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Pinehurst Golf |
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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 well-equipped
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Rose Garden |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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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