Golf Bangkok Information: Golf Courses in Bangkok, Golf Club in Bangkok, Golfer Guide Thailand

Bangkok can be reached by air, rail, road and sea with air being the most commonly used by international visitors. Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is directly served by virtually all of the world’s major airlines, as well as a number of the smaller ones throughout South East Asia. The airport is also a destination on regular budget airline routes.

There’s plenty of choice for getting around the ‘City of Angels’. The quickest way to travel is by underground (MRT) or skytrain (BTS) services, but these do not as yet cover all the districts. Meter Taxis are a good way of getting from A to B, but check that the meter is actually started as you set off on your journey and not still running from the previous passenger!

Bangkok also has a network of buses through its main arteries; these are cheap alternatives but can become crowded and not all classes have air-conditioning. There are also non-metered taxis and tuk-tuks, which both require agreeing the price beforehand. Last, and not for the faint-hearted, are motorbike taxis, but these are really best avoided if possible!

Limousines and non-metered taxis are ideal for exploring out of town and getting to and from the golf courses. They can be arranged through most of the larger hotels.

There are a number of self-drive car hire companies, including internationally recognised agencies. An international or local driving license will be required as well as a valid passport.

For car hire information contact:
Hertz: Suvarnabhumi Int. Airport, Tel. +66 (0)86 779 5456, Sathorn Road, Tel. +66 (0)2 266 4666
Avis (Thailand): Suvarnabhumi Int. Airport, Tel. +66 (0)84 700 8157-9, Wireless Road, Tel. +66 (0)2 255 5300-4 Bangkok Reservation Centre, Tel. +66 (0)2 251 1131-2
Budget (Thailand): Suvarnabhumi Int. Airport, Tel. +66 (0)89 810 5709, Royal City Avenue,
Tel. +66 (0)2 203 0250

The range of choices in the city is vast, ranging from streetside vendors to Royal Thai Cuisine kitchens. Whatever tickles those taste buds, it can be found somewhere in Bangkok.

The best way to find what you’re looking for is to wade through the mass of city guides in book stores and hotel lobbies.

Although there are many hospitals, a select few offer first class services, some above and beyond recognised international standards. The hospitals listed also have a range of specialised treatment centres with a high standard of care at very economical prices – all without long waiting lists!

There are many more golf courses than the ones covered in this section, some well worth a visit. Bangkok is at the core of Thailand’s golf scene and, with over 50 courses within an hour of the city, it’s merely a case of choosing what suits your schedule, wallet or location. Try Krung Kavee Golf Course & Country Club Estate, with some of the best golf course food available anywhere; the restaurant has even featured on local TV! Heading east along the Bangna-Trad Highway, the Vintage Club is always in good condition, and Summit Windmill Golf Club, an excellent Faldo course, is worth a trip.

An amusing course to play is the Royal Thai Air Force Kantarat Golf Course set right in the middle of the two runways at Don Muang Airport. It’s a pretty straight up and down course, but fun to play. Just watch the pull hook at one of the par 3's as the airliners sometimes have to wait on the runway here and a bad shot will catch you paying for a new 747 windscreen!

If getting out to play a full round proves difficult, Bangkok seems to have more driving ranges per square kilometre than any other city; there must be at least one per district and many have space for 100 bays or so, as well as professional teachers and often a small pro shop. There really is no excuse not to hit a few balls on a regular basis!