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Thailand is one of the safest countries around so you need not worry unduly but to make sure that you are prepared if something does happen and to help you we have produced a checklist of things to consider before you leave – some of them obvious and some of them not. Anyway we hope you find them useful. Read full article

You can play golf all year round in Thailand and although most people flock to Thailand during the Northern hemisphere winter to escape the cold weather you will find a warm welcome from the smiling caddies of Thailand whatever time of the year you visit. Often the choice of travel dates is governed by work routines and family commitments as well as a desire to escape to a warm sunny spot when it is chilly and dark back home. There are a number of things to consider when planning to go on a Thailand Golf Holiday. Read full article

The first thing that strikes you as go up the driveway towards the course is the imposing and magnificent club house that stands high above the practice putting green and the first tee. The clubhouse is certainly impressive on the inside as well with a well-stocked club shop, a restaurant overlooking the course and well fitted out locker rooms - although these are perhaps a little on the small side for a club that has 27 holes.
It had been sometime since I played Phoenix prior to my latest visited as quite frankly I had been disappointed and felt that the course was a little on the run down side and suffered from a drainage problem - especially after the course had been watered or there had been a downpour. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised on this visit to Phoenix as it was in excellent condition and there appeared to be no issues with drainage. Read full article

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Most of the golf courses in Thailand have practice facilities which often include a driving range but not all of them have a resident professional available to give lessons at short notice so if you are interested in tuning up your game then you should plan this in advance. Read full article

If you have visited Thailand before on a golf holiday and have tired of the traffic and nightlife of Bangkok and Pattaya or perhaps want something different from the golf, sand and sea on offer in Hua Hin and Phuket then we recommend that you try the cool mountain air of Chiang Mai for your next golf excursion in Thailand. Read full article

Still the only true championship course in Phuket and a wonderful test of golf but showing its age and needs care and attention in some areas. Read full article