Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Pattaya Travel Guide & Tour Thailand

Pattaya Travel Guide & Tour Thailand.

Pattaya is 147 kilometres southeast of Bangkok, and faces the Thai Gulf. Pattaya is Asia's premier beach resort, and caters with equal appeal to families, couples and single visitors. Pattaya's relaxing tropical ambient is synonymous with every ingredient for memorable holidays. Pattaya Travel Guide & Tour Thailand.

Accommodation ranges from luxuriously appointed beachside hotels with superb convention facilities to simple guesthouses. Sporting opportunities abound both on land and water, and include some of the finest golfing, gamefishing and scuba-diving anywhere in Asia. Theme and amusement parks, offbeat museums and lush botanical gardens offer numerous forms of leisure activities and cultural entertainment for all family members. And, after dark, Pattaya offers all the allure and magic of a truly vibrant nightlife with a spectacular variety of restaurants, nightclubs, bars, discotheques, cocktail lounges and cabarets. Pattaya can be brash, bold, beautiful and bucolic, and offers everything an authentic international beach resort can.

Local culture : Within twenty years, Pattaya has been transformed from a sleepy fishing community into an international resort often referred to as the 'Thai Riviera'. Pattaya is literally a place where East meets West , both in colour and character, and is probably the most cosmopolitan place in Thailand after Bangkok

Major Beaches and Islands :

Pattaya Beach :

Some 4 kilometres long, this beach faces Pattaya Bay, the major venue from where boats visit Pattaya's offshore islands. The beach curves from north to south and is largely paralleled by a treelined promenade and beach road which is lined, in the northern and central parts, by hotels and restaurants. The northern section of the beach is largely tranquil, while the central and southern parts become increasingly lively, thanks to a position of shops, department stores, boutiques, beauty salons, supermarkets, bars, discotheques, restaurants and nightclubs. The central area of the beach is a major shopping area, while the southern end is one of Pattaya's major nightlife areas.

Jomtien Beach :

This 6-kilometre long, largely straight beach, some 4 kilometres south of Pattaya, is the most notable of several beaches south of the resort. The beach is popular with windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts, largely because the area enjoys brisk and fresh breezes sweeping island from the Thai Gulf, and because the seas are less congested with boats than is Pattaya Bay. Jomtien is also a major residential area with beachside hotels, bungalow complexes, condominiums and restaurants.

Ko Lan (Lan Island) :

Some 15 minutes by speedboat from Pattaya Bay, Ko Lan is the largest of Pattaya's offshore islands and is a popular venue for watersports such as windsurfing, water skiing, snorkelling and scuba-diving. Viewing coral reefs through glass-bottomed boats and parasailing are other popular activities. Island beaches are lined with souvenir stalls selling colourful beachwear and decorative handicrafts, foodstalls and restaurants. Visitors seeking greater tranquility can travel to Ko Pai (Bamboo Island), some 35 minutes by speedboat from Pattaya Bay. Quiet, pristine beaches and clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling characterize this uninhabited island.

PATTAYA NIGHTLIFE

PATTAYA PUB-BAR and Ago-go
Welcome to our Pattaya Bar Top 50 List where you will find the really "Best Bars in Pattaya".

The Dollhouse A-Gogo Show Bars - Thai bargirls in the bangkok nightlife and our gogo bar in thailand- the best thai bar girls and go go girls to be found in the gogo bars of the bangkok nightlife and pattaya go-go thai girls scene.

Atlantic Bar Pattaya - Some people know the difference.

Spicy Girls A Go-Go - Simply The Best Go-Go Bar In.

Superbaby & Supergirl Agogo.
Probably the BEST AGOGO Bars in PATTAYA !!!

Dart & Heart beer bar - 2nd road - opposite "The Market"

Penthouse Hotel - Pattaya & Kitten Club. The famous Party Hotel in Pattaya.

FLB Bar Pattaya - Everything about Pattaya, including Girls Hotels Entertainment Bars. Discounts and Girls.

Men's Paradise Pattaya - Nightlife, Infos, Links, Beer Bars, AGoGo?s, Black Pussy Bar, Toy Bar. Classroom 2000 AGoGo...

Moon River Pub - This air-conditioned block hut style pub and restaurant is decorated with wood and all kinds of nostalgia and curiosities. It is a very popular
meeting point for locals as well as expatriates.

Lemon Bar & Pub - Als wir den Lemon Pub im Jahre 2000 eroeffneten ging es uns sowie einem Grossteil unserer Gaeste welche wir seit Jahren schon aus der Deutschen Schaenke kennen, hauptsaechlich darum einen Platz zu schaffen an welchem wir uns wohlfuehlen, Unterhaltung zu haben ohne von den aufdringlichen Straßenverkaeufern den ganzen Abend genervt zu werden, ohne Musik aus allen Ecken zu hoeren.


PATTAYA SPA - Massage Beauty :

Pattaya Marriot Resort & Spa :
A palm-shaded oasis nestled in the heart of Pattaya's bustling entertainment and shopping district, a place that appeals to adventurous souls and guests seeking peace and tranquility. Welcome to the best of both worlds - the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa.
Website : http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PYXMC

Devarana Spa :
A reflective indoor pond and the cascade of a tropical garden waterfall impart vitality and a tranquil ambience to the gracious reception area. Treatment rooms are elegant and spacious, each with a subdued inner sanctum and a softly luminous outside area for guests to enjoy depending on their mood. Double and single treatment rooms offer the opportunity to share or to enjoy the spa experience privately. Opening hour: 9:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
Website : http://www.devaranaspa.com/spa/introduction/spa0003/index.html

P.S. Spa - (PS PLAZA) :
P.S.Spa is on the second floor of P.S.Plaza offering a head-to-toe treatment under the theme "Secrets of Health & Relaxation" in a luxurious setting of the Northern style of Thai Lanna suitaby for your own wellness and relaxation. Address : 2nd Floor. P.S. Plaza(TOP SUPER MARKET) Central Pattaya Rd. Pattaya City. Chonburi Tel 0-3836-1962-3
Website : http://www.psspa.com

Aisawan Resort & Spa, Pattaya :
Opened in 1995, the former Garden Beach Resort, now Aisawan Resort & Spa, is situated on the secluded and tranquil beach of Wong-Amat. It has completed renovation in 2004 and now rated as a 4.5 star property. Address : 445/3 Moo 5 Soi Wongamart Pattaya-Naklua Road, Banglamung, Chon Buri, Thailand.

