norhawk Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hello! We are going to Jomtien april 10. I´m wondering, is it possible to go play golf during the songkran? Or will we just be stuck in traffic on the way to the golf course? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroona Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Going south from Jomtien there are quite a few courses. As Jomtien is on the southern end of the city, you should be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ok, i don´t know the area to well, we wanna play Siam and Laem Chabang. Is those two on the "right" side of town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properperson Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ok, i don´t know the area to well, we wanna play Siam and Laem Chabang. Is those two on the "right" side of town? er.....no ..... have you any idea what its like in Pattaya during Songkran ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 No idea... thats correct.. So, Siam and Laem Chabang is a "no go".. Ok, where is it possible to play, without getting stuck in traffic and other "shit"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidraw66 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 You can play golf anywhere you want over Songkran, its not a big deal if you are not in the center of Pattaya. I live in Jomtien, just give yourself a little more time to get to the course. Siam, I would suggest you travel up the 7 and onto the 37 rather than go up Soi Siam country club but I would always suggest that whatever time of year. Laem Chabang straight down the 7 no problems there. If theres one day to miss that would be the 19th April, roads will be busy as its the official Pattaya Songkran celebration. Apart from that enjoy your golf we have fantastic golf clubs here! Regards IW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks for the advice. I´m not going to drive myself, taxi, maybe the hotel or golf course can fix us transport? anyone knows? 19th april is a no, thats understood. Gonna be in Jomtien until april 23, so, golfing after songkran is also possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Naidraw66's advice is good. I would simply add that there are 3 golf courses now at Siam. Old, Plantation and Waterside. Two things, be prepared to pay top whack at holiday time and book beforehand. They get very busy. I like Waterside best and am a member of all three. That could be the quieter of the courses as most people seem to want to play the Old Course because of the LPGA tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If you have a group, then you could try thaigerline golf, they are very good at organising transport, and might get you some good rates. Other than that there are quite few bars that offer golf with transport, but maybe not the courses you want to play. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroona Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 You can play golf anywhere you want over Songkran, its not a big deal if you are not in the center of Pattaya. I live in Jomtien, just give yourself a little more time to get to the course. Siam, I would suggest you travel up the 7 and onto the 37 rather than go up Soi Siam country club but I would always suggest that whatever time of year. Laem Chabang straight down the 7 no problems there. If theres one day to miss that would be the 19th April, roads will be busy as its the official Pattaya Songkran celebration. Apart from that enjoy your golf we have fantastic golf clubs here! Regards IW Where is the 37? Did you mean the 36? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDS Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I think Phoenix Golf & Country Club is one of the nearest courses to Jomtien and you don't have to travel through Pattaya to get there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdecas Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Take a light mac, Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Should be good to go as anyone with a thread of common sense gets the f out of town and avoid all the pissheads and crazies in town for 10 days or so....it will not be fun...trust me.....traffic will be heavy on the motor way heading out of town to Suvarnabhumi Airport.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozyjon Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Play golf during Songkran WITH A CRICKET BAT,, YOU MIGHT NEED IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ok, some of the comments says its ok, other says not ok. I am a bit confused, whats the truth here? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidraw66 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 You can play golf anywhere you want over Songkran, its not a big deal if you are not in the center of Pattaya. I live in Jomtien, just give yourself a little more time to get to the course. Siam, I would suggest you travel up the 7 and onto the 37 rather than go up Soi Siam country club but I would always suggest that whatever time of year. Laem Chabang straight down the 7 no problems there. If theres one day to miss that would be the 19th April, roads will be busy as its the official Pattaya Songkran celebration. Apart from that enjoy your golf we have fantastic golf clubs here! Regards IW Where is the 37? Did you mean the 36? Oops yes i did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidraw66 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ok, some of the comments says its ok, other says not ok. I am a bit confused, whats the truth here? Thanks Avoid the 19th and you will be fine. Chill out! There are to many over dramatic people here on Thai Visa, and its always doom and gloom for them as they have been around to long and have nothing better to do apart from sit here and piss everyone off with their negativity!! Further for your information April tends to be one of the hottest months here in Thailand. So with this in mind I would assume that you would play golf earlier in the day rather than later. This ofcourse is a bonus over Songkran, as an early start will inevitably mean clearer roads as most of the crazies will still be in bed . . . . Avoid the 19th Look up the local courses on the internet http://www.golfasian.com/golf-courses/thailand-golf-courses/pattaya/ As its April many courses will have reduced their rates from high season. They will also have sports days which are significantly cheaper than normal days- this can save you a lot of money especially over Songkran Book in advance Plan to get to the course in plenty of time Avoid central pattaya, in your case shouldnt be a problem as you are going to be staying in Jomtien And most of all Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckd Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ok, some of the comments says its ok, other says not ok. I am a bit confused, whats the truth here? Thanks Your idea of getting your hotel to set something up is the best way for you to go. Many hotels will also book tee times for you if you ask. Your driver won't want to sit in a traffic jam any more than you do so sit back and leave the driving to him. Thee are many quality golf courses in