Bangkok Travel Guide Information and Bangkok Hotels Guide

With 27 holes, Pinehurst, located an hours drive north of Bangkok, is a golfer's paradise. The course offers plenty of challenges, from water hazards to bunkers and plenty of foliage. The clubhouse is modern and lavishly furnished, offering fine dining, and is well-equipped for other sporting activities.

Located 38 km. southwest of Bangkok, this par 72 course was the former venue for the Thai Open. Beautifully maintained, the tree-lined fairways lead to difficult greens, well guarded by bunkers, offering plenty of challenges for golfers of any ability.

Forty-five minutes east of central Bangkok, this 18-hole course was designed to take full advantage of the area's terrain. Long fairways, beautifully shaped greens and bunkers run through coconut palms and bougainvillea bushes. It is a demanding course that yields low scores only to golfers making well placed tee shots. The fully appointed clubhouse offers a swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, squash courts, snooker room, fitness centre and a restaurant.

There are two courses in Bangkok, one is the Royal Turf Club of Thailand that is situated on Phitsanulok Road. The races are held every two weeks on Sunday during 12.30 am-6.00 pm. Admission fees are 50 Baht and 100 Baht. Tel 2800020-9. The other race track is at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club is situated on Henri Dunant Road. The races are held every two weeks on Sunday during 12.30 am-6.00 pm. Admission fees are 50 Baht, 70 Baht and 100 Baht. Tel. 2510181-6

can be done at the following equestrian establishments, The Bangkok Equestrian Centre located at 20/1 Moo 2 Soi Chadsanthahanrue, Sukhumwit Soi 102 telephone: 328 0273-4. Horse hire costs around 600 Baht an hour. They do offer lessons and for those who like toride often, membership costs about 2,000 Baht a month. The other club located near Bangkok is the Garden City Polo Club where horse hire is 500 Baht and they also teach polo to those interested. Tel: 317 1431-7 or go there, to 37 Moo 5 Bangna-Trad Road, Tambon Bangpu.

For those keen on martial sports a visit to the Muay Thai (Thai boxing)stadiums at Lumpini or Ratchadamneon is a must. Keep fit enthusiasts will find several gymnasiums around the city or in the larger hotels