Reddit Discussions on Thailand Golf

Hi, I just got into golf a year ago as my own personal goal for being 40. Now a year later I am a driving range fiend, but have only played 4 actual rounds. Not having many friends, how do I go about playing more golf to effectively get better? I understand their are leagues to join, but I really don't want to play just one course and would love to move around? Do I just book rounds as a single and get paired with random folks who may or may not be terrible to play with? I am in the Denver

Going to be in Chiang Mai (2 weeks), Sydney (only a few days) and New Zealand (2-3 weeks across a good part of the north and south islands) for a work/holiday trip. Any suggested courses?

Just looking for a set to keep at my mothers house which is a flight away. But even 15yr+ old iron sets are £150+. I appreciate clubs are worth what people will pay for them, I just don't understand how there are enough people out there buying old iron sets? I know plenty of people who buy a new set of irons each 1-2yrs, so where are all these clubs going? Are they just sitting in people's garden sheds?

So at the golf course today I was paired with two guys who spent the entire round trying to convince me that a pedophile was a messenger of God. I wanted to point out if Islam is true then "Allah" can't do basic math (the 125% inheritance problem) nor basic biology (sperm comes from between the backbone and ribs). But of course, I just smiled and said "thanks for the information".

Been golfing for 6 months now. Just got my official handicap of 52. And need some wise words from r/golf. On the driving range 8/10 swings go well: good distance, relatively straight forward, no topping. On the course, however, something flicks in my head and it’s the other way around. 2/10 fly good, the others I top, slice or divot nicely in front of the ball. I’m sure I’m not the only one. How to deal with this? What is the collective best advice?

6 Handicapper. Definately one of the wildest golf weekends I ever had. Both in tournament, stroke play. Different courses.

After reading lots of recommendations on wide to box shoes for golf. I chose Altria lone peaks. They are comfortable but after 10 uses the outer side of left shoe is coming off. Anyone else have this problem? Is it my swing style haha. Any other suggestions for wide toe box golf shoes that aren’t wide everywhere? I’m in pert Australia soo spikes not necessary.

Learned a few things today. Namely, I have the ability to be a good golfer and I am on the right path in this journey. But first things first, no more 0630 tee times. I need to hit a warm up bucket. I just can't go from practicing putting to the first tee. Looking forward to the last round of 2025 next week. Go low my friends!

Mine are, If you can remember good shots you made, you don’t make enough and suck. If your opponents golf towel looks like it was swiped from a best western, you aren’t winning the round. If you can hit your driver 280 but only 1 out of 10 times, play from the golds.

Hi guys, I need a three wheel folding cart, I’m in between this too, for my budget. What is your opinion on it?

Hello all, I need recommendations on places to get fitted in Oklahoma (OKC or Tulsa). I’ve been recommended GolfUSA in OKC, but wanted some other input. Thanks in advance!

Just trying to see whether my recent struggles are age related, or general physical health related. I have a construction background which led to a back surgery 25 years ago and ongoing issues with tendonitis. My back hasn't been all that big of issue other than being sore after my round, but the elbows especially have caused problems (though I have improved that). So anyway, I'm 55 and probably played at a 12-14 handicap most of my life, always playing from the whites, and currently I have it

Started golfing last year, so I'm not very good yet. But give me a glow in the dark ball and take me to twilight, and im there every time!! Theres never a bad day, when youre golfing !!

Absolutely love this course.

It was part of a bundle of grips that I found at a flea market

Does anyone have any company recommendations for golf wedge Stamping in Texas? Ideally southern Texas?

They're running commercials like every 7 minutes and they're the same commercials over and over. Its upsetting and I find myself getting ready to give in to the little ones and shut golf off

Hey I recently picked up a set of used tour edge hybrid irons for my girlfriend. She is loving them. I have hit them on a simulator and I must say that I get the appeal. I am now considering making a switch myself. I’m around an 18 handicap and I don’t take the game too seriously. It’s mostly just getting out and having fun. I’m trying to decide if switching to a super game improving iron set will enhance my enjoyment of golf or will it take some of the fun out of the game. I want to try a rou

I want to what to get for getting into golf, i have a few clubs but im not sure if they are any good, My best club is a John Daly driver. Should i buy new clubs and if so what brand. Any advice is appreciated.

Working on fixing EE

I'm working and living in Ireland for the next 6 months. Got the ferry over from Scotland today. Of course my clubs were the 1st thing to pack into my car. In Scotland (Fife) i pay for a yearly ticket which allows me to play 7 different courses. I was wondering if anyone on here know if there's something similar in or around Dublin? Planning on playing a lot of golf and don't fancy paying every time I want to play and would love to have the option to play multiple courses if possible. Google kee

Supposed to have photos in the post... It's really pretty.

Never seen this one before. Fun pickup in the woods left of a par 3.

Played Paako Ridge in New Mexico last weekend and it was absolutely brilliant. First class amenities, the staff were friendly and very attentive. They have 27 holes, we played 10-18 and 1-9 for the first loop, then teed off on 19 for the second loop and replayed 10-18 as the back 9. Every hole was well manicured and provided unique challenges (on top of the 40-50mph gusts they were having that day. It doesn't re-open until May but it's a wonderful club for anyone looking to travel in the Sprin

I have an annual work tournament this weekend. The course that host us is terrible. The greens are hard and bumpy. Most of the fairways are dead grass. Do you guys and gals have any tricks or advice to make the day or course more enjoyable? Maybe without an abundance of transfusion cocktails

It says my club speed got all the way up to 100 with a 7 iron… I’ve been wanting to figure out my speed to decide on what shafts I need but this seems like it might be faster than my actual swing. This was done at an X-golf facility.

I tried to look this up, but the advice online is kind of vague and doesn't reflect my own experience. My irons are my most consistent clubs. I can hit my driver and a 3H I have, but never with the consistency of my irons. I always have a hard time with a fairway wood to the point that I dont keep one in my bag anymore. I see people talking about 7W, 5H etc. Why would you ever want to hit one of those if you have an iron that can go the same distance? What course situations (other than just n

Had the best 9 holes of my life at Men's night yesterday. Safe to say the other team in the fourball was not thrilled at my net 30.

Have you been able to play it? Played this Memorial Day. The rain came for only a moment and the back 9 was all sunshine. Can’t wait to come back.

Hey yall. What is the best way to go about getting a new driver? The last time I bought one was when I first got into golf and the Taylormade RBZ went on sale after the season, so it’s been a while for sure. Do yall think going somewhere like PGA Superstore is the move? Located in Jax if that helps. Thanks

Found this for $100. Anyone know more about this bag? I love the look.

Was just wondering your guys opinions on this brand. This is the first year I’ve been trying to really get into golf, trying to go every weekend and hit a driving range at least once or twice a week to get better and was wondering your guys opinions on if these clubs will last at least the summer as I try to improve or if I should buy a better set?

Guys help me fix this distance gap issue. It seems I hit my 54 too long. Bag: - Gap wedge 50°: Callaway Rogue Pro on XP 105 ST15 S300: 120 yd carry - Sand Wedge 54°: Callaway Jaws MD5 S Grind 10 Bounce on Dynamic Gold Tour issue 115 S200: 118 yd carry - Lob Wedge 58°: Callaway Jaws Full Toe Black 10 Bounce on Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Spinner VSS 115: 102 yd carry My theory is the 54 shaft being on the heavy side with low ball flight. I just got a brand new 56° Inesis 900 10 Bounce on N.S. P

Garmin S42 Golf Watch: Disappointing Experience. Any Suggestions for a Replacement? I previously had a TomTom Golf watch that fully met my expectations, but unfortunately, TomTom discontinued support for it a few years ago. I switched to the Garmin S42, which seemed pretty similar. However, I've been very disappointed—or perhaps there are configuration or connectivity issues? First issue: it doesn’t count shots, which seems absurd for a golf watch. My TomTom rarely missed a shot and vibrate

Broke par today. -1 70 par 71 Been a long time, playing 30 years. Just wanted to share- I realize no one cares. Made 1 putt I should not have, 30 ft downhill. Bogeyed the easiest par 5. Missed a 4 ft birdie. 4 birds on the day. Walked with $300, great day. Next goal is 69. I still suck, probably shoot 90 this weekend

Bought new clubs and have always used standard length irons. New clubs now days are an inch longer in standard then the clubs that I used to use from 2002 in standard length. Should I get them shortened or just game them until I change to the new clubs length? It has hindered me a little in my play and have been getting a bit chunky. For reference I used to game the 2002 big Berthas, and now have ai smoke hl

Hello everybody! I am relatively new to golf. My best friend has played for a while and got me and my other friend to play so during summer breaks we can all hangout more since we all go to colleges in different states so we don't see each other much. I understand what a tee time is and how they work but I am a little confused on the price. Around my area tee times during the week will range from $60-$110 for the full 18 holes. Does each person in your group have to pay the price of the tee time

Getting a new driver for Christmas, thinking a ping max g430, wondering if these shafts would make any difference? Also if you have any other recs, lmk. I have pretty fast swing speed but could use extra control and reliability.

I have only been a hand full of times. I’m not that bad I can drive alright and keep the ball on the green. What is this set club wise should I change ? Or look to change ?

I'll be in Destin next week with my family, none of whom golf. I was thinking I'd bring my clubs and see if I can get a round or two in somewhere, somehow. I'm looking for Monday to Friday. Does anyone know of any open to the public choose-up groups, or any courses that would have short notice availability? Where I'm at in Indiana, it used to be commonplace for courses to always try to get 4 off at every time, so they'd put you with a 2 or 3some. It's not as common around here anymore. Anywa

We are planing to go in march with 3-4 guys and want to know what courses would be the best to play to the value. We are thinking want to play just 2-3 courses a bunch of times. We don’t care about where we stay, we will just book an Air B&B. Don’t care about food, water or anything. Just want to golf non stop. Where would be our best value? I like Bearfoot but they quoted me an absurd package for nearly 8k CDN. To stay and play on site. I can get a place for a few days for 1200

Need to pick up a new driver and going to get fit. Curious what your experience has been, do you go to places with all brands available and get fit there or do you target a fitter from the company who specializes in a brand ie:titleist or taylormade I played a sim2 cracked it and have just been working with my 3 wood for a while, hit a bunch of drivers this summer (titleist tsr2/3, callaway Ai smoke, taylormade qi10) and was leaning titleists but didn’t love the stock shafts that came with th

I’ll be heading to Ginza in a week and would like to ask if anyone had some recommendations for golf stores around the vicinity? Also would they sell the head only as well? My country’s got a pretty hefty import tax :).

Just moved to Phoenix and looking for a place to practice consistently. Ideally a couple hundred a month and unlimited range balls type of program. Open to any recommendations across the city or any other groups to post in. Thanks!

Been playing for about a year. Can break 100 pretty consistently but only because putting and chipping somehow came very natural to me and I focused a lot on course management. Got into a pretty good groove with driver, not great but 220-230 carry and straight and that was fine for me, so I drilled down on irons this spring/summer. While working on those I got into a shitty swing pattern where I was coming in way too steep and smashing the club into the ground. Thought I worked it out and one d

Its coming up to black Friday, and just after that is Christmas. So this might be the perfect time to get some small gifts for people. I want some good quality stuff that would be helpful on the course and not too expensive. * Pitch Repairers * Ball Markers * Towels * Club Cleaners * Groove Sharpeners * etc... What suggestions do you have for good quality stuff that you found useful out on the courses.

I have a budget for new golf clubs of roughly £400. All clubs second hand and i am a 6”0 Male right handed. How should i space out the money? Mind you i don’t need any wedges so looking putter,iron set, wood/hybrid and driver. Any club/ iron set suggestions. Please answer thanks

First time using these clubs (7th time golfing). Also why are they going different directions 😂

Went in for a driver fitting with my coach today. He recommended the Titleist TSR2. I really like it and even my misses were good. He then pulled out a prototype for the Ping 430 10k. Right off the bat it felt great. Higher and longer carry was key. I don’t love the look of it but the numbers and feel were too great to ignore from the ping. I think I found my new driver. Would love any thoughts if people were able to swing the 10k.

I’m in western pa and want to get out more during the off season. How do yall stay warm? I plan on wearing my ski under layers to start. I’m going to walk/carry to keep the heat. Considering buying an electric hand warming sleeve that sits around the waist too, powered by small usb battery so I don’t have to buy chemical warmers. Do you all wear different shoes, I feel my white everyday will get wrecked and be too thin. What temp is the lowest you’d recommend?

I am getting back into golf (learned as a kid), taking lessons again and hitting the driving range. I usually wear running/workout gear since that's what I have plenty of, but as I up my game, I'm looking to spend more time on the course with proper attire. I'm pretty into slow fashion, particularly vintage, vintage-inspired, or historically relevant styles and silhouettes. The polos and button downs are easier to find, and there have been more golf + lifestyle brands popping up (Malbon, etc.)

Why the hell is that? I’ve been going to a local club to get lessons, and it feels like my mechanics are much better (my short game has actually improved) but I cannot stop shanking the ball with irons/woods/driver. Golfed with my buddy who’s a scratch, and he told me on the course “I can fix your swing”. He told me 3 things to fix (2 setup related issues, 1 swing path issue). Next thing my know, my driver, which I haven’t been able to hit for months, was dead straight 280. Legitimately took

Hi everyone! I first got into golf about 10 years ago, but with kids and life keeping me busy, I haven’t had much time to play until recently. Now that my kids are older, I’ve been fortunate enough to get back into the game. I've made a few updates to my clubs, but I’m thinking about getting a new driver. My drives are still pretty inconsistent, and I’m wondering if my dented driver might be part of the problem—or if it’s just my rusty skills. Also, I’m curious if you think advancements in tech

Hi, I recently started playing gold, and just brought a basic second hand set off FB market place to get going, which is fine. I recently left my job and was gifted with a £75 amazon gift card. I thought it might be nice to buy something gold related to give my set a bit of an upgrade. I was thinking of just buying one club, so was wondering what club people would recommend? My current set has Irons 3-9, SW PW, putter and a Driver. Last time out I was mainly using my Irons off the tee as I've ma

CAN THE GOLF PRO AT YOUR LOCAL CLUB PLAY IN CLUB COMPETITIONS, SURELY ONCE THEY BECOME A TEACHING PRO THEY NO LONGER QUALIFY FOR AMATEUR EVENTS?

I was at the range tonight and a friend who has the REVA Big Berthas let me hit her 6iron and I could’ve sworn this thing was going as far as my DHY 3Iron. Light flex 45g shaft vs 90g stiff flex. 27.5 loft vs 19 degrees. Does this come down specifically to the shaft? Would it be a feasible idea to get like a ladies 4iron or something? Or get a larger headed 3/4 iron and put a lightweight light flex shaft in it?

Hello, I am having a hard time finding the best golf bag that would fit my criteria. Could you guys recommend me some good ones within this? I want to get a stand bag that is under 300$, has more than 5 slots for clubs, carbon fiber legs, towel hanger, (maybe) magnetic pocket, (maybe) drink cooler, (maybe) detachable shoulder straps, and decent look! Thank you!

I was able to get my father-in-law to go from never played, to weekly tee times. Here's how I did it so you can duplicate. First, some back story. I moved to my now home several years ago and making friends, especially golfing friends, has been hard. Fortunately, I have fantastic in-laws that I enjoy spending time with. My father-in-law (FIL) had mentioned picking up the game but didn't have clubs and had never played. Step one - Get them some clubs. If on a budget, I recommend just getting a

My wife has interviewed to be in management at a pretty nice country club, and it got me wondering, do they give free memberships as an employment benefit? TBH, I’ll have to shape up before I go, I’m pretty bad at golf and can’t embarrass her at work lol

Cowen and Porzak give conflicting info in these videos. Who do you guys agree with? For reference, here are the links to the entire videos: [Cowen](https://twitter.com/dpworldtour/status/1544399463040565250?s=21&t=Jv2hT9TAfztrq_EaGzfmIg) [Porzak](https://youtu.be/QA1GqATp5mw) - clip starts at 3:00.

My girlfriend has the golf bug and wants to get her own set of clubs. She is a shorter woman and will need a set that is cut down an inch or a petite set. Does anyone have advice on buying an entry level set of petite clubs? The top flute set looks a little cheap and am weary to buy that for her. . . Please help

My friend has a set of MacGregor irons from like 20 years ago. He’s really good put he can’t afford to replace his set. Ideas where I can get good clubs for a lower price.

I play Srixon Z785s and absolutely love them but I bought them used and I believe they are standard spec all around. I got an iron fitting for relatively cheap at my local golf course because I was curious what my specs would be. Luckily the length was standard but I need 2 degrees upright lie. I don’t want to switch my irons because I don’t have the money and I really enjoy playing with them. That being said - is there anywhere to go where I can get my current irons lie angle adjusted to my

I'm 15, nearly 6 months into the game and I have a bag full of second hand stuff. My parents support me playing (driving me to and from the course/range for example) on the condition that I buy all the clubs and equipment. I've got an old but gold taylormade R550 driver, a decent tm V steel 5 wood but some subpar quality macgregor irons. I ask you this; how should I go about replacing these? Should I save up and fork out A LOT of money on a set that'll last me a decade at least? Or slowly re

Appears to be a gap forming between the head and the ferrule on my 7 iron and also my 5 iron. Nothing feels loose on either club but it certainly wasn’t like this a year ago. Will it be an issue or is it most likely the ferrule moving out of place

How long does this take? My inpatience & custom fit clubs are not a good match. Keep me entertained please.

Hi all! I will be in Norwich next week for 3 day business trip with some golf events. I will be playing two different courses on two of the days and was looking if there way any chance of renting somewhere a full set of clubs to avoid using two different sets directly at each of the golf courses. Anyone have any ideas?

Hi all, I am hosting a regular golf trip with 32 guys in Myrtle Beach and I need an app to track all players tee times and scores(with handicaps) over 4 rounds. I want to be able to have a couple different games going on at the same time. We are all coming from Canada so a website won't work in real time....Our data does not work properly( or is really expensive!!!) on a golf course...only when we are attached to wifi in u.s. Any suggestions? thanks is advance

Anyone else use 18Birdies with their Watch and find that the yardages go from the phone GPS and not the Watch GPS? That's how it is for me and kind of defeats the whole purpose of wearing the Watch in the first place. I'd really like to leave my big ass phone in the cart. Less of a problem when walking with phone stowed in bag.

Hi The screw for my stealth driver came out today and the head flew off. Sub optimal. Anyway. Does anyone know what size of screw I need to buy and would I be able to get it from a hardware shop? M size, length etc. I know I could probably get pro to send it back etc but for the sake of a screw I would rather just buy one and get it back in action asap.

Heya Folks, My Wife and I will be at Litchfield Beach (near/in pawleys island) for a few days next week. Could someone recommend a course we should play while we're there? We've played True Blue and the River Club in recent years, so someplace new would be great. Any thoughts on Pawley's plantation or Litchfield country club? Any courses in particularly bad condition (i.e. lost their greens, renovating, etc.) in the area to avoid righ tnow? TIA

On January 23, the United States officially opened its new Consulate General in Chiang Mai, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to protecting U.S. interests and supporting northern Thailand. The opening ceremony, led by Deputy Secretary of State for Administration Michael J. Rigas and U.S. Ambassador Sean K. O’Neill, highlighted the consulate’s role as a modern, secure hub serving over 21,000 Americans across northern Thailand and strengthening cooperation with Thai partners in security, pr

Caption reads "We should be thankful for the free visa (visa exemption) policy. We're getting A-Grade tourists..." In the comments, he clarified, among other things that "Asians travel when they have money, young farangs are always ready to travel". Thoughts? Comments?

>Chiang Mai Immigration authorities, under the leadership of Police Colonel Surachai Eimpuang, Superintendent of Chiang Mai Immigration, have intensified efforts to crack down on immigration violations. On February 24, 2025, a British national was arrested for overstaying his visa by a staggering 9,135 days—more than 25 years—following a targeted operation in the city.

I grew up in a place with an extensive street network. As a kid in the 90s, I was outside most of the time and hours spent on my bicycle or on foot, going to friends' houses, parks, and shops, and navigating through neighbourhoods where people owned the streets and knew each other. That same place is now extremely unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists because of the car infrastructure and encroachments I started paying attention to this pattern everywhere I went. When I spent most of last year in

CCTV footage inside a Chiang Mai restaurant shows a foreign man stealing a golden lion statue worth 2,000 baht on February 11, 2569. He covered it with a scarf, put it in his backpack, and quickly left. The owner later discovered the theft and filed a police report. Police tracked him to Pai, Mae Hong Son, and arrested him for nighttime theft. The Italian consulate was involved in questioning. The restaurant owner only asked for the statue back and thanked police for their quick action. The sus

On March 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, a group of Iranians living in Thailand, under the name *“Patriotic Iranians in Thailand”*, held a symbolic protest in front of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bangkok. They demanded the current Iranian government step down and called for freedom to be restored in their homeland. They highlighted the surge in deaths before the U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, with estimates of 32,000-50,000 fatalities. One representative said: *“The losses ba

There's a fair chance that I might have to move to Chiang Mai because my wife's job situation probably will change. I haven't spent a long time there, but I did find it somewhat crowded, noisy and not very charming. I think a lot of foreigners find it a nice place to stay, but I never really understood why. So please help me get a more positive attitude to the move and Chiang Mai by explaining me why you think it's wonderful. I don't need to know why people don't like Chiang Mai - I'm too

I broke my toe and went to a private hospital in Chiang Mai (not Ram or Bangkok Hospital). The fracture is quite oblique, so the doctor recommended me to put a K-wire in it after straightening it so it will stay in place. They told me the procedure will take 15 mins and cost 50,000 baht. I was quite shocked about the cost. My Thai insurance will cover a bit of it but it still seems very high. What do u think about the cost?