and around Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybkk Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The 18th is the big day in Naklua, so make a note to avoid that end of town on the 18th, all the way from the seafront up to Sukhumvit will be jammed. If you're determined to play during the main Songkran days (18th & 19th) I would suggest you head out to Ban Chang. There are 2 decent courses there - Emerald and Eastern Star. Set off from your hotel by 7am at the latest and you'll be at the course by about 7.45am. Play your round and then get your driver to drop you off in town. Go and have some fun in the bars for a few hours, head back to Jomtien well after dark and you'll be unlikely to hit any major traffic. The bars down there can be a lot of fun too. Probably best to avoid Ban Chang on the 17th though as I think that is when they have their main Songkran day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider70 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ok, i don´t know the area to well, we wanna play Siam and Laem Chabang. Is those two on the "right" side of town? Golf courses around Pattaya from OSM Click on "OSM","Google" or "Here" to see the location on a map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ok, i don´t know the area to well, we wanna play Siam and Laem Chabang. Is those two on the "right" side of town? Golf courses around Pattaya from OSM Click on "OSM","Google" or "Here" to see the location on a map. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Too wrap up my comments in addition to the good advice you have received. Songkram should not be an issue early in the morning - as already stated. Book before you go - essential Also, a little thought. What is your handicap?. The reason I asked is that my son-in-law with a 24 h'cap insisted on playing Siam CC. He really struggled as its set up almost for professional golfers, with very tight fairways, huge bunkers and tricky pin positions. Also, as already stated it's incredibly hot and humid in April. Remember - although maybe 35 degrees in the shade you are talking about 40 plus in the direct sunlight. ( Well over 100 degrees in old money). It can addle the mind after a couple of hours - so be prepared with lots of drinks etc. My son-in-law much preferred Pattaya Country Club - which is very close to the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Will for sure book before i go, i hope the hotel will be helpfull with booking and transport. I play on a 13 hcp. I know Siam - Old course is an LPGA course, but they don´t setup the course for pro´s all the time? 2 years ago i played in Abu Dhabi, the same course the European tour plays in january, it had a set up for "tourist" golf, that day it was 38 degrees on the first tee, it wasnt that bad, cart and alot of water is the clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 You can play golf anywhere you want over Songkran, its not a big deal if you are not in the center of Pattaya. I live in Jomtien, just give yourself a little more time to get to the course. Siam, I would suggest you travel up the 7 and onto the 37 rather than go up Soi Siam country club but I would always suggest that whatever time of year. Laem Chabang straight down the 7 no problems there. If theres one day to miss that would be the 19th April, roads will be busy as its the official Pattaya Songkran celebration. Apart from that enjoy your golf we have fantastic golf clubs here! Regards IW Just be warned that golf during Songkran entails increased water hazards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 You can play golf anywhere you want over Songkran, its not a big deal if you are not in the center of Pattaya. I live in Jomtien, just give yourself a little more time to get to the course. Siam, I would suggest you travel up the 7 and onto the 37 rather than go up Soi Siam country club but I would always suggest that whatever time of year. Laem Chabang straight down the 7 no problems there. If theres one day to miss that would be the 19th April, roads will be busy as its the official Pattaya Songkran celebration. Apart from that enjoy your golf we have fantastic golf clubs here! Regards IW Just be warned that golf during Songkran entails increased water hazards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Phone first, some courses close for a few days over Songkran - the staff want the time off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Phone first, some courses close for a few days over Songkran - the staff want the time off. Thanks for the heads up I been i touch with Solargolf.com and also sent an email to thaigerline golf, as i read on the web, they can fix everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Will for sure book before i go, i hope the hotel will be helpfull with booking and transport. I play on a 13 hcp. I know Siam - Old course is an LPGA course, but they don´t setup the course for pro´s all the time? 2 years ago i played in Abu Dhabi, the same course the European tour plays in january, it had a set up for "tourist" golf, that day it was 38 degrees on the first tee, it wasnt that bad, cart and alot of water is the clue. The Siam and Lam Chabang courses are the most expensive around Pattaya. For a run down of costs of all the courses (excluding some specials) see here - http://pattayasports.org/sports/golf/golf-rates/ or here - April-Golf-Rate-20151.pdf I used to play Siam old course a lot and to be honest, IMHO compared to other courses, the real difficulty is really only on and around the greens. I used to find Plantation more of a challenge and can't comment on Waterside as only played it once. For all these course as mentioned try booking as soon as possible as they can get booked up for the earlier times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Will for sure book before i go, i hope the hotel will be helpfull with booking and transport. I play on a 13 hcp. I know Siam - Old course is an LPGA course, but they don´t setup the course for pro´s all the time? 2 years ago i played in Abu Dhabi, the same course the European tour plays in january, it had a set up for "tourist" golf, that day it was 38 degrees on the first tee, it wasnt that bad, cart and alot of water is the clue. The Siam and Lam Chabang courses are the most expensive around Pattaya. For a run down of costs of all the courses (excluding some specials) see here - http://pattayasports.org/sports/golf/golf-rates/ or here - April-Golf-Rate-20151.pdf I used to play Siam old course a lot and to be honest, IMHO compared to other courses, the real difficulty is really only on and around the greens. I used to find Plantation more of a challenge and can't comment on Waterside as only played it once. For all these course as mentioned try booking as soon as possible as they can get booked up for the earlier times. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norhawk Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 If i book tee time directly with the golf course, will they also have transport service? Or, will taxi be the best and cheapest way of transport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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