Golf in Bangkok for foreigners: a first-timer's guide

Bangkok is one of the world's great golf cities for visitors: dozens of quality courses within an hour of the centre, caddies at every one, and prices well below what you'd pay in Japan, Korea or Singapore. Here's what a first-time foreign golfer should know.

The essentials

• Green fees: expect ฿1,500–4,000 at most courses; foreigner rates are higher than Thai-resident rates, so bring your passport.
• Caddies are mandatory at nearly every course (~฿400) plus a customary tip — see our caddie guide.
• Carts are usually optional (~฿700–1,000) and worth it in the heat.
• Dress code: collared shirt, no denim; most clubs rent clubs and shoes.

Getting there without a car

Many courses are 30–60 minutes from Sukhumvit; Grab is the easiest door-to-door option, and some clubs run shuttles. If you're short on time, an indoor golf simulator near the BTS (a 'golf sim') lets you play a world course in an hour without leaving the city.

Use the Weekendpar finder to filter by area and green fee, and check each course's hours, dress notes and how to book before you go.