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When you fly into Bangkok, you
are arriving at one of Asia's great cities. This bustling,
dynamic metropolis is the pulsing heart of Thailand whose
beats were the driving force behind the country's
outstanding economic development. It is a modern city of
towering office blocks, ribbons of expressways, teeming
traffic and a Sky train, the elevated mass transit system
that threads its way above Bangkok's main thoroughfares. Yet
alongside these futuristic trimmings lie the ancient
traditions that visitors love so much - glittering temples
and palaces, barefoot monks in orange robes, old wooden
buildings, and ceremonies like the magnificent Royal Barge
procession on the River of Kings.
Bangkok is the business, financial and political centre of
Thailand. Yet it remains a fun place to visit; a renowned
city of entertainment, cuisine and shopping for the whole of
Asia. Hospitality is legendary. All are welcome and many
come. Besides the old and the new, Bangkok is in fact two
cities, divided by the Chao Phraya, River of Kings. After
the destruction of Ayutthaya, King Taksin moved his capital
to Thonburi on one side of the river. But Bangkok on the
other side was always destined to be the first city. And
when the palace and royal chapel were constructed, King Rama
I moved the sacred Emerald Buddha image across river in 1782
and Bangkok was born as the capital. Over the years this
Grand Palace and its chapel, the Emerald Buddha Temple has
been expanded and embellished by the greatest artisans in
the kingdom. Today it is a magnificent tribute to Thai art
and architecture, open to the public to admire the glorious
buildings and statues, and to pray in the main chapel.
Tours to this palace also include a visit to nearby
Vimanmek, a superbly renovated golden teak palace built as a
residence for King Chulalongkorn. Inside the decor is as it
was at the turn of the century, full of beautiful furniture
and furnishings, including fascinating gifts presented by
visiting royalty and dignitaries. A portion of Vimanmek has
been turned into a museum and showcase for handicrafts and
fine silks belonging to Her Magesty Queen Sirikit's SUPPORT
Foundation. The two palaces are located in the original
Bangkok, now known as Rattanakosin Island, an area bounded
by the old city walls in which many of Bangkok's finest
temples and palaces are found. These include Wat Po, where a
vast reclining Buddha displays the 108 auspicous signs of
the Buddha, exquisitely carved in mother of pearl on the
soles of its massive feet; Wat Ratchanadda, with its amulet
market and unique Loha Prasat (metal palace), the only one
of its kind in the world; and the National Museum, once a
former palace and now through its extensive collections the
repository of the nation's cultural treasures. Nearby, the
Chao Phraya River is a busy
Bangkok lifeline, used for transporting goods and people,
and reflecting a true vision of Thai life. During the day,
boats of all shapes and sizes take visitors to see life on
the river and adjoining canals. Tours go to Ko Kret, an
island founded by Mons and famed for the quality of its
pottery, further to Bang Pa-in, the attractive summer palace
of stunning architectural styles, and even as far as the
former capital of Ayutthaya, now a World Heritage Site of
preserved ruins of what was once a great city. During the
evening, beautifully decorated boats ply the river offering
sunset cruises past the spires of Wat Arun, Temple of the
Dawn, or romantic dinner and entertainment cruises. Golf is
high on the list of things to do for businessmen and
travellers alike. Thanks to the economic boom during the
90s, many high quality courses were built. In this
Directory, we list 33 excellent layouts scattered throughout
the metropolis and Central Region, offering a variety of
playing conditions, but all with outstanding facilities and
- thanks to the new network of expressways - within easy
reach of city hotels. While here, you must do some shopping.
Bangkok is the best place in Asia to buy a wide range of
branded goods, jewellery, silks, and a host of other items
displayed at malls, department stores and boutiques
throughout the city.
Shopping, dining and going out on the town is made easy
these days through the Skytrain, the new elevated mass
transit system that runs through the city centre linking the
major hotels, with the main shopping and entertainment
centres. The air-conditioned trains are fast, frequent and
run from the riverside along Silom Road to Siam Square and
to the great Chatuchak market in one direction, and the
World Trade Centre and the upmarket Emporium on the other. |
Golf course in Bangkok
& central plains area
1.
Bangpakong Riverside Country Club
2.
Bangphra
International Golf Club
3. Bangpoo
Country Club
4. Bangsai
Country Club
5. Dragon
Hills Golf & Country Club
6. Dynasty
Golf & Country Club
7. Green
Valley Country Club
8. Kiarti
Thanee Country Club
9. Krisda
City Golf Hills
10.Krungthep
Kreetha
11.Krung
Kavee Golf Course Club
12.Lakewood
Country Club
13.Lam
Luk Ka Country Club
14.Muang-Ake
Golf Club
15.Muang-Ake
Vista Golf Course
16.Natural
Park Ramindra Golf Club
17.Navatanee
Golf Club
18.Northern
Rangsit Golf Club
19.Panya
Indra Golf Club
20.Panya
Park Golf Course
21.President
Country Club
22.Pinehurst
Golf & Country Club
23.Rangsit
Sports Club
24.Rachaburi
Country Club
25.Royal
(Villa) Rachaburi Golf Club
26.Subhapruek
Country Club
27.Thai
Country Club
28.Thana
City Golf & Country Club
29.Thanont
Golf View & Sports Club
30.The
Rose Garden Golf Club
31.The
Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club
32.The
Royal Golf & Country Club
33.The
Vintage Club
34.Uniland
Golf & Country Club
35.Windmill
Park Country Club
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Golf course in:
Eastern
Region
Western Region
Northern Region
North Eastern Region
Southern Region
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