As one of Southeast Asia’s leading golf destinations, Thailand boasts one of the largest and most developed golf course networks in the region. But exactly how many golf courses does Thailand have? This article breaks down the latest 2026 picture of Thailand’s golf course numbers and their regional distribution.
1. How Many Golf Courses in Thailand in 2026?
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Based on updated data collected by the Asia Golf Journey team, as of June 2026, Thailand currently has nearly 200 golf course actively operating and bookable for tee times, spanning major golf hubs like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai, through to numerous other provinces across the country.
When counting every golf course nationwide including members-only clubs, military courses, local community courses, and facilities not actively marketed to international visitors, many industry partners place the total figure at around 230 – 250 courses, depending on the counting methodology used.
In practice, not all of these courses cater to international tourists. The majority of visiting golfers currently play at roughly 120 – 150 courses that offer high-quality service, easy tee-time booking, and are actively promoted within the golf tourism industry.
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2. Regional Distribution of Golf Courses in Thailand
Regional Distribution of Golf Courses in Thailand – 2026 Update
Bangkok & Surrounding Area
This remains Thailand’s highest-density golf region, with approximately 43 golf courses, spanning Bangkok itself and neighboring provinces such as Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, and Chachoengsao.
The region covers every tier of golf, such as:
- Thai Country Club
- Alpine Golf Club
- Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club
- Amata Spring Country Club
- Navatanee Golf Course
- Riverdale Golf Club
- Summit Windmill Golf Club
- Thana City Country Club
- Nikanti Golf Club
- Muang Kaew Golf Course
- Rajpruek Club
- Northern Rangsit Golf Club
- Royal Bang Pa-In Golf Club
- Cascata Golf Club
Some notable golf courses in Bangkok & surrrounding area
With such a dense concentration of courses and short travel times between them, golfers could easily play a different course every day for weeks without repeating a single layout.
Pattaya, Chonburi & Rayong
The Pattaya, Chonburi, and Rayong region is home to around 32 golf courses, widely regarded as Thailand’s most concentrated hub of championship-caliber golf:
- The four-course Siam Country Club complex (Old Course, Plantation, Waterside, and Rolling Hills)
- Laem Chabang International Country Club
- Chee Chan Golf Resort
- Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club
- Burapha Golf Club
- Khao Kheow Country Club
- Bangpra Golf Club
- St. Andrews 2000 Golf Club
- Crystal Bay Golf Club
- Pattaya Country Club
- The triple-course Wangjuntr Golf Park (The Valley, The Highland, and The Jungle)
Some notable golf courses in Pattaya, Chonburi & Rayong
This is also the region that has benefited most from decades of golf tourism from South Korea, Japan, China, and Europe, fueling one of the country’s most polished ecosystems of hotels, resorts, and golf-focused services.
Beach Golf Resort Destinations: Phuket & Hua Hin
Southern and western Thailand’s beach resort areas offer around 20 golf courses, forming some of the country’s most sought-after combinations of coastal holidays and golf.
Notable courses in Phuket include:
- Red Mountain Golf Club
- Loch Palm Golf Club
- Blue Canyon Country Club
- Laguna Golf Phuket
- Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort
- Phuket Country Club
- Aquella Golf & Country Club
- Phang Nga Golf Club
Notable courses in Hua Hin – Cha-am include:
- Black Mountain Golf Club
- Pineapple Valley Golf Club Hua Hin
- Royal Hua Hin Golf Course
- Springfield Royal Country Club
- Palm Hills Golf Club
- Lake View Resort & Golf Club
- Majestic Creek Golf Club
- Suan Son Pradipat Golf Course
- Ao Manao Golf Course
Some notable golf courses in Phuket & Hua Hin
Black Mountain Golf Club, in particular, has repeatedly earned recognition from international bodies such as Golf Digest and Golf World, including a spot in the “Top 100 Golf Courses Outside the US” list in 2012, Best Golf Course in Thailand in 2013, and Best Golf Course in Asia-Pacific in 2015.etc.
Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai
Northern Thailand currently offers roughly 16 golf courses, delivering a distinctly different golfing experience thanks to its cooler climate and mountainous terrain.
Standout courses include:
- Chiang Mai Highlands
- Alpine Golf Resort Chiangmai
- Summit Green Valley
- North Hill Golf Club
- Mae Jo Golf Resort
- Lanna Golf Club
- Gassan Legacy
- Gassan Khuntan
- Gassan Panorama
- Santiburi Chiang Rai Country Club
This region is a favorite among international golfers during the summer months, thanks to noticeably milder weather compared to Thailand’s coastal destinations.
Other Regions
The remaining approximately 76 golf courses are scattered across numerous provinces and can be grouped into several notable clusters:
- Khao Yai & Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat): around 11 courses, including Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa, Rancho Charnvee Resort, Mountain Creek Golf Resort, Toscana Valley Country Club, Bonanza Golf & Country Club, Khao Yai Country Club, Panorama Golf & Country Club, Korat Country Club, and Royal Hills Golf Resort.
- Kanchanaburi: around 8 courses, including Mission Hills Golf Club Kanchanaburi, Evergreen Hills Golf Club, Mida Golf Club, Blue Sapphire Golf & Resort, Dragon Hills Golf & Country Club, and River Kwai Village Golf Course.
- Koh Samui: 2 main courses, including Santiburi Samui Country Club and Royal Samui Golf.
- Krabi, Songkhla, Hat Yai & Trang: around 6 courses, including Pakasai Country Club Krabi, Hat Yai Resort & Golf Club, and Southern Hills Golf & Country Club.
- Northeastern Thailand (Isaan): around 10 courses serving mainly local golfers, including Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club, Khao Kradong Golf Club, Surin Public Golf Course, Sri Thani Golf Forest, and Nong Samrong Golf Course.
- Elsewhere additional courses at dam golf courses, military bases, and provinces such as Ratchaburi, Saraburi, Phetchabun, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Lopburi, and Chanthaburi, most of which primarily serve domestic golfers rather than international visitors.
3. Upcoming Golf Course Projects in Thailand
Thai Country Club Expansion Project (Bangkok)
One of the most significant developments in Thai golf right now is Thai Country Club’s expansion plan, which includes a brand-new 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II).
Thai Country Club is one of Thailand’s most storied clubs, having hosted major international tournaments including the 1997 Asian Honda Classic (won by Tiger Woods), the Volvo Masters Asia, and the Thailand Open.
The new course follows a “lay of the land” design philosophy, working with the natural terrain rather than reshaping it, and encouraging ground-game golf with more rolling approach shots rather than purely aerial play. The layout will feature wide fairways, sparing use of artificial bunkering, and a continuous loop routing around the club’s grounds, giving golfers a seamless experience throughout the round.
Under the current timeline, the first phase is expected to open in 2027. Once fully completed, Thai Country Club will become one of the few clubs in the Bangkok area with two international-standard 18-hole courses, further cementing its position as one of Thailand’s premier golf destinations.
Find more information about this project here.
*Asia Golf Journey will continue to update this section as new golf course projects are officially announced by developers and operators across Thailand.
Book Your Thailand Golf Trip with Trusted Partners
With approximately 230-250 golf courses nationwide and nearly 200 of which are currently within Asia Golf Journey’s partner network, Thailand continues to affirm its position as Southeast Asia’s most developed golf market. From championship courses ringing Bangkok, to beachfront golf resorts in Phuket and Hua Hin, to mountain courses in Chiang Mai and Khao Yai, the Kingdom offers a golf ecosystem that’s diverse, high-quality, and suited to every type of golfer.
Through our trusted network of on-the-ground partners in Thailand, Asia Golf Journey makes it easy to book tee times at nearly 200 golf courses nationwide, with competitive rates, flexible scheduling, and fast confirmation.
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(Data compiled by Asia Golf Journey based on information published by course operators and partner facilities.)
