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Pinehurst Golf
With 27 holes, Pinehurst, located an
hours drive north of Bangkok, is a golfer’s paradise.
The course offers plenty of challenges, from water hazards
to bunkers and plenty of foliage. The clubhouse is modern
and lavishly furnished, offering fine dining, and is
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Rose Garden
Located 38 km. southwest of Bangkok,
this par 72 course was the former venue for the Thai
Open. Beautifully maintained, the tree-lined fairways
lead to difficult greens, well guarded by bunkers, offering
plenty of challenges for golfers of any ability. |
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Vintage Club Golf Course
Forty-five minutes east of central
Bangkok, this 18-hole course was designed to take full
advantage of the area’s terrain. Long fairways, beautifully
shaped greens and bunkers run through coconut palms
and bougainvillea bushes. It is a demanding course that
yields low scores only to golfers making well placed
tee shots. The fully appointed clubhouse offers a swimming
pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, squash courts, snooker
room, fitness centre and a restaurant. |
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Horse Racing
There are two courses in Bangkok, one
is the Royal Turf Club of Thailand that is situated
on Phitsanulok Road. The races are held every two weeks
on Sunday during 12.30 am-6.00 pm. Admission fees are
50 Baht and 100 Baht. Tel 2800020-9. The other race
track is at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club is situated
on Henri Dunant Road. The races are held every two weeks
on Sunday during 12.30 am-6.00 pm. Admission fees are
50 Baht, 70 Baht and 100 Baht. Tel. 2510181-6
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Horse Riding
can be done at the following equestrian
establishments, The Bangkok Equestrian Centre located
at 20/1 Moo 2 Soi Chadsanthahanrue, Sukhumwit Soi 102
telephone: 328 0273-4. Horse hire costs around 600 Baht
an hour. They do offer lessons and for those who like
toride often, membership costs about 2,000 Baht a month.
The other club located near Bangkok is the Garden City
Polo Club where horse hire is 500 Baht and they also
teach polo to those interested. Tel: 317 1431-7 or go
there, to 37 Moo 5 Bangna-Trad Road, Tambon Bangpu. |
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Thai Boxing
For those keen on martial sports a
visit to the Muay Thai (Thai boxing)stadiums at Lumpini
or Ratchadamneon is a must. Keep fit enthusiasts will
find several gymnasiums around the city or in the larger
hotels |
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