48 Hours in Bangkok

Only have time for a short break? You can't go wrong with the Thai capital and these three gems

A caddie in the Land of Smiles, here at Riverdale

TRIP PLANNER

Golf

Muang Kaew Golf Course
Yardage: 7,015 Par: 72
Designed by Schmidt & Curley

Riverdale Golf Club
Yardage: 7,006 Par: 72
Designed by Jonathan Morrow

Suwan Golf & Country Club
Yardage: 7,125 Par: 72
Designed by Weeyos Design

For further information about these courses and others in Thailand, visit www.golfinakingdom.com

Costs

Taxis are inexpensive in Bangkok and drivers will wait for you while you play golf, ensuring you get back to the city in a timely manner. All up, a day’s golf at one of the three courses detailed here will cost about HK$1,100-1,300 per person including transport, green fee, club hire, cart, caddie and a beer or two after the game. The recommended caddie tip is between 300 and 400 baht, which equates to approximately HK$75-100.

Getting There

Numerous carriers operate daily direct flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok, including Cathay Pacific (www.cathaypacific.com) and Thai Airways International (www.thaiairways.com.hk). Emirates (www.emirates.com), which uses the Airbus A380 on the route, usually offers attractive business class fares.

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Written by Paul Myers

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