I’m a parent currently staying in Chiang Mai to accompany my child who’s studying here. The PM2.5 levels have been dangerously high almost every day lately, and I’m really worried about the long-term effects on our health — especially for children. We’ve been staying indoors with air purifiers running 24/7, and we try to wear masks whenever we go outside. But honestly, it feels like it’s not enough. My child has been coughing a lot, and even I feel short of breath sometimes. Are there any safe

Honestly, this dawg needs to drop the rec bc ya girl can’t keep any makeup on in this heat 😥

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3 hours ago there was no water here(arcade bus station), and it hasn't rained, this appeared from the ground/drains. The ping river (1.5km away) is at its all time high around 5.2m. It's also getting worse.. and rain looks like it is coming in the next hour or two.

Close to my apartment there’s a young guy with what seems to be pretty bad diabetic feet. He never asked for anything but I gave him some money and food after seeing him everyday in the same corner, he then showed me a paper with some words in english stating that he was a teacher but due to some circumstances is now homeless, he needs medicine and a doctor. I tried to ask how can I help get him a doctor but I think he’s too embarrassed to accept more help, he keeps saying “it’s OK”. Are there

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I’ve heard that air pollution can get really bad in northern Thailand during burning season, which can last for 3–4 months. For those of you living in Chiang Mai or nearby cities and towns, do you relocate during this time of year? If so, do you keep your rental in one location and stay in a hotel or Airbnb in another?

Hi all, We just ran into this coffee place in Chiang Mai where they keep lion cubs in a small square place of max 8 square meters. I find this absolutely horrifying, and the least I could do was give a negative review. If anyone feels the same here's the place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FiZsmLzzeefDT99B6

I’ve lived in Chiang Mai for over one year. All of the people I know here have zero local friends. It's the same for me. Even my Thai friends (who moved to here from other regions) don't have any local friends. Why are the locals of Chiang Mai so closed and distant compared to Thais of other regions? I've lived in Bangkok and the South and the difference is huge. It can't just be language barrier if Thais face the same problem.

Edit: Thank you everyone who commented, I have noted all of this information and will be contacting suggested places by email. Hi everyone, I’m coming to Thailand to go to school for 6-12 months way outside Chiang Mai (already spent a lot of time here so fairly familiar) and trying to work out how ADHD treatment really works in Thailand as a foreigner already diagnosed in the UK. I’ve looked up a bunch and have an idea but thought Reddit would be able to give me actual experiences. I current

I live in Chiang Mai. Usually, I run in the morning or evening in my community. But the roads are short and not straight. So I want to run on the main road outside. If I run on the main road at 5–6 in the morning, there are fewer cars. I would like to know if I will meet wild dogs at that time. Thank you.

More great concrete quality, investigations now planned for corruption with the companies that supplied them

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Has anyone gone through the Labour Protection Office in Chiang Mai? Background: I worked for a Chiang Mai company (owner is foreign with Thai nationality, not a small Thai business) and resigned during probation after about 4 weeks. After I left I found out they only started my work permit application after I'd already been working for a few weeks, then cancelled it once I resigned. They had me working long overtime hours with no overtime pay. They also deducted the work permit fee from my fina

On May 12, Chiang Mai Tourist Police, together with the Provincial Employment Office, inspected a luxury eyeglass shop in Huay Kaew, downtown Chiang Mai. They arrested five Myanmar nationals - both staff and the owner. Officials had posed as customers seeking an eye exam, but the shop refused service, claiming the doctor could not speak Thai. The shop had been openly advertising on Facebook, offering eyeglass frames with lenses starting at 799 baht and full eye exam services. It had been operat

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Hi I will be traveling Asia and will be in Thailand in November when GTA 6 comes out, and I really wanted to play it. I was wondering if it’s fairly easy to buy a PS5 in Chiang Mai? I looked online and couldn’t see much info, adverts on Facebook market place look fake and the stores claiming to be gaming stores don’t provide much info. An alternative option was asking my friend to ship a console to me from the UK but might be a bit expensive to do that. Also on an additional note I will be c

On January 14, 2026, Chiang Mai Mayor Assanee Buranupakorn, accompanied by honorary advisor Natcha Buranupakorn, visited the newly relocated U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai, now situated along the Chiang Mai-Lampang Superhighway after moving from Wichayanon Road. During the visit, they met with Consul General Melea Cummins to discuss opportunities for future cooperation on municipal activities, as well as pressing issues such as transnational scams and drug prevention-areas the Consulate ha

Thailand has be a congested country i.e., traffic has become horrible. In the current housing climate, convenience becomes expensive. I don’t need or want a 20 year old 2-story house with an acquainted Thai kitchen and bathroom. The majority of new developments are compressed 2-story structures. Unfortunately, Thailand has become expensive and the housing rental offerings are lackluster. I’m running out of suitable housing locations in the Muang Chiang Mai area. My options are limited: Bangkok,

Hi, i had this appear over 7 months ago when i was sleeping in a mountain hut in Chiang Mai. When i woke up i assumed it was a bite but still after 6 months ago it never really healed. It doesnt hurt. It has not spread. Its just 2 small bumps on my upper arm ( out of the sun). Is this likely a spider bite like i assume it is and if so what spider. The bumps are about 5 mm apart ish. Thanks :)

I’m planning to start a PhD at Chiang Mai University soon, and I’m trying to get a realistic sense of student life there. I have two questions: 1. For PhD students at CMU or in Chiang Mai, how busy is PhD life usually? I know it depends on the program and advisor, but I’m wondering how people balance research, coursework, social life, and exploring the city. 2. Chiang Mai seems to have so many interesting things — libraries, cafés, markets, cultural events, workshops, temples, art spaces

Hi everyone, so let me start with this: I really love Thailand, it feels very homey to me. I’m considering pursuing a Master’s degree at Chiang Mai University as well because I really like Chiang Mai as a city and the overall lifestyle there. However, I have a few concerns and would appreciate honest advice. I’ve read people saying that Thai degrees mainly hold value within Thailand and may not be as recognized internationally. How true is this, especially for CMU? I’d also like to know about

i have to drive from chiang mai to bkk ..Yesterday I tried a few gasoline stations, but all sold out of Diesel, i tried today again in the morning, but it was the same situation. Maybe I am just unlucky. But I talked to a few other drivers in search of Diesel , and they all had the same problem. At one station the girl told me they expect a delivery truck today at noon, so I will try my luck again. Anyone here living between Chiang mai and Nakhon Sawan who knows about the situation on site? Th

I think this means I’m on to drive a scooter but would appreciate some help I have stamps for A B B1

We may not see repeat of 2011 level floods in Bangkok (hoping the flood prevention measure work) but from I am hearing from Thai friends from north is that this is the first time in their lives that they've seen such level of flooding especially in Chiang Rai region. Two strong tropical depressions one after another hitting the region within a month. While the worst is already over for Mae Sai and Chiang Rai city and the long clean up operations continue, Chiang Mai is just getting started with

[*Melientha suavis*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melientha) *Pierre* (wild sweet green / ผักหวานป่า) and [*Astraeus hygrometricus*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astraeus_hygrometricus) (hygroscopic earthstar, popping mushroom / เห็ดเผาะ) are Thai food delicacies that can be foraged in the forest in Northern Thailand. Wild sweet green can be sold for 150-400 baht per kilogram. Hygroscopic earthstar can be sold for 500-900 baht per kilogram. Their prices used to not be this high. However, f

On May 12, 2026, Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Periswiwatana announced that the Cabinet has approved the U.S. government’s purchase of a house and land in Chiang Mai to serve as the new residence of the U.S. Consul General, as proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The property, located in Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai city, covers 1 rai and 87.6 square wah, with a two‑story residence offering about 725 square meters of living space. It is free of mortgages or encumbrances, and relevan

I am looking for a very special family in Chiang Mai who hosted me for a semester when I was an elementary school student from Yunnan, China. We have lost touch for years, and my emails have gone unanswered. I am hoping the local community might recognize these details. * **Family members:** Grandma, Mom, Dad, an older sister, and a younger sister. * **Special memory:** I remember the family had **a lot of milk** (perhaps a dairy business or farm?). I don’t speak Thai, so I am using AI to tran

Hi everyone, I am doing my CMU ICDI interview tomorrow for the DIN bachelor's program and I was wondering what type of questions they will ask. I can't find any information or reviews anywhere about this program since it is fairly new. I would love to get past student's reviews and what questions will be asked so I can prepare. (it is a 10-minute interview) And for future DIN students, let's connect so we can be friends for this academic year!

I am planning to study Industrial Engineering (International Engineering). Which is better, CMU or Mahidol? I haven’t seen the reviews. I am an international student. Any suggestions please? I want to pursue Master’s after Bachelor. Which uni is better? Thanks

3 Children went missing yesterday in Chiang Mai after they snuck out of their school dorms at 1 AM. As of right now (17.30 Monday) they are still missing.

https://preview.redd.it/k00ba7s2k4ng1.png?width=2027&format=png&auto=webp&s=add2740e5e208a3d29bcc62858456fef6665be08 I am always running outside in the morning. These days, I am not running because of air pollution. I want to know what time PM2.5 is low to100?

I've been in Chiang Mai for 6 months now. The ugly truth is that this city seems to attract -A LOT- of delusional people in decline. I've met quite a few people during this time, but socially, it's been overwhelmingly negative, honestly, a bit disturbing. Simps, NPCs, junkies, delusion, and shallow degeneracy dominate the scene. Just low-frequency vibes all around. That said, it doesn't really affect me, as I treat the city more like a launchpad, and in terms of daily interactions, the cool Tha

In terms of safety etc, if we were to live in chiang mai long term, and stay inside with purifiers for the 3 bad months, how much risk are we taking? The reason for wanting to move was cooler weather, lifestyle, infrastructure etc vs samui where we were living. Baby is expected in 7 months, we don't want poor health risks for ourself or the child, but also like chiang mai a lot. Great housing options/prices too. I have never visited in Feb-April however. Moving date for us would be around

Ok, so I just got my motorcycle license from scratch in Chiang Mai and here is the process. I did not have a driving license from back home, so this was a full new license. I did not use a driving school, just the normal process for thai people. First of all, the process takes 3 days, but I waited 3 weeks between delivering the documents and getting exam dates. I believe you can skip the wait with a driving school. ** Gathering and delivering documents ** I needed to gather and deliver the f

Hi all. I am wondering if anyone was staying in the area where the “British” man fell from the building and died two days ago. This was my cousin and it is very difficult to find info. If anyone was at condo, heard, saw, knows anything and could message me. Just trying to get facts together. Ty!

Hi I'm foreign from Poland who will want to do driving license for motorbikes in chiang mai in March but I see that all of days that I will be there are booked, Is there any possibility to do it by coming there and asking if they have one seat to me or no?

Hi Good day! Does anyone know where and how I can contact embroidery shops that sell shirts,pants and dresses in Thailand? I am looking for this Papa bear shop specificaly as well others would be nice too.

post evidence if its the same in your area

I (29F) have been living in Thailand since June 2023. I spent the entirety of 2024 living/working in BKK and had a very busy social calendar/good friends there. At times, I found myself sometimes overwhelmed with the amount of social opportunities! Fast forward to now, I moved to CM 3 weeks ago completely solo. I have a few acquaintances here- but they like to frequent the bars and I try to limit myself to biweekly or once a week. I'm in a language school, which is great, but I haven't click

I have been on an ED visa for 1 year., then a tourist visa for about 6 months and then left the country for a few months and now I am back on another ED visa, I was at school today and I was asking my teacher for access to the online classes to go back over some content because its been a while since I studied properly and I feel im pretty rusty now and she asked me if im preparing for my exams at immigration, I asked her for more information since I knew they might ask me questions at immigrati

I want to get my girlfriends family arrested they are not feeding her and the brother & father & step mother are not doing anything to support her dad is ex Italian Mafia I have been sending her food and flowers she is poor and I am as well it is hard to look for a job when I am on Food Stamps which they told me I am only allowed to work 1 - 2 days keep in mind I'm in the USA she is in Thailand i am unemployed I wanted to start a GoFundMe for her to come live with me in the USA so she wo

Hello Thai community, I'm reaching out with an urgent request for help. My friend is currently in Chiang Mai dealing with serious health issues - liver complications and anxiety disorder. He desperately needs to return to Bangkok where he can receive proper medical care, but his condition makes it impossible for him to travel alone. **Medical Situation:** - Currently experiencing liver complications requiring medical attention - Managing generalized anxiety disorder - Needs to return to Bang

A French tourist, Mr. Kevin (35), reported being assaulted and charged an excessive 30,000 THB bill for eight small beers at a karaoke bar in Chiang Mai. He filed a complaint at the local police station in the early hours of March 23, 2026. Police mediated the case, with the bar owner refunding the full amount and paying 2,500 THB for medical expenses. Authorities confirmed the tourist was injured during a dispute over charges. The bar admitted fault and accepted responsibility. Charges filed

hi ! my parents and I are moving to Chiang Mai later this year, and I would love to continue with cheerleading but I don't know if that's possible. I've been doing it in school for two years, though I'm by no means a professionally trained athlete and I mostly just do it for fun. I'm graduating this year, so a school team won't be an option. are there any teams that would take me? Edit: I mean mostly for stunting, not specifically cheering at games lol

I will be moving to Thailand soon, I have been to Bangkok and it wasnt really my taste even though I loved it. I was planning to only check out Chiang Mai but doing more research I wanted to check out Ubon Ratchathani to fully focus on fighting and be able to do my work which I do remotely. But i also want something more middle ground. Nice cafes, younger crowd, but still able to train very hard with zero distractions.

I'm specifically looking for used Thai records, and not new albums or western music. Primarily 60s/70s rock and pop, but open to other Thai music. I've done a little research, and have found the following on my own: **Bangkok**: * Tonchabab * Broadway Records in Saphan Lek/Chinatown (not sure if this is still open..I saw it in a 10-year old youtube video, and can't find it on Google Maps * Cathe Record **Chiang Mai:** Chiang Mai seems a lot simpler because it seems like there are 5 dedica

Hey guys, I’m training and trying to eat relatively clean — high protein, moderate carbs, controlled fats. The issue: I work a lot and don’t have time to cook, so I eat out almost every day in local Thai restaurants. I usually order Khao Man Gai because chicken + rice sounds safe… but the rice is clearly cooked in fat and I can’t really control portions or oil. For those of you who train and care about macros, what are your go-to “safe” dishes ? Would love to hear what’s realistically doabl

I sadly won't be able to make a funeral in my home country. I would like to pay my respects at exactly the same time the funeral is happening in a temple in chiang mai. I know there is a lot of temples in chiang mai but have unfortunately had photos and what nots when I am trying to peacefully pray in some of these temples as I am a farang. I just want a nice peaceful moment at this time. Could anyone point me in the right direction?

Got a ticket for wrong international drivers permit. Got a digital one. Need a paper copy I'm in the process of sorting that. Have full motorbike license. Police officer said I have to pay the fine in 3 days at the police station but on the ticket it seems I have 30 days to pay this fine I just wonder if I leave it till later to pay so I have time to get my paper IDP deliverd from the UK. I don't want to rush to pay the ticket if it says 30 days to pay but the officer said 3 days. And end up

hello everyone, so currently i'm facing a dilemma on which uni to choose. I'm applying as an international student in the field of health sciences. Here are my choices: Mahidol University - MSc in Tropical Medicine - Priority program (related to infectious diseases, something i want to specialize in) and priority university - Full Scholarship with MOU to my home country, meaning I have a return service obligation back home for 2 years. - As much as possible, I don't want to go back to my home c

Hi! I am heading to Thailand (Koh Samui) in September and planning a round of golf at the Santiburi golf course. Looking at app. 7000THB (app $215 USD) for 18 holes, cart, caddie, clubs, shoes and a bucket of balls for the range. Which in my opinion is a great deal for a "once in a lifetime" round of golf. My partner and child does not play, so I will be going by myself. Has anyone played the course and do you have any tips or experiences to share?

As the title suggests, You break the windscreen of a car in the car park behind the 18th Green in Koh Samui. Thailand. Negotiation start at 18,000 baht. What's your next move? Other vital pieces of information: They know it's you because you're caddy dobbed you in. The golf course claims it has no insurance to cover the players.

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For anybody wondering if you can play golf in Thailand, yes you can and it’s great! Caddies are required, great condition courses, good prices and great weather🤗

First time playing this course. I really liked it, only thing was we were very early so greens were very damp and slow but it was a beautiful and challenging course. I will definitely come back here. Highlight of the day was a tap in birdie on one of the par 6’s - hole no. 4 (878 yards). Now sabai sabai.

Hi all, Short-time lurker, first-time poster here. To set my question, let me start with some context. My GF (F24) and I (M28) live in Denmark. Our "primary hobby", so to speak, is actually scuba diving. However, water in Denmark is cold even in summer, so we need a lot of additional and heavy equipment that makes it a constant struggle. Because of that, our holidays are almost exclusively tropical, where we can dive in typical "relaxing" conditions. We have recently bought a house that is nex

Any recommendations on stay-and-play packages in Thailand and Vietnam? I’m looking to go for 4-5 days over Christmas this year. A lot of packages out there but I’m wondering what the differences are from place to place. Don’t want to book and get stuck where the course is no good and the resort a bit shabby…. Is that even a thing? Or are they all nice!?

Im thai and from what I hear is the the golfers who golf in the rain just left the caddie there as they got spook and just drive the cart away. Its also their choice to golf in the rain, caddie just have to follow their lead, cant complain. It’s a low paying job in Thailand $10 from the course, and the rest is up to the golfer they are pair with relying on tip (average around $20tip) Devastating news for the caddie RIP. For those who golf during heavy rain, careful.

Anyone know of any Phuket Thailand golf courses for cheap? All I can find are courses that charge upwards of 125 to play 18

Hey guys, I'm going to Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, and the Thai islands in a few weeks. I'm hoping to get a round or 2 of golf in, if we have the downtime. We'll be traveling from Hong Kong to Singapore to Bangkok to the Thai islands for ~3 weeks. If anyone has been before, I would love some tips, whether it be golf course related or not! Thanks guys. EDIT: trip goes Hong Kong-->Singapore--> Railay-->Phi Phi-->Phuket--> Pai--> Chiang Mai --> Bangkok

Hello, I’m in Bangkok for some extended time, and I’m definitely trying to get out to a course while I’m here! Looking for any tips or things to watch for. I’ll be calling pro shops soon, but wanted any extra reccs. Thank you all 🙏

My dad and I are planning a trip to Thailand in November. We'd love to golf in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and maybe even Phuket. Anybody have any course recommendations or tips/tricks that we should know before we book anything? Thanks folks.

Alright friends, Vacation is getting closer! I'll be in Hua Hin Thailand at the end of March, I was looking for any general recommendations on Tee Time Bookings, Club Rentals, etc.... I want to play both Black Mountain and Banyan while i'm there at a minimum. Do these courses have rentals? Should I make Tee Times in advance somehow through a tour company or wait until i'm there. I'm the only one in the family that will be golfing, Will there be any problem with them matching m

going to be traveling in January and i'd love to get 18 holes in.i'll be mostly in-between bangkok and hua hin. anyone recommend any good/fun courses?

Greetings from Thailand! My name is Jarin Todd and I’m a pro golfer. I was a two time NCAA Division II player of the year at Sonoma State. I quit golf when I was 24 and went to Navy SEAL training. I'm probably the only BUD/s student to ever hit a golf ball over the heads of my mustered classmates, over the barracks, and then into a full parking lot. I ended up getting medically separated from the Navy a few months after starting BUD/s. After I got out of the Navy I started golfing again and got

Check out these “signature” holes, “golden bell” and “island green” at RG city golf club in Bangkok, Thailand. (2nd and 3rd pictures are of the same hole) Highly recommended - great value overall for service and course conditions. My buddies and I already planning another trip back!

I live in The Villages and this is on the newest course that opened in November. This idiot built a home 175 yards down the right side of a par 4. He was for sure getting hit a bunch of times a day. Players are now intentionally trying to hit the house. 🤣

I guess another way of asking this is Why don't American women dominate golf the way that American men do? For a while it was the Korean women that were all over the leaderboard, but it isn't just Korea. In the women's top 25 you have players from China, Japan, Thailand, Sweden, Germany, NZ, France, England. It seems that players from Japan and Thailand have now become as prominent as the Korean women. There is a theory that Asian "Tiger" parents put pressure on their kids to do well. Many

This is seriously my biggest pet peeve on the course. Like, WHY are you playing music where EVERYONE ELSE has to listen to your shit? Put earbuds in. Where is your golf etiquette? #shrinkthegame

Just made me happy to find someone with a house on a fairway who isn’t a monster. Especially since this is my home course and I’m sure I’ll end up in there at some point this season!

A golf course has come up for sale on the west coast of Ireland, on an island on the island of Ireland to be more specific. It’s 9 holes, absolutely stunning and has a club house and a small amount of accommodation. My thinking would be to invest pretty heavily in the facilities, accommodation, F&B options and appeal to golf tourism/corporate breaks. A private golf island. Before I YOLO my life savings in to it, does anyone have any sage words of advice? I’d need a club pro, applica

I’m going to say something that I genuinely believe would improve the game of golf: More courses should be selling pizza by the slice at the turn. I’m fully prepared to stand by this over hot dogs. The hot dog has had an uncontested monopoly on turn food for decades. no shade on hot dogs - They are portable, it’s easy, it does the job. But ask yourself, in any other scenario, how often are you choosing a hotdog over a slice of pizza? Now imagine this instead: you make the turn, slightly rattl

I'm a total snowbird. I'm still looking for a place to park myself for the winter. The USA is packed. Same goes for Europe. That leaves Asia. Anything South, e.g., Thailand, Cambodia, etc., is searing hot. I thought about Hanoi, but after watching the LPGA in Shanghai, playing in 100'F weather, I've gotten 'cold feet' about anything too far South. I don't know the climates in Asia, but is there a place where in Nov-Mar it's nice out, e.g., 70-75'F? If so, does an 'affordable' 18-h

I never thought I would see a famous person at this fairly mediocre muni course let alone one of the greatest players of all time. Everyone at the course was freaking out. Has anyone else ever had a crazy celebrity spotting at an unremarkable course?

