Nikanti Golf Club
Nikanti has quietly become one of the most admired courses near Bangkok, and it does almost everything differently. Designed by Pirapon Namatra on former rice paddies in Nakhon Pathom, it is laid out as three loops of six holes rather than the usual two nines, and it was the first club in Thailand to go fully inclusive. One green fee covers the round, the caddie, the tip, two meals and your drinks, with nothing more to pay.
Photo: Nikanti Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Nikanti set out to be unlike anything else in Thai golf, and it succeeded. The Thai architect Pirapon Namatra built it on flat former rice paddy land in Nakhon Pathom, west of Bangkok, and gave it genuine movement, with shaped fairways, lakes and faster greens than the region usually offers. The most striking feature is the routing, three loops of six holes, each loop made up of two par 3s, two par 4s and two par 5s, which lets golfers play six, twelve or eighteen holes and keeps the pace flowing.
Its real signature, though, is the all inclusive model. Nikanti was the first golf club in Thailand to bundle everything into a single green fee, so once you pay there is nothing more to spend. The fee covers the round, the caddie and her tip, local beverages on and off the course and two full meals, breakfast or lunch before or after the round. The effect is relaxed and generous, a club that feels designed around the golfer's day rather than the upsell.
Nikanti at a glance
- Opened
- 2010s
- Designer
- Pirapon Namatra
- Type
- Parkland, three six hole loops
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,789 yds
- Green fee
- About 5,500 THB
The Pirapon Namatra design, the unusual layout of three loops of six holes, the par 72, the yardage of about 6,789 yards and the fully inclusive model were verified June 2026 from Nikanti Golf Club and visitor guides. Green fees are indicative, with 2026 fully inclusive rates around 5,500 baht on weekdays and 6,500 baht at weekends covering the round, caddie, caddie tip, two meals and local drinks; figures change by season and year. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The design is more demanding than the flat rice paddy origins suggest. Pirapon Namatra moved earth to create gentle elevation and undulating fairways, then defended the greens with water and bunkering and kept the putting surfaces quick. Each six hole loop is balanced, with two par 3s, two par 4s and two par 5s, so every short stretch gives you the full range of shots rather than a run of one club holes.
The loop format changes how the round feels. Because you return toward the clubhouse three times, Nikanti suits a relaxed pace and flexible playing, and the all inclusive meals fit neatly into the rhythm of the day. The par 5s give the longer hitter a chance to attack, the water on the par 3s asks for a confident long iron, and the conditioning, unusually good for this part of Thailand, lets the better player score when the putter behaves.
What makes Nikanti a favorite is the whole experience rather than any single hole. It is a well kept, well thought out course where the price is transparent and the day is generous, an easy and rewarding round within an hour of central Bangkok. Played on a Bangkok golf trip alongside the city's championship courses, Nikanti is the relaxed, value packed counterpoint that visitors consistently come away talking about.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A daily fee public course open to all; tee times are booked directly with the club or through a Bangkok golf operator |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 fully inclusive rate around 5,500 baht on weekdays and 6,500 baht at weekends, covering the round, caddie, caddie tip, two meals and local drinks with nothing more to pay |
| Booking | Book ahead in the cool November to February high season; weekday tee times are quietest and the inclusive fee makes budgeting simple |
| On the day | Caddie and the inclusive meals and drinks are part of the fee; carts are available, and the three loop routing lets you play six, twelve or eighteen holes |
| Getting there | In Nakhon Pathom west of Bangkok, about an hour from the city center depending on traffic |
| Best months | November to February for the cool, dry season; March to May is hot and the green season from June brings afternoon showers |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from Nikanti Golf Club; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers play Nikanti as a day trip from Bangkok, where the full range of hotels, from grand riverside properties to modern city towers, is around an hour away by road. Basing yourself in the city gives you the dining, the sightseeing and easy reach of the capital's other strong courses for a varied golf trip.
For those who prefer to be closer to the course, the Nakhon Pathom and western Bangkok suburbs offer a handful of hotels that cut the morning drive, though the city remains the natural hub. Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are both well connected, which makes Nikanti a simple addition to a Bangkok itinerary or a relaxed first round to ease into a longer Thai golf trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Bangkok and around Nakhon Pathom.
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Nikanti questions
Who designed Nikanti Golf Club?
Nikanti was designed by the Thai golf architect Pirapon Namatra. It sits on former rice paddy land in Nakhon Pathom west of Bangkok and is unusually laid out as three loops of six holes rather than the conventional two nines.
What does the Nikanti green fee include?
Nikanti was the first fully inclusive golf club in Thailand. One green fee covers the round, the caddie and her tip, local beverages on and off the course and two meals, with nothing more to pay once you have settled the fee.
What is the par and layout of Nikanti?
Nikanti plays as a par 72 of about 6,789 yards, arranged as three loops of six holes. Each loop has two par 3s, two par 4s and two par 5s, so you can play six, twelve or eighteen holes and always face a full range of shots.
How much does it cost to play Nikanti?
Indicative 2026 fully inclusive rates are around 5,500 baht on weekdays and 6,500 baht at weekends, covering the round, caddie, caddie tip, two meals and local drinks. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
How far is Nikanti from Bangkok?
Nikanti is in Nakhon Pathom, west of Bangkok, about an hour from the city center depending on traffic. Most visitors play it as a day trip from the capital, often alongside the city's championship courses.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.