Cliff Spa , Royal Cliff Beach Resort :
The harmonious setting of the spa high upon the cliffs overlooking tranquil Royal Cliff Bay, offers a natural refuge from today's busy world. A place where elements of Thailand?s rich culture and traditions of service, awaken the senses and restore both body and mind.
Website : http://www.royalcliff.com/Cliffspa/default.htm

Atta Spa - Jomtien Beach :
We have created this place for the relaxation of your body and mind.Make your self at home in our lush tropical garden set around a delightful swimming pool.None of our programs need to be rushed just fell free and let our experienced staff take care of you.
Website : http://www.attaspa.com


PATTAYA GOLF & PATTAYA DRIVING

Laem Chabang Inter Country Club- PATTAYA
Laem Chabang International Country Club : A t "Laem Chabang International Country Club" everyone enjoys the feeling of being close to nature in this lush and exotic course designed by famed golfer, Jack Nicklaus . This world-class golf course consists of 27 holes on 700 acres and each hole is different depending on its environment.
Address : 106/8 Moo 4, Beung, Sriracha, Chonburi 20230, Thailand Banglamung, Chonburi 20150,Thailand Tel. +66 3837-2273 Fax. +66 3837-2275
Website : http://www.laemchabanggolf.com E-mail : info@laemchabanggolf.com

PATTAYA COUNTRY CLUB
Pattaya golfDesigned by the PGA of Thailand and opened in 1994. About a 30 minute drive from downtown Pattaya, it offers some relatively open fairways which demand accurate second shots. Driving range and large clubdriving range complement this championship layout.
Address : 31/1 km. 30 hwy. 311 Khaomaikaew, Chonburi. Tel. +66 3842-3718 Fax. +66 3842-3719
Website : http://www.pattayasports.org/golf/Area%20Courses/Page84.htm

PHOENIX GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Pattaya Golf Course - Mountain & Lakes Course pattaya driving pattaya golf.
Designed by Dennis Griffiths and Associates, set in wooded, rolling terrain this 27 hole course (Mountain, Lakes and Ocean) has magnificent views of mountains and the blue waters of the Gulf. Extensive use of water demands cautious play on the fairways, but the greens are spacious. A profusion of mango, eucalyptus trees and flowering shrubs add color and give a natural feel to the layout.
Address : 158 km. Sukhumvit Road, Huayyai Banglamung, Chonburi 20260 Tel. +66 3823 9400 Fax : +66 3823-9402
Website : http://www.pattayasports.org/golf/Area%20Courses/Page81.html

SRIRACHA INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Pattaya green golfThis course offers 18 holes of par 72 championship golf, designed by Gary Player amidst lush rolling hills and a spectacular seascape. The terrain has a natural splendour with an abundance of tall broadleaf trees and tropical vegetation fringing the fairways and greens.
Address : 284/285 M.6 Tambon Bung Sriracha, Chonburi 20230 Tel: +66 0 3833-8375-8 or Fax: +66 0 3833-8379
Website : http://www.pattayasports.org/golf/Area%20Courses/Page48.html


Pattaya Attraction information Travel Pattaya Attraction Chonburi Thiland.
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden - The Most Fascinating Land in Pattaya.
It's a paradise on earth for an amazine variety of plants in huge garden setting Daily cultural shows include folk dance and elephant show. Nong Nooch Tropical Boanical Garden offers newly built "Nanta Hall" accommodation in standard rooms and Thai style house " with excellent service". The garden is easily accessible from Bangkok in less than 2 hours and a day can be easily spent there with all the activities available for adults or children :
- A lake with swan boat rides
- Numerous flower beds
- Various restaurants
- Huge collection of palms
- Orchid display garden
- The butterfly hill created out of 50,000 flowers
- The butterfly house
- A collection of Cycads
- A collection of Bromeliads
- Gardens of Wrightia Tomentosa
- A French style garden
- Statues of mythical characters of Thai literature
- Steel walkways connecting the different gardens
- The Stonehenge stone circle
- An European garden
- The Hortus Botanicus, classified plants
- The clay pots display garden
- The clay pottery factory
- The cultural performances
- The elephant show
- The mini-zoo with its miniature railway
- Seminar facilities
- Lodging in Thai style houses

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
34/1 Moo 7 Na-Jomtien, Sattahip, Chonburi 20250, Thailand. Tel. +66 3870-9358-61 Fax. +66 3823-8160
www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com

Thai House Restuarant - Dinner & Show Restaurant in Pattaya City Thailand.
We know how to add that special Thai touch to dining. Our menu offers a wide selection of Thai, Chinese, European and seafood dishes. Thai House is located in a traditional Thai style pavilion with spacious facilities and seating for up to 800 guests for a seminar, birthday party, incentive or group tour visit. Enjoy music & traditional Thai Shows to make the evening a special occasion.
Open daily from 11:30 - 23:30 hrs
Show time 19:00 - 23:30 hrs
No Cover Charge

Tiffany & Show - Dinner & Show Restaurant in Pattaya City Thailand.
TIFFANY'S SHOW is the First ever truly transvestite cabaret show in South East Asia. With over 28 years of stage experiences, the fame of TIFFANY'S SHOW is undeniable and become a recommended tourist destination of the successful growth of Thailand's most popular resort city , Pattaya City. Millions of international visitors from every part of the world had experienced our spectacular performances and enjoyed our marvelous, talented and beautiful TIFFANY'S performers. Back in 1974, TIFFANY'S SHOW has started the performance in a small stage at the south-end of the Pattaya coast with only 3 performers who loved to Nowadays, TIFFANY'S SHOW is a palace of decadence, spectacular.
Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co., Ltd.,
464 Moo9, Pattaya 2nd Rd., Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260 Thailand
Tel : 66-3842-1700 to 5, 66-3842-9642 Fax : 66-3842-1711 to 2
http://www.tiffany-show.co.th E-mail : tiffany@tiffany-show.co.th


ALANGKARN - Extravaganza Show Pattaya Thailand.
ALANGKARN’s vision is aimed to provide entertainment to clienteles by showing the unique concept of being “Thai” to foreigners. Instead of presenting a traditional Thai performance where easily found anywhere, a new concept was applied by using a modern style of dance combined with multi-dimension colored laser, lighting and real surround sound system. ALANGKARN is located on Sukhumvit road 155 KMs, Jomtien, Pattaya with an area of 80 rais. The entire project includes Theatre, Cultural Rostrum and Restaurant.
Show Time : 18:30-20:30 Hrs 20:30-22:00H:20:30-22:00Hrs
www.alangkarnthailand.com E-mail info@alangkarnthailand.com
Tel: 038-256 000, 038-256007 02 – 216 1869


Pattaya Serviced Apartment & Long Stay.

View Talay Place - THB 9,800 per month for 2 persons (Monthly Rates).
Our Accommodation & serviced apartment has five-storeyes and 87 rooms with all the convenient utilities such as elevator, outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, convenience store, laundry service, parking lot, and garden etc.
Address : 254/22 Moo 5, Soi Pothisarn 5, Pattaya-Naklua Road, Bang-lamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150
Website : http://www.viewtalayplace.com

Diamond City Place - Luxury Serviced Aparment.
Diamond City Place is a newly establish serviced apartment, located in the heart of the city, provides fine selection of spacious and omfortable serviced apartment for both short and long stay.(nearly Working Street ).
Website : http://www.diamondcitypattaya.com

Pirada Residence - Pattaya Service Apartment - Longstay Guest.
Piyada Residence is located in South Pattaya, Sai Sam Road. Pattaya City. Moreover, we located near the harbour of Jomtien, around Walking Street.
Address : 390/23 Moo 10, Pattaya 3rd, South Pattaya, Nongprue, Chonburi 20260,Thailand.
Website http://www.piyadapattaya.com

LK PAVILION PATTAYA - Located at South Pattaya - a boutique Apartment.
Pattaya Hotel & Luxury Serviced Apartment. Enjoy a practical blend of Western comfort and Asian hospitality in a quiet location at LK Pavilion, a boutique hotel, preserving an exotic elegant.
Address : 124/111 Mu 10, South Pattaya Rd., Nongprue, Banglamung, Chon Buri 20260, THAILAND.
Website : http://www.lkpavilionpattaya.com