Anyone out there actually do a long-term winter golf journey to a place that isn't frozen during the winter, and not break the bank? I walk, do not need to play in a resort setting, and practice more than I play. Play maybe 4x a week, walking. Last year, I went to Thailand from early February through April, and burned through a lot of cash, e.g., about $3k/mo on green fees alone. Thailand is quickly catching up to the West in terms of (some) prices. Green fees during winter are between $60-$20

I'm playing golf courses that are taking a beating from extreme heat and foot traffic (high season in Thailand). Greens look brown and unhealthy except few holes that have tree shade in the afternoon. I can see greenskeepers are spraying sand here and there to save the place. I can go play super nice golf courses but it will set me back 3 Benjamin's. I always wonder whether I'm missing 4 5 footers due to poor greens or my putting. Anyone had similar experience?

I went to my first D1 women's college golf tourney yesterday at my home club. It is a tough tough (shorter) course so it's perfect for women tourneys. We had many top teams including Stanford (#1). I noticed almost every player who finished top 10 was from a different country (Spain, Korea, China, Thailand, etc). Anyone know why? I guess getting a full ride at Stanford or top universities is a huge incentive. But is this like a natural progression for kids who have a real shot to go pro one day

My friend and I just wrapped up what might be the craziest golf day of our lives. We played every single golf course in Lithuania in one day. Our country only has 6 courses (5 full 18s and one 9-hole), but still that’s 99 holes in one push. We teed off at 4:25 AM, playing the first hole in the dark, and holed out the very last putt at 8:25 PM. No gimmies, no shortcuts, and we walked every single hole. Some legs we drove, and one stretch even required a helicopter hop just to make the schedule wo

Posting here to try and help find the person who did this!

Can’t sleep this week? Seeking a late night entertainment? Starting tomorrow, the International Crown is coming to the TV near you. 10pm - 3 am EDT on Golf Channel for each of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights - with an extra session 7:30-10:30 pm EDT on Saturday. **What is the International Crown?** Yes, I see your raised hand back there. Eight teams, four players each, representing the best nations in the world, the International Crown is a flagship team match competition in

Hello everyone! I finally live close to a golf course & range, and I've always been interested in this sport. I received some money recently, and I thought it'd be a good time to just hop into this sport! I live in Bangkok, Thailand. So I went to "Thaniya Shopping Center" to buy a full set. I ended up going second hand to see if I could get a good brand for a cheaper price. I got for 17000 Thai Baht (~$540$) for a full set + full cover + bag, ALL second hand. Looked pretty fine at first v

So yeah, I’m trying to become a professional golfer. Not like a tour pro or anything crazy,that ship probably sailed a long time ago haha just a teaching Pro. Right now I’m playing alright. Shooting around 75, and breaking 80 isn’t really a problem, but that’s on like 6,500-yard courses. That’s as far back as I can play at my local course. There’s a black tee setup on some course that’s longer, but in Thailand you actually need a pro certificate just to even play from those tees. Anyway, I’m p

If we all pitch in, it’s only $14.23 each! We can do it! https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/199-Canyon-Springs-Rd-Twin-Falls-ID-83301/218343392_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

I have had an interest in golf for a while and due to recent events I am forcing myself to start. A little backstory… I’m from New Jersey and left a month ago for a 3 month Muay Thai trip to Thailand. This has been my dream for years but it has unfortunately been cut short and I’ll be flying back this week. Everything was going great and I have been having the time of my life training in Bangkok. I was about to take a 15 hour train up north to train at this other gym when I got a stomach ache.

Hello all, Looking for some creative ideas in a tough situation. I’m on the board of directors for a (very) small town golf course. This course has been around a long time. It had sand greens back in the 70s. Just a little 9 hole course in a town of about 500 people. Membership has been a steady decline for the past several decades, now down to around 30 members per year. We used to have over 100. A lot of the older members have passed away or moved. It seems a very small percentage of younge

Got a job part time outside services at a private course. Amazing to see firsthand just how much this billion dollar industry is kept together by high school kids. Our members pay 900-1200 a month to play and even with hundreds of them we make 10 bucks an hr plus tips which hasn’t changed since like 2001. What’s blowing my mind is how even with all that dough we can barely keep a pressure washer working (just bought a gas one and expected to use all day in a tunnel with no hearing protection?)

Turns out I’m part of the family business now lol. My dad surprised me by telling me he bought the golf course weve been going to for years. The community here is amazing and i wouldnt change a thing but im definitely bias. What is something you would want to see thats not normally usual for courses to have?

I just paid 92 dollars for a tee time and then had to pay 6 dollars for a small bucket of balls to warm up. Thats insanity. Stop nickel and dimeing people. Picking the range with an extra 1,000 balls a day is not that big of a deal.

Even more stunning and surreal IRL.

Newbie golfer here. Had some DRAMA fall upon me for the first time on a golf course, What would you have done? On a public course ($50 for a round) nothing fancy at all, middle of the day during the week. Paired up with a nice 75 year old who is smoking me. On the 13th tee box waiting for the group ahead of us to leave fairway and approach green so I can drive. All of the sudden a threesome comes up and starts SCREAMING at my playing partner. Not an exaggeration, two of the people (older cou

Finally a par 5 I can reach in 3.

Kind of funny to get paired up with a solo playing American on a road trip. Was cool to caddy him through Canadian mountain golf. It's a vibe for sure.

Reminds me of principal skinner saying am I so out of touch, no it’s the children who are wrong…. I just feel like music has gotten out of hand on the golf course. In the day and age of air pods why do you think I wanna listen to your edm music. If you can keep it to your cart then so be it but that’s almost never the case. I’d love for golf courses to start banning speakers but maybe it’s just me yelling at clouds

Hopefully we’ll be back open soon. Unfortunately Langston may be next…

Let’s try this again—full top 100 in the attached photo. Broad takeaway: Playing top-rated courses has gotten very expensive. Of the golf courses that appear on top 100 public lists at Golf Digest, GOLF, and Golfweek, there are: * 14 (10%) over a $500 greens fee * 30 (22%) over $400 * 62 (45%) over $300 * 101 (73%) over $200 Average peak greens fees among top 100 public courses: * Top 10: $606 * Top 25: $493 * Top 50: $388 * Entire list: $307

I assume on a course in India, I think I would be heading in another direction. That's creepy.

I played solo this afternoon at a public course owned by the Navy in Thailand. The group in front of me had 10 people, and the group in front of them had 8 people. All of them were trying to drive all fucking golf balls to the green, turned out it went left and right, causing such a long time to find the ball, dropping, and replay. I mean . . ., C'mon guys, I don't know what to say. [Tensome group](https://preview.redd.it/3oilnj0btx7d1.jpg?width=3472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8e85b

Hi, I’m College Student from Thailand who recently got back into Golfing again after a huge 2 years gap and decided to got into the business again! Now, After I played on Golf course twice in Thailand, I noticed that there’s a food booth along the course, there was like, 4 of them. Most of the product are Snack and drink and even a stray golf balls that they sold in pack of 10 in the cheapest price i’ve ever see with Golf balls (condition varies of course) Now, I’m wondering if there’s this sor

I wonder if the club compensates the owner time to time.

Hey Guys! First off I would like to share a little about my story. I am a 28 year old male here in the PNW and i have spent the last year building and trying to grow a company I started. We set out to take on some of the biggest players in the golf industry who have been around for 100 years in some cases. ​ I have played golf on and off since I was a child but during the lockdowns is when I really got into it and started playing regularly. I needed some new grips and could not b

This will probably be a bit of a half-baked argument because I’m feeling stronger about it right now than I have time to fully commit, but: Since COVID, I think I can count on one hand the number of golf courses under $100/round that I’ve played that have brought water facilities back to the course. I understand the need to take them away during that time, but a ridiculously large number of them decided to never put those barrels back into the housings and just shrugged and said “fuck you.” Yo

Title.. this is one box of new balls, he also has tons of used balls of varying type and condition. I appreciate any help you can offer!

The ladies are headed down to Texas this week for the first major of the 2024 LPGA season. This is the second year at this new location. Last year Lilia Vu won her 2nd tournament of 2023 and first career major beating fellow American Angel Yin in a playoff and securing Rolex #1 in the process. Key story lines This will be the final tournament for So Yeon Ryu. A 2x major winner and former #1 player, the “Perfect Woman” still has plenty of exemptions to burn though if she wanted to continue he

Any kind of speaker. I mean if you have a PA strapped to your golf cart (like a recent post made here) you’re just a douche canoe and there’s no saving you. I’m talking about the small blue tooth speakers, radios, or music from your phone. One of the many reasons to golf is because of the silence and the good conversation with friends. I feel like when music is on it kills both. If you regularly go to a course you’re just known as “that group”. I won’t tell someone to turn it off, but I’d just p

Bonus points if anyone can guess the course my photo is from.

Update/new questions - TIA again Hello everyone. Sincere thanks to everyone for their replies and guidance. Truly appreciate it. I do have a couple of new questions regarding my travel to Asia (Thailand) with my golf clubs/case 1. Will it easy to find airport transportation upon arrival to my hotel that will fit my large/long hard shell golf case along with a medium suitcase? OR do I need to book “special” transport to my hotel? Does anyone have recommendations or experience in doing so? 2.

Friday twilight tee time. Went with my wife daughter. Course practically empty. She had a blast, let her steer the “tractor,” as she calls it. Big fan of the bunnies and geese on the course. She put around the green and would hold my wedge so I wouldn’t forget it. Ate dinner at the clubhouse after. Very next morning “Dad I want to go golfing again.” Say less kiddo. Went back for another twilight round, just her and I this time. Excited for her to learn the game with me.

I was on hole #3. Guy in a cart comes up to me and says "you need to leave" I asked him "leave the course"? He said "yes leave the course now" I asked him why as he drove away with no explanation. I went up to the group behind me and asked if they were told to leave the course? They said no. I go back up to the clubhouse to the young man who checked me in. I asked him why his colleague told me to leave the course? He said, "I have no idea why he would do that but here take this rain check"

My friend who is new to golf was asking about etiquette from my other friend and I, who both grew up at the same club playing together. Eventually I dropped that nugget, and my friend who I’ve played with for years basically looked at me like I had grown a ballsack on my forehead and said “what the f*ck are you talking about?” Has anyone else ever heard of this rule being implemented? I know my grandpa said it, and I obviously believed it, but what the heck was he talking about‽ I golfed a l

If I owned this house which is right on the tee box of semi private course, do I have to be extra quiet? Can I host a gathering on a Saturday when people might be teeing off? Not rowdy mind you but a bbq and some music and 20 people? I always wondered how this works By the way some of these golfers are loud as shit too

Curiosity following a youtube video about PXG's hyper-exclusive club in Arizona made me wonder - is there any legitimate (I mean a full 18) courses in the world world where if you're not the one who built it or a personal friend, you can't go play? I mean a place where they don't care if nobody but the owner ever plays, it just exists for the them. A place where they say fuck you, keep your money and then they go every third Tuesday just because they feel like it. **Wanted to say thanks for al

I am sure some of you watched the recent video with Grant Horvat and Scottie Scheffler. Scottie mentioned that he thinks golf course design needs more trees to prevent players from just bombing it all day. Watching Cricket Club and it is exactly the course design he doesn't like. It is wide open, long, and we keep seeing the same type of shots over and over. Players aren't forced to get creative or shape shots. Scottie also talks about how if you miss your tee shot by 10 yards, you are in the

I was playing match play interclub. My opponent snap hooks it off the tee here at Kaikoura Golf Club, New Zealand. Ball goes OB on the road but.... a big ass truck is coming down the road, ball bounces into the moving truck and bounces back in bounds. I went on to lose the match by a hole.

So with the end of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, we’re entering the slow part of the golf season, which means it’s the perfect time to look at the standings for Olympic Qualifying for the Tokyo Games. Olympic Qualifying ends on June 22nd and will take the Top 60 players in the Official World Golf Standings (OWGR), with each country getting a maximum of two slots, unless they have more than two players in the Top 15, which in case they can send a maximum of four players. These rules are fairly simple t

We have a upcoming trip to Thailand in January and super excited for it. We are hoping to get a round in and we are looking at Nikanti golf course. I'm debating whether to hire car transfers from the golf course which will be around 2000 baht for the 2 of us, or to just book grab when we are there. I'm sure it won't be a problem to get a grab to go there from our Bangkok hotel but would it be hard to find one on the return trip? It is about 1 hour away. Another question I have is that sinc

If there was one thing you could have that was golf-related that DOESN'T EXIST, what would it be? It could be on the course, off the course, whatever... It could be a product or a service. Use your imagination and get creative.

I actually had a decent round especially on the back (shot a 42). 19 handicap. Had rain, a lightning delay and a lot of sun. It was an interesting round, but will take getting out for 18 being a dad of 3 kiddos under 5.

TL;DR at the bottom. Here's the link if you want to read it: https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/27295569/tiger-playing-first-two-fedex-cup-playoff-events It's a short article and the "back problems" are only mentioned once, but god damn I'm sick of hearing this narrative over the past couple of months. Tiger hasn't said or done ANYTHING that suggests he's suffering from any back problems beyond the usual day to day stiffness that he's been open about since his comeback. He has continued to

Nothing like 5 and a half hours of watching 70+ year old ladies spank it up the fairway 40 yards at a time. And they’re mean. Won’t let you play through, won’t even flash you no titties.

Curious what courses make the list of all time favorites. Love the responses I didn't expect this to get this much traction. Im working on voting up everyone's contribution.

So I'm a golfer/caddy and heading out to backpack South East Asia in January. Would love to get a round in when I'm there even though I'll be on a budget. I've been looking online and a lot of the courses don't have websites, the cheap ones anyway. How would you suggest I book or get more info? The one I've been looking at is Kantarat Golf Course because it's the cheapest and close to the airport. If anyone can offer any recommendations or even like to come for a round around that time. that wo

Any golfers here? Bangkok has dozens of golf courses and I would love to hear your favorites. I live in Issan and does anyone have a favorite course in Issan (Eastern Thailand)?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Thailand/comments/6p1bu4/for_those_who_got_fluent_in_thai_did_you_feel_it/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Thailand/comments/znvzbl/how_much_of_a_game_changer_is_knowing_the_thai/ These 2 post have some what answered this. But I want to know how relevant it is to dating. Obviously 🙄 it does since you can communicate but not everything is black and white. Did or does becoming fluent in Thai heighten your chances of dating seriously in Thailand or is focusing on other thin

There is a golf course in the middle of Don Mueang international right? Like between two runways in the middle!?! I feel like this is the worst spot for a golf course! Do people get +1 or +2 for hitting a plane? I know this is Thailand but this has to be one of the craziest things I have seen! I mean do people go through airport security just to play golf? Blown away and also amazed that this exist! I read the wiki and there is only a red light to stop golf when a plane lands.... Still seems sk

I play disc golf and in many western countries it is very popular and very inexpensive. All you really need is open space and a couple of discs. The only course I know of in Thailand is on Ko Samui. Does anyone know of any other courses? Is anyone interested in the game? I can bring a few discs with me next week, I'll be in Chiangmai all of December.

I am going to travel Thailand at December. And I found out there is a music festival and Pak Chong and decided to go there. I wanted to book airbnb near the festival, so I messaged the festival's Facebook for the exact location of the festival. But the link they sent me was quite weird ; [https://her.is/2N1ctov](https://her.is/2N1ctov) On the map, it shows that the festival will be at the golf course. But if I search that address at the google map, it shows some kind of resort. Can anyone tel

I'm flying into Thailand on a Sunday soon, very early, and I was wondering what's the best bang for your buck golf course near the airport? Let me know!

Any ideas? I can have someone resell stuff for me in America too.

Like I'm confused btw BBA and CS i don't know which course should I pursue like my agent told me if I do bba from shinawatra university they will give me 70% scholarship and free dorm and I think it's not a bad deal. But I don't know abt their intership prog and Abt percentage of getting jobs even I think if i do bba from kmutt they can give me 50% scholarship but dorm and all are not free and same goes for cs program but kmutt gave internship to their students so I don't know what to choose. If

A Myanmar migrant worker in Thailand and a translator, Mr. Thar Thar, who was subjected to a brutal five-hour torture ordeal by his Chinese employers in Rayong province, which is also a hub for Chinese manufacturing and investments in Thailand. After being lured from his Chinese construction camp to a Chinese-owned hot pot restaurant under the false pretence of receiving 12,000 baht in unpaid back wages after working underpaid for months. The attack was carried out by a group of eight individua

I'm a citizen of Myanmar and I am overwhelmed with the amount of options I have to study in Thailand. The degree I'm choosing is MechE, and I don't know which to choose since I have no internal information about the quality of education and other aspects. I heard KMITL and KMUTT are great for Engineering. I need advice from fellow redditors to help me out.

Im a beginner and I want to learn every hair dressing things ..So anyone please help. I already ask Chat GPT and it show me Kevin joe and others .May be you guys know something new.🙏

I’ve noticed that some Westerners feel offended when they hear the word “Farang” (also pronounced “Falang”). I understand that when people don’t know the origin or meaning of a word, they might assume it’s something negative—just to be cautious. So, I’d like to explain everything about this word to help everyone better understand where it comes from and why there’s no need to feel offended when someone calls you a “Farang.” And before I go any further, just so you know—I’m Thai. In Thai, Faran

I just witnessed the greatest rise of any man I've ever seen. I moved here about four years ago and took an English teaching course. I met some older English guy around 55 years old, balding, and massively over weight. Going to Go-Go bars, getting wasted and taking girls home several times a week. He took me to Go-Go bars and introduced me to the "scene" lol He was the most degenerate expat I've ever met. Well he was the first one I'd actually met at that point but he held the title. Pretty big

https://preview.redd.it/9tqaao8gmsyc1.png?width=973&format=png&auto=webp&s=4093da722a3e510a2c0dbb06ec429e8bb747c388 Born, raised, and living in this city for almost 40 years. I've flown to and from Don Muang countless times, but I just learned this today from a news that AOT wants to rent this golf course from Royal Thai Air Force. lol.

After 3 years coming back and forth to Thailand with visa runs, I finally came for good 5 months ago. Here in Bangkok I have a quality of life that I could only dream of in Europe, living in a condo room in Bangkok with swimming pool, gym, co-working space and an app that tells me when a parcel or Grab comes through for around 350 euros per month. My Thai partner is wonderful, and so is her family and her friends. I couldn't be more blessed. I also built a good support network with good friend

This is a serious question. Of course Thailand isn't for everyone. And there are both good and bad things about it. Whether one outweighs the other is of course subjective. But I'm always curious when I see posts from people that are clearly very unhappy here, or have a very low opinion of Thais or Thailand, and yet they apparently continue to live here. I'm just wondering what keeps them here?

Hey everybody, I'd love some advice on how to maximize my deposit return - or at least defend myself properly in this situation :( I rented the same condo for **6 YEARS** in Bangkok. The rent was only 10k/month, so it's not some luxury unit with premium materials or furniture. Despite that, I genuinely took good care of the room and kept it clean the entire time. My deposit was 20k. Now that I've moved out, I expected some deductions here and there. That's fair. But instead, the landlord/age

I wanted to apply for university in Thailand for bachelors in interior design.... I'm an international student...which university is recommended?

I heard about this and I want to know what's its name, how does it work exactly and mostly if there's a way to avoid these modules. For example, after 2 years of teaching, if I go out of the country and i come back in, I can teach for 2 other years or i must do anyway these modules? I heard they are pretty expensive, can i just make some of them or simplify all these more and more complicated requirements? Thanks!

My cousin is looking for British A-level courses to get into UK medical college. We were thinking about going to take A-level courses in the UK but we found out that Thailand also have British A-level schools. It is so much cheaper to take A-level courses in Thailand than in the UK. I would like to know which is the best school to take British A-level in Thailand and is it worth it? Thank you in advance.

I’ve lived here for the last 5 years, I’m wondering how “cheap” Thailand actually is. It’s hard for me to compare to the west because despite having a western nationality I’ve lived in Eastern Europe before Thailand and always enjoyed an adventure, of course the “cheaper prices” were a draw too. But is it really that cheap here? How much cheaper? Besides rent, compared to major western cities, which definitely IS cheaper and easily viewable…. Western dinners can still add up quickly to 300 b

looking for a reasonable place to call home on a golf course so I can play everyday and enjoy my retirement… any suggestions?

I'll preface this by saying that those are remarks I've been thinking through for quite a while. I am not looking for anyone's sympathy, but rather I'd like to understand the underlying reasons for some of the things I have noticed, and how they contradict some of the assumptions I and many have about Thailand. I will separate my argument into 2 parts, the first of which will be about how one can feel excluded from Thai society as a foreigner despite efforts to integrate. The second part will b

Hi guys, I'm Rens van de Plas, an investigative journalist from The Netherlands and currently pretty stuck in a case I've been investigating for three years. I'm reaching out to you in the hope anybody could take my research a few steps further. The case I've been investigating is the dissappearance of Sjoerd Swane. Swane was a local politician and alderman in the Dutch municipality of Maarssen (currently the municipality of Stichtse Vecht). Throughout his political career, Swane accepted brib

Hi I am in a relationship with a Thai woman and we have been together for 3 years. We just had a baby together. My Thai partner has a daughter from a previous marriage. Recently we moved into a big townhouse with two bedrooms. There is an additional room there so my partner asked if her daughter could live with us and I said of course I would be more than happy to accommodate that request and build our family structure. **I'm just asking here because I have no prior experience of this**.

