Thailand Green Fee Guide — What You'll Pay in 2026
Thailand green fees vary widely by region, course tier, and weekday vs weekend. Below is a current snapshot of typical visitor green fees in 2026, by region and tier.
Updated 2026-05-06 · Editorial guide · Independent of any course
Bangkok area — premium
Premium country clubs (Alpine, Thai Country Club, Riverdale, Royal Gems, Nikanti) typically run ฿4,500-7,500 weekday and ฿7,000-10,000+ weekend for visitors. Some flagship clubs add a 20-30% weekend surcharge plus caddy and cart fees on top.
Bangkok area — public
Public and lower-tier private courses near Bangkok run ฿1,500-3,500 weekday and ฿2,500-5,000 weekend. Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan courses are typically cheaper than central Bangkok options.
Pattaya / Chonburi
Pattaya area is the value sweet spot for Korean and Japanese tour groups. Premium tier (Siam CC Plantation, Laem Chabang International) ฿3,500-6,000 weekday, ฿5,000-8,000 weekend. Mid-tier ฿1,800-3,500 weekday. Bus transport from Bangkok is 90-120 minutes.
Hua Hin / Cha-am
Black Mountain, Banyan, and Sea Pines run ฿3,500-5,500 weekday, ฿5,000-7,500 weekend. Older courses in the area (Royal Hua Hin, Springfield) ฿2,000-3,500 weekday. Stay-and-play packages typically discount green fees 25-40% for resort guests.
Chiang Mai
Best value in the country for premium golf. Alpine Chiang Mai, Royal Chiang Mai, and Highlands ฿2,500-4,000 weekday, ฿3,500-5,500 weekend. Mountain views and cooler weather November-February. Caddy fees similar to other regions.
Phuket
Resort-driven pricing — Laguna, Mission Hills, Blue Canyon, Red Mountain ฿4,500-7,000 weekday, ฿6,000-9,500 weekend. Most include cart in the green fee. Strong stay-and-play discounts at affiliated resorts.
What else to budget for
Caddy fee (mandatory): ฿300-500. Caddy tip (customary): ฿400-800 depending on tier. Cart fee (if not walking): ฿700-1,200. Club rental (if needed): ฿700-2,500. Range balls: ฿100-300. Realistic all-in cost for a mid-tier round: ฿3,000-4,500. Premium round: ฿7,000-10,000+.
Frequently asked
Why are Thailand green fees so much cheaper than the US/Korea/Japan?⌄
Lower land cost, lower labor cost (caddy fee is included in most rounds), and a high-volume tourist business model. Premium Thailand courses are world-class but operate on tourist economics.
Are weekend surcharges normal?⌄
Yes — 20-50% over weekday rate is standard. Some clubs also surcharge on Friday and public holidays. If your schedule is flexible, weekday play unlocks 30-40% savings at the same course.
When is low season for green fees?⌄
May-September is rainy season — green fees drop 10-30% and tee times are easier. Mornings are usually playable; afternoons risk thunderstorms. October and March are shoulder seasons.
Top-rated courses to book
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