Opey De Place Pattaya - THB 629 Net per room/night - LongStay Guest.
Located between the South and the Central Pattaya and within easy reach of the beach, shopping centers, pubs, restaurants and many attraction sights.
Address : 312/86 Moo 9 Soi Lengkee, Pattaya sai 3 Rd., T. Nongprue, A.Banglamung, Chonburi 20260 Thailand.
Website : http://www.opeydeplacepattaya.com

New Daynight Hotel - Standard Room THB 600 incluced ABF for 2 persons.
The Hotel is ideally located on its ocean at the South of Pattaya overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, a private world of contentment.
Address : 20 Moo 10 South Pattaya Rd., Nong Prue, Bang La Mung,Chonburi 20150 Pattaya City , THAILAND.
Website : http://www.newdaynightpattaya.com

SunShine Vista - Serviced Apartment North Pattaya Beach.
Sunshine Vista is the executive serviced apartment in the heart of Pattaya, located in Soi 3, Beach road. Its prime location in town, just 200 meters from Pattaya beach and only 100 meters from Big C Superstore (Central Festival Shopping Center) makes it an ideal and convenient accommodation.
Address : 201/1 Moo 9, Soi 3, Beach Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150 THAILAND.
Website : http://www.sunshinevista.com

Seven Oaks Inn - South & Jomtien Pattaya.
The Seven Oaks Inn Pattaya Was established in 2005 and offers very comfortable accommodation. Our restaurant offers Thai and European cuisine which is served all day with care and curtesy by our friendly staff.
Address : 308 / 53-55 M.10 Thappraya Rd., South Pattaya, Pattaya City, Chonburi THAILAND 20150 THAILAND
Website : http://www.sevenoaksinnpattaya.com

View Talay Serviced Apartment- North Pattaya.
Our serviced apartment has five-storeyed and 87 rooms with all the convenient utilities such as elevator, outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, convenience store, laundry service, parking lot, and garden etc.
Address : 254/22 Moo 5, Soi Pothisarn 5, Pattaya-Naklua Road, Bang-lamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150 Tel : ++66 3836-7100, +66 3836-7686 Fax : +66 3836 7968 Mobile : 01 332-6147, 04 099-9190 , 04 123-5099
Website : http://www.viewtalayplace.com

Loma Resort & Spa - North Pattaya.
Your home away from home where you can relax under the tropical sun, in and around our nice swimming pool. We are located near Wong Amat Beach, just 500 meters walking distance.
Address : 193 M.5 Soi Wong Amat, Pattaya-Naklua Rd., North Pattaya, Chonburi 20150 Tel : +66 (0) 3842 6027 to 8 +66 (0) 3842 0587 to 9 Fax : +66 (0) 3842 1501
Website : http://www.lomahotel.com

Maruay Garden Hotel - Near Bangkok Airport International.
Is located midway between Bangkok International Air - port and the City Center. We extend a warm and friendly welcome to our guests.
Address : 1 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand. Tel : +66 2561-0512-47 Fax : +66 2561-0549 , 2579-1182
Website : http://www.maruaygardenhotel.com

Friday, December 08, 2006

Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Suvarnabhumi Airport, a new international airport located 24 kilometres east of Bangkok, was due to be open on September 28, 2006. It replaces the old overloaded airport at Don Muang and accommodates all international and domestic flights to Bangkok.

Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The official opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok’s new international airport, on 28 September 2006, gives new impetus to the country’s quest to make Bangkok and Thailand the aviation hub of the region.

Named 'Suvarnabhumi' (meaning 'Golden Land') by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand (Rama IX), the development of Suvarnabhumi Airport as the aviation hub of the region is of strategic importance to Thailand’s future and is a priority on the ‘national agenda’.
During the initial phase of operation, the north section of the airport will accommodate 45 million passengers per year, 76 flights per hour and 3 million tons of cargo handling per year.

After the final phase, this will rise to 100 million passengers a year.

At 563,000 square metres, the passenger terminal is currently the largest in the world. The airport also features the world's longest runway, 75.3 metres by 4,000 metres long and the world’s tallest control tower, 132.2 metres high, providing the best visual coverage of overall airside.

When in full operation, the airport will help boost Thailand’s economic, social, communication, and tourism development, and advance the government policy of making Thailand an aviation hub in Southeast Asia.

Suvarnabhumi Airport is located at Km. 15 (15th kilometre milestone) on the east-bound Bangna-Trat Highway in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, east of Bangkok. The airport is approximately 25 kms from the Bangkok metropolis.

As of 28 September 2006, Suvarnabhumi Airport replaces Don Muang airport as Bangkok's primary airport for all commercial airline flights.

Suvarnabhumi Airport is operated by The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT). In addition to the new Bangkok international airport, AOT operates four other international airports in Thailand – Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket and Chiang Rai.

Model Scheme

The Airport Hotel

Suvarnabhumi passenger terminal

The concourse buildings

Passenger Flow

Road Network

The Transportation System Service

1. Model Scheme

At the initial phase of service provision, the north section of the airport will be able to accommodate 45 million passengers per year, 76 flights per hour and 3 million tons of cargo handling per year.

1.1 The external of the passenger terminal complex
- The entrance from the Motorway at the north side of the airport is 2-way 8 lane traffic on elevated frontage road, and will increase to 10 lane traffic approaching the airport leading up to the main entrance of the passenger terminal complex.
- The passenger terminal complex has the length of 444 meters and the width of 111 meters. Facilities for both domestic and international passengers are situated in the same building.
- The concourse buildings are connected to the passenger terminal. There are 7 concourse buildings: A, B, C, D, E, F and G. The combined area of the concourse buildings and the passenger terminal expands over 563,000 square meters, whereas the area of the current Bangkok International Airport (Terminals 1&2) totals 321,166 square meters.
- The car parking buildings are situated at the front of the passenger terminal complex. There are 2 car parking buildings with the capacity of approximately 5,000 cars. In addition, there are parking areas on the ground level on the exterior which can accommodate approximately 1,100 cars. There is also a long term parking area that can accommodate approximately 4,000 cars and 78 buses.
- The control tower rises over the height of 132.2 meters. It is the world’s tallest control tower, fully equipped with the best technologies that will facilitate smooth air traffic control. It has the ability to manage approximately 76 flights per hour.
- The airport information management system building is a 6 storey building with the technologies for the purposes of technical management. There are 4 main technical centers: Airport Operation Center (AOC), Security Control Center (SCC), Crisis Control Center (CCC) and Network Management Center (NMC).

The floor plan :

1st floor is for the installation of the foundation structures such as the power distribution system, the security system, fire extinguishing system and the computer and the electronic network systems.
2nd floor consists of the Crisis Control Center (CCC) and seminar rooms.
3rd floor consists of the Airport Operation Center (AOC) and the Security Control Center (SCC)
4th floor is used as administrative offices.
5th floor is for the Network Management Center (NMC) and the Benchmark Test Laboratory.