Ekaterina Desnitskaya was born in 1886 in the Volyn Governorate. At a gathering of the St. Petersburg intelligentsia, she was noticed by Chakrabong, the son of the King of Siam (Thailand). Love turned the young couple's heads. So much so that the prince was forced to hide their relationship from his parents and violate numerous traditions of his kingdom. In 1890, the future Emperor Nicholas II embarked on a grand journey to the East, visiting, among other places, the Kingdom of Siam—an exotic c

Hello I’m posting here just wanting to air out my case and seek advice by those more familiar with thai laws. I’m someone who drives motorcycles and has done since early teenage years. As many others I too rented a bike and traveled all of Thailand, with several vehicles over the course of many months, so my experience in the country and with motorbikes is not part of the issue here, however one terribly unlucky night with no traffic whatsoever, some thai guy exited his soi onto my main road wi

[https://x.com/AsianDigest/status/2003234617479037357?ref\_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet](https://x.com/AsianDigest/status/2003234617479037357?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet) I was watching this video and I am seeing the bottom left corner of the statue blinking in and out for a quick second (which usually indicates Ai, but also miiight be camera issue) so I need to make sure that it is not an Ai video. Of course people are quick to determine and say

After more than 10 years in Thailand, I still can’t speak Thai anywhere near fluently, and it’s starting to feel pretty embarrassing. I've tried learning the alphabet, taken part in physical group classes, and I've been attending regular weekly Zoom group classes for many years. I've tried speaking regularly with my Thai partner, reading Thai text when I see it, and trying to strike up conversations with random Thais during daily life whenever possible (and vocabulary-permitting). However, my

I've noticed that there are a lot of employees in various shops, often half of employees would probably complete the job needed, so why companies hire that many? Most places are overstaffed from business perspective. Obviously they have to pay them salary so it decreases their profits. As a customer of course I'm happy about it and happy that many people have jobs but am just curious to know logic behind it. For example at the airport there was a guy who just kept doing hand movement of showing

« Today, I intended to travel to Singapore for a medical check-up with the doctor who had been taking care of me while I was abroad. At Thai immigration, I was held back for almost two hours, even though I had already won the case against the travel ban and therefore have the same right to travel abroad as any other Thai citizen. During the flight, the pilot informed me that because of the delay caused by immigration, the aircraft would not be able to land at Seletar Airport in Singapore, whic

I wanted to share something I have been through last week. I have been in Thailand for a few years now, and every year renew my marriage visa with the ฿400k in my account for 2 months. As I have several bank accounts, I move the money to Bangkokbank and just leave it there undisturbed, 2 months prior. Exactly ฿400k . Get the proof of funds document from the bank, go to immigration, and within a few days we are done and I have another year on my visa. **This year however,** Bangkokbank told us t

Hi guys, I am a Cambodian looking to make (more) thai friends. Please, before you attack me for who I am, i ask that you keep an open mind and a have a little more patience and read my complete post. I am a born and raised Cambodian, currently studying abroad in Australia. I have many foreign friends, and many are thai as I grew up in an American Private school and of course I am now abroad. I want to make more thai friends because I had plans to visit thailand but after seeing lots of stuff on

Hey guys. Just wondering if anyone knows of any sustainability courses or where I'm able to find any courses related to this field in Thailand. Things along the lines of these: bamboo construction, eco sanitation, natural paints/dyes, traditional food preservation, mud/straw housing, composting, rainwater harvesting, bio digesters, solar power. It would be great to know some techniques specifically developed in Thailand and taught there, or training offered by locals. But institutions would be

Hello, my dream is to move to Thailand. My idea is to realize my profits from stocks, ETFs, and dividends that I hold abroad while I am tax resident in Thailand at that time (and no longer tax resident in my home country), and then transfer the money from the stock market to my Thai bank account. The stocks would of course be sold abroad. I have heard that such foreign capital gains are subject to 0% tax in Thailand. Is that correct?

Since arriving in Thailand for the first time two years ago I have frequently encountered a certain type of older male farang. This certain type of farang is usually very eager to tell you about how dissatisfied they are with their home country (they claim to be happier in Thailand but are they really if they enjoy complaining so much?) After they have softened you up with the inevitable whining about taxes and the weather it doesn't take long for the transphobia to start. Saying "the west" has

I’m not sure who can relate, but it’s my mother’s biggest shame that she didn’t teach her children much of Thai language or culture. I completely understand why; she was an immigrant wife who wanted her kids to fit in. That said, it was hard for me to feel connected to my white side and my Asian side growing up. (Not able to relate to white people fully and feeling looked down on at times, but also feeling inadequate as an Asian with little cultural ties). I only know enough Thai to ask for a b

Opinion Piece: this is just my experience as a SE Asian foreigner who grew up here. Your mileage may vary. **TL;DR:** If you assimilate, locals are more likely to accept you. I grew up in Thailand; I've lived here 20 years, half of it in a small town near Korat. While my Thai language skills are still far from native fluency, I get by. I'm the designated translator for my family whenever we go out. In my previous company, I was the only foreigner for a year. I would converse with colleagues,

In a discussion about Thailand's declining population growth the other day, a redditor posted the following, and I was surprised to see that it received some upvotes. "So to answer the question, the easiest way to reverse the declining population problem is to simply open up the borders and make immigrating and settling down here A LOT easier. Thailand, would of course, have to stop being "just for Thais" I am curious to see what Thai redditors think about this idea. Honor system: I

Surprise that this news did not make it to this board yet. This has been stirring a lot of discussions amonst Thais. Hope some serious actions will be taken. A lot of faith and credibility in Thai Bhuddism Instititute has been lost in the last 20 years. [https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3067873/defrocked-monks-face-criminal-investigation](https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3067873/defrocked-monks-face-criminal-investigation)

My Thai Partner (34f) just told me that in her childhood and youth she and her peers were forced to watch videos of women giving birth multiple times over the course of their school years. Close up shots, great stuff. 👌🏻 If that has been happening on a bigger scale, I’m even less surprised about the reproduction rates in Thailand. 😅 Any experiences with that? Is that still happening?

[https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/thailand-golf-resort-quarantine/index.html](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/thailand-golf-resort-quarantine/index.html)

I just wanted to share a story about something that happened from my rural village in isan Thailand. Which is something that would perhaps shock western people, but people in that village doesn't seem to bat an eye to it. There's a girl in my village who is 16 years old, she met an american man throught an online app and then just after 5 days of talking he came to proposed to her with 200 000 baht and 2 baht gold. He seems to have lived in Thailand for a few years now from what i've heard. Kee

Since around 2024 I’ve been noticing a shift in the way WhatsApp groups and online communities feel. The tone has changed. It used to be more respectful, careful and culturally sensitive. Now it feels rougher, louder and less open-minded. One thing I keep noticing is that many fresh expats join groups mainly to look for things they miss from back home, while in the past it was more about exploring new and local experiences. I’ve also noticed that conflicts break out more often and instead of loo

Sawadee krap everyone, I’m a student at Chulalongkorn University. For a course task on "Service Design," I’m trying to identify where the biggest "daily life friction" is in Thailand right now. I’m specifically looking for those manual tasks that feel like they should be automated by now but still aren't (e.g., chasing prices on LINE, bill pay, tracking deliveries, or admin paperwork). I’ve put together a very short 6-question form to gather some data for my project. It takes less than a minu

สวัสดีครับทุกคน I moved here last week for a Thai language course and have so far loved Thailand. There's just one problem: the groceries here are even more expensive than the country I come from (Australia). I'm talking specifically Top and Villa. Given that incomes here are generally lower, surely there are supermarkets that offer cheaper groceries. So, those of you who live here: where do you go for affordable groceries? ขอบคุณมากครับ Edit: original post said Big C instead of Villa. Apol

I worked in Bangkok for about five years as a teacher, loved it but didn't like teaching. So I've spent the last ten years changing careers, and **am now in the final stages of applying for the LTR** which will give me 10 years residence and permission to do my remote work here. **\[highlighted because some seem to think I'm applying for DTV? lol\]** But I see some posts online that its still hard to get a bank account. I did have three accounts with Kasikorn, TMB, and someone else, but it was

My family just moved back to my original country and I'm sharing my experience at the airport since a lot of farangs have children with Thais. This is little heads up for those families planning first time travel. At passport control my mother (Thai) breezed through without an issue. When I handed my child and my passports to the immigration officer she looked at us very carefully and asked me if she was my child. I answer "Yes". She then called over another officer who brought us over to a sep

Or inversely, would you go back home if it was as cheap as Thailand? Better way to put it, how much does cost factor in your decision to live here?

Hi everyone, I recently moved to Thailand and I'm struggling a bit to get on well with my colleagues, especially my boss. He is a **middle-aged Thai man (around 40-50 years old) working as a government official.** I'd like to ask what kind of special interests or hobbies Thai men in this age group usually have (like football, golf, etc.) so I can easily strike up a conversation with him. Does anyone know? All suggestions are appreciated! Thank you!

I am going to be spending the next three months in Southeast Asia, arriving in Bangkok on Tuesday. I have a lot of flexibility with where I can travel to, and, recently, have begun thinking about spending a chunk of this time at an intensive, training camp. I've always been active, and have been considering taking up a combat sport for a while now. Now, Japan's ramen is catching up to me, and I think this could be a fun way to pass some time abroad. I'm not really interested in MMA, but wo

Hi everyone, I've been living in Thailand for 4 years now. At first, like everybody, I had to pick up a lot of new habits and adapt to new 'rules'. However over time, I realize I've slowly revert back to the lifestyle I had back home : I'm doing basically the same things work-wise, have the same hobbies, still keep my close friends circle from back home, I eat almost only Western food, and so on... I was wondering if any of you was feeling that way? Of course, living in Thailand offers many th

Moving to Thailand in 10 days! I've contacted multiple language schools who appear to be reputable and will be sitting in on trial lessons during my first week in the country. All schools told me to enter on a Tourist Visa and begin the Ed Visa process from within the country, so that's what I'm doing - I live in the USA and don't need a visa, but I got a Tourist Visa anyway. Realistically, after I complete a 14-18 month program at a language school, could I look for more advanced studies at a

Hi all, I have always been admiring Thai culture and always wanted to live there. I am interested in doing some art related summer courses in Thailand this year. My particular field of interest is fashion design. Do you guys suggest studying fashion design in Thailand? Because tho I know it is one of the strong suits of Thailand, but that doesn't seem too common here in the states, and so the information I gathered online are very limited. Any advices/suggestion?

The longer one stays in Thailand, the more one comes to the gradual realization that this country is built on a sturdy foundation of rice, but it moves by way of the noodle. In the latter camp, there is infinite variety; so much so that it would be impossible to list them all in a casual review, as their names and permutations could fill a heavy tome. Take note of this entry, one of my personal favorites from the noodle sphere: บะหมี่หมูกรอบ, or yellow egg noodles with crispy pork belly. In th

https://preview.redd.it/639qqwqm9wqf1.jpg?width=2226&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f6027cdae28656e3c796f175693996d074d51a31 >Thank you so much everyone on r/Thailand for the thoughtful questions and lively conversation! This AMA felt more like a hangout than an interview of sorts. I even tried video replies in the comments for the first time, which I think was a really fun way to connect with you guys. And of course, a big shoutout to the amazing moderators of r/Thailand for making thi

I’m half Thai, born in Germany, once officially a Thai national. In the early 2000s, I got German citizenship and had to give up my Thai one. Now I want it back. Should be easy, right? I have Thai blood, an old Thai passport, a legit birth certificate. Wrong. Apparently, that’s not enough. Since my mother isn’t listed in any *Tabien Baan* and doesn’t have a valid Thai ID, I can’t be entered anywhere either. So, first step? Get her registered. But here’s the twist, back in the 90s, my mom cha

After living in Thailand for 15+ years and buying a lot of lottery tickets, I finally hit the lowest price 555. Of course it didn't come on the numbers with 2 tickets. Where can I cash in this ticket?

first of all sorry for my English! So let me tell you a short story what's happened, we are two Russians why long time ago wanted to emigrate from Russia due to bad political situation back after 2014 (Crimea accident) but when the war started we had no other option to fly away as fast as we can (don't want to be in a part of stupid meat grinder) we first arrived in Turkey then fly to Serbia, and now we are here in Thailand (staying with ED visa) before we wanted to learn language and probab

*Hey all,* *I posted on this topic over in the Bangkok sub* *and it went a little viral over there. I tried posting here too yesterday, but it got removed because I included a link to the group's social media.* *I messaged the mods and they said it was OK to post here as long as I removed social media links, so I'm trying again:* \---- About a year ago, some lonely guys were posting in the Bangkok & Thailand looking for recommendations on where to go to meet cool people. Of course they

My friend has given birth in Thailand. The father is Thai and she wants to come back to the UK because the relationship is not good he cheats and is cruel. She has the birth registered in Thailand and he is on the birth certificate too but she wants to know the law in the UK about her child coming home and obtaining and English passport to stay here and live. I don't know where else to post this for advice because she's in a very tight spot. The father has said he won't sign any documents and th

This is not the first time that I have had excessive packaging for an online shopping delivery. It’s a terrible waste of resources. I will reuse ♻️ the bubble wrap, of course 😇

Hello, Long story short, I got my girlfriend pregnant. The test is still negative but her symptoms are as of someone who got pregnant. Her period has also been late for a week. We are planning to do HCG blood test just to be sure. I'm willing to take all the responsibility whether to keep the child or do the abortion depending on what she wants to do. But the chances are high that we might end up with the latter. Just to prepare for her to be safe, I would like to receive advices from someone w

This informative article hints at an inconvenient truth: it's not only - perhaps not even *mainly* \- poor farmers that are responsible for the annual haze crisis in Thailand. That's just another convenient way for rich/urban people to blame poor/rural people, without taking a hard look into the mirror first. The elephant(s) in the room: industry, traffic, transportation, aviation - in short, modern life. But few dare to blame a system whose various conveniences and temptations they've become s

Hi folks, We've been seeing a lot of posts and discussion on the Israel/Palestine situation recently. Posts related to Thailand or Thais are of course welcome, but a lot of the recent discussion has very quickly descended into off-topic conversations that would be better suited to other subs - e.g. /r/worldnews, /r/geopolitics, etc. Please use this thread for posts on Israel/Palestine that are related to Thailand. Further such posts after this one may be removed without notice. Previous suc

Hi folks, We've been seeing a lot of posts and discussion on the Ukraine/Russia situation recently. Posts related to Thailand are of course welcome, but a lot of the recent discussion has very quickly descended into off-topic conversations that would be better suited to other subs - e.g. /r/worldnews, /r/geopolitics, etc. Please use this thread for posts on Ukraine/Russia that are related to Thailand. Further such posts after this one may be removed without notice. Previous such posts are l

As is widely known, Thailand is governed under a democratic system. Therefore, elections must be held periodically. This time, the election falls on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to select 500 Members of Parliament from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. At the same time, a referendum on constitutional amendments will also be conducted. The ballots used in this election consist of three types, namely: 1. green ballot for selecting constituency Members of Parliament. 2. pink ballot for selecting a political par

I’m a half-retired with plenty of time. So I talk with several AI on the sequences of ongoing Iran War without echo chamber. What they say is quite shocking. In a month or two Thailand will be the world like Mad Max, with insufficient power supply, many people will lose job, food shortages etc. But it looks just normal outside now. Foods are abundant on shelves, full of customers in restaurants, happy-go-lucky TVCM. It’s too severe to believe. But it is a normalcy bias they say. Think current si

Disclaimer: This post is super long, just slide away if the topic is not relatable. ✌️ I grew up and lived here almost my entire life as a foreigner, currently been working as a marketing/creative professional, and honestly, it’s been one of the most draining experiences of my career so far. For a while, I told myself it’s just how things are. But over time, it’s become harder to ignore how frustrating and disheartening it can be, especially when it starts to affect your sense of purpose and p

I plan on going to Thailand later in the month to with-drawl all of my money there and close my Bangkok Bank account. I have roughly 20k (usd) leftover from the sell of an apartment a few years back. Assuming that my account isn't locked (I've recently withdrawn cash from an ATM so I hope it's fine) are there any issues anyone has encountered leaving Thailand, specifically at immigration? This is not a question about the laws entering the USA with over 10k, only any issues one might have lea

In summary, the latest news from the past few weeks/days: \- Massive drop of tourists arrival triggered unusual reaction of TAT (which may mean that in reality, the impact is worst than what they announce) \- Tax Department announced proposing a law to tax free fresh cash transferred to Thailand, and this while working on a law to tax worldwide income tax scheme \- Government announced halting the 10,000B handout cash scheme (mentioning this is not a fund issue because they have budget .....

I just thought it'd be nice to share this here for all the people who post "how to move to Thailand" every week and for others too, of course.

Hi hello, I’m 18 years old and half Danish, half Thai my mom’s Thai, my dad’s Danish, and they’re divorced. I was born and raised in Denmark and have lived here my whole life. Every summer, my mom, my brother, and I travel to Thailand to see our family. Lately, I’ve been wanting Thai citizenship and a Thai passport because I want to feel more connected to my Thai side. Technically, I’m 50/50, but growing up in Denmark has always made me feel more Danish. Still, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve start

My mother is a Thai citizen and I know in Thailand you can obtain a birth certificate due to heritage. I attempted to start the proceedings while in my country of Earth however was very difficult to even get a hold of the Thai embassy I'm currently in Thailand on a vacation and have brought my birth certificate and other relevant documents. What is the best course of action to get a type birth certificate and subsequent Thai ID card?

Hi everyone, My partner and I are planning to move to Thailand, and I have a question about psychiatric / mental health care there. I am currently being treated in Hungary for a mental health condition, and I would like to continue my medication after moving. At the moment, I take amisulpride and quetiapine XR. My question is whether it is possible to find a new private doctor in Thailand without bringing my previous hospital records from Hungary. I feel that my previous diagnosis was not com

We're a couple hoping to get married in Thailand. I'm confused as to whether the amphurs need a Single Status Certificate or a Certificate of No Impediment to Marry. Because one of us is Japanese, the Certificate of No Impediment apparently is not given out by embassies, as they refuse to give them out if the person you're getting married to is of the same sex. Instead, they give the Single Status Certificate. I've also read some articles that mention japanese same sex couples getting married in

Hey everyone, *TL:DR* : All i'm saying is if you make your research, find a unit with something a bit different from others or even unique you can have a solid yield, fairly higher than 5 percents. 7-10 percents is absolutely doable if your unit is special and fits what the market looks for. Investing in Thai real estate is not always bad. It just requires more work upfront. Same for resell. I just read a bunch of post on reddit warning and saying how bad it is to invest in real estate in

Earlier I was sitting in a cozy café near Khao San Road and witnessed a what felt to me like a weird encounter. A white middle aged Brit insisted on paying for a pretty, young Thai woman 30 years younger than him. Presumably, she was on her break trying to grab some food for her and her co-workers. She was reluctant at first, letting him know that she wanted to pay for herself. Of course everyone was staring at them except for my girlfriend who was slamming down croissants like there was no tom

Hello dear people of Reddit, I have a question for anyone who has experience in this particular scenario. I very recently inherited two properties, one in Bangkok and one in Pattaya, from a very close relative of mine. Both are relatively new units and both are in the higher segment of the market, meaning luxurious furnishings and very nice amenities. The projects themselves qualify, in my assessment after some research, as highly sought-after developments. These are condo units under a forei

I've been hovering in this sub for a while and I've always wondered what proportion of the users here are native Thais along with foreign expats living in Thailand and current or future tourists. Of course there's, r/ThailandTourism for those touristy queries, but this sub seems more Thai society related news and content. I just always wonder whether the users are natives or expats since its not always obvious. Myself, I'm an Australian tourist guy that visited Thailand last August and due to v

Basically, did Thailand live up to your expectations? Or was reality much worse than the fantasy? And of course, if it did not, list out the ways it disappointed you.

I live here for 10+ years, and during this time, buying PC parts was easy, prices were normal and often even cheaper than in other countries (of course, except for shortages which affected the whole world a few years ago). However, right now, it seems to be impossible to get high-end computer equipment, and prices are insane. Parts which are on stock everywhere in other countries, are impossible to buy here. All x670e motherboards are sold out (only MSI Gaming, which is the only 6layer pcb x670

The balance of power in golf has been quite imbalanced toward the US historically (save for maybe the very early days of golf) although recent years have seen significant challenges to this dominance especially in the women's golfing world. I personally think it's pretty cool when a non-American wins a golf major and here we're going to look back at some of the best by country. I tend to write long, so just to make things easy, I've bolded the names and the number of times won if you don't care

\[Video Credits: LPGA\] “My mom came up to me after I finished 18 and she cried a lot,” Thitikul said. “I told her I finally won in front of you. She was emotional, and that made me emotional too.” For Thai golf fans, Honda LPGA is a holy grail, and with that comes the pressure cauldron that has buckled even our best. Jeeno walked into this week on top of the world, and she has more than risen to the occasion. She wins on the week of her 23rd birthday, and for the first time ever, in front of

**Day 3 Results** **Pool B** 🇸🇪**Ingrid Lindblad/Magdelene Sagstrom —> 4&3 Brooke Henderson/Wei-Ling Hsu** 🌐 Needing only half a point to secure their semifinal, the World Team set out to finish the job early. A one-two jab from Brooke and Wei-Ling put the World 2 up at the turn, and the errant Swede pair was unable to find any counter. A Swedish bogey on the par-5 14th finished the job for the Canadian-Taiwanese duo, who look more and more a revelation as the World Team secured the to

Well boys, tough decision today, but my best employee and top seller left me with no options other than to fire him. So here I am, scrolling Reddit, and I see some hack posting a G430 Driver and how he got it at a fairway wood price because someone at a Golf Galaxy "must've mislabeled it". And that's when I thought: "Wait a second, Tim (my best employee) was assigned to labeling and marking the clubs the other day and I had found a G430 Fairway Wood marked at driver price". Now, I didn't think

i’ve always tried to find a way to articulate this exact idea when people as me for advice but could never find the right words. this is truly what makes me play my best. being carefree and enjoying the golf. i’ve tried to stop having some sort of required end result. an ugly par is the same on a scorecard as a pretty par. just play

If you watch Golf Channel in the last month, you may have seen the ads. The International Crown is coming to TPC Harding, San Francisco this week - from Thursday to Sunday, 4-7 May 2023.   **1. The Multi-Polar World of Women’s Golf** The International Crown is a biennial (more on this later) match-play team competition between the best nations in women’s golf. For the vast majority who follow men’s golf, you will be familiar with the Ryder Cup where American men take on their Europea

Whether it be on the course with buddies, watching on TV, or getting a lesson from a pro… any zingers out there? This question was inspired by the pro who gave me my first lesson 2 hours ago who said “At the top of your swing you look like Jon Rahm; but at the bottom of your swing you look like Jon Rahm’s mom” 10/10 - will be back for more lines like this. What are the funniest golf insults you’ve ever heard or said?

Appropriately named Cape Schank GC

Tobacco Road pictured above.

