Thailand's golf heartland, and the easiest world class golf trip in Asia to assemble. Bangkok stacks championship layouts that have hosted Tiger Woods and the European Tour, Pattaya adds a beach base and Siam Country Club's tournament courses, and the famous Thai caddies, food and value tie it all together. Here is how to build the trip and what it costs in 2026.
Photograph: Siam Country Club Old Course, Thailand, via Google
Bangkok and Pattaya make the natural first golf trip to Asia and an easy repeat for those who already know it. The combination gives you tournament pedigree without tournament prices, immaculate conditioning, the warmest of welcomes and a caddie on every bag. It suits the buddies group chasing value and variety, the couple who want golf in the morning and a city or beach in the afternoon, and the society trip looking for a week of contrasting courses inside a short, easy transfer radius.
The smart play is to split the week between the two. Base in Bangkok for the Thai Country Club and Alpine layouts and the temples, rooftops and markets of the capital, then transfer two hours southeast to Pattaya for Siam Country Club and the eastern seaboard courses on a beach hotel. Four nights covers one base properly; six or seven links both. For the wider picture, see our guide to golf in Thailand and the ranking of the best courses in Thailand.
The jewel of the eastern seaboard. The Old Course, sweeping and immaculately conditioned, hosts the LPGA Honda Thailand each year, and the resort adds the Plantation, Waterside and Rolling Hills courses on neighbouring land. A short drive inland from the Pattaya beach hotels, it is the obvious anchor for the southern half of the trip and one of the most complete golf resorts in Asia.
The course where Tiger Woods claimed his first professional win in Asia at the 1997 Asian Honda Classic, and later host of the Volvo Masters in 2007 and 2008. Denis Griffith built it to championship length with abundant water and sand, a polished, demanding test east of the city. It remains one of the most prestigious rounds in the country and a fitting centrepiece to a Bangkok stay.
The natural stop on the transfer between the two cities. Jack Nicklaus designed this twenty seven hole layout in the hills above the coast, its valley, mountain and lake nines tumbling through dramatic terrain. Play it on the way down to Pattaya, then add the established Phoenix Gold and Burapha courses to fill out the eastern seaboard days.
One of the capital's most celebrated layouts, designed by Ronald Garl and best known for hosting the 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic won by Tiger Woods. Mature trees, water on many holes and consistently excellent greens make it a favourite among visiting golfers. With Nikanti and the Summit Windmill nearby, the Bangkok side of the trip is never short of a strong morning round.
Designers, host history and access verified June 2026. For round by round costs, see our Thailand green fees guide and the full ranking of the best courses in Thailand.
| Day | Base | The plan | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Bangkok | Fly into Suvarnabhumi, check into a city or airport area hotel, an evening on the river or a rooftop bar. | About 45 minutes from the airport |
| Day 2 | Bangkok | The centrepiece round at Thai Country Club, then the temples or markets of the city in the afternoon. | About 1 hour each way |
| Day 3 | Bangkok | Alpine Golf Club in the morning, a city evening, or pack and play a course on the route south. | About 1 hour each way |
| Day 4 | Pattaya | Transfer south, stopping for a round at Jack Nicklaus's Laem Chabang in the hills, on to a beach hotel. | About 2 hours, Bangkok to Pattaya |
| Day 5 | Pattaya | The Old Course at Siam Country Club, the tournament round of the trip, then the beach or the pool. | About 30 minutes inland |
| Day 6 | Pattaya | A second Siam course or Burapha, an afternoon by the sea, a final seafood dinner on the bay. | Local transfers |
| Day 7 | Depart | Transfer back to Bangkok for the flight home, or add a few nights in Hua Hin or Phuket. | About 2 hours to the airport |
Drive times are typical road times, verified June 2026, and stretch in Bangkok traffic; early tee times help on both counts. Compare city and beach hotels for each base.
| Style | Per person, 2026 | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Value week, good four star hotels | From around $1,000 to $1,600 | 6 to 7 nights, 4 to 5 rounds, transfers, caddies and buggies extra at the course |
| Four and five star across both cities | From around $1,800 to $3,000 | City and beach hotels, the marquee courses, private transfers between bases |
| Luxury hotels and premium golf | From around $3,000 upward | Five star city and resort stays, the best tee times, private guiding and dining |
Indicative third party operator ranges for the 2026 season, excluding international flights, shown to set expectations only. As supporting context, green fees at the championship courses run indicatively around $100 to $150 on weekdays, rising on weekends and public holidays, with caddie fees and tips paid on top. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking. Compare operator packages.
The cool, dry season from November to February is the prime window, with comfortable mornings, low humidity and the courses at their best. It is also the busiest stretch, so book the marquee tee times and good hotels two to three months ahead. March to May is hot but quieter and cheaper, best handled with dawn starts, while the June to October monsoon brings heavy afternoon storms and the lowest green fees of the year for those who do not mind playing early and dodging the rain. Whenever you go, build in a buggy and accept the caddie as part of the experience.
Tell us how you want to split the week between the city and the coast, and roughly when. One concierge costs the whole trip to the head, holds the tee times and hotels and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
November to February is the cool, dry season and by far the best window, with comfortable mornings and the courses in fine condition. March to May is hot, and the June to October monsoon brings afternoon storms, though many groups still play with early tee times and lower green fees. Always confirm conditions and tee times directly before booking.
Near Bangkok, Thai Country Club, the venue for Tiger Woods's first professional win in Asia in 1997, and Alpine Golf Club, which hosted the 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic, lead the way. In Pattaya, Siam Country Club's Old Course hosts the LPGA Honda Thailand, with the Plantation and Waterside courses alongside and Jack Nicklaus designed Laem Chabang nearby.
Indicative third party figures for 2026 run from around $1,000 to $1,600 per person for a value week, roughly $1,800 to $3,000 per person for a four or five star stay across both cities, and higher for luxury hotels. Green fees at the championship courses run indicatively around $100 to $150 on weekdays. These exclude international flights. We never quote our own pricing, so always confirm directly before booking.
Yes, and it is the standard Thai golf week. Pattaya sits about two hours southeast of Bangkok by road, so many groups play the Bangkok courses for a few days, then transfer down to a Pattaya beach base for Siam Country Club and the eastern seaboard layouts. Tell us in your brief and we will route the transfers and tee times sensibly.
Caddies are compulsory at almost every course in Thailand and are one of the pleasures of golf there. Caddie fees and a customary tip are paid on top of the green fee, and buggies are widely available. Factor both into your budget, and always confirm the latest policies and fees directly before booking.
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