A moving joint Buddhist and Brahmin ceremony was held at the Bira International circuit in July to mark the 100th anniversary of Prince Bira’s birth. The event was carried out in front of the statue of Prince Bira, which is near the main entrance to the circuit, and revering Prince Bira is something that many racers do at some stage each season.
Prince Bira was the first Thai sportsman to achieve supreme standing in the international arena. He won the BRDC Gold Star in 1936, 1937 and 1938.
Unfortunately there was a hiatus in motor sport caused by WWII, which would have been Prince Bira’s best years.
What is also not known to many is the fact that Prince Bira was also an accomplished yachtsman and sailed with HM King Bhumibol.
Prince Bira