Name your top experience?

I’ll start, this is from Chardonnay Golf Club in Northern California. Fun play through the Napa wine vineyards.

Anyone game these?

Ive been searching through thrift stores in my area to find golf club steals and so far my best find was a Titleist 2 iron and a Titleist 17 degree hybrid in fantastic condition for a combined total of $5.50. What are the best deals y’all have found??

So I would say I have an above average swing speed and have struggled with solid contact + squaring the club face pretty much all my life. I definitely try and “kill it” and it’s a weakness of mine for sure. My inconsistency is painful. My misses are BIG and my rounds are constantly ruined by penalty strokes and horrible positioning. Anyways the night before my monthly round with the boys, I watched this YouTube vid of a pro saying he starts his range sessions with easy half swing pitch shots an

I found this ball at hole 3 today. After that I had the best Iron Game of my life. Was hitting them pure and ball went for miles it seemed! What brand is this? I'll buy some more!

I've one friend who cheats everytime. It's known by everyone. Does anyone have a similar friend, and any good / terrible story? One of 100's of stories. So first off this guy can hit a ball far left or right on any hole. One time years ago, he drove a ball way left towards treea. As usual he said he'd zip off before any of us tee'd off as it might take longer than 3mins to find. Anyways the guy is blind on this specific instance. He ran over to the other other fairway and all you heard 5 min

In your experiences, what career allows you to play the most golf? Obviously, besides being a pro golfer, stupid rich, or retired lol. Who knows maybe one day…

Right now, it’s about halfway between the between the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. Which means that starting this month, qualifying for Olympic Golf is technically starting. 23 months from now, the IOC will pull a select group of 60 golfers who will be eligible to play in the Olympics, straight from the Official World Golf Rankings. Meaning that right now, almost every tournament on the PGA Tour, the European Tour, the Web.com Tour, basically any professional non-seniors tour counts towards Olympic Q

With the Christmas break in full swing (golf pun), most of the major world tours off and many of the top players relaxing in their offseason, it’s a great time to look at Olympic Qualifying. A lot has changed in the 4 months [since I last posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/cwphfq/oc_whos_in_line_to_make_the_2020_olympic_field/). As a reminder, Olympic Qualifying ends on June 22nd and will take the Top 60 players in the Official World Golf Standings (OWGR), with each country getting a

What do you feel is the best golf trip destination in the USA overall that’s feels the most worth the price and value for everything? Open to planning some epic golf trips down the road, but was curious from people’s real stories. Edit: Located in CA. Appreciate all the comments wasn’t expecting this.

In [Part 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/8xkgoy/oc_part_1_the_open_championship_examining_the/), I examined the success of players who qualified for the British Open through 36-hole qualifiers. This time, I shift the focus to regular golf tournaments designated as qualifying events. The Open Qualifying Series, which replaced most of the 36-hole qualifiers in 2014, includes tournaments from all of the major tours. Similar concepts have been used in the past. In 2002, for example, the f

The epiphany was just, stop focusing on all the little mechanical bs, arm position, weight shift. All of that, I got rid all of it by imagining the kind of spin I want on the ball at impact. Really tried to get into the subconscious golf, but realized your subconscious only knows what you know, if you don’t know how to hit a draw / fade / or what a straight shot feels like, then your subconscious doesn’t either. This clicks when I realized the similarities in spin to ping pong / pickleball /

My internet hamster took a dirt nap last night, so I've been somewhat delayed. I've had tons of fun discussing this stuff here and even more fun writing these pieces, so thanks for participating even when Wiesberger misses the cut by a mile or somehow, yet again, DJ doesn't make these rankings. Without further ado, here's the link with the piece below: http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/02/Fantasy-Golf-Rankings-Honda-Classic.html Birdman. As a (sort-of) journalist, I've just done my (un)o

A bunch of my friends will watch every second of The Masters and talk at length about how great and important the tournament is. I'm a casual fan so my understanding of its significance around the world is, at best, lacking. Essentially, is The Masters as widely watched and anticipated in places like Austria, Thailand, or Croatia as it is the States or even the UK?

Yes. Especially if you're right behind the guys cleaning leaves.

His win in the Thailand Golf Championship was one which was completed against Henrik Stenson, the best golfer in the world right now, and it will have done wonders for his confidence, after comfortably defending a four shot lead in the final round. García is only 33, an age when some of the games finest hadn't yet started to win majors. Nick Price was 38 before he won the first of his 3 majors, Nick Faldo was 32 when he won the first of his 6, Pádraig Harrington was 35 by the time he won his fi

Have a round coming up with my boss and wanted to show up with some witty one-liners. For the good shots, bad shots, and anything in between - what are some of your favorite sayings on the course?

Michigan and Arizona seem like good bets. Open to options outside the US too

After golfing for 4 years and being stuck in the mid 90s, I flushed money I was going to use for clubs into lessons and am consistently in the 80s and shot a 79 today.

Long time lurker, first time poster, and just trying to vent. Finally got out to California with my father who’s been wanting to play Pebble Beach for nearly his entire life. We weren’t able to get out at Pebble Beach because of a 3 Day resort visit requirement, so we did the next best thing which was Spyglass Hill. For him, just being on property was good enough. We had a lovely time warming up, getting to know our caddies, Miguel and Justin (who were the best and honestly the heroes of this s

I wrote Young instead of Smith on my first attempt. Kinda proved my own point.

It feels like there's a lot of travel threads where people go to play once in a lifetime courses, and drop thousands of bucks for a couple rounds. Nothing wrong with that, but I'm looking to organize a trip where I can go and play some very nice courses, but don't need to have the name recognition, and don't need to have the high price tag or exclusivity. Thanks in advance

Could be the one thing that changed your swing, got you on the course more, or kept you from buying that $500 club. As a new player, I always enjoy hearing what more experienced people have to say.

Par 3 #12 at Royal Hawaiian, Oahu. Plays 200 yrds from the blue tees. Hit it short, left or long = gone, swallowed up by the jungle. Only a Small bailout to the right. Target golf at its finest.

Could be swing advice, course management, practice habits, equipment, or mental game. Curious what ended up being way more true than you wanted to admit.

Like the title says, my daughter says I ruined her marriage and doesn't want to speak to me anymore. About a year ago my brother, me, and a friend were going out and took her then fiance out as our 4th. We told him beforehand we like to kid around and give each other shit and he said that was perfect that's what he and his buddies do. He's a pretty good golfer, better than any of his, like a single digit handicap and we're all teens. We're having a few beers playing a bit, giving each other

I’ve been keeping the balls from my best golf moments over the last 10+ years. Do a lot of you do this or am I weird?

I’m burnt out of my current job and now I just want to coast and golf a lot. What are the best jobs to allow me to get as much golf as possible?

Play at a course where the ranger never does anything and it’s typically a 5hr+ round. Saw on a course in vail they have a clock set up every few holes that reminds you that “this should be your starting time when you get here, if it’s it’s past you’re tee time, play faster” or something to that effect. Is there anything effective that courses typically do to make a round quicker

What are some of the best jobs for being able to play golf? The typical 9-5 just kills any available time with commute included which makes me wonder about what the best option is. I’m thinking it would have to be something that starts at like 10 or noon or get out at 2. Maybe something with flexible hours or just less days working in general? Maybe a teacher with summer off but golf can be expensive haha. What job do you think would be best for someone who wants to golf a ton?

United States, Europe, Dubai where would you live to play world class golf every day for the rest of your life?

New dad here. Love golf, love my son, but getting out for a round has been tough since he was born. Tried walking the course with the stroller but carrying clubs while pushing wasn’t happening. So I designed and 3D printed this attachment that holds a full 14 clubs and mounts to any stroller handlebar with velcro straps. Walked 9 yesterday morning with my buddy (also a new dad) and our boys. Had the course to ourselves, got some fresh air, and didn’t have to choose between golf and family time

What’s everyone’s favorite one liners for their buddies? Played yesterday, admittedly not one of my best rounds and after slicing the ball into a different zip code the older guy I was paired with asked me if I always swing right handed. Added that to the arsenal for sure.

Getting a new pair for Christmas. Give me your best premium golf shoe that’s water proof and comfy enough for walking rounds.

I usually try and stay away from the major brands (Nike, Adidas, Callaway) that make golf apparel and love supporting up and coming companies that make quality stuff when im out on the course. I have really been liking the apparel created by the guys at Good Good, Flag & Anthem, and Waggle Golf recently. Does anyone have any reccomendations on underrated companies that not many people know about? Trying to bolster my wardrobe for the second half of the golf season.

Mine was a baggage guy at the airport who told me to always put a broom handle in the bag cut slightly longer than the driver to stop the clubs getting smacked into stuff in transit

I’ve been playing for a little less than a year but it’s not about skill. I find myself most happy on the course when I’m by myself, going at my own pace (which is definitely a bit faster than usual, and just enjoying my time out there. I hate when it takes forever, I’m waiting for other players shots, or going from my ball to their ball etc. And yes, I do have friends I can play with but I still just prefer going out alone and doing my own thing. I can’t afford a golf club membership, what are

Something ridiculous like £30 a round

I started buying rain gloves because I'd go through too many leather gloves every season. Rain gloves have been more durable and have better grip (even when my hands are a bit moist) What are some of your favorite golf gloves and why? Just curious

Wondering what everyone considers the best tips they’ve picked up. Lining up a putt? Swinging a driver? Targeting an approach?

Just when I was about to make a wise ass comment: "I grew up in very much a working-class family, and golf has always been a very expensive game,” Rai said. “I started from the age of 4 years old, and my dad used to pay for the equipment, pay for my memberships, my entry fees. And it wasn’t money that we really had, to be honest, but he’d always buy me the best clubs. Rai began to ascend up the junior ranks, but his family’s financial situation remained strained. Young Aaron grew, as children

What is generally the best “mid” golf ball right now that’s not super cheap but not a Pro V1 either? Looking for a good ball to play with right now. Really don’t lose balls all that much but I am still a beginner.

[https://www.bombersgolftees.com/](https://www.bombersgolftees.com/)

From the 2024 Dubai Invitational

Went for an 18 hole with my two buddies yesterday and as we get to the first Tee the employee there said we now have a fourth man…I wasn’t that happy about it at first, simply because I wanted a nice day on the course with just my friends…Our fourth man was Dennis. Turns out, Dennis is an absolute legend, scholar and a stud. My buddies and I are pretty awful at golf, so I told Dennis before we even tee’d off that he’d be the best golfer on the day. He laughed and said “We’ll see about that.” (

$450 for an adult, $150 for a jr and spectator. My son has been playing for less than a year, and only at a 9 hole par 3. The longest tee shot for his is about 145. He just turned 13, and would say he is “ok” for as little golf experience he has, but very far from good. He normally hovers around 45 at the par 3. He played out of his mind good and shot a 96 from the front tees. I did use “vacation scoring” and miraculously found 2-3 balls that were lost, but good time was more important than b

Just got back from one of my favorite places on earth. What are other closing holes of golf that you guys love?

I’ll go first: when your forearms rotate perfectly resulting in an effortless frozen rope piss missile. Followed shortly by chunking a pitching wedge into the water, but still.

I still suck, but I think this little book (more of a comic strip, really) has me on track for breaking 90 in the next couple of weeks, after taking 9 months to break 100. For the first time instead of trying to hit it straight and then having to deal with the seemingly random hook/draw/fade/slice, I’m choosing which way I want the ball to turn over. I still have to learn to control the degree to which it curves, but I can reliably choose between a draw/gentle hook and a fade/gentle slice. Pla

For reference

I’ll go first, my brother was hitting a 7-iron over water on a short par 4 ( playing red tees ) and he skulked the crap out of it to the point of it going over the green and he said“ A gnat kamikaze into my eye.” I can never forget it.

It might even be the best purchase, but I cannot speak highly enough about the experience of using one. Walking in general is a better way to play golf vs riding in a cart but not having to push or carry through the round will not only will benefit your game but it's just so freaking cool to stroll down the fairways upright like a pro with his own caddie. You get the exercise from walking but you're less tired through the back 9 because you arent pushing or carrying a 40-50 weight throughou

While I would love to play Pro-V1s every round, I’m not sure my game really appreciates the finer aspects of a high-end ball (kind of like my wine palette). And my propensity to find water makes them fiscally disadvantageous. What is your gamer ball for under $30, and why did you choose it? (Demerits given for all references to “range balls”).

Thanks for the help! I was thinking putters/shoes? Golf Balls maybe? I don't know as this is the first time I had this much credit and no need to spend it on myself or the wife.

My dad (72yo, Australian) wants to move to Thailand. He wants to get a leasehold condo. He says he can get one in Pataya for around AU 200K. I know he can only stay 6 months out of the year (he is planning to rent a room in Aus for the other 6 months of the year), but what other considerations are there? I'm worried because he doesn't have that much money altogether (around 400K), no investments, and he is on an Australian pension. If he spends more than half his money to secure a leasehold pr

What is the best way to watch the Ryder Cup live in Thailand, if it's not on TV. Cheers

Back in 2022, I got three offers from top universities in the UK and two universities from the US however bearing $50k+ annual (tuition + board) even post scholarships was financially extremely difficult for me and my family, I too like others had dreamt of studying abroad for better prospects and pursuing the Western dream- working hard and trying to provide the best life for me and our family. Not that we lack of any necessities but we are a middle class working family. I was almost finishing

I’m trying to figure out the best option for my situation and wondered what other people here are doing. I live and work in Thailand and currently keep around a 12 to 13 month emergency fund in cash. The reason it’s relatively high is simple: having that buffer helps me sleep at night, given the economic unpredictability right now. The issue is the cash is just sitting there doing basically nothing. I’m with SCB and K-Bank at the moment, and the rates are very poor. It bothers me seeing a larg

Geely sold 400,000 of those in the first 9 month of the year in China making it the best selling EV *and* best selling car. Pretty compelling offer for that price, EV or not. [https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-geely-ex2/](https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-geely-ex2/) Photo from Bangkok Motor Expo 2025 that starts tomorrow until Dec 10th.

For those that have moved to Thailand long term, whether for work or to retire, what would you say the top things are and the worst things. Im interested in retiring in Thailand but would love to know do the pros outweight the cons.

As a Thai people I just want to what other nationalities think about that. What is the best thing that you ever had got and found it only in my country?

I know this is subjective, but where is the "best" weather in Thailand? Phuket's west coast seemed a little cooler with a nice breeze. Chiang Mai's cool season was a nice break from the Bangkok heat, but how is the summer up there? What do you think?

I am spending a few days in Thailand and I would like to buy the best rice cooker available. Which model/brand would you recommend?

I've been discussing it with my buddy ChatGPT and it came up with the list below. I'm just wondering if anyone objects to it, or have things to add? Or in general strategies for how to eat out, healthy AND cheap, while lifting, so preferably protein rich, healthy/little fats, and less sugar? I don't plan to cook much when I'm there so I prefer to buy from local food stalls, simple restaurants, or Grab. **✅ Best Thai Food Choices (High Protein, Low Oil/Sugar)** Healthiest options. Eat often.

Good morning, my friends. I’m sorry for using this space to vent and ask for help. I am Brazilian, 49 years old, and have been living in Thailand for five years. I am married to my Thai wife and have a son. I have a long and successful career in the IT sector, with over 25 years’ experience, and have worked for reputable companies in Thailand. I speak Thai, English, Spanish and Portuguese. I had been working steadily as a Project Manager at a small company until I received a job offer from a

Original survey of 10k expats from InterNation.

Hey, I’m from India and my girlfriend lives in Thailand. I wanna surprise her sometimes with snacks, flowers, gifts, etc. delivered to her place. What apps do people in Thailand actually use for this? Something like Blinkit/Zepto in India. Also which apps work well for foreigners/international payment? Any recommendations?

In your opinion.

In my home country the fans of my favorite football club Borussia Dortmund are known for being passionate. I am wondering which Thai club has the most passionate supporters, no matter if they win or lose.

**Please read until the end before commenting.** My name is Marcos, I’m 49 years old, and I’ve been living in Thailand for about 6 years under a Non-O (Marriage) visa. I have a family who depends on me. I’ve been working in IT for over 25 years and, until recently, never had trouble finding work here. I’ve worked for three different companies in Bangkok during my time in the country. Over the last four years, I’ve held executive and leadership roles, but I also have hands-on experience across

So today I was on a flight from Brunei to Bangkok, landing at BKK airport. During the flight, I started talking with this late 20’s British sounding guy who seemed friendly enough at first. Randomly, without me even asking he told me he had just accepted a new job somewhere in Thailand. Yet when I asked where, he gave me the name of a town I’d never heard of—and apparently, he didn’t even know where it was either. He said someone he’d never met was going to pick him up at the airport and drive

Looking for any recommendations on recruitment agencies in Bangkok.

My friend Mia has dual citizenship (Thailand/Sweden). She has a Thai bank account (THB), and a Swedish bank account (SEK). She has more money on her thai account but she doesn't want to use her thai bank card abroad due to the high fees. Therefore, she will move part of her funds to a better platform. She now has Wise and Revolut accounts with wallets in THB and other currencies. In her current thai bank app, she can internationally transfer via Swift but A) a limit of 50k THB per month and B)

Factoring in price, it’s hard to beat Rayong in my opinion.

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice on where to actually sell a laptop in this city without losing my mind. I’ve had my current machine listed on Marketplace for a few days and it’s just been a non-stop messages of "Is this still available?" followed by immediate ghosting, or people offering me 5,000 THB for a 13th-gen i7. The laptop I’m trying to move is an ASUS Vivobook 14 (i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD). It’s actually a beast—I bought it back in May and it’s in perfect condition—but I

https://preview.redd.it/uoiz1qsi6bpf1.jpg?width=5156&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e517fe6a464d67c1f563c519a6179e2af725cda9 > Thank you to everyone who joined my AMA, it was a lot of fun. Big thanks to Reddit and the r/Thailand mods for keeping everything running smoothly. Until next time! >Thank you so much for joining my AMA today! I had a great time answering your questions. The live session is now over, but the AMA will stay open for another 24 hours. You can still leave your

What are the top 3 dishes to try in Thailand?

My best is Bangkok, worst also Bangkok. Born and raised here, been living here my entire life. I love and hate this city at the same time. No matter where I travel, domestic or abroad, I always miss Bangkok craziness. And the longer I stay, the more I want to get away. 🤣🤣🤣

What's your top thing to do in Bangkok to enjoy your day

Several individuals in Thailand owe me small amounts of money (\~10k each). After some research i found DeeMoney and Paypal seem to be the best options... Can anyone recommend one Service or tell me what i need to look out for? Thanks in Advance. (Yeah i know giving Thai people money can be a big mistake)

I'm planning to buy an iPhone 16 for my fiancée, but I'm struggling to decide where to get it. There's an official Apple Store at CentralWorld, but it's significantly more expensive than places like Studio7. What about other retailers like Banana, TrueStore, etc.? The price difference can be as much as 5k baht, which makes things even more confusing. I tried doing my own research, but I couldn’t find anything helpful.

if i come on reddit i hear horror stories about every brand, but apparently its really location dependent. what company has the best warranty service in thailand? my main choices are asus, lenovo, hp.... could be open to an acer. anyone has had any good/bad experiences?

Hello there, M29 here, I’m martinican (from Martinique, Google it aha) I’ve been living in Bangkok for 5 months (with my girlfriend) and I love the country and the people here never change for the worst as they seem to be very good people. For the past few months, I’ve been wondering what would be the best and most peaceful way to give back to Thailand ? Caritative, Charity, Money ? By peaceful I mean something that would not come off as colonizing type of giving back 😅 Thanks a lot for you

Copper buffet or Goji buffet? which one is better?

My thai wife and I are planning to spend longer trips (3-6 months), and I would like to play some online poker. The last thing you want to happen while playing in a tournament is lag, or connectivity issues. We haven’t decided where we will buy some property yet, but it probably won’t be any of the major cities. We have family up in Loei, but don’t plan on living there either. Can you get good internet service outside of major cities? If so, any recommendations? Thanks.

A Thai national living in the UK is buying land in Thailand. We have been reading about the money transfer problems in Thailand and wanted to understand what is the best way today to pay for the land (2 million baht) as the money is coming from the UK (originating from UK salary). Thank you

I'm from the UK where trains are expensive (compared to the rest of europe) and the cost of hotels in major cities is relatively expensive as well. This makes traveling 4-5 hours away to stay away for a weekend a good percentage of the average persons monthly income, such that you would have to be selective about when and where you go. In Thailand that same income provides you so much more freedom. Hopping around all the islands in the south is really quite cheap. Then you have all the hotels

It’s clear as day that this is nothing more than a tool for the political elites in both Cambodia and Thailand to gain legitimacy. I don’t know how people have reacted to this in Cambodia, but seeing how people around me in Thailand have reacted to this has made me upset. So many have expressed support for anti-Cambodian policies such as cutting free education for Cambodian kids in Thailand, sending back Cambodian workers who are literally the backbone of our workforce. Some even supported a Th

Hello everyone! Firstly, to introduce myself- im a 15 year old girl currently living in California with a set goal of either being a business major or veterinary science major. However the issue is that im moving to Thailand once I graduate high school (personal reasons) and I'm not sure which major would be best for a foreigner like me at University. I know thai pretty well so the language barrier will not be an issue for me. However im still a foreigner (which means I will have to apply for th

I’ll be spending time in Thailand and would love to build a genuine social circle, not just surface-level interactions. For those living or traveling there: Where do you usually meet new people? Any good communities for expats, digital nomads, or travelers? Are coworking spaces, gyms, language classes, or meetups worth it? Not about nightlife only — looking for meaningful connections, shared activities, and good vibes. Any advice is appreciated 🙏

I was chatting with the owner and was very impressed by his friendly nature and skills however almost no customer due to new business and he doesn’t market himself. It was sad so see such food and efforts go unnoticed. Wanted to share it here to support locals talents. Chef name: Luca Name: La Dolce Vita Garden Owner Number: 099 442 7560 https://g.co/kgs/LxkL6vU

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Looking for good techno clubs, collectives or events in Thailand. Other similar genres welcome too - bonus points for oldschool gabber, tekno, etc. I want something with a dancefloor and a good crowd. None of that table poser nonsense. Thanks!!