- The airport operation building is a 6 storey building which consists of AOT administrative office, offices of airlines and governmental offices, with a canteen on 1st floor.
- The runways that will be open for operation in the initial phase are the Eastern runway with the length of 4,000 meters and width of 60 meters, and the Western runway with the length of 3,700 meters and width of 60 meters.
- Taxiways 52 taxiways are to be in operation service.
- Aircraft parking space expands over the area of 1,053,000 square meters for 120 aircraft parking stands, 8 of which are for Airbus A380 (5 of them are contact gates)

2. The airport hotel will be built under the “Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport” appointed by the AOT on October 24, 2003. This is a joint venture project between 3 parties: the AOT, Thai International Airways PCL and Krung Thai Bank PCL. The airport hotel will cover the ground of approximately 17 rai, located in front of the passenger terminal complex with 300 meters in between. There will be 600 rooms in the hotel, 500 of which will be opened at the initial phase. The hotel will be of recognized international standard with complete lines of services, along with a connecting route linking the hotel itself to the car parking building.

3. Suvarnabhumi passenger terminal complex comprises of 7 stories above ground and 2 stories below ground.

1st floor is the busy lobby. Buses are not allowed to go to 2nd and 3rd floors in order to avoid the traffic congestion. Additionally, there will be a medical center, AOT offices for electricity monitoring and airport control offices.
2nd floor is the arrivals hall for both domestic and international passengers.
3rd floor consists of airlines passenger waiting lounges, some shops, security checkpoints, meeting points, shops, service counters and CIP lounges.
4th floor is the departure hall. This hall features the facilities for both international and domestic passengers, lounges for premium passengers Thai Airways International PLC, customs control checkpoints, some governmental offices, airline booths, airport information counters and escalators in the centre which can take passengers right up to the restaurants on 6th floor.
5th floor is the offices for Thai Airways International PLC and Star Alliance airlines.
6th floor consists of restaurants, which can be accessed via the escalators from 4th floor.
7th floor serves as observation area.

The lower ground floors are termed floor 0 which serves as the train station, and floor -1 which is the place for train platforms. The lower ground floors also function as a place for baggage conveyor systems.

4. The concourse buildings: A,B,C,D,E,F and G have the roofs that are made of glass and special synthetic material which is very tough and durable, with Teflon coated, that will prevent the accumulation of dirt and grime. Passengers can walk to the concourse buildings from the terminal complex via the concourse building D, which is directly connected to the terminal complex.

The concourse buildings A and B are for domestic passengers. Details are as follows:
- Concourse building A is for domestic passengers, with the length of approximately 432 meters. This building can accommodate 6 aircrafts and has 1 connection channel that allows access to the remote parking bays.
- Concourse building B is for domestic passengers, with the length of approximately 270 meters. This building can accommodate 6 aircrafts and has 2 connection channels that allow access to the remote parking bays.

The Concourse buildings C,D,E,F and G are for international passengers. Details are as follows:
- Concourse building C has the length of approximately 459 meters, and can accommodate 10 aircrafts with 2 connection channels to access to the remote parking bays.
- Concourse building D has the length of approximately 909 meters, and can accommodate 8 aircrafts with 2 connection channels to access to the remote parking bays.
- Concourse building F has the length of approximately 270 meters, and can accommodate 6 aircrafts with 2 connection channels to access to the remote parking bays.
- Concourse building G has the length of approximately 432 meters, and can accommodate 5 aircrafts with 1 connection channel to access to the remote parking bays. VIP lounge also situated at this building.

The intersections of the concourse buildings are termed the airside center. There are 2 intersections on 3rd and 4th floors which will be used for shops; the exterior of the concourse buildings will be developed into airline offices and airline lounges.

5. Passenger Flow

5.1 International passengers flow.
5.1.1 Departure passengers can come through via the entrance on the 4th floor of the departures hall, which can be accessed by car or by foot from the car parking buildings, which is connected to the 3rd floor of the departures hall. Upon entering the departures hall, passengers can check-in at counters 4-10 before proceeding to the passport control and the customs control checkpoints. Passengers can then continue to the concourse building D via 2 connection channels from the terminal complex. The 4th floor of concourse building D consists of a wide variety of shops that passengers can enjoy shopping while waiting for board. When called for boarding, they can approach the gate via the 3rd floor of the departures hall; and when arrive at the gate, they have to proceed to the 2nd floor to the hold room.
All passengers and hand luggage taken on board must be examined. The examination points are on 3rd and 4th floors in the airside area of the concourse buildings.
5.1.2 Arrival passengers can come through to the passenger terminal on 2nd floor of the concourse buildings except the bus gate passengers. At the terminal, there will be passport control checkpoints and this is also a place where they collect their baggage from on of the 22 baggage conveyor belts, 17 of which are for international passengers and 5 are for domestic passengers. Once passengers have collected their baggage and passed the customs control checkpoints, they can proceed to the arrivals hall where they can find transportation counters, hotel and accommodation counters and tourist information center. Outside the arrivals hall will be pick-up points; in the case of passengers traveling with tour agency, they must proceed to 4th floor for buses and coaches. There is a general meeting point on 3rd floor.
5.1.3 Transit/transfer passengers will have to go to the airside area after they arrive at the 2nd floor of the concourse building from the aircraft in order to proceed with the transfer processes before continuing to 3rd and 4th floors to complete the departure procedures.
In the case of transit passengers, they will have to go through the airside area to the departures service area in order to complete the departure procedures.

5.2 Domestic passengers flow
5.2.1 Domestic departure passengers will be able to check-in at counters 2 and 3 on 4th floor of the departure hall. Afterwards they will have to proceed to 2nd floor to the hold room where they and their hand luggage will be examined.
5.2.2 Arriving passengers will come to the terminal through the 2nd floor of the concourse building to collect their baggage from the 5 domestic baggage conveyor belts before proceeding to the arrival hall. The service counters outside the arrival hall will be shared by both the domestic and the international passengers.

6. Road Network.

6.1 Road networks within landside.
There are 5 access routes to passenger terminal complex from the road networks within the landside.
6.1.1 Access route from the North Passenger terminal complex can be accessed from the North entrance via the motorway. The elevated frontage of the terminal is divided into inner and outer parts for both the arrival and the departure halls.
6.1.2 Access route from the Northwest Passenger terminal complex can be accessed from the Northwest entrance via the Rom Klao elevated highway and King Kaew Road which will pass the customs free zone before arriving at the terminal.
6.1.3 Access route from the South Passenger terminal complex can be accessed from the South entrance via the Bang Na-Trat highway and the service road which will pass the long term parking area and the public transportation center before arriving at the terminal.
6.1.4 Access route from the Northeast Passenger terminal complex can be accessed from the Northeast entrance via the Lad Kra Bung (Onnuj Road), then through the East-West main service road within the airport, the long term parking area and the public transportation center before arriving at the terminal.
6.1.5 Access route from the West Passenger terminal complex can be accessed from the West entrance via King Kaew Road.

6.2 Road networks within airside, the area which features runways, taxiways, aircraft parking space, ground equipments and services for aircrafts and baggage management area. There are 4 access routes from landside to airside.
1st access route is adjacent to the concourse building G.
2nd access route is adjacent to the concourse building A.
3rd access route is in the domestic cargo warehouse area of Thai Airways International PLC
4th access route is adjacent to the ground customer service building of Thai Airways International PLC

7. The Transportation System Service.

7.1 Buses and coaches for passengers traveling with tour agencies are able to drop off the passengers at 4th floor of the passenger terminal complex for departure passengers. Buses and coaches will have to park at the public transportation center. As for the arrival passengers, there are pick-up points at 1st floor of the terminal.
7.2 Airport shuttle busses will be in service for the personnel and passengers traveling between the public transportation center, the long term parking area and the passenger terminal complex. At the initial phase, there will be 3 routes.

