According to www.golfasian.com, there are numerous reasons why Thailand is a great place to visit and play golf.
So whether you are moving here professionally or you are coming to check on one of your projects that you’ve outsourced to one of Thailand’s excellent IT companies, you’ll have access to some of the best and most affordable golf in the world. We at IYC have access to every single exclusive club in Thailand.
We at have access to every exclusive club in Thailand.
VALUE FOR MONEY
Thailand provides great value for money. From the wide choice of hotel accommodation and golf, to shopping in the local markets or world-class department stores and shopping malls, to the wide array of eating choices and nightlife, for the quality provided, Thailand offers tremendous value for money.
WEATHER & ACCOMODATIONS
In the cool season from November to February, Thailand has a fantastic climate. Light breezes, constant sunshine offer great conditions for avid golfers. Even in the summer months when it gets a bit warmer, golfing conditions are still nearly perfect. No matter where you are in Thailand, you’ll find accommodation to meet your budget. From impressive five-star hotel and resort properties to small Thai style bungalows, Thailand is truly set up to cater to the tourist market.
GOLF COURSES & CADDIES
With many courses being developed by leading professionals such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Fald, and Greg Norman, Thailand offers a great variety of high caliber golf. In addition, a number of courses have been designed by famous course architects such as Pete Dye and Robert Trent Jones together with leading Japanese architects. There are over 200 courses located throughout the country, with a number of new high-quality courses opening every year, ensuring a huge choice for the visiting golfer.
An integral part of playing golf in Thailand, caddies provide exceptional value-added service. Greeting you upon arrival at the clubhouse, they will take care of arrangements before you tee off and guide you around the course with constant smiles on their faces. They will give you distances to the green, mark balls and give you the lines of your putts, and as an added plus, help keep you cool and refreshed.
DESTINATION DIVERSITY
Thailand is a beautiful country and offers a number of totally different destinations to play golf. From the bustling capital of Bangkok to the beautiful mountainous countryside of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai; from the stunning beaches in Phuket and Koh Samui to the bright lights and amazing nightlife of Pattaya; from the quieter seaside town of Hua Hin to the waterfalls and stunning scenery of Khao Yai; Thailand has a location for everyone.
Infrastructure
The tourism industry is fully supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Moreover, support for golfing in Thailand is one of the top priorities of the TAT. What this means is that there is excellent information, infrastructure, and regulation, all of which assures the traveling golfer of a high-quality holiday.
THE THAI PEOPLE
The Thai people are known to be some of the friendliest in the world. Always with a smile on their faces – it’s called the ‘land of smiles’ for a good reason. Thais are very welcoming towards all visitors.
Culture and Customs
Thailand is a unique country with its own identity unrivaled in any other part of Asia. As a predominantly Buddhist country, it is steeped in an amazing culture that you will unlikely find anywhere else.
FOOD
From local Thai dishes to cosmopolitan cuisine, it is truly amazing. There is a huge variety in choice with the local cuisine, and a wide selection of international restaurants for those who prefer a bit of something closer to home.
THE CHOICES OUTSIDE GOLF
There is so much to do outside of golf that you will be spoiled for choice. From visiting the amazing temples and shrines, to the local night markets and street stalls selling everything imaginable, Thailand is truly a tourist magnet. Stunning beaches, beautiful waterfalls and mountains, international style shopping malls, world-class spas, boat trips to idyllic islands, elephant trekking, and the list is endless.