Looking to pair it with ryzen 5 9600x that I just ordered for 1440p. Will be building the rig mid October or so. Im seeing RX 9070XT going for 23,000tbh on shopee, any nvidia gpu that competes with this price/performance?

I had to leave Thailand after 6 years because i felt lonely and isolated. I lived in the north and had a relationship for 5 years. After we broke up i realized that i don't have actual friends. I was "friendly with" around 100 people Thais and Farang. But my close friends moved to Bangkok and back home because of the same reasons. Thai people are very friendly and sweet, however its hard to have any meaningfull conversation at times. For example: after comming back from my trip to Japan all my

For those of you that have been in Thailand for the longer term and have a US bank, which one do you use, which would you recommend? I've done some research and it looks like Wells Fargo or Bank of America but I'm looking for any other recommendations. Citi used to be the best US bank in TH but they pulled their consumer business out. Recommendations please?

I often use olive oil when I cook. Now I always use Bertoli, Extra Light Tasting for high temperatures. The main reason to use this oil: easy to find in Tesco, Big C, TOPS, or MAKRO. If you only think about quality, not about price, what would be the best olive oil when used for baking and grilling, easy to find in a regular Thai supermarket? Or are there specialized shops in or near Bangkok, Pattaya, Chanthaburi, or Rayong?

We're visiting Thailand for over a week. Can anyone help me with the best Diaper brands in Thailand which are extra soft and breathable for a 6 month old baby? We currently use Pampers premium ones here in India. TIA

I've been living in Chiang Mai for about 10 years now but I'm thinking about making a change. Now that I have a 2 year old child I don't think living through this yearly pollution season is going to be good for them in the long term. Which areas in Thailand do you suggest for raising a child? I'm specifically interested in locations that offer clean air year-round, access to quality international schools, diverse activities and sports for kids, reliable hospitals and healthcare facilities, and

Is there any forum in Thailand that is considered the "go to" forum. I am in Bangkok and will be purchasing a condo soon and would like to ask some questions regarding the real estate offer and purchase. Is there a "general-purpose" forum to address the above concern and other questions that I may have in the future?

Who are some of the Best Skin Doctors in Thailand to Freeze off Skin Lesions ? for possible skin cancer, AK, Actinic Keratosis, SCC, BCC, Cryotherapy.

Super funny 😆 when driver complained he is tired. Thinking he wants more tip i wanted to build some funny moment. Do you guys tip when you in Thailand or just ask people to keep the change? When driver wait too long i feel bad and always give some tips or buy food when stop at 7/11 energy drink + 100THB ! :-)

What do the people on here think of Thailand's music and what's the best of it?

So instead of the wild Phuket parties, I just had a chill street feast and watched fireworks from the beach. No FOMO, just pure me vibes. Seriously, a gem if you want to avoid the madness but still feel festive in Thailand, also, hit me with your hidden gem spots!

In terms of quality of life and salary. I was thinking I want to be near the beach, so maybe Krabi. I also like Chiang Mai though. Where would you choose?

I have always used royal canin as they have a good reputation, but now I'm seeing online some people discussing some cons like not mentioning the % of meat and using alot of low quality carbs What's your thoughts on royal canin And what's the best dog food available in Thailand in your opinion?

What started as a two-week holiday in Thailand turned into me saying, “Sod it,” and leaving everything behind to live here. You’ve seen those social media videos - “Thailand changed my life,” “Thailand made me appreciate blah blah blah.” Well, 9 months in, here’s my take. Living in Thailand has flipped my perspective completely on its head. London life? It was a relentless rat race. Stress, crime, road-rage, materialism, kids acting like they’re in some low-budget gangster movie - it’s exhausti

Hi. I am a 24 year old male who is of half-thai origin. I am graduating my master's degree in November, and I figured that I would reward myself by traveling to Thailand and staying there for 3-4 months. The purpose of my trip is to reconnect with my roots and hopefully learn how to speak Thai more fluently. I haven't been to Thailand since I was 15, and I barely know anyone there except my relatives. I have not had any luck in finding online communities where you can personally interact with

Hey Y’all, I’m a 33M who was born and raised in Thailand. I always wonder what about Thailand and foreigners have questions about since I have been here all my life. I will do my best to answer y’all.

I am non USA passport holder. I am not in my retirement age.. What are the best visa option for living in Thailand forever... I want to run single person USA LLC for my business... What are the best option for me ... please help me Thanks

I would love to hear about your nostalgic moments. It would be great for current expats to know how amazing and peaceful those days were. Would you mind sharing some of your nostalgic moments with us?

My friend is in need to transfer money to czech, what maybe the best way to transfer

Just wondering where I can get clean air inside this country. The air here is looking like this https://preview.redd.it/nxatcqyfxxde1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab5d04426bb8b297ea1a6919217103c6ec927760

I’m not old enough for retirement visa and not married to a Thai. My experience has been that I can only get away with about 6-9 months on tourist visas and visa exempt entries before they grill me at the immigration desk when reentering. Kind of unpleasant. The only options I’m aware of is Thai Elite Visa (kind of expensive), the new digital nomad visa or whatever (I’m self employed so I don’t think I qualify) or the education visas for language or martial arts that has been around for years

I will be looking for long-term rental property from April next year and wanted to get some idea and planning around how much I need for deposit and first month. Research utilities so I know what I will need to have ready and ongoing. What are the best websites for affordable long term property rentals that are trustworthy? Also what is the best time of year to be looking for long-term rentals to get the best price?

My father (65) is looking to retire in Thailand once he gets his 1400 eur pension. Some youtubers explain that it is the best place to retire. But I think there are very bad things about it like health insurance, food is not cheap if you want to be healthy, loneliness etc.. What are the biggest lies about retiring in Thailand from your pov?

I might teach English there but if I wanted to work online from Thailand instead, what would be a good way to secure a long term visa? Thanks

Hi fellow deens enjoyers. What is your experience with thai sardines? I normally go for the red cans (can't remember brand but its the most popular based on shelf space) but it's kinda meh to me. What's your go to brand for deens?

We all know how hot and humid Thailand can get even in the high season. So what is the best material to wear in such a climate when walking out in the street? Is wearing gym attire (polyester blend) a good idea? Linen? Cotton has been a horrible experience for me as my t-shirts would be soaking wet after an hour or two. Edit: Thank you all for your reply! I think I will try to get the t-shirts you mentioned from Uniqlo and avoid gym attire.

Because women are always expected to be the care givers. So many responsibilities are on a mother’s shoulders. A man is just expected to “be himself” and nearly invisible when it comes to taking care of kids. A lot of mother in law issues from the husband’s side of the family. Many wives disappoint with the stressful situation of lack of the support from the husbands, so the best revenge is to not have a child or less children. It is also very costly to rise a child in a commercial society whe

Hi guys, I have been handing out resumes over the last month, and I was just wondering when does everyone else start looking for the next opportunities from understanding International school start in September? And majority of the schools in November? The employees look now or do they leave it last minute?

Who is the best Dermatologist in Bangkok or anywhere in Thailand ? thanks KA

I am an American who has been living in Thailand(Bkk) for the last few years with my wife who is Thai and who is now expecting twins. We do fine financially we both work, but now have 2 extra mouths to feed going forward. We both agree education for the kids is the primary concern going forward and have been thinking about the right path for them. Based on feedback and experience, it is looking increasingly likely that we will keep the kids in Thailand until about 14, which is high school age

The best for me was Dim Sum at Tuang's Dim Sum on Chareonkrung, followed by Fishmonger's prawn and chips at Ratchathewi.

I occasionally here this a lot. As a Japanese, I don't find it hard to find authentic Japanese food in Bangkok (same goes for other big cities too like Singapore or Shanghai), altho it can be twice/thrice as expensive if you want to get the same quality. You can find pretty much any Japanese food here even the niche ones since there's hundreds of restaurants here. My korean friends said the same thing about Korean food here but my Taiwanese friends said otherwise. I think Bangkok is one of the b

Edit: any tips for ripening them at home? Refrigerator or no? Plastic bag? Next to some bananas?

Thailand is the best country in the world where to live, do you agree ? Can you tell me your reasons ?

I need to send money to someone to fund a trip and neither one of us knows how to do this lol. PayPal? Is there something better? Thanks!

Hi, All, Four of us are travelling to Portugal for a golf trip, we will be there from August 2nd to 9th. Is there a service from where we can hire a private driver who is local to accompany us. We are thinking of renting a van from Hertz or Avis or such rental companies. In Thailand or Vietnam, the golf operator arranges a private van with a driver who is with us throughout the trip, if there is any such service that would be ideal. Thank you in advance.

Look like rain but no rain ☔️ what more could I ask for

Just need to vent this out to a community that will understand. This past weekend me and the boys had planned a Friday through Tuesday trip to Myrtle Beach purely for golf. 5 rounds in 3 days, weather was looking perfect, had been planning this since October, I had been saving my “fun money” to pay for everything without any burden to the family. Just a nice weekend away from the family with the fellas to reenergize after a long winter and golf. Everything was booked and ready to go by January

I recently played my first round of 9 holes since high school (I’m 29 now). I did a week-long golf camp when I was a teenager, so I have *some* of the basics down but I still had to let 3 groups play through over those 9 holes. I would say I make respectable contact with the ball 70% of the time? I know a week isn’t long enough to actually get good, but I’m in crisis mode. Everybody told me I’d be a fool to pass on the invite, but I don’t know how I can participate without making everybody els

I’m on a golf trip to Tampa from the greater Boston area. On hole 16 at Lake Jovita, I got a text that my girlfriend has left the apartment, taken the pets and has blocked me on everything. I still have two more days down here so I have no idea what is back at my home. This is the photo I sent to her one hour before she let me know she was gone. It’s at the turn at Jovita, which was great course. I’ll be looking at putters and drivers when I return north, look at one too in solidarity.

Booked a once in a lifetime (hopefully not?) golf trip to Vegas immediately after signing a job offer. Shadow Creek was as cool of an experience as you can imagine, but I thought Wynn was a more fun course. The "Merlin" stone at Shadow Creek is the tombstone of one of three dolphins owned by Steve Wynn, which he buried on the course next to each other. Some real billionaire shit. Shot the best round of my life at Cascata with an 80 in some pretty brutal wind. Awesome views and cool wildlife

Hole 12 at Gamble Sands 257 yards. Didn’t get to see it go in myself but the group on the next tee box started losing it when they saw it go in. So glad I got to experience my first HIO with my best friends!

Our group of 20 guys just got back, and I wanted to give my review of Branson and Big Cedar Lodge. **Day 1:** 8:40 tee time at Ozarks National ($190). The course was fun, but it was also the most difficult of the Big Cedar courses we played. Maybe not the best course to start on after not playing any outdoor golf since October. Definitely the tightest fairways of the Big Cedar courses that we played. 3:00 tee time at Cliffhangers ($170). Par 3 course that doesn't seem real. The cart paths win

I’m a 31M, no kids. Always wanted to go on a golf trip but hotels are expensive and I have no friends 😅 For those of you who take golf trips, what do you do besides golf on them? I plan to take this baby up north in Minnesota with just me, my clubs and a cooler. Plan to play Giants Ridge in the spring but also brainstorming other things to do on these trips. Seems like I might need to pick up fishing.

It’s really that simple. I got a chance to reconnect with my buddies on a trip to play some Michigan golf last weekend. We played 36 a day, came up with a gazillion new inside jokes, stayed up late playing a drinking card game called President / Asshole. I laughed harder than I have in a while, smiled a bunch, and feel refreshed to return to the old grind stone. I can’t tell you what it meant to me and I hope this post pushes you over the edge to book a trip with your favorite boys and gals t

Now that I’m closer to 40 than 30, my priorities for a golf trip are a little different.

I wanted to start going on golf trips but hotels are expensive. I figured if I could build something for under $1200 it would pay for itself in a couple trips. This camper is made out of poor man’s fiberglass. The whole thing weighs under 500lbs fully loaded. Thought you guys would appreciate it.

**EDIT:** We have officially solidified our itinerary and will be playing 6 rounds. We will be playing Stewart Creek (Wednesday afternoon), Banff Springs and Silvertip (Thursday), Greywolf (Friday), and both Kananaskis courses on Saturday (Mt. Kidd and then Mt. Lorette). Thank you ALL for your comments and help below, I really appreciate it as 4 guys from the USA will be visiting Banff area for the first time. (Edited below too) * Group of 4 of us are heading to Banff for the first time for a

So far, I’ve had cancer return 5 times, 5th occurrence being a few weeks ago. Funny enough, my brain never gets used to hearing it’s got an expiration date. As soon as those dreaded words land, the first reaction is “fuck” accompanied by the butterflies stampeding through my belly. Immediately after, in creep the images of my two little sons crying at night calling for dada and dada is chillin inside an urn in the garage next to unused sleeves of Kirkland balls. But then, rationality prevails

Just finished a weekend golf trip with the boys in Ocean City MD and decided to keep a fun stat sheet. All rounds are Net scores, we had a range of 5-35 handicaps. Drinks consumed are drinks on the course only. What stats should we keep next year?

Walked 9, 3 hour nap for the little one with the homemade club holder

First pics from Sand Hollow in Utah and last ones from PGA West in La Quinta. We played Pete Dyes dunes course!

No. No there isn't.

Two of us are sub 10 handicap and the other two shoot in the 90s. Wanted to come up with some easier rules to allow everyone a good time, while also adding some wildcard stuff to enhance the fun. Whatcha think?

I'm a 10. There are usually about 3-4 other golfers at that level or better. The rest of the crew are not good golfers, most will be super stoked to break 95. Every time I propose formats like a scramble that reduce the general penalty for bad golf, it's the high handicappers that complain about 'not getting to play my own ball' - "I want to make sure I get a score recorded while I'm there." (These people don't keep a true handicap, are not chasing the course record & we're not playing anyw

So recently got back into golf after a 15 year break. Had a cheapo starter driver, broke it a week go. Found a great deal on a lightly used new Callaway driver. Was super excited, birthday is tomorrow, have a golf outing all planned. Fed Ex dropped the box off, and it was pretty apparent they had crushed it, the entire end of the box was gone, and it looked like they had jammed the club back in the box and snapped it. Guess I'm going to learn how to drive every hole with my crappy 3 wood now or

Looking to take my team on our fourth annual sales managers trip in 2025 Last year we did couple courses in chicago. The Glen club and forget the other track. Chicago was easy being in middle of the country. 2023 we did chambers bay 2022 we did Charleston Sc Kiawah Island accommodations needed- near airport (most flying in from coast) 2-3 different courses, decent food, meeting area for forecasting(most hotels have meeting spaces) less than $400 per person per round. 8 ppl total.

Thanks everyone, we're going to do it. On top of that I'm bringing the wife with me and we're going to stay an extra week after the golfing is done.

I'm going to be at a conference in Vegas, want to go to ST George, UT for a few days after to play 3 to 4 rounds. I have some friends that may join but are flaky at best. I don't mind going alone, often times may play alone when traveling with just my wife. Always end up with someone local or visiting. 9 out of 10 times it's been great and the other times, it's been okay. But never a bad experience, I'm a pretty sociable guy as well, easy to get along with. But for those who have golfed in

Planning a golf trip in a couple of months. 12-16 guys playing for three days. We have the place the format and all the usual stuff. My question is, what’s something that can take an ordinary trip and push it to the next level? Edit. Thanks for all the suggestions. Still sorting through but going to pick a few and report back on the successes. Thanks everyone for making our trip more fun.

I little over 6800 miles driving in 23 days playing 17 different courses: Bear Dance, Larkspur, CO Redlands Mesa, Grand Junction, CO Soldier Hollow - Gold, Midway, UT Pronghorn - Nicklaus, Bend, OR Old Macdonald, Bandon, OR Bandon Dunes, Bandon, OR Bandon Trails, Bandon, OR Sheep Ranch, Bandon, OR Pacific Dunes, Bandon, OR Elk Ridge, Carson, WA Chambers Bay, University Place, WA Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, WA Circling Raven, Coeur D'Alene, ID Valley View, Bozeman, MT Wild Horse,

Seriously, I loved everything about the States in regards to golfing. However, you can keep your usually great summers, top quality golf courses, and superb halfway houses. I just want transfusions here in the UK.

I just got back from a solo trip to San Diego to play a little golf. I absolutely loved it. I played Encinitas Ranch, Torrey Pines South, and Coronado. Encinitas was a cool spot. Some elevation changes, a few ocean views, and an open course. Torrey was special! I’m around a 22 cap so not quite good enough for South but I couldn’t get a tee time for North. They had the rough grown out and the tee boxes back due to the Bryan’s and Grant Horvat filming a “making the cut” the same day and it ate m

Got sick of being locked in and decided to just gamble golf and drink. Let the chips fall where they may. They fell nicely. ​ https://preview.redd.it/3z3ss81mwve81.jpg?width=181&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f0c50f12d50ddca44d0b11f6a6c2d05aa8c0286d https://preview.redd.it/7wevsd1mwve81.jpg?width=255&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=37a7283506bda5d2a7cc5f07747ff3510f0633db https://preview.redd.it/dtsofe1mwve81.jpg?width=128&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=13697cde61

My wife and I have been trying, unsuccessfully, for years to meet other married couples who actually play golf together. I’ve got my usual guy friends for rounds here and there, but some of our favorite golf experiences have been playing and traveling together as a couple. It’s surprisingly rare for us to get paired with another married couple, so I figured I’d throw this out to the Reddit golf hive mind and see if there’s anything beyond an echo chamber. For context: we’re not great golfers.

It was pretty sweet having someone read putts and carry your bag, but the best part was hitting an approach shot onto the green and they hand you your putter and you walk to the green “like you own the place” (as he put it). 10/10 experience - take it up when you get the chance.

I know a lot of us here love to have some memorabilia from those courses that you may never come back to. Are you grabbing a polo? Hat? Club cover? Or the classic ball with the logo for your wall? What’s your take?? Nothing at all? Let’s say for the sake of this post, you can only purchase one item

What did I miss??

An amazing experience at Boyne Highlands resort and Bay Harbor.

Me and the girlfriend took the van down into California during the "atmospheric river"...Plugged balls in fairways, mud splattered faces and flooded highways we somehow missed the rain while golfing and played all but 1 of the scheduled rounds on that leg of the trip. Didn't want to do a complete photo dump so here's a handful I liked the most Courses played: Northwoods, The Olympic Club, Cordevalle, Pasatiempo, Poppy Hills, Indian Wells(Players course), The Quarry at La Quinta, The Palms Golf

Few buddies and I (Canadians) went on a graduation golf trip to Scottsdale this week and had the most amazing time. Broke 90 for the first time and shot my personal best of 85 at my favorite course of the trip Camelback Ambiente playing the Tan tees (6123 yds). I started playing last year and my prev personal best was 91 and normally shoot low-mid 90s in Vancouver so I was so HYPED!!!

A few months ago, 8 of us started planning an Ireland golf trip. The idea was unreal at first. We talked about playing Royal County Down, Old Head, Lahinch, maybe Portmarnock if we could swing it. Even had a rough plan for which pubs we’d hit after each round. Then the group chat took over. We couldn’t lock dates. Couldn’t agree on which courses were “must-plays.” Nobody wanted to be the guy pushing decisions or asking for money. One guy went silent. Another kept saying “I’m in, just tell me w

Hard shell case with a fragile sticker on top too. Now I won’t feel so bad taking divots with it on my drives.

\*\* Sorry to delete and repost but after reading some comments I figured it was a good idea to delete some of the personal information because...internet.. lol\*\* Here is our 2025 Golf Trip Guide for our annual golf trip this year to Big Cedar Lodge. Take some inspiration for your own trip from this or check me out on IG @ golftripsbyty for the canva template. If you have any Big Cedar tips/tricks send them my way!

Hey Golfers, Planning a bachelor party and looking for some ideas for a good spot for a golf-related trip? 1. We are located in Ontario, Canada 2. We do not want to go to the US 3. 3-4 nights 4. Around 2K USD per person budget for travel, accommodations and green fees. 5. Ideally weed-friendly 6. Ideally a spot that can fit 12 dudes in a house/cottage, but we can hotel if necessary. 7. May-June of 2026 We are looking at Cabot, Banff, Jamaica right now. Looking to tap into all you

Myself and 4 buddies are going a pretty sweet little Golf Trip not too far away from home - we’re 2-3 hours away. I’d say we’re all a similar level, we play a lot with each other - our group chat is called the Golf Boyz lol - but in 18Birdies the handicaps range from 23 to 42… although any of us could have a good day and win any given round. Our trip is 4 days, 3 nights and we’re playing 5 courses. Day 2 is the first time we’re playing two rounds in the same day at two different courses. I’m s

UPDATE (4/29) - Sincerely, thank you all for the advice! I get on my flight tomorrow and I'm back to 95% which is way better off than I thought I would be. Took a few swings today with no issue. Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Prednisone, and plenty of walking/stretching was the magic recipe. I'll be saving this post for future reference as needed. Thank you! Well, my worst golf fear realized. I leave for a golf trip in four days and suffered an old man injury. I stood up from the couch and felt the su

Sand hallow and Wolf Creek

My buddies and I are just finishing college and starting our careers, so for the first time ever, we all have steady incomes. We want to start an annual golf trip. Some things about us are: * Not amazing golfers by any means (range from 4hcp to 20 hcp) * Not golf course snobs, obviously, we don't want to play sh\*tholes, but we really aren't needing PGA tour courses * We are trying to avoid commercial "stay and play" packages I think in our heads we are looking for like a Th-Sun type trip, w

I'm trying to find a good trip for the guys. We're all in Florida so somewhere else is a plus not not required. What is your favorite golf trip?

As the planner of our golf annual golf trip, I make this “trip guide” for our group. It’s helped keep everyone organized with all the information in one spot. Thought I would share it with everyone! IG: @golftripsbyty

I am getting a packing list for a weekend golf trip with the guys. Any unusual item I should be bringing that I am not thinking of?

