Golfing in Thailand

              Golf is one of the most popular sports in Thailand. Some of the most attractive courses in Thailand, with excellent facilities, memorable signature holes and regular maintenance to keep them in top-class condition. Every course has its caddies; one caddie for your round. They are Thailand’s secret weapon in making golf such good fun. These brightly clad ladies, in smart uniforms and straw hats, know lots about the course, smile almost all the time, and very good at reading putts. The best time to plan a golfing trip is the cool season, from November to March. From April to October it is hot and wet, but even in the rainy months the downfall usually comes in the afternoon, and for only a few minutes. Most courses have good drainage systems, and the rains should not interrupt your game for long. At some facilities you may need to book ahead, through your club or your hotel, and advance booking is recommended for weekends. Greens fees continue to be very reasonable, as are the fees for caddies.

In Bangkok and the Central region There are many championship standard courses in Bangkok and around the city perimeter, while the neighbouring provinces of Pathom Thani to the north, Nakhon Pathom to the northwest, and Chachaoengsao to the east, each boast a number of world-class facilities.

               In Northern region around 700 kilometers from Bangkok, there are many championship standard courses. The North is ideal for a golf holiday, with its long mountain ranges, wide valleys and spectacular jungle scenery within easy reach of culture rich cities, and pleasant weather year-round. Because of the altitude it is cooler than other regions, with temperature in the single digits in the cool months of December and January. The regional capital of Chiang Mai, has the biggest number of golf courses, most with magnificent views of surrounding hills and valleys. Chiang Rai, three hour’s drive further north, boasts a number of championship courses in picturesque settings.

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In Northeastern region, about three hours’ drive from   Bangkok.The centered around the Khao Yai area in Nakhon   Ratchasima, Khao Yai, the largest protected area in the country, enjoys   the status of a National Pack. The area is at fairly high altitude, so the   weather is pleasant all year round, with temperatures averaging 7-8   degrees Celsius lower than in Bangkok. In Eastern region, Action is   centered around Chon Buri and Pattaya. Just two hour’s drive from the   Bangkok, the area is ideal for day trips, though most courses, if they   don’t have their own hotels, are within a short drive of good   accommodation.

              And in the Westerm region is centerd in the Hua hin and Cha-am area, and around the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi. Hua Hin and Cha-am are both resort tower on the Gulf of Thailand, with excellent hotel accommodation. The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course is the oldest course in Thailand. The weather on the coastline here is pleasant for most of the year, with cooling breezes offering respite from the sun even in the hottest months.