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Southern Region Golf Maps
The
long peninsula leading down to Malaysia offers some of Thailand's
most stunning scenery, from the mountains and dense forests of the
hinterland in great parks like Khao Sok and Khao Luang to the
magnificent islands, like Samui and Phuket, that have become
vacation legends.
The island of Samui in the Gulf of Thailand has no golf course,
instead offering a laid-back holiday experience, where lazing on the
beautiful beaches is a full-time job. Superb diving - and basic
accommodation - can be found at nearby Koh Pha-Ngan and Koh Tao, while
the stunning islands of the Ang Thong National Park have to be seen
to be believed.
However, it is Phuket island in the Andaman Sea that is Thai¬land's
pre-eminent holiday spot. Its superb west coast beaches lined with
exotic resorts, clear blue waters and international airport make it
a popular and easily accessible destination. There's plenty of
seaside activities along the beaches, with Patong particularly
popular thanks to a vibrant nightlife, restaurants and entertainment
shows. North of Patong, the Phuket Fantasy theme park provides an
outstanding Las Vegas-style show of Thai culture, involving
elephants on stage, illusionists and an amazing aerial ballet. An
expansive buffet, shops, games area and street carnival complete the
activities. The centre of the island is a hilly national park, where
enterprising operators have organised 4WD safaris, complete with
elephant treks, kayaking and meals in jungle clearings.
Phuket is a busy dive centre, with world-class sites offshore. Day
visits can be made to nearby coral islands, or the surrounds of the
popular Phi Phi islands. But the serious divers head for the great
islands of the Similans and Surin, or Richlieu Rock to dive in
waters alive with colourful fish, sharks, dolphins, rays and
glorious coral beds. There's lots of sailing too, with tour
operators offering manned or unmanned yachts for hire.
For trips to islands down the Andaman Sea coast, you can choose to
join either a luxury yacht, a comfortable Chinese junk or a
luxurious boat fitted with air-conditioned cabins. Growing in
popularity are sea canoe adventures off Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi,
with participants using their own paddle power to explore hongs
(rooms), caves and other rock formation along this fascinating
coast.
The astounding rock formations, rising sheer out of the water, are an
intriguing feature of Phang-nga Bay. Boat operators arrange fast
cruises past these rocks, usually visiting James Bond Island and the
famed floating Muslim fishing village. Further south, Krabi rivals
Phuket for the quality of its beaches, especially Phra Nang and
Raileh, where the limestone rock formations have formed deep caverns
and spawned the sport of rock climbing. On the opposite coast, the
bustling town of Hat Yai attracts businessmen for shopping and
transactions. Visitors normally take time out to play a round of
golf or visit the nearby resort of Songkhla and its famous long
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Golf courses in Southern Region
of Thailand
1.Blue
Canyon Country Club
2.Banyan
Tree Club & Laguna
3.Phuket
Country Club
4.Loch
Palm Golf Club
5.Thai
Muang Beach Golf Course
6.Hat-Yai
Resort & Golf Club
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Golf courses in Bangkok &
Central Region
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Golf courses
in
Western
Region
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Northern Region
Golf courses in
North Eastern
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