Route 1 is for people who want to minimize the traveling time. The distance will be 8.7 kilometers. The starting point is at the public transportation center and there is only one pick-up point at the long term parking area. One round trip takes approximately 10 minutes.
Route 2 is for passengers who park their cars at the long term parking area. There are approximately 11 pick-up points along the journey. The trip from the parking area to the terminal takes approximately 11 minutes, and the return trip 16 minutes.
Route 3 is for passengers traveling between the terminal and the public transportation center.

There are approximately 10 pick-up places along the journey. The trip from the public transportation center takes approximately 11 minutes, and the return trip 16 minutes.

7.3 Private cars can be parked at the parking building after dropping off passengers at the 4th floor of the terminal complex. Pick-up points are on the 2nd floor.

7.4 Taxis can drop off passengers at the 4th floor of terminal complex, and will have to leave the area immediately. Pool taxis can wait for passengers at the public transportation center.

7.5 Limousines can be ordered at the service counters outside the terminal on the 2nd and 4th floors but will be parked at the public transportation center.

7.6 Airport express service will be operating between the airport, hotels and various important places in Bangkok and the suburbs.

7.7 Public bus services (air conditioned) will be operating in 6 routes
1) No. 549 Suvarnabhumi – Min Buri – Bangkapi
2) No. 550 Suvarnabhumi – Happy Land
3) No. 551 Suvarnabhumi – Victory Monument
4) No. 552 Suvarnabhumi – Onnuj BTS Station
5) No. 553 Suvarnabhumi – Samutprakarn
6) No. 554 Suvarnabhumi – Rangsit (Special Route for Suvarnabhumi – Don Meung - Bangkok International Airport)

All the bus services operating along all these 6 routes will drop off airport passengers at the public transportation center.

7.8 Trains by the State Railway of Thailand will be in service between Suvarnabhumi Airport and major places in Bangkok and the Suburbs. There will be an electric train service between Suvarnabhumi Airport rail link and the city air terminals along the East rail track totaling 28 kilometers. There are 8 city air terminals : Phyathai, Ratchaprarop, Makkasan/Asoke, Ramkamhaeng, Huamak, Bantubchang

Ladkrabung and Suvarnabhumi.

Golf courses in Thailand.

Golf courses in Thailand.
For more information, please visit www.thailandgolfpradise.com

BANGKOK & CENTRAL REGION

Alpine Golf & Sports Club
99 Moo 9, Bang Khan Sathani Vitthayu,Khlong 5, Pathum Thani 12120
Tel: 0 2577 3333
Fax: 0 2577 7100

Bangkok Golf Club
99 Moo 2, Tiwanon Poad, Muang District, Pathum Thani 12120
Tel: 0 2501 2828
Fax: 0 2521 2778

Bangkok Golf Mah BoonKrng International par 3
99/8 tiwanon Road, Muang District, Pathum Thani 12000
Tel: 0 2501 2815-9
Fax: 0 2501 2814

Bangkok Royal Country Club & Resort
KM 9, Khlong 14, Rangsit-Ongharak Road, Nakhon Nayok 26120
Tel: 025601387-8
Fax: 0 2569 1389

Bangpakong Riverside Country Club
49 Moo 2 Bangkok-Chachoengsao Road, Chachoengsao 24140
Tel: 0 3851 3523-5, 0 1664 4599
Fax: 0 3851 3526

Bangpoo Country Club
191 Moo 3, pragsa, muang, Samut Prakan 10280
Tel: 0 2324 0302-9
Fax: 0 2324 0330

Bangsai Country Club
77/7 Moo 3, Bang Sai District, Ayutthaya 13190
Tel: 08 1643 9121
Fax: 0 3537 1491

Chuan Chuen Golf Club
100 Moo 8, Bangkok-Patthum Thani Road, Pathum Thani 12000
Tel: 0 2598 2839
Fax: 0 2598 2879

Dynasty Golf & Country Club
99 Moo 3, Phon Damri Road, Bang lane District, Nakhon Pathon 731030
Tel: 0 3439 1076-9
Fax: 0 3439 1111

Ekachai Golf & Country Club
8 Moo 5, Ekachai Road, Muang District, Samut Sakhon 74000
Tel: 02416 5557
Fax: 02416 5559

Green Valley County Club
92 Moo 3, Bang Na- trat Road (Km 15), Samut Prakan 10540
Tel: 02312 5883-9
Fax: 02312 5890

Kirrit Thanee Country Club
199-200 Moo 3, Bang Na-Trat Road(Km 29), Samut Prakan 10560
Tel: 0 2707 1700-9
Fax: 0 2707 1710-1

Krisada City Golf Hills
110/215 Moo 3, Pin Klao-Nakhon Chaisa Road, Nakhon Pathom 73120
Tel: 0 3423 1101-5
Fax: 0 3423 1107

Krungthep Kreetha Sport Club
516 Krungthep Kreetha Road, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240
Tel: 0 2379 3716
Fax: 0 2736 2230

Krung Kavee Golf Course & Country Club
Km 9 Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, pathum Thani 12130
Tel: 0 2557 2891
Fax: 0 2557 2894

Lakewood Country Club
29 Moo 7, Khlong 11.Lam Luk Ka District, Phathum Thani 12150
Tel: 0 2312 6278-86
Fax: 02312 6270

Lam Luk Ka Country Club
29 Moo 7, Khlong 11, Lam Luk Ka District, Phathum Thani 12150
Tel: 0 2995 2300-4
Fax: 0 2995 2305

Muang-Ake Dolf Club
52 Moo 7, Phaolythin Road, Muang District, Pathum Thani 12000
Tel: 0 2997 7315, 0 2533 9335-40
Fax: 0 2533 9345

Muang-Ake Wang Noi Golf Club
Km 61 Phaolyothin Road, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya 13170
Tel: 0 3521 4825
Fax: 0 3521 4828

Muang-Ake Vista Golf Course
52/999 Phaholythin Road, Muang District, Pathum Thani 12000
Tel: 0 2997 8501-6
Fax: 0 2533 9915

Muang Kaew Golf Course
52 Moo 8, Bang Na-Trat Road`(KM 7),Samut Prakran 10540
Tel: 0 2316 3918
Fax: 0 2316 3922

Nakhon Chaisri Golf& Marine Country Club
105 Moo 14, Nakhon Chaisri River Home, Nakhon Pathom 73190
Tel: 0 3439 1912-4
Fax: 0 3439 9016

Natiral Park Ramintra Golf Club
10 Moo 7, Khlomg Samwa,Bangkok 10510
Tel: 0 2914 1930-60
Fax: 0 2914 1970-70

Navatanee Golf Course
22 Navatanee Serithai Road, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya 13170
Tel: 0 3527 1755-6
Fax: 0 3521 5413

