Thailand's Best Golf Destinations

The Kingdom of Thailand is no postage stamp. Similar in land mass to California, it stretches even greater distance north to south, meaning the variation in climate and terrain is profound. This is good news for the golfer. Kingdom courses reflect this geographic diversity and the Golf traveler can hew to the country's endless coastline, venture into tropical jungles, do the city thing, or find a remote stretch of sand get away from it all.

Bangkok

Bangkok is a city of immeasurable delights; beautiful temples and palaces, classical Thai dancing, kick boxing, boat rides, shopping bargains, restaurants and international world-class hotels offer an incomparable range of food and facilities. Of course a wide range of bars and discotheques of every description enliven the legendary night scene.

Whether you are traveling to Bangkok for leisure or business, a game of golf could be just the thing you need. You’ll play some of the world’s most distinguished courses. Then relax in a luxurious and comfortable hotel, enjoy fine dining and an abundance of leisure activities. Here are Bangkok's premium golf courses and resorts recommended by Golf in A Kingdom:

Pattaya

Pattaya is located on the Gulf of Thailand, 140 km southeast of Bangkok. It is one of the largest tourism centers in Thailand and in addition to an abundance of golf courses has a wide variety of hotels, beaches, shopping, and world renowned nightlife. It takes only 1.5 hours to reach Pattaya by car from Bangkok or 1 hour from Suvarnabhumi International airport.

Pattaya the Thailand golf destination where you can fill your day, from dusk to dawn. At day there is endless golf. At night, there are restaurants, bars, shopping, cabaret shows, night clubs, bowling halls, billiard & snooker clubs, discos, sauna and massage parlors. To put it simply, Pattaya is a golfer’s paradise! . Here are Pattaya's top-rated golf courses recommended by Golf in A Kingdom:

Hua Hin

For over 75 years now, the Hua Hin beach resort has been a popular holiday area for affluent Thais, and although it still retains the intimacy of a village, it has successfully incorporated modern luxuries without the commercialism of other resorts, and the area has kept much of its old world charm, and colorful ways. Today Cha Am, Hua Hin’s northern neighbor, is still a thriving fishing village with its own local fleet.

The oldest and most traditional Thailand beach resort combines the attractions of a modern holiday destination with the charm and fascination of a still active fishing port. And while most other Thai holiday destinations cater mainly to foreign tourists, Hua Hin is a holiday resort for foreigners and Thais.

Phuket

Phuket is known internationally as one of the most exotic destinations in Southeast Asia. With its endless white beaches, cooling blue lagoons and tropical mountainous interior, it provides a stunning and glorious image of paradise on earth, providing an ideal backdrop for your golf holidays in Phuket

Set in the crystal blue Andaman Sea, Phuket is surrounded by a number of glorious tropical islands, and the large ones are served by ferry. If you want to lose yourself on a deserted tropical beach, then this is the place to be to combine total relaxation with Phuket golf.

Koh Samui

Koh Samui is one of the newest Thailand golf destinations and has had the honor of having a world class golf resort on its shores since 2003. The island’s first course, Santiburi Samui Country Club, already has become recognized as one of Thailand’s best

The good thing about golf in Koh Samui is that all these courses are easy to get to from any of the island’s main beach areas. Hire clubs, equipment and all golf accessories can be purchases or rented on site, assuring that golf on Koh Samui is one of the most relaxing and convenient destinations to visit on a Thailand golf vacation.

Chiang Mai

For an unforgettable golf holiday, Chiang Mai offers golfers a city rich in culture, crafts, temples and natural beauty along with 8 championship golf courses. Chiang Mai is filled with various entertainment centers, shopping opportunities, and gourmets can feast on tasty local Lanna cuisine. Chiang Mai night life, while more relaxed than Bangkok or Pattaya, is another attraction that draws many international golfers.

For a golf holiday with luxury accommodation, Chiang Mai offers an unbelievable choice. For those who enjoy other treasures as well you won’t be disappointed. Chiang Mai offers its visitors a city rich in culture, spas, massage, crafts, temples and natural beauty.

Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai, capital of Thailand’s northernmost province, lies in the heart of the exotic Golden Triangle. Chiang Rai has two international golf courses, both set in beautiful valleys, surrounded by hills and mountains. Chiang Rai is 785 kilometers north of Bangkok and has an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level, making for pleasant golf weather and cool evenings year round.

Today, Chiang Rai is a golfer’s paradise and with many varied natural tourist attractions and antiquities; the province itself is evidence of past civilization. Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery, ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrines and ethnic villages as the province is also home to several hill tribes who maintain fascinating lifestyles.