My best friend is getting married. Rather than a wild bachelor party trip, he’d like it to have a golf focus - like 4 rounds in a weekend, if possible. There will be 8 of us flying to whatever destination from the east and west coasts of the US. Some of us don’t have the means to drop $3k+ on a trip for their friend and then travel for the wedding 5 months later, so I’m trying to be mindful of the cost. But because everyone can get away from work for a long weekend mid/late June, I’m looking fo

Chapo went on his first ever golf trip with the fellas! New places, new courses, still a rockstar. Also gave some good numbers leading to my 76-79 final two rounds of the trip!

Have you done this trip? What’s the best way to do it? Who do you book through or do you organize it all on your own? Should I get a new driver? Just looking for advice here guys, anything helps

Looking to take my husband away for a long weekend on a birthday golf trip in September (his bday is in November but we’ll be in the thick of kids sports). We’re from Boston so thinking Georgia or Arizona. He’s played a lot of the South Carolina courses. Wondering if anyone can recommend some great courses or resorts or general areas for this. Thank you!

Our dude lost his cold-hearted gf, but made Golf Digest. Fuck yeah, bredren!

Hi all, I haven’t really posted here much if at all but lurked for a while. You all seem to do a lot of golf travel (I do not) so I thought I would ask here. My best friend is getting married in December and we have planned a bachelor party for November where we are renting an Airbnb and going golfing at 2 different courses. They are both kind of muni style courses (none of us are particularly well off) and we have 7 people going but only 5 are golfers (we have other activities planned). My qu

Hello golfers, I am trying to plan a golfing trip as a surprise ( sort of ) for my hubby. Our original plan was to try to go to St. Andrews for him to play the old course with another couple and we tried the lottery, but no luck. He gave up on the idea to go for his birthday ( August, but the timing for the trip is very flexible). I don’t play and my golf course knowledge is very limited. I looked at Pinehurst and Pebble Beach but the cost is prohibitive. We are in Las Vegas but can fly anywher

I'm a blessed man: Wife and I love to golf together (hcp indexes 12-14) and for our 30th anniversary this summer she suggested we go to St. Andrews (YES please!). Other than the usual suspects in the Fife/Dundee area (Old Course, Dumbarnie, Kingsbarns), what are some less well known courses that are great to play? Not sure how many $500+ rounds/per player we have in our budget. Just ran across Crail/Balcomie and Elie, which look quite authentic and great values. We are not renting a car. Bon

Turning 40 end of October. Recently divorced and want to plan an epic trip. Assuming a decently generous budget where should I start looking? Probably not something like Scotland or super far away just to save time on travel and airfare. I plan on picking up the tab for the group for lodging and rounds because I want my buddies that couldn’t pull it off to be able to join. Pinehurst seems like an obvious choice. I’d love something out west but I know the booking for some of those courses are i

Planning a golf trip to Colorado in September. Any recommendations on courses? Probably flying into Denver but haven't firmed stuff up yet. Fossil Trace looks awesome from what I've seen. Any suggestions helpful. Thanks.

I have this trip planned for September. First real golf trip where I've decided where to play. Any objections, recommendations for food, etc.? Thanks in advance!

I’m currently on a flight to AZ, staying till Sunday. I’m playing Ak-Chin, Quintero, TPC Scottsdale, Talking Stick, and Legends. What am I missing out on golf wise and what are some good recs for anywhere close! Haven’t been to Scottsdale since I was a kid, looking forward to experiencing it as an adult.

Basically, the title. I don't want to mention the course because they were really kind and helpful. I think a golf tour group in one of those giant vans accidentally picked them up not knowing. Thanks all! EDIT: the clubs were returned to the course. The pro shop called me first thing this morning to let me know. Thanks for all the help and input, and I will be getting an air tag now! Also, I'm devastated because I thought I was going to get a new set of clubs that I could break 80 with an

Hi all, I am beginning to plan a 3rd annual long weekend golf trip with a few buddies. The 4 of us live in New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, and Tennessee. I am trying not to break the bank too much. The last two trips we did were to Roanoke, VA and Virginia Beach, VA. It helped with costs that they were drivable (at least for some of us) and therefore didn’t have to pay airfare or rent a car/uber to get around. That would be nice to have, but not a must have. It does HAVE to be close-ish t

My grandfather is an avid golfer and goes to Scotland every few years to play and see old friends. He is older and wants to make what is possibly a last trip over there to play and asked me to accompany him as I am well traveled, flexible, and very interested. I wanted to play with him in Scotland so I bought a set of clubs and spent the summer since I found out about the trip learning to play. I’m well enough versed in the etiquette but cannot consistently hit a drive down the fairway. I hav

Hey guys looking for our destination for October golf trip. We’ll be traveling from the west coast and others from Ireland. We’ve narrowed it down to 3 possible locations. Steamsong FL Sea island GA Myrtle beach SC If anyone has played any of these or all, any recommendations are greatly appreciated 👍⛳️

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Wu Weidong submitted his letter to the national police chief Pol Colonel Kittirat Phanpet at the national police headquarter in Bangkok, asking the police to search for Wu Jiaqi, his daughter who lost contact with her family since Monday. He also expressed his concern whether his daughter may have fallen victim to human traffickers similar to a recent case of Chinese actor, Xingxing. According to him, a college graduate Jiaqi travelled to Thailand for her first time with a Chinese friend she

Hi everybody. I´m looking for counseling regarding my health situation. I (30M) travelled to Thailand in the second half of August 2023. From the very first day I got food poisoning (even though I didn´t eat on the street) and was badly sick for over 10 days with cold sweating and gastroenteritis. I just consumed Paracetamol to counteract it, in the end I couldn´t even leave Bangkok and came back to my home country (Spain) as I was on the verge of dying, I was losing so much weight and dehy

I visited Pattani recently and it honestly felt like stepping into another world. I’ve been to many places in Thailand, but Pattani was something completely different. No tourists, no crowds, no typical travel routine. Just real life, real people, real atmosphere. Walking through the city felt like entering a place that most travelers will never see. The culture, the sounds, the food, the pace of daily life. Everything felt untouched and incredibly authentic. I was surprised by how warmly peopl

So it all started 4 months back when i (27 M) went on a two-day foreign trip to phuket with my office colleagues. I met this girl (25 F) on tinder (who i paid for sex), she came to my hotel and we had a good time. On tinder, she told me that she works sex and stuff like, people from my country are not good at giving money so she will need money in advance etc. But when she came to my room, she asked me how many girls i fucked before, i said she wouldnt believe me if i tell her. I said "you are t

The Thai government on Tuesday ordered the Provincial Electricity Authority to cut supply to Shwe Kokko, a Myanmar town where Thai and Chinese authorities say thousands of people, including their nationals, have been trafficked and forced to run online scams targeting victims around the world. The move comes on the eve of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's four-day trip to Beijing, where she is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Liu Zhongyi, China's vice minister f

This is a long story, my experience in Thailand… I arrived in Bangkok four days ago. I’m 25, traveling solo through Southeast Asia (Thailand → Vietnam → Singapore), trying to see as much of the world as I can I’m not really into partying or drinking, especially when traveling alone. Drinking solo in a foreign country without anyone watching your back isn’t the smartest idea But… it’s Bangkok. The nightlife is legendary, and I figured I’d experience it at least once I started at a local bar a

The head of [Myanmar’s military government](https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-military-emergency-rule-extension-election-92431d1c27994afe5d19b774d038fd26) arrived in Thailand on Thursday for a regional summit, making a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake that killed thousands. [https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-thailand-min-aung-hliang-bay-of-bengal-summit-d20d85a3a351ece0eb5668f14f0985e3](https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-thailand-min-aung-hliang-ba

Ordered Nov 29, received Dec. 10. No surprises, other than that it was manufactured here. This is from the ASUS store on Amazon, NUC 15 Pro+, Ultra 7 255H, 32GB / 1TB / Windows, so a bit pricier than barebones++, but I wanted plug & play. Significantly cheaper than local offer. * Item(s) Subtotal: $1,016.69 * Shipping & Handling: $13.34 * FREE Shipping Promo: -$13.34 * Total before tax: $1,016.69 * Estimated tax to be collected: $0.00 * Import Charges: $80.51 * Grand Total: **$1,097

First was being played on youtube at a shop in the ao nang night market i was waiting at to get my customized passport and wallet. The youtube video was very high energy female singer in a blue short dress(with lot of cuts on the sides and very plenty cleavage) was performing on stage some live show/concert, was a very high energy song/performance. The second song was seen on tv on channel 7 or 5 or 3 or some thai channel on the 27th of november around 9 or 10 pm in the evening , one girl very

Too much pictures to choose from but i chose this 20 1. Songkhla mermaid statue - paradise beach🧜‍♀️ 2. Songkhla seafood festival 3. Phi phi islands 4. Karon beach - Phuket 5. Songkhla 6. Sadao 7. Patong - Phuket 8. Freedom beach - Phuket 9. Small island - Krabi 10. Krabi 11. Tham luang cave - Chiang Rai 12. Big buddha - Phuket 13. Tham luang cave - Chiang Rai 14. Chiang Mai 15. Chiang mai 16. Sukhothai Hotel 17. Ayutthaya - monkey city 18. I’m not sure anymore 19. Ayutthaya historical park 20

You don’t know how to drive here. You’re a liability. Pay for a driver/taxi/grab/anything that’s not you driving. Thank you for coming to my TED talk. Edit: Some of the comments are the most cringe “I’m a professional traveler” shit I’ve seen in my life. If you’re one of the “adventure vlogger” dickheads flying off the mountains up north, I’m not talking to you. If you’re someone that’s lived in SEA for a decade, you’re not visiting, I’m not talking to you. I’m talking to the people th

Any idea what it is? I used to only on the rare occasions drink tap water.

We riders get a ton of cancelled orders here and some gets unlucky and the staff mark it as stolen when the staff ate the food because they're poor and blames the rider who returned the food and never took it. Is it the same thing as there in Thailand how common a indefine or two days suspension if you get a cancelled order there?

Hi everyone, Posting anonymously here because my partner and I experienced a very disturbing event during our trip to Thailand, and we’re wondering if anyone else saw or heard anything similar. On the night of April 29th, 2025, we were staying for the night at Golden Bay Hotel on Koh Lanta—a beachside resort with private bungalows. Around 11 PM, we heard shouting near our bungalow. Things escalated quickly: men were running, one carrying a large wooden stick, and shortly after, we clearly hear

We went to Thailand and rented a small 125cc motorbike. We decided to take a road trip where my husband was the pilot and I was the passenger. As frequent riders in the USA, we always wear motorcycle gear. We had our riding boots, helmets, gloves, and riding jackets. Since I was the passenger, I had a backpack strapped on to my back. As we headed on the road, we were waived down at a traffic checkpoint by the cops. It was our first time in Thailand and we were worried that we were breaking a

Hi everyone, I’m planning a motorcycle trip in Thailand for a week in May 2025 and wanted to see if any locals or fellow travelers might be interested in joining. My plan is to explore Thailand at a relaxed pace, starting in Bangkok and heading either north or south. **Please note that having prior riding experience and a valid motorcycle license is mandatory.** If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to reach out! /Jooonathn

I go to 711 today, the price at the counter is 215 baht. I hand her 100 baht and immediately reach into my wallet for the remaining bills (a combination of a 50 and some 20s). She yells at me 215 baht!!! I say yes I know kap. Then I hand her the 50 and proceed to get the remaining 20s out of my wallet and she yells "215 baht!!!" again. I raise my voice slightly to let her know I heard her and there is no need to yell at me. All of this happened very quickly (definitely in under 15 seconds), so I

Because I am a big car guy. I was given a plate from Thailand from my in-laws. Would love to know what it meant

I’m looking for tips on where I should do it, or really anything else that might help. I’ve already purchased the ring. Thanks for any help or suggestions you might have!

I spent yesterday car shopping. Actually shopping for a car for my in-laws. I felt like I would put my thoughts on the experience here in case it might benefit anyone in this sub. I've previously bought 6 new cars in Thailand so I'm using that as a comparison. If you're in the market for a car, this might be useful. Our old Honda Freed was the first car I bought in Thailand. It served us well but it was clear that it was on it's last legs. I sold it and got 100k cash which we planned on u

Family emergency. Getting back to the USA seems easy. Limited flights, but I can get there. What is the process for coming back? Has anyone gone through this? I know I'll be in quarantine for 14 days when I get back. The flight back and documents necessary are what's worrying me. Any help is appreciated. (sorry if this has been covered. I searched a bit, but couldn't find anything in the covid megathread) Additional info : nonB1 Visa, multiple reentry permit and work permit. valid until

I’ve been in Thailand for over a 10 years and cannot count the number of times someone has asked to “borrow” money. I always have said no or said “mai pen rai” and just gave the person a gift without expecting it back. I have heard the stories of guys getting scammed, so I know better. Anyway, I went on a date with a girl and we hung out once. She seemed like a really nice girl, but I didn’t have time to hang out again right away because I was busy with work. I wasn’t that into her anyway bu

Any websites where I can have a look? Specifically planning on going through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia.

Just landed back in Thailand after a bit over a year riding my Yamaha XMAX across Africa, and honestly it feels surreal to be here again. Thailand is where I first learned to ride properly and where I got hooked on this whole style of travel, just moving slow, living on the bike, figuring things out as you go. Coming back after Africa hits different. The roads, the food, the people, and especially the bike scene. I forgot how next level the custom XMAX builds and touring setups are here. Afric

Alright, I am a little confused here and would like some insight. I've been here for 11 years, speak, write and read the language and usually believe myself to understand Thai culture pretty well, but this one had me rather puzzled. I am renting a detached house with garden in a typical middle/upper-middle class residential village. I seem to be the only foreigner there, it is 45 minutes from downtown Bangkok, which makes that fact all the less surprising. I am a pretty reserved person and typ

I’m sorry if this question has been asked a million times before. I would love to hear peoples favourite beach spots for all different reasons. Anywhere between Bangkok and Phuket ideally.

so i dunno if anyone noticed a heavy influx of chinese tourists, due in part because of the National Day golden week from oct 1 to 7. anyways i'm a foreigner currently living in china and i decided to use those days to visit thailand - honestly it was fucking AWESOME, had an amazing time, it was even more fun than a week i spent in japan. just some things i noticed and some questions: 1. the public bathrooms are clean as hell compared to the ones here in china. i reckon this is largely due in

Hey guys I need some tips. I’m traveling with my wife and two kids this summer for Thailand. It’s our children’s first time flying overseas so I want this to be special. I need some information on the things that I should remember when visiting Thailand. Like when in Korea where you have to order for two when dining solo or when in Japan and Taiwan you shouldn’t tip because it’s rude. I need to know these things ahead to make sure everything goes smoothly during our vacation. I’ve been to Asia a

American here. Planning on visiting Thailand this november for 2 weeks with my girlfriend. We want to spend time in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Phuket. I know that currently there is a 14-day quarantine for international travelers flying into Bangkok, does anyone know if this will be lifted before november? I know that various covid restrictions are slowly being lifted, but I'm a bit worried about this one since we don't want to sit in a hotel for 2 weeks. I also saw something about a requirem

I want to take a solo trip, it’s been something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m at a place where I’m finally able to. I wanted to ask if anyone has and had any advice or have done something similar. I’m looking into it as it is but I always like to ask Reddit. Things you loved/hated. Food. Temples. Beaches. Night life. Let me know! Thanks!

I would like to do all sorts of activities, try different foods, stay in a decent hotel (nothing crazy but if it’s nice as well as affordable then why not), see some mountains and do some hiking. How strong is the currency? Is everything mostly card contactless now? Any specific places/banks I should exchange from? Many thanks in advance!

*sah wah dee khrap* Quick background: We're a couple originally from the Philippines and worked here in Singapore for years. My wife already is back to Ph and we plan to setup a **beauty shop** . Im planning to visit Thailand^Bangkok specifically this 2019. to look for stores and suppliers coz we want our humble business to be Thai inspired. Any recommendations and hot beauty products like soap, hair color , nail products as well. I'm so excited to connect South East Asian Culture thru our small

how is thailand highways for roadtrips? i am recently retired and have made chiangmai my new home. i am going to get a thai driving license and just want to drive all around the country. is an suv needed for this or will a yaris do fine? i dont know what places to go to but anywhere there are hotels and good food is fine. i am told to avoid going too far south though, seems to be a conflict area.

Me and my girlfriend are travelling SE Asia next month and trying to work out funds. We will be in Thailand for around 7-8 weeks and wanted to know how much we should expect to spend. We will be trying to do it fairly cheap and not staying in the fanciest hotels or eating out every night. We will be travelling around quite a lot though to different areas. Any info appreciated 👍🏼

I love languages but I never had any chance to learn any asiatic language until now. I will be in Thailand in 3 months, so I want to make sure to learn the most I can during this time. Any book/app or method that has worked for you guys?

TL;Dr: have your head on a swivel and your senses set to hyper - accidents happen in milliseconds. Had to happen - my first motorcycle accident in Thailand in 24 years). This morning a youngster ran into the road from behind a signboard and I bopped him with my little scooter. Luckily I was potting along at about 30km/h, saw him running into the road, and was able to brake effectively (happened in the flash of an eye, glad my reflexes are still sharp). Boy was repeatedly saying sorry - I

We have a really short time in Thailand (4 days total) where we'd fly into Bangkok for the first 2 days. From there, we'd like to check out an island but don't want to use up too much time travelling since we'll only have 2 days to spend there before flying to Hanoi. Given the time constraint, which island would be most recommended in terms of ease of access? For context, we're two 27 year old guys just looking to relax,swim, and meet fellow travelers to hang with. Not looking for a huge party

For context my gf is thai living in NYC. She makes about $2400 monthly. Her parents and her older sister ask her to send like $600 monthly, which sounds absurd to me. I asked her why they need so much money. I mean this is Thailand we’re talking about. And they work it’s not like they depend on her 100%. I got so mad when she told me she is literally paying for 2 cars back in Thailand. Like what? She doesn’t even have a car for herself. She has $0 on her name. $0 savings living paycheck to

TL:DR - First time back to the US in nearly 7 years and both prices of everything and attitudes of (most of) the people here freakin' suck. I came to Thailand in early 2018 and have only traveled to surrounding countries since. I intended to come back a few years ago, but Covid made that unfeasible for a number of reasons, and now I'm back. Brought my wife for her first trip to the US and to meet my family. That part of it has been fantastic, but most everything else about the trip has not.

A friend of mine and I are taking a 78 day trip to Thailand and other parts of SEA. What are things most tourists miss?

And also are there any broadcasts in English or is it all in Thai?

So I'm going to be in Bangkok, Thailand from Nov. 18 - Nov. 26. But the first 2 nights I'm going to be by myself till my friends arrive on the 20th. First time ever going to anywhere outside of the country so totally overwhelmed. Any suggestions on cool things to do by yourself besides the red light district? or any cool events? I was thinking of going to this https://www.siam2nite.com/en/events/2016-11-19/hucci-11455 anyone else going? also anyone kindly willing to meet up for part or all

Post-COVID, am thinking of planning a trip to Thailand, but the thing is that I and my family are all vegetarians, but we want to try street food and stuff anyway. Any recommendations on communicating that we're vegetarian easily? We don't know Thai, but we can probably learn some simple phrases if we have to. By vegetarian I mean we don't eat fish or meat or chicken or whatever but animal products are fine.

This will be my first time visiting the country. I plan on flying into Bangkok, hanging out for a few days, then renting a motorcycle to ride to Pattaya and possibly checking out the islands nearby. I'll be there February 8th to the 28th. I'm interested in checking out temples, riding through the countryside, and going out dancing at night. Will there by any events or festivals going on in those areas or nearby that I might be interested in? Also open to any tips you guys might want to share wi

We ended up spending the first day of the 4 day weekend driving to Chumphon. In Chumphon we enjoyed the downtown area, particularly mixing with the incredibly friendly locals. Relaxed on a beautiful, empty beach just outside of town for 2 days, then drove back to Phuket on the 4th day (today). Whole trip was about 1000km, and we encountered surprisingly few insane drivers. Surprisingly, a very jai yen road experience. The photo is from wat manee si mahathat in Phang Gna province.

I had no idea this place (Wat Ban Rai) even existed before I got there. The architecture is mind-blowing. Out of all the temples I’ve visited, this one is just special. Definitely worth the trip to Isan

I'm supposed to leave tomorrow for a 1 1/2 week trip to Thailand but my passport expires in February. I called Emirates and they said I should be OK, and the Thai embassy said I *might* be OK. Anyone have a similar experience?? Do you think I'm screwed?? Options? Help! EDIT: Update- got through fine, I just printed my itinerary and showed them I'd be out before the passport expired. Absolutely no problems. Thanks for the advice everyone!!! Thailand is fucking dope.

As a tattooer, I’ve been visiting Thailand quarterly for the last year or so and absolutely love the country. I painted these two sheets as last minute prep for an upcoming Bangkok trip, but figured it’d be fun to share as an outsider’s take on some Thai culture. Feel free to delete if this counts as self-promotion, but I hope y’all enjoy looking at these at least.

Good, bad, ugly? I loved the way the students who had gone last year described it, but I'd love to know more about it and make sure I actually do want to go! We'd be staying in Bangkok but have the weekends free to do what we wanted.

This question has been asked before, but a lot of threads were from a couple of years ago and as fast as technology can change I wanted some updated answers. My bf and I will be staying in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pai, and various southern islands. I'd like to know which provider (AIS, DTAS, True) will give us the best coverage and speed. We will almost solely be relying on 4G for internet/social media rather than texting/calling. Thanks for the input!

So I booked a car for 6 days for $200 (with full coverage). I'm going from Chiang rai to udon Thani. But I just received a call an hour after check out saying that I will be charged another $200 upon pick up since my trip is one way. Is this normal? This is avis and Thai rent a car.