Northern Ransit Golf Club
19-2 Moo 7, Phaholyothin Road,Wang Noi, Ayutthaya 13170
Tel: 0 3527 1755-6
Fax: 0 3521 5413

Panya Indra Golf Course
99 Moo 6 Ram Indra Road, (KM 9), Bung khum, Bangkok10230
Tel: 0 2519 5840-3
Fax: 0 2519 5843

Panya Park Golf Club
46 Moo 8, Suwinthawong Road,Nong Chok, Bangkok 10530
Tel: 0 2989 4200-23
Fax: 0 2989 4224-25

Pinehurst Golf & Country Club
73 Moo 17, Phaholyothin Road,Nong Chok, Bangkok 10530
Tel: 0 2516 8679
Fax: 0 2516 8685

President Country Club
42 Moo 8, Suwinthawong Road,Nong Chok, Bangkok 12530
Tel: 0 2988 7555-63
Fax: 0 2988 7564

Rangsit Sport Club
29 Moo 3, Rangsit-Ongkharak Road,Nong Sua, Prathum Thani 12170
Tel: 0 2904 0468-71
Fax: 0 2904 0472

Rose Garden Golf club
53/1 Moo 4, Sam Pran,Nakhon Pathom 73110
Tel: 0 3432 2769-71
Fax: .03432 2768

Royal Bangkok Sport Club
Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan,Bangkok 10500
Tel: 0 2251 0181-6
Fax: 0 2255 4158

Royal Thai Air Force Course
14 Moo 8, Lam Lukka District,Pathum Thani 12170
Tel: 0 2531 1484
Fax: 0 2523 6404

Royal Thai Army Sports Center
459 Ram Indra Road, Bang Khen,Bangkok 10220
Tel: 0 2521 5338-9
Fax: 0 2521 3391

Subhapruek Country Club
1102 Moo 7, Bang Na-Trat (KM 26),Samut Prakran 10560
Tel: 0 2317 0801-4
Fax: 0 2317 0805

Summit Windmill Golf Club
72 Moo 14, Bang Na-Trat Road (Km 10.5), Samut Prakan 10540
Tel: 0 2750 3223-3.
Fax: 0 2750 2124

Tanya Tanee Country Club
26/13 Moo 3, Lam Lukka District,khlong 11, Pathum Thani 12150
Tel: 0 2533 2408
Fax: 0 2533 2813

Thai Country Club
88 Moo 1, Bang Na-Trat Road (Km 35.5) Chacheongsao 24180
Tel: 0 3857 0234-46
Fax: 0 3857 0225

Thana City Golf & Country Club
100-100/1 Moo 4, Bang Na-Trat Road (Km14), Samut Prakan 12540
Tel: 0 2336 1968-78
Fax: 0 2336 1979-80

Thanont Golf View & Sport Club
61 Moo 5, Pracharuamjai Road, Min Buri,Bangkok 10530
Tel: 0 2916 9100-4
Fax: 0 2916 9903

The Royal Gens Golf & Sport Club
98 Moo 2, Salaya-Bang Lane Road, Nakhon Pathom 73170
Tel: 0 2441 9314-6
Fax: 0 2441 9843

The Royal Golf Course
47 Krungthep Kreetha Road,Bangkok 10250
Tel: 0 2379 3752, 0 2379 3780
Fax: 0 2379 3752

The Vintage Club
549,549/1-4 Moo 2, Panvithi Road,Nakhon Pathom 73000
Tel: 0 3427 1351-3
Fax: 0 3427 13513

Watermill Golf & Gardens
44 Moo 1, Onkharak District,Nakhon Nayok 26120
Tel: 0 2905 8938
Fax: 0 2905 5036

WESTERN REGION

Bangkok Golf Millford & Resort
174 Moo 1, Phetchakasem Road,Prachuap Kiri Khun 77120
Tel: 03257 2441

Dragon Hills Golf & Country Club
192 Moo 2, Ang Hin, Pak Thor,Ratchaburi 70140
Tel: 0 3226 1206-7
Fax: 0 3226 1405

Evergreen Hills Golf & Country Club
123 Moo 7 Koa-Lat Ya Road, Kanchanaburi
Tel: 0 3459 7094
Fax: 0 2941 3810

Grand Garden & golf Club
123 Moo 5, Rangsail, Tha-Muang,Kanchanaburi 71110
Tel: 0 3565 7094
Fax: 0 2243 5819

Green World hot Spring Resort & Golf club
127 Kanchanaburi-Thong Pha Phum Road (km 107), Kanchanaburi 71110
Tel: 0 3459 9210-1
Fax: 0 1981 2094, 0 3459 9211

Milford paradise & Golf Club
200, Phetchakasem Road, pran buri,Prachuap Khiri khan
Tel: 0 3257 2441
Fax: 0 3257 2313

Milford River Kwai olf & Country Club
Sai Yoke District, Kanchanaburi 71110
Tel: 0 3458 5121
Fax: 0 3459 1037

Mission Hills Golf Club
27/7 Moo 7, Tha Muang District,Kachanaburi 71110
Tel: 03464 4147-8
Fax: 0 3464 4147-8

Nichiog Resort & Country club
106 Moo 4, Muang District,Kanchanaburi 76120

Palm Hills Resort & Country club
1444 Phetchakasem Road, Cha-am,Phetchaburi 76120
Tel: 0 3252 0800-11
Fax: 0 3252 0820

Ratchaburi Country Golf club
95 Moo 10, Pak Chong, Chom Bueng,Ratchaburi 70150
Tel: 01801 7728, 03232 1061
Fax: 0 3226 1217

Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club
Khao Rang. Muang District,Ratchaburi 70150
Tel: 0 1801 7728, 0 3232 1061
Fax: 0 3232 1061

Sawang Resort Golf Club
99 Moo 2, Khao Yoi District,Phatchaburi 76140
Tel: 0 3256 2555-6
Fax: 0 1307 2390

Springfield Royal Country Club of Cha-am
193 Moo 6 ,Petchakasem Road, Cha-am, Petchaburi 76120
Tel: 0 3259 3223-33
Fax: 0 3259 3260

The Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf
79-80 Moo4, Hub kraphong-Pran Buri Road, Cha-am Phetchaburi 76120
Tel: 0 3245 6243-40
Fax: 0 3245 6241

The Majestic Creek Country Club
164 Moo 4, Taptai, Hua Hin Prachaup khiri Khan 77110
Tel: 0 1492 3619, 03252 0162-6
Fax: 0 3252 0477

The Royal Hua Hin Golf Club
Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110
Tel: 0 3251 2475
Fax: 0 3251 3038

EASTERN REGION

Bangphra International Golf Club
45 Moo 6 Bang Phra, Si Racha
Tel : 0 3834 1149-50
Fax : 0 3834 1151

Burapha Golf Club
281 Moo4, Si Racha,Chon Buri 20110
Tel : 0 2215 0820-2
Fax : 0 2724 5151-2

Eastern Star Golf Resort
241/5 Moo 3, Ban Chang District,Rayong 21130
Tel: 03863 0410-7
Fax: 0 3863 0418

Great Lake Golf & Country Club
77 Moo 5, Bangkok-Rayong Road,Plak Daeng, Rayong 21140
Tel: 03862 230, 0 3865 9444-6
Fax: 0 3862 2630

