Tucked into the Wiang Chai Hills just 40 minutes from Chiang Rai, Waterford Valley Golf Club is situated in one of the most picturesque and refreshingly cool regions of Thailand. The par-72 course sits atop a mostly flat plateau, enveloped by lush valleys and striking mountain peaks that offer a beautiful backdrop to your round. Designed in 1994 by Rather International, the layout weaves through mature trees and shrubs, establishing itself as one of the country's most visually stunning golf destinations.

Local expatriates and residents widely consider Santiburi Country Club to be one of the finest courses in Thailand—high praise given the country's competitive golf landscape. As Chiang Rai's inaugural golf course, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. masterpiece spans expansive fields, combining superb hole routing with a brilliant array of bunkers and water hazards. It is universally recognized as one of the best-designed and most meticulously maintained golf facilities in Asia.

Sprawling across 1,200 rai in the Northern Thailand foothills near Chiang Rai, Happy City Golf Resort stands out as the world’s only 29-hole golf facility. This Korean-owned property features three main 9-hole loops designed by local Thai professionals—Lakeside, Mountain Breeze, and River—complemented by two extra maintenance holes that allow for course upkeep without impacting daily play. Since opening in 2012, the course has undergone several upgrades, including extensive tree planting in 2013 and a complete fairways re-turfing to hardy Bermuda grass in 2014. This turf allows the course to handle the region's cooler, dry winter months relatively well, though overall maintenance standards can vary.