racecourse may be closed down.
See also
References
- ^ Pearsaralee (2020-07-13). "สนามม้า เชียงใหม่". Chiang Mai News. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "A day at the races Chiang Mai style - horse racing in Chiang Mai". Chiang Mai Citylife. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "A day at the races with Tom Clegg". Chiang Mai Citylife. 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ Jones, Michael (2018-05-12). "Chiang Mai Horse Race Course - Address & Major Events, Thailand". Chiang Mai Travel Hub. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- Reporters, Post (2022-08-13). "Gambling with Thailand's future". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "สะพัด จ่อปิด "สนามม้า มทบ.33 เชียงใหม่"". thansettakij (in Thai). 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
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