Khao Kheao Country Club
220 Moo 12, Bang Phra, Si Racha, Chon Buri 20210
Tel: 0 3829 8224-7, 0 1310 8717
Fax: 0 3819 8226

Laem chabang International Country Club
106/8 Moo 4, Si Racha, Chon Buri 20230
Tel: 0 2727 2273
Fax: 0 3837 2275

Natural Park Hill Golf Course
159/1 Moo 2, Saensuk-Bang Phra Road,Chon Buri 20130
Tel: 0 3834 9370-80
Fax: 0 3834 9365

Noble Place Golf Resort & Country Club
88/8 Moo 6, Highway 331 Road,Ban Bung, Chon Buri 22020
Tel: 0 3842 3718-9
Fax: 0 3842 3718

Pattaya Country Club & Resort
331 Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 22020
Tel: 0 2842 3718-9
Fax: 0 3842 3718

Phoenix Golf & Country Club
Sukhumvit Road (Km 158), Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20260
Tel: 03823 9391-3, 0 3823 9400
Fax: 0 3723 9402

Phlu Thaluang Navy Golf Course
Moo 6, Sattahip District, Chon Buri 20180
Tel: 0 3870 1891
Fax: 0 3870 1843

Rayong Green Valley Country Club
23 Moo7, Ban Na-Trat (Km 51),Chachoengsao 24130
Tel: 0 3889 3838-43
Fax: 0 3889 3810

Royal Lakeside Golf Club & Resort
150 Moo 2, Bang Na-Trat (Km 51),chachoengsao 24130
Tel: 0 3857 3275-9
Fax: 0 3857 3281

Siam Country Club
50 Moo 3, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150
Tel: 0 3824 9381-6
Fax: 0 3824 9387

Sriracha International Golf Club
284-285 Moo 6, Si Racha,Chon Buri 20230
Tel: 0 3833 8375-8
Fax: 03933 8344

Treasure Hill Golf Club
Ban Bung District, Chon Buri 20220Tel: 0 3842 0733

NORTHERN REGION

Bhumibol Dam Golf Course
Bhumibol Yanhee Irrigation Dam, Sam Ngao, Tak 63130
Tel: 0 5559 9093-3 ext. 2321

Chiang Mai Highland Golf and Spa
Chiang Mai
Tel: 08 1961 0028, 08 1961 0029
Fax: 0 5559 9093 ext 2411
Website: http://www.chiangmaihighlands.com

Chiang Mai Green Valley Country Club
183/2 Chotana Road, Mae Sa Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 5080
Tel: 0 5329 8222, 0 398 249-51
Fax: 0 5329 7386
Website: http://www.chiangmaigreenvalleygolf.com

Chiangmai-Lamphun Golf Club
San Kamphaeng-Ban Thi Road, Chiang Mai 50130
Tel: 0 5320 1606-7, 0 5388 0880-4
Fax: 0 5388 0888, 0 5320 1607
Website:http://www.chiangmaigolf.com

Gassan Khuntan Golf Club
Lamphun
Tel: 0 5350 7006-9, 0 5392 1810-3
Website: http://www.gassangolf.com

Gassan Lake City Golf Club
Lamphun
Tel: 0 5392 1888, 0 5392 1810-3
Website: http://www.gassangolf.com

Lanna Golf Club
183/2 Chotana Road, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50300
Tel: 0 5322 1911
Fax: 0 5322 1849

Mae Jo Golf Club
Chiang Mai
Tel: 0 5335 4431-2
Website: http://www.maejogolfclub.com

Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort
169 Moo 5, Chiang Mai-Prao Road (Km 26)Chiang Mai 50290
Tel: 0 5384 9301-6
Fax: 0 5384 9310
Website:http://www.royalchiangmai.co.th

Santiburi Country Club
12 Moo 3, Hua Doi-Sob Pau Road, Wiang Chai, Chiang Ria 57210
Tel: 0 5366 2821-6
Fax: 0 5371 7377
Website:http://www.santiburi.com

Waterford Valley Chiangrai Golf Club & Resort
333 Moo 5, Wieng Chianggrung,Chiang Rai 57210
Tel: 0 5385 3425-7, 0 5395 3440-5
Fax: 0 5395 3447
Website: http://www.waterford.co.th

NORTHEASTERN REGION

Forest Hills country Club
195 Moo 3, Mittraparb Road, Muak Lak,Saraburi 18180
Tel: 0 3634 1911-4
Fax: 03634 1957

Friendship Meadows Country club
20/1 Moo 16, Mittraparb Road (Km 162),Nakhon Ratchasima 30130
Tel: 0 4431 5136
Fax: 0 4431 2955

Mission Hills Golf Club khao Yai
151 Moo 5, Pak chong,Nakhon Ratchasina 30130
Tel: 0 4429 7258-63
Fax: 0 4429 7261-2

Rooks Khorat Country Club Golf & Resort
622 Moo 12, Korat-Pak Thongchai road,Nakhon Ratchasina 30130
Tel: 0 4424 9060-1
Fax: 0 4424 9060

Royal Hills Golf Course
100/1 Moo 2, Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Nakhon Ratchasima 30150
Tel: 0 3732 8403-4
Fax: 0 3732 8405

The Country Club Kao Yai
23, Thannarat Road, Pack chong,Nakhon Ratchasima 30130
Tel: 0 4424 9025, 0 1213 8435
Fax: 0 4424 9025

The Khao Cha-Ngok Golf & Country club
99 Moo 1, Suwannasorn Road, Muang District,Nakhon Nayok 26001
Tel: 0 3739 3001Fax: 0 3739 3001

Victory Park Golf & country Club
191 Moo 1, Muang District,Nongkhai 43100
Tel: 0 4240 7296-9
Fax: 0 4240 799

Voyage Panorama Resort & Golf Club
68 Moo 10, Nong Yakaw, Si Khiew,Nakhon Ratchasima 30140
Tel: 0 4423 0270
Fax: 0 4423 0270

SOUTHERN REGION

Blue Canyon Country Club
165 Moo 1 Thep Kasatri Road, Thalang,Phuket 38140
Tel: 0 7632 8088
Fax: 0 7632 8068

Hat Yai Resort & Golf Club
94 Moo 4, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110
Tel: 0 7443 4770-3
Fax: 0 7443 4778

Laguna Phuket Golf Club
34 Moo 4, Sri Sunthorn Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Tel: 0 7632 4350
Fax: 0 7632 4351

Loch Plam Golf Club Phuket
38 Moo 5, Vichit Songkhram Road, kathu,Phuket 80120
Tel: 0 7632 1928-34
Fax: 0 7632 1927-8

Phuket Country club
80/1 Vichit Songkram Road, kathu,Phuket 83120
Tel: 0 7632 1038-41
Fax: 0 7632 1721

Rajjaprabha golf Course
53 Moo 3, Rajjaprabha Dam, Bang Takhun, Surat Thani 84230
Tel: 0 7724 0740-5 ext 2512
Fax: 0 7724 0740-5 ext 5423

Santiburi Samui country club
252/20 Moo 1, Mae Nam Seach,Ban Pru, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110
Tel: 0 7434 3560-2
Fax: 0 7434 3564

Thai Muang Beach Golf & Marina
157/12 Moo 9, Limdul Road, Thai Muang District,Phang-nga 82120
Tel: 0 7657 1533
Fax: 0 7657 1214

Golf Schools Heartland Golf co Ltd
52 Silom Road, Suriwong, Bang Rak,Bangkok 10500
Tel: 0 2231 2203
Fax: 0 2231 2203 ext 111

All Season Golf Academy
135/6-7 Royal suite bldg, Rama 9 Roa,Bangkok 10130
Tel: 0 2716 8945
Fax: 02719 7653

GOLFING IN THAILAND

GOLFING IN THAILAND
Golf is one of the most popular sports in Thailand. The game arrived in the county a century ago and was quickly taken up by the elite and the 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 county.

