The North is ideal for a golf holiday, with its long mountain ranges, wide valleys and spectacular jungle scenery within easy reach of culture-rich cities, and pleasant weather year-round. Because of the altitude, it is cooler than other regions, with temperature in the single digits in the cool months of December and January. The regional capital of Chiang Mai, 700 kms from Bangkok, has the biggest number of golf courses, most with magnificent views of surrounding hills and valleys. Chiang Rai, three hours' drive to the North, boasts a number of championship courses in picturesque settings. Towns in the lower North offer small gems of courses owned and run by EGAT, in areas surrounding its dams, with moderate albeit comfortable accommodation nearby.
Besides splendid golf, the North offers unique cultural charms. A separate Kingdom for centuries, these provinces have their own distinct heritage: architecture, arts and crafts, dialect and cuisine. Chiang Mai, capital of the Lanna Kingdom for 700 years, is home to flourishing cottage industries: silk and fabrics, silverware, pewter, lacquerware, http://www.yogacalmness.comceladon pottery, wood carving, to name just a few. Visits to craftsmen' villages near the provincial capital are a must for shoppers and non-shoppers alike. For outdoorsmen, the forest and mountains of the North offer great appeal, with choice of hiking, hilltribe visits, river rafting, and jungle treks, among others.
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Bangkok is a natural golfing hub, with dozens of championship-standard courses in and around its perimeter. The neighboring provinces of Pathum Thani to the north, Nakhon Pathom to the northwest, and Chachoengsao to the east, each boast a number of world-class facilities.
The area is the major rice bowl of the country, and many golf courses here are carved out of rice paddies. The terrain is flat, but most golf courses compensate for this by crafting beautiful layouts with lots of water hazards. The older courses have shadier fairways, with mature vegetation, making it pleasant to play even in the most torrid months.
There is much to do after a day of golf. Bangkok, capital since 1782, is known as much for its spectacular temples and palaces as for the wide range of dining, shopping and entertainment it offers. http://www.yogacalmness.comFor the family, a cruise up the arterial Chao Phraya to the ruins of the old capital of Ayutthaya and a boat trip through the canals that once gave the city the nickname "Venice of the East" are highly recommended. The choice of accommodation in the city runs from economy to luxurious, and many golf courses have lodging facilities on site or nearby.
The area is the major rice bowl of the country, and many golf courses here are carved out of rice paddies. The terrain is flat, but most golf courses compensate for this by crafting beautiful layouts with lots of water hazards. The older courses have shadier fairways, with mature vegetation, making it pleasant to play even in the most torrid months.
There is much to do after a day of golf. Bangkok, capital since 1782, is known as much for its spectacular temples and palaces as for the wide range of dining, shopping and entertainment it offers. http://www.yogacalmness.comFor the family, a cruise up the arterial Chao Phraya to the ruins of the old capital of Ayutthaya and a boat trip through the canals that once gave the city the nickname "Venice of the East" are highly recommended. The choice of accommodation in the city runs from economy to luxurious, and many golf courses have lodging facilities on site or nearby.
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Golf is one of the most popular sports in Thailand. It arrived here a century ago and was quickly taken up by the elite and fashionable. Among the first sponsors of the game were the Armed Forces and government institutions, which built and continue to own some of the finest courses in the country.
Golf's popularity rose dramatically after the country hosted its first international tournament-the 1975 World Cup. http://www.yogacalmness.comThe number of courses rose sharply in the past decade, in step with the country's economic boom. The world's top designers have come and left their marks, so have many world-class players. Now there are at least a few courses in or within easy reach of all major cities. Most courses built in the last 10 years offer accommodations on site or nearby, plus recreational facilities for the whole family. For the more adventurous, there are older, natural courses in remote areas around the country owned by the Royal Irrigation Department, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and the State Railway of Thailand, all offering good value.
The best time to come is the cool season, from November to March. From April to October, it is very hot and wet. But even in the rainy months, the heavy pour usually comes in the afternoon, and for only a few minutes. And since most courses have good drainage systems, the rains should not interrupt your game for long. At some facilities you may need to book ahead, through your club or your hotels. Do book in advance for the weekends, for attendance goes up sharply at most courses, and for the peak travel season, from December to February.
The state of the economy not withstanding, greens fees continue to be very reasonable. So are the fees for the well-trained, helpful caddies. Service on green and at the clubhouse, as befitting the Land of Smiles, is prompt and courteous.
Since the country is well connected by road, rail and air, you can take day trips to the courses and return to stay in the city, or hire a car and draw up your own itinerary. Lodging facilities in all major cities run the full spectrum from the cozy to the luxurious, and in every town there is at least one comfortable place to stay. For the family, or to fill a break in your schedule, there is a diverse choice of culture, adventure, dining and shopping available wherever you choose to tee-off.
Golf's popularity rose dramatically after the country hosted its first international tournament-the 1975 World Cup. http://www.yogacalmness.comThe number of courses rose sharply in the past decade, in step with the country's economic boom. The world's top designers have come and left their marks, so have many world-class players. Now there are at least a few courses in or within easy reach of all major cities. Most courses built in the last 10 years offer accommodations on site or nearby, plus recreational facilities for the whole family. For the more adventurous, there are older, natural courses in remote areas around the country owned by the Royal Irrigation Department, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and the State Railway of Thailand, all offering good value.
The best time to come is the cool season, from November to March. From April to October, it is very hot and wet. But even in the rainy months, the heavy pour usually comes in the afternoon, and for only a few minutes. And since most courses have good drainage systems, the rains should not interrupt your game for long. At some facilities you may need to book ahead, through your club or your hotels. Do book in advance for the weekends, for attendance goes up sharply at most courses, and for the peak travel season, from December to February.
The state of the economy not withstanding, greens fees continue to be very reasonable. So are the fees for the well-trained, helpful caddies. Service on green and at the clubhouse, as befitting the Land of Smiles, is prompt and courteous.
Since the country is well connected by road, rail and air, you can take day trips to the courses and return to stay in the city, or hire a car and draw up your own itinerary. Lodging facilities in all major cities run the full spectrum from the cozy to the luxurious, and in every town there is at least one comfortable place to stay. For the family, or to fill a break in your schedule, there is a diverse choice of culture, adventure, dining and shopping available wherever you choose to tee-off.
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