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.

Established in 1996 just 40 minutes north of the city, Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club & Resort is one of the region's foundational modern courses. Designed by five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson, the layout caters beautifully to both high-handicappers and seasoned pros. Set in a peaceful valley framed by mountain peaks, the course preserves the rolling countryside’s natural topography while incorporating waterfalls and streams. Because it was built on a former fruit orchard, it boasts one of the most diverse collections of mature flora in Thailand, featuring thousands of vibrant, fragrant trees that bloom year-round. Golfers will also enjoy a cooler, less humid climate with refreshing breezes, alongside a rich presence of local birdlife.

Siam Country Club features a diverse lineup of world-class golf courses, each presenting a distinct aesthetic and unique tactical challenge for players of all skill levels.

Laem Chabang Golf Club is a spectacular Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course, widely celebrated as the finest layout in Pattaya and one of the most beautiful in Thailand. Spanning 700 acres, this 27-hole property seamlessly integrates the region's diverse terrain into three distinct nine-hole courses: the Mountain, Lake, and Valley courses. Nicklaus’s critically acclaimed design masterfully blends manicured floral landscaping with the area's natural ruggedness, featuring exposed rock formations, dense jungle foliage, and tall coconut trees. Strategically placed sand traps, deep bunkers, and natural water hazards guard the large, elevated, and undulating greens, while every tee box is uniquely named after a signature tree or shrub planted nearby.