About 350,000 visitors are believed to have played golf in Thailand in 2002, generating an expenditure of nearly 6.2 billion baht. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is planning to raise these figures to one million golfers, generating an estimated 18.45 billion baht by 2007. In 2004 alone, the plan is to attract 400,000 golfers. Who will generate an estimated 7.1 billion baht, an increase of 14.29% over 2002.

There are over 200 high standard golf courses nationwide, many of them championship standards. The world’s top designers have made a significant contribution. Jack Nicklaus, Roboert Trent Jones Jr, Pete De Gar Player and many others have perfected modern layouts, using the best grasses and latest techniques.

The result is some of the most attractive courses in Asia, with excellent facilities, memorable signature holes and regular maintenance to keep them in top-class condition. Every course has its caddies; it's mandatory to empoly one caddie for your round. They are Thailand’s secret
weapon in making golf such good fun. These brightly clad ladies, in smart uniforms and straw hats, know lots about the course, smile almost all the time, and very good at reading putts.

There are at least a few courses in or within easy reach of all major cites. Most of the newer courses offer accommodation 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 courses in remote areas around the country owned by the Royal Irrigation Department, the Electricity Generation Authority of Thailand, all offering good value. So for golfers who not only appreciate
a challenging course, but an exotically different one too, there is an extraordinary choice.

The best time to plan a golfing trip is the cool season, from November to March. From April to October it is hot and wet, but even in the rainy months the downfall usually comes in the afternoon, and for only a few minutes. Most courses have good drainage systems, and the rains
should not interrupt your game for long. At some facilities you may need to book ahead, through your club or your hotel, and advance booking is recommended for weekends. Greens fees continue to be very reasonable, as are the fees for caddies.

As most of the golf courses are located in the provinces, promoting golf also furthers the TAT policy of ensuring that throughout the provinces.

Bangkok & the Central region

There are many championship standard courses in Bangkok and around the city perimeter, while the neighbouring provinces of Pathom Thani to the north, Nakhon Pathom to the northwest, and Chachaoengsao to the east, each boast a number of world-class facilities.
This region is the major rice bowl of the county, and many of the courses have been carved out of rice paddies, compensating for the flat terrain with beautiful layouts and lots of water hazards. The older courses have shadier fairways, with mature vegetation, making it pleasant to play even in the most torrid months.

Eastern region

The provinces on the Eastern Seaboard are major agricultural and industrial producers. In the past decade, recreational golf has grown in step with the industrial estates, with new courses springing up to serve the expatriates and local enthusiasts. Some of the most famous names in
golf have created impressive layouts with first-class facilities out of rocky and sandy terrain. Some cater to serious players, others fall somewhere in between Golfing action is centred around Chon Buri and Pattaya. Just two hour’s drive from the capital, the area is ideal for day trips, though most courses, if they don’t have their own hotels, are within a short drive of good accommodation.

Western region

Golf in the Westerm region is centerd in the Hua hin and Cha-am area, and around the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi. Hua Hin and Cha-am are both resort tower on the Gulf of Thailand, with excellent hotel accommodation. The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course is the oldest course in Thailand.
The weather on the coastline here is pleasant for most of the year, with cooling breezes offering respite from the sun even in the hottest months. Kanchanburi, which like the two resort towns is around two hours by road from Bangkok, is know primarily as the site of the historic Bridge Over the River Kwai. Now, however, it is becomingly known as an attractive destination for recreational golfers, with several world-class courses in picturesque settings. The courses have their own accommodation onsite or nearby the river but few in the town itself, so reservations are advisable.

Northern region

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 kilometrwes from Bangkok, has the biggest number of golf courses, most with magnificent views of surrounding hills and valleys. Chiang Rai, three hour’s drive further north, boasts a number of championship courses in picturesque settings.
Around the region are game of courses owned and run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, in areas surrounding its dams, with moderate albeit comfortable accommodation nearby.

Northeastern region

Golf in the Northeast is centred around the Khao Yai area in Nakhon Ratchasima, gateway to the region, about three hours’ drive from Bangkok. Khao Yai, the largest protected area in the country, enjoys the status of a National Pack. The area is at fairly high altitude, so the
weather is pleasant all year round, with temperatures averaging 7-8 degrees Celsius lower than in Bangkok. It is possible to drive to Khao Yai, enjoy a round of golf and then return to Bangkok within the day, but there is first-rate accommodation in the area if you choose to stay for a few
days.

Southern region

The major resort towns on the southern peninsula, know for their pristine beaches and first-class facilities, are also home to some of the best golf anywhere. The island of Phuket off the western coast has some of the country’s coat has some of the country’s best courses, including the Blue Canyon, host to the Johnnie Walker Classic in 1994 and again in 1998.

Neighbouring Phang-nga, also on the coast of the Andama, has one of only a handful of links-type Samui has the country. The island of Samui has the Samui Golf Club & Driving Range, with professional golf instructor. The southern courses have been carved out of tin-mine workings
and coconut plantations, and are set against spectacular backdrops of ocean, mountains and wooded hills.

Golf tour packages

Seven days near Bangkok

DAY 1: Early morning visit to the Grand Palace and Emerald Bubbha Temple. Then take the expressway to the Robert Trent Jones Jr-designed Green Valley County Club for lunch and an afternoon round. Evening at leisure, or try shopping at one of the many malls that stay
open until 10 pm.

DAY 2: Early round at the Scottish link –style Bangsai County Club. In the evening, learn something about Thai culture with a dinner of traditional Thai dishes accompanied by a class dance performance.

DAY 3: Discover the Thai life with a cruise along the Chao Phreya River to the former Siamese capital of Ayutthaya, with lunch on board. Stop first at Bang Pa-in summer palace, then on to Ayutthaya to see some of the fascinting ruins of this World Heritage Site. Have fun in the
evening in one of the city’s many lrish pubs.

DAY 4: Early round at the Arnold Palmer-designed Bangpoo Country Club. In the evening try shopping at the popular night stalls along Silom and discos help end an eventful day.

DAY 5: Early visit to the Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak about 100 kilometres from Bangkok. Then onto the Rose Garden County Resort for lunch, Followed by one of the best cultueal shows in Thailand, with elephants, dancing, and many traditional ceremonies. Stay overnight.

DAY 6: Early round at the Rose Garden Golf Club, rated one of the world’s top 30 resort courses full of flowers and brids.The clubhouse servers excellent Thai and Japanese food. Return to Bangkok for dinner at one of the wellknown seafood restaurants on the river.

Day 7: Finish your tour with a game at the Robert McFarland-designed Thanont Golf View & Spots Club. In the evening, relax over Thai dinner and noisy Jazz/blues performances at one of Bangkok’s many popular music venues.