The next several posts will focus on Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. In the past perhaps, this has not been the most obvious Thailand golf destination but, now, with the addition of some fine new courses, bringing the number from which to choose to ten, you should definitely consider it for your next Thailand golf tour. The first
A little known fact:- Within about an hour’s drive of Bangkok city center there are approximately 60 golf courses! Most budding golf travelers assume that, like most cities in the world, Bangkok only has a few courses within ‘striking distance’ and that the best golfing locations in Thailand are at the seaside resorts of Pattaya, Phuket, or Hua Hin. Whilst
I often get asked about golf buggies and Thailand golf course policies with respect to cart rentals so I thought to post my experiences today. There has long been a debate amongst golfers whether to walk or ride. Even the staunchest of walkers may consider riding when playing golf in Thailand. It can provide shade and a pleasant breeze on
Here is the latest Pattaya city and golf scene information. I had the good fortune of spending a long weekend in Pattaya these past 3 days and I came away with two thoughts. (1) The city continues to be unimpressive, in spite of the enormous ongoing construction projects, and (2) it is shame that there is such excellent golf in
This is the time of year when many of you will be jetting into Thailand for your annual golf holiday, escaping the snow and ice in your home country. What better destination than Phuket, with its beautiful white sand beaches, fine cuisine and exciting night-life? Here are three tips for when you first arrive on this tropical island to ensure
Often, especially when I am traveling overseas, when I tell people what I do for a living, people want to know how much it would cost to go to Thailand for a golf vacation. There are 5 main questions that need to be answered to determine the cost of a golf holiday in Thailand.. 1. What standard of accommodation do
Often, especially when I am travelling overseas, when I tell people what I do for a living, people want to know how much it would cost to go to Thailand for a golf vacation. While difficult to generalize, there are 5 main questions that need to be answered to determine the cost of a golf holiday in Thailand.. 1. What
Thinking about a Thailand golf holiday? These days, what most people do is start a search on the web to gather information to use in planning their holiday. The internet is teeming with information about Thailand golf vacations- but is it any good? The world’s full of internet doom-mongers warning that we’ll be snared by those who provide information to
Here are the eight essential items I always bring with me to the golf course when playing golf in Thailand. 1. Every golf course in Thailand has lockers and showering facilities so make sure you bring a change of clothes. Many first time visitors don’t realize how hot it gets and most visitors will find themselves very wet after 18
This will be the last Thailand golf post for 2006. As such, I wanted to personally thank everyone who has contributed and have become part of the steady growth of the Thailand golf zone. Looking back over the 148 posts in 2006, it has truly been a remarkable year. We have here developed an excellent community of golfers all with
