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Bangkok & the Central region
There are many championshipstandard courses in Bangkok and around the city perimeter, while theneighbouring provinces of Pathom Thani to the north, Nakhon Pathom tothe northwest, and Chachaoengsao to the east, each boast a number ofworld-class facilities.
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This region is the major rice bowl ofthe county, and many of the courses have been carved out of ricepaddies, compensating for the flat terrain with beautiful layouts andlots of water hazards. The older courses have shadier fairways, withmature vegetation, making it pleasant to play even in the most torridmonths.
Eastern region
The provinces on the Eastern Seaboardare major agricultural and industrial producers. In the past decade,recreational golf has grown in step with the industrial estates, withnew courses springing up to serve the expatriates and localenthusiasts. Some of the most famous names in golf have createdimpressive layouts with first-class facilities out of rocky and sandyterrain. Some cater to serious players, others fall somewhere in between
Golfing action is centred around ChonBuri and Pattaya. Just two hour’s drive from the capital, the area isideal for day trips, though most courses, if they don’t have their ownhotels, are within a short drive of good accommodation.
Western region
Golf in the Westerm region is centerdin the Hua hin and Cha-am area, and around the River Kwai inKanchanaburi. Hua Hin and Cha-am are both resort tower on the Gulf ofThailand, with excellent hotel accommodation. The Royal Hua Hin GolfCourse is the oldest course in Thailand. The weather on the coastlinehere is pleasant for most of the year, with cooling breezes offeringrespite from the sun even in the hottest months.
Kanchanburi, which like the tworesort towns is around two hours by road from Bangkok, is knowprimarily as the site of the historic Bridge Over the River Kwai. Now,however, it is becomingly known as an attractive destination forrecreational golfers, with several world-class courses in picturesquesettings. The courses have their own accommodation onsite or nearby theriver but few in the town itself, so reservations are advisable.
Northern region
The North is ideal for a golfholiday, with its long mountain ranges, wide valleys and spectacularjungle scenery within easy reach of culture rich cities, and pleasantweather year-round. Because of the altitude it is cooler than otherregions, with temperature in the single digits in the cool months ofDecember and January.
The regional capital of Chiang Mai,700 kilometrwes from Bangkok, has the biggest number of golf courses,most with magnificent views of surrounding hills and valleys. ChiangRai, three hour’s drive further north, boasts a number of championshipcourses in picturesque settings. Around the region are game of coursesowned and run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, inareas surrounding its dams, with moderate albeit comfortableaccommodation nearby.
Northeastern region
Golf in the Northeast is centredaround the Khao Yai area in Nakhon Ratchasima, gateway to the region,about three hours’ drive from Bangkok. Khao Yai, the largest protectedarea in the country, enjoys the status of a National Pack. The area isat fairly high altitude, so the weather is pleasant all year round,with temperatures averaging 7-8 degrees Celsius lower than in Bangkok.It is possible to drive to Khao Yai, enjoy a round of golf and thenreturn to Bangkok within the day, but there is first-rate accommodationin the area if you choose to stay for a few days
Southern region
 | The major resort towns on thesouthern peninsula, know for their pristine beaches and first-classfacilities, are also home to some of the best golf anywhere. The islandof Phuket off the western coast has some of the country’s coat has someof the country’s best courses, including the Blue Canyon, host to theJohnnie Walker Classic in 1994 and again in 1998.
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Neighbouring Phang-nga, also on thecoast of the Andama, has one of only a handful of links-type Samui hasthe country. The island of Samui has the Samui Golf Club & DrivingRange, with professional golf instructor. The southern courses havebeen carved out of tin-mine workings and coconut plantations, and areset against spectacular backdrops of ocean, mountains and wooded hills.
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