Thailand
Thailand: Bangkok Bombs
Agamsgecko writes about the latest angle in the on-going investigation into the New Year’s eve bombing in Bangkok. Investigators now suspect the involvement of a regional militant group Jemaah Islamiyah’s hand in the terrorist act. Read more…
Subhapruek Golf Club Course Review
The Pete Dye designed Subhapruek Golf Club is one if Bangkok’s hidden gems and my favorite courses near town. While perhaps not in the top 3 or most famous courses (TCC, Alpine, and Navatanee), Subhapruek is just behind in terms... Read more…
Behind The Thailand Golf Ball: Anti-slicing Tip
When golfing in Thailand I find that staying behind the golf ball is one of the most difficult things for me to do. There are so many on courses distractions and my body has a tendency to move ahead of... Read more…
Bangkok, Thailand: How Much Golf Can One Play?
A little known fact:- Within about an hour’s drive of Bangkok city center there are approximately 60 golf courses! Most budding golf travelers assume that, like most cities in the world, Bangkok only has a few courses within ‘striking distance’... Read more…
Golf Carts In Thailand: Availability and Costs
I often get asked about golf buggies and Thailand golf course policies with respect to cart rentals so I thought to post my experiences today. There has long been a debate amongst golfers whether to walk or ride. Even the... Read more…
Thailand: Media asked not to cover Thaksin
Metroblogging Bangkok reports that CNN has been blocked in Thailand because they featured an interview with the deposed Thai prime minister Thaksin was banned in Thailand. “The Council for National Security (CNS) has demanded that all domestic broadcasters, both television and radio, stop giving coverage to anything related to Thaksin.” Read more…
Pattaya Golf and City Update
Here is the latest Pattaya city and golf scene information. I had the good fortune of spending a long weekend in Pattaya these past 3 days and I came away with two thoughts. (1) The city continues to be unimpressive,... Read more…
Missing in Cambodia: Eddie Gibson
It was in October 2004, when 19-year-old Eddie Gibson traveled to Cambodia from Thailand and went missing. Until today nobody knows the whereabouts of the English backpacker. The parents are now in Cambodia and they have offered a reward for information on Eddie Gibson. His last email to his mother, Jo, on 24 October mentioned that [...] Read more…
Phuket: 3 Arrival Tips For Golfers
This is the time of year when many of you will be jetting into Thailand for your annual golf holiday, escaping the snow and ice in your home country. What better destination than Phuket, with its beautiful white sand beaches,... Read more…
Thailand Golf Vacation Costs
Often, especially when I am traveling overseas, when I tell people what I do for a living, people want to know how much it would cost to go to Thailand for a golf vacation. There are 5 main questions that... Read more…