Thailand FAQs

The cool, dry season from November to March is generally the best time for golf in most of Thailand, with comfortable temperatures of around 20 to 30°C and low humidity. The ‘green season’ from May to October has its own appeal too – better value and quieter courses, with the rain usually falling in short bursts rather than lasting all day. If you're planning on travelling during the hot season of March to May, we would recommend early morning tee times to avoid the afternoon heat.

All inclusive is not the way golf holidays tend to work in Thailand, and that is part of the appeal. Hotels and resorts have excellent restaurants of their own, and the local towns are full of superb food and lively bars.

Yes, at almost every golf course in Thailand a caddie is compulsory, and buggies are standard too. Your caddie will help with club selection, yardages and reading the greens and looking after your clubs, and they quickly become part of the experience.

Thailand's up there as one of the top long haul destinations for groups. The resorts have plenty to keep everyone entertained, the golf is first class, and the nightlife is a genuine draw – from Bangkok's buzz to the bars of Pattaya and Patong. For a group that wants to pair serious golf with lively evenings, it is hard to beat.

Yes, every GolfKings golf holiday to Thailand includes your flights, accommodation, airport and golf transfers. We can also arrange the transport for any cultural tours or excursions you add, so once you land the logistics are taken care of.

The best airport depends on where you're heading. Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) is the main gateway and the natural choice for the courses around the capital, Pattaya and Hua Hin, with non stop flights from London. For a trip focused on the island, Phuket is the better arrival point, with one stop routings through a Gulf or Asian hub.

Yes, flights are included in all GolfKings golf holidays to Thailand. Flight time from the UK is typically 11 to 14 hours depending on your destination and any connections – direct to Bangkok is around 11 to 12 hours. It's easy to add a stopover of a night or two on the way, which is a popular way to break up the journey.

Thailand rewards a longer stay; to take in the golf across more than one region and travel between them comfortably, we'd suggest a minimum of 12 days. If you'd rather base yourself in one area – Hua Hin, for example – 10 days still gives you plenty of time to play the best courses and explore the surrounding areas.

One thing's for sure, Thailand is certainly not short of nightlife. Bangkok has everything from rooftop bars to buzzing night markets, Pattaya is renowned for its after-dark scene, and in Phuket the Patong district is the island's nightlife hub. Whether you're after a lively night out or a relaxed dinner and a drink, there is plenty to enjoy once the golf is done.

We'd recommend booking at least six months ahead to secure the flights, tee times and hotels you want, and ideally around a year in advance for the most popular courses and peak dates.

Within the Laguna Phuket complex, both Banyan Tree Phuket and Angsana Laguna Phuket sit directly alongside Laguna Golf Phuket. While, other hotel's don't have golf courses directly onsite, there are a tight cluster of golf courses in Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket.

If you're looking to base yourself in one area, Hua Hin is a popular choice. It offers a nice blend of staying in town or by the beach, a good choice of luxury hotels, and a tight cluster of quality courses right on the doorstep, including Pineapple Valley Golf Club and Black Mountain Golf Club.

Around Hua Hin, Black Mountain and Pineapple Valley lead the way. Near Bangkok, Alpine Golf & Sports Club and Thai Country Club are long-standing favourites with real tournament pedigree. Over on the east coast near Pattaya, Siam Country Club's Old Course and the Laem Chabang International Country Club are well worth a round, while in Phuket, Red Mountain is the standout. Between them they cover just about every style of golf the country offers.

Thailand offers couples a special occasion golf trip, where you'll find championship golf courses, luxury spas, beautiful beaches and plenty to explore in the evenings, from night markets to cultural sights. With a strong range of 5 star resorts.

We'd suggest three or four rounds a week. Thailand is a country to experience as much as to play, and leaving space between rounds gives you time for the tours, the towns, the markets and the spas.

It’s a difficult question to answer in one paragraph! There’s plenty to do in Thailand, explore Bangkok’s temples, night markets and superb food tours, and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai at Kanchanaburi making a memorable day trip to the west of the city. In Phuket, the elephant sanctuaries are a rewarding half-day, and Thailand's spa and wellness scene – along with its night markets - is renowned right across the country.