I’m from Canada, and I didn’t realize how involved the process is for getting a tourist visa. I understand there are companies that specialize in this, but I haven’t looked into them yet and I can only imagine the cost. My girlfriend doesn’t have formal employment. I will be sponsoring the trip. She isn’t a bargirl… she lives in the countryside, works as a farmer, and owns a house/land, which should help show her ties to Thailand and reasons to return after the visit. Any advice or suggestions

Particularly for Asian women - Western men couples, but curious about others as well We’ve been enjoying our travel in Thailand and people here seem really friendly, but the one awkward part of our trip has been that my partner (M) is white and I (F) is Asian, and there seems to be some sort of implicit questioning, if not assumption, about the nature of our relationship when we’re out in public. It’s hard to know if it’s all in my head, but when I see all the talks about “professionals” and s

I have come across a Myanmar citizen in Vietnam actively trying to hire foreigners and lure them into Cambodia on the pretext of jobs. I came across this when i applied for one remote job for online computer peripheral sales. He first said the job was online but needed a few weeks training in Cambodia, a trip we will have to pay for out of our own pockets. This happened over a zoom call with 3 other participants and all of them looked suspicious recruits, coz all of them agreed to 2000$ stay cos

Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a mess and honestly pretty frustrated with myself, but I know it’s my fault. I have been working in Thailand since 2019. I was working in Bangkok on a Non-B visa. When I left my job back in April I should have gone straight to immigration to cancel it. Instead, my company delayed sending the paperwork, and I ended up flying back to my home country for a month. When I came back, nothing happened at immigration, so I just carried on. Later I left Thailand again, nev

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has travelled to Thailand on a tourist visa, bought a motorcycle, and then travelled internationally with the Thailand-registered bike, perhaps even all the way to Europe? I am interested in doing a motorcycle trip from Asia to Europe, but I am just thinking about how realistic this plan would be. Can tourists buy and formally register a motorbike in Thailand and then travel overseas? The plan would be to buy a brand new motorbike from an official motorbike distr

I'm going to Thailand for 4 weeks, wondering how much spending money I will need. All my accommodation, domestic travel and activities are paid for, so I only need money for food, souvenirs etc. So far I have about £200 (roughly 10,000 baht). Will this be sufficient? Secondly, what is tipping etiquette in Thailand? Thanks!

Hey everybody! I recently transitioned into working remotely and, as a result, am planning to travel abroad to work and travel in the coming months. Two summers ago I spent 6 weeks motorbiking across Vietnam and loved it, however, I was disappointed that I didn't get to see more of the region.   So, come January/February, I will be flying to Thailand on a one way ticket with designs to experience the breadth and depth of the country and perhaps travel beyond to Malaysia, Singapore, I

EDIT (Sorry): Traveling with my SO and our budget will be about $40-50 USD per person/night. We're not big on going out maybe once or twice but would prefer to mainly eat good food, island hop, and trek. How should we split our time up between Phuket, Krabi, Ko Samui, and Ko Phi Phi?

Missing Thailand so much 💖 Looking forward for my next Thailand trip.

I just moved to Vietnam from Thailand. I had a cable package in Thailand from which I was able to catch the PGA. Currently I watch it during the west coast swing because I love the golf courses there, and it doesn't conflict with baseball season. I also watch the Masters because the Masters. However I currently don't have a cable package in Vietnam. Is there anyway to watch the PGA online? I would willingly pay for a subscription to it as I do for the MLB. Then for the Masters, same question.

Rory McIlroy solidified himself as the biggest name in golf this weekend when he won the Masters for a second year in a row and is worth an estimated $200 million. But McIlroy came from much humbler beginnings. He grew up in a modest, semi-detached house in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, with two parents who quietly dismantled their own lives to build his. While his mom, Rosie, spent her nights packaging rolls of tape at a 3M factory in Bangor, his father, Gerry, was stringing togeth

My recent experience shipping a 9 wood across the states, UPS increased the the length of the box(which I purchased from UPS) by 2 inches. Original shipping cost $13.24 and after UPS increased the size, shipping charge was $87.77. The eBay CSR bot said is can't be disputed. I got an Ebay rep on the phone to dispute the upcharge. They were helpful, 'since this is your first time'. They will cover the first discrepancy if UPS declines. UPS declined and eBay covered it. Just got another UPS upch

Great news if it happens.

TLDR; look at the bottom right score. Today, my friends and I played in the 3rd Annual Impact Baseball tournament, a charity 4 person scramble tournament to help benefit a local baseball group to fund a place for them to actually play. They're doing great and are very close to getting what they need which is amazing and these kids are about to finally have a facility to train at soon. This tournament was on a par 72 course called Gleneagle Golf Course, which has a 132 slope, 67.5 course rating,

**Edited to add: This is NOT me lol just happened to see this interview and thought it was an interesting everyday-ish (he tried to go pro) guy perspective. I've never been to the Masters as a player or a spectator, sadly for me.** Just win the 2026 US Mid-Amateur, ok let me go do that: [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7187876/2026/04/11/brandon-holtz-masters-real-estate/](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7187876/2026/04/11/brandon-holtz-masters-real-estate/) *"Brandon Holtz won the 2025 U.S

Just leave your best guess of how many tees we have stuffed in [this jar](http://i.imgur.com/kTgiJqo.jpg) (Pro V1 for scale) as a comment here before ~9AM ET Tuesday, May 26. We'll crack it open and count 'em up then and whoever's closest will get a care package from the Caveman Crew at Rock Bottom Golf. **EDIT: Congrats to our winner drew193 who nailed it spot-on with his guess of 315 tees! Thanks to all who entered!**

I recently placed an order for custom Supersofts for a Persimmon Best Ball tournament I'm participating in this weekend. However, when the package arrived today, I discovered Callaway had mistakenly sent me Warbirds, marked with someone else's initials, but packed in Supersoft packaging. It's a humorous mix-up, although I find Warbirds a bit too hard for my MacGregor woods. Callaway's customer service is typically excellent, so I'm confident they'll rectify the mistake. That said, it's a bit

I’ve ordered Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls from the official Titleist Amazon store multiple times, but this has now happened twice. Both times I received a box that had clearly been opened and the balls inside were swapped for Titleist TruFeel golf balls. At this point it seems pretty obvious what’s happening: * Someone buys ProV1s * Swaps them out * Returns the box * Amazon restocks it as “new” without checking The packaging was obviously tampered with. Total waste of time dealing

Hey guys, I’m heading to Cabo in April and trying to lock in a couple rounds (Cabo Real, Puerto Los Cabos, etc). Before I throw $1,500+ at a random booking site, I wanted to ask the people who’ve actually done it: Where did you book your tee times or golf packages for Cabo? • GolfNow? • Golfscape? • Directly through the course? • Or has anyone used sites like Cabo Discount Tours for multi-round passes? Trying to figure out what’s legit, what’s a waste of money, and what actually worked for yo

Looking for complete golf club package sets Shaft: Graphite Flex: Regular User: Adult male Preferred Brands/Models : 1. Callaway Rogue 2. Mizuno RV9 3. Cobra Fly XL 2 4. Taylormade (any suitable package set) 5. Callaway Warbird 6. Callaway XHot i am a beginner, any recommendations ?

Dear Valued Golfer,   At Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, we strive to deliver a world-class experience. You have a golf package scheduled at Oxmoor Valley within the next three weeks, and I want to be transparent about the current condition of our Ridge course greens. They are not meeting the high standards you expect and deserve.   The recent turf decline is due to environmental factors. An unusually dry fall, with less than 3" of rainfall from August to November, lowered our irrigation

Need some advice. I’m typically in charge of organizing my group’s annual outing. In the past, we’ve relied on the public 90-day online booking window to reserve tee times. Learned the hard way that most of the good slots are filled before the window even opens by resorts and third-party booking companies. What are the pros and cons of doing a golf-only package through one of these companies? Got a quote from one and it was significantly higher per person per round than online, but they could ge

Where does everyone book their golf Holidays. I want to go to portugal in June. I’m from the uk. I want Hotel. rounds. flights. transfer. Not sure where to actually book the holiday

Looking for some advice on putting together a golf trip for me and some buddies. We are looking at Orlando, and I realize asking for tips on where to play in Orlando is like asking that for Myrtle - it's too many to really count. We're probably going to play Magnolia and Lake Buena Vista. What's a can't miss third course? Also, any companies that do golf packages you have experience with and would recommend? Thanks and happy new year!

We moved to a golf course in 2021 and I began playing golf regularly and my scores have dropped considerably. I have hit the milestones of breaking 100 and then 90 (sometimes). I typically get a few nine hole rounds in during the week, and then can sneak out for a few holes here and there. But I feel like I am hitting a point where scoring is the least of my worries, its just nice being out on the course. I have two small kids and a very active work from home career. How do you all package go

The double edged sword of Myrtle Beach having so many golf options is I don't know where to start. We're looking to do a guys trip over the summer and play probably four rounds, all of us are coming from out of state. We don't really care if we stay at a resort or an AirBnb, and in terms of golf there are just so many options that come up that I don't want to just choose a random booking service or course. Any recommendations on certain courses to play or services that will do a good golf pac

Last year around this time, Shaker Hills offered a 4 some for $336. So myself and 3 buddies eached grabbed one. We got 4 rounds, and they also had a play 4 get your 5th round free. I was wondering if anyone has heard of any other courses doing this? We all live on the Northshore so something a little closer would be great, Butter Brook, even Black Swan as that's an straight shot up route 1 to 95. Hopefully some good deals pop up. The 5 rounds at Shaker averaged out to like $66 which was a stea

I suck. I mean really bad. So I did the responsible thing and bought a package of lessons from my local pro. Our very first lesson, he tells me I’m swinging backwards(?) and need to be swinging righty. I write lefty and swing a bat lefty but I suck at golf and he’s a pro so I went along with it. Now I have a set of lefty clubs I can’t use and have to rent clubs from the pro shop every time I have a lesson. During our 4th (out of 5) lesson, he offers to sell me his old set of Mizunos for $800. He

I am looking for some new brands to look into, mostly looking for Hats, Polos. pullovers and pants/shorts - maybe some cool T Shirts. I feel like I am aging out of the Good Good style stuff. Side note - I just got into this D.Hudson brand specifically for hats. I ordered 4 hats about 2 weeks ago to take on vacation. There was a label created but the package did not move for over a week. I reached out to them and they told me that the hats were lost in the USPS System, and the overnighted th

Wife and I plan to take a golf trip end of July. Anyone know of some good deals out there? We are located on the US east coast but are ready to fly there.

Any tips on where to look for for package holidays including lessons for a group with various levels? Any transparency on prices would be welcome! Also, any area with activities for non golfers (beach, etc) would be great so that the non golfers have stuff to do!

Hey Everyone, I am getting a jump start on my trip for next year (Guys Trip). There are three of us looking to golf in Myrtle Beach. We will be driving in (4 hours) and I am looking for recommendations on who to use to book a "package." The package would be hotel/golf. Should I just call resorts? When I google golf packages a million sites pop up. So I am wondering if anyone could recommend a company that they have used to book trips like this?

I took one lesson at GolfTec and left feeling a bit disappointed because it seems like the only point of the lesson was to try and sell me 25 more? Is this just par for the course or are there other options out there?

My wife wants to come somewhere warm this winter and we want to go to Myrtle Beach. She wants to relax by pools and I want to golf the whole time. Any recommendations on a great golf package for just one person? We are planning on going at the end of March.

Hello everyone, After about 15 years, I’ve decided to take up golf again. I wasn’t a “proper” player back then — just had a few months of lessons — but I really enjoyed hitting balls at the range and wasn’t too bad at it either. Life got in the way, and I lost touch with my golfing partner, so I drifted away from the game. Now that I’ve moved back to the countryside and have a golf course nearby, I’m feeling the urge to get back into it. I recently borrowed a club, hit a few balls, and was rem

I already booked my hotel for the trip. Going to play 3 rounds. After some googling, seems most packages require a stay. Anyone know of any places to book packages so I do not have to wait until 90 days out to make early tee times?

Trying to plan a golf trip for my dad's milestone birthday. My family and I live in MA and we'd be flying my dad and his brother to WI for a short golf trip. Trying to do research but a lot of places require you to call. I've spoken to a few courses so far and when I found Kohler Wisconsin's site they're closed for the day.... So, anyone on here know roughly what their 2 night packages go for?? Or the 1 night package? Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

That’s not the issue, problem is it’s been stuck in Tracy California (about an hour and half drive) for the past 3 days no movement. Has anyone dealt with this before?

I’m planning a stay & play golf trip situation for my husband’s birthday in July. Anyone have recommendations? It doesn’t necessarily have to be a stay and play deal, I’m open to finding somewhere nice to stay (spa is a plus) and a good place to golf for a long weekend.

As the title says, I'm researching golf packages in Scottsdale. I'm going with two friends, we're all in our mid-thirties. If we had handicaps, I wish I could say they were lower than our age, but... I'm just happy being out there. I've never been on a golf trip, let alone planned one. We're going in early March, which I understand is peak time that costs will be higher. We don't have any courses we're specifically targeting, nor do we really require anything super well designed or unique. We'r

I'm planning my first golf trip to North Carolina this spring and exploring various package options. The package deals range from $1600 to $2600 per person, which includes a 4-night stay at a resort and 4 rounds of golf. However, I’ve noticed that hotels near the golf courses seem to be more affordable, even after factoring in the cost of green fees. Any tips or advice on how to find the best value for money are greatly appreciated!

Looking for a website to get a golf trip together in Denver. Suggestions?

Hey All - The title says it all. I believe there will be around 6-10 of my friends and I looking for a good/cheaper budget stay and play golf package anywhere in Wisconsin, Indiana, or Michigan. If any of you could share a course (that also provided lodging) within the listed states, that you had a good stay and play experience at.. I am all ears. We don’t need 5 star courses. We just want to get out on a course (or 2) and have a good time. I’m google searching a ton of stuff too, but sometimes

I'm new to this thread so sorry if this is the wrong place. What site/company do you guys recommend for booking stay and play golf packages?

Haven’t seen a lot of feedback on this new model yet. I’ve been following the zero-torque trend for a while now, waiting for an entry-level model to appear, and this immediately fit the bill. If you naturally have an SBST stroke and have been fighting traditional putters, it’s worth checking out. Before even unwrapping it or taking the headcover off, I could immediately feel the difference. I think it’s something that clicks immediately if it’s the right fit, not a “give it 10 putts before it f

I'm the event planner for a company that hosts a prestige celebrity golf tournament, auction and dinner. We have high-end celebrities and the price for a foursome is a pretty penny. The sponsorship includes VIP dinner seats, name recognition in many places, custom golf cart, and a two-night hotel stay. With that, we also try to include some luxury items in the sponsorship packages for the players. Last year, sponsored teams received Mark & Graham leather duffles. Along these lines, what are

We've had some amazing giveaways during the first three weeks of our contest program and last week I teased that something HUGE was on the horizon. Well here it is! This week brings us our LARGEST prize package ever by one of our subreddit's favorite companies- TAYLOR MADE GOLF. This week's prize pack features: A set of three (3) tour preferred wedges PLUS a Sergio Garcia signed Bethpage Black Flag! Total value is over $380.00! As always, there are no strings attached, nothing to buy, and not

I’m thinking of allocating it all to wellness…

I started playing golf with a cheap ass maxfli set in a box that I got at dicks in 2008. Since then, I played for about 10 years just to drink out on the course. I took my first 5 lessons in 2017 and improved my swing a little bit. In 2020, I started to get more serious and got another instructor and we did about 7 lessons and my game only improved a little. I got fitted for new irons (Callaway big berthas) and got a new driver as a 40th birthday present last year (Ping G425 coming from a rock

I am planning a buddy’s bach party for next year. Long weekend in Vegas with golf. I have been looking into golf/hotel packages and want to go through a reliable corp/website. Any recommendations or advice?

My buddy is about to start playing and wants to get a set of clubs. I’ve recommended a package set to start learning with rather than buying individual clubs. What recommendations do people have? His budget is around £450 but the more he can save the better.

I've been playing for 20 years and am slightly above average. Best round is a 77 but my buddies all shoot in the high 80s, and I will too if it's a new/hard course. Surprisingly, I've never been on a 3-4 day golf vacation but we're finally doing it come spring probably in May. We all live in Baltimore, but are willing to drive as south as South Carolina but are hoping to find something decent in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk or North Carolina area. I've played just about every course in

What's the best place to find deals on golf trips? Buddies want to do a golf trip this coming March. Where would be a good place to look for the best deals?

Rate: $115/month No initiation fees Benefits: Unlimited access 7 days a week to 15 separate courses in my area, including the use of a cart upon my request for no additional fees. Access to 6 pool locations as well as several fitness centers Wife and children also able the same amenities EXCLUDING course access. I am the only person in my family who plays though anyway. So that’s moot. So? What do you guys think? Seem reasonable? Edit: Ok, it’s already sounding like I have my answer then.

Disclaimer: I'm a caddie who has posted an AMA here and this will be a shameless self plug but also potentially helpful I'm going to let you in on a couple things because you are cool 1) PNW summers are among the best in the world 2) there's a golf package a lot of people don't know about Hotel Murano in Tacoma has a stay and play package enabling you to play Chambers Bay, the Home course, and other top courses in the area for cheap. Look them up, call, and ask about it. It will be a fractio

The local XGolf near me has an unlimited package Monday - Thursday. It’s quite expensive ($500 upfront + $150/month) and I’m having trouble justifying the costs. I’m a beginner and would love to keep working on things during the off-season. Are simulators an effective way to keep practicing during the winter if I was to go say 3 times per week? Just don’t want to spend this much only to pick up bad habits due to indoor golf.

Any recommendations for an operator that can set up a package for a group in Orlando?

I have a foursome that is looking to book a golf trip in the future and was wondering if there were any good golf packages that would be easier to book rather than getting the lodging and booking tee times separately.

Hi everyone, I know there’s been a few Cabo golf posts, but does anyone know if there’s a package or service to play multiple courses, have pick up / drop off services, etc? Only seeing a lot of courses that are private or semi private or just extremely expensive. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

Looking for recommendations for a good stay and play golf package for this winter. Any help is appreciated!

A group of guys and I are dying to go on a golf trip and I need to get some ideas together to get the ball rolling. Any ideas of what kind of cost tiers we are looking at on a per day per person basis? We can rule out something like a Pebble Beach 3 day trip. Something more of a value rather than those top high profile names. Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated. Edit:USA. Couple of us in Florida and couple in Chicago. Middle ground might help persuade others to do the trip.

Hi all - After a full year of planning, wishing and hoping, I fulfilled my dream of playing the old course. I spent countless hours figuring things out so I wanted to post my experience for the benefit of others who are trying to do the same. First off, I checked the busy dates to make sure the course was open for play the week I was there. Then I went the authorized tour provider route. I emailed every single one about playing as a single, and got quick and kind rejections across the board f

I have 2 months to go anywhere in the world to relax and play some golf. I’m looking for a place where I can stay and play, have a nice range to practice, and obviously not break the bank and cost 200$/day. I was thinking : - Portugal - South Spain - South Africa - Florida/Arizona/Utah Any recommendations are welcomed !

I have a group of friends and we are planning a golf trip to phoenix/scottsdale area at the end of February next year. I had started looking into package sites before we settled on an airbnb, but most of these sites allow you to just book the rounds, but they won't tell you what the individual rates are for each course. They just give you a total amount at the end. Most of the courses have 90 day windows for booking (the package sites allow me to book now which is a minor benefit), which we are

I'm turning 40 this year and my wife has been insisting we do a big trip of my choosing to celebrate since I never make a big deal of my birthday. Naturally I have several bucket list courses I'd like to play, but I really just wanted to do something mellow for my 40th and had decided on doing an Alaskan cruise with just the two of us, sans kids. As fate would have it, her family has planned & paid for a massive 15 day cruise to Hawaii in the next 2 months since we haven't had a big family g

My company will be taking our fourth annual golf trip to Scottsdale in October (HH, Orland, Myrtle Beach last three years). We've been using Tee Times USA for planning and so far have had a great experience with them. This year, they suggested two basic options, which we can always mix/match, availability permitting. The two options for four courses are: Option 1: \- D1R1 Verrado Golf Club - Founder's Course \- D1R2 Verrado Golf Blub - Victory Course \- D2R1 Rancho Manana Golf Club

Me and the boys want to see what's out there for golf packages in Scottsdale, anyone have any experience or can recommend how to get some deals?

Got some DM's off my last post and enjoyed chatting with some people, so ask away! For reference, previous 'tech bro' who spent a year as a fitter during my severance package. Worked at a local shop with all brands.

Hello! I'm thinking about booking a three-session package with a golf instructor as a gift for a loved one. I was referred to an instructor (the friend of an acquaintance who golfs) and am scheduled to call tomorrow with questions. Please help: Are there any questions I should definitely be asking before I go through with this? I know nothing about golf, so anything would help! The one thing is: I can only afford to buy a three lesson package, so I don't want to ask an obnoxious number of quest

Looking for advice on great golf packages in the us. 36 holes a day for 3ish days.

A group of friends and I are planning a golf trip to Palm Springs in January 2024. Are there any tips or suggestions for packages to look into? Not looking to break the bank but still want to ensure that the trip is a blast. Thanks in advance!

Thinking about booking a golf trip to Pinehurst this winter. There is an offer for a Donald Ross package, includes 2 nights resort hotel accommodations and 3 rounds of golf. Has anyone else done golf packages at Pinehurst? We’re definitely wanting to play #2, but looking for recommendations on the other 2 courses to play. Other recommendations welcome as well for the trip! Sounds like they have multiple restaurants to choose from. Thanks!

Trying to plan a trip to Phoenix for Feb. Has anyone used Phoenix Scottsdale Golf or something similar or am I better off booking direct with hotels and golf courses? I only ask because the hotel one of these 3rd parties was able to get was much cheaper than what I could get it for.

Hi everyone. Can someone please recommend some websites for stay and play deals/packages in Scottsdale? We’re planning on doing a buddies trip in December and would really appreciate some help on finding packages. We prefer to find a package to let us play a handful of different courses around the area. I’ve read all the posts here regarding the recommended courses but would love to find some packages or deals websites that people recommend. Thanks!

Does anyone else think about the amount of waste in golf ball packaging? It seems completely unnecessary, to be packaging boxes in boxes, mixing plastics and cardboard. Surely there’s a simpler and more sustainable method of packaging? Would love to see producers come up with some innovation here.

I just stumbled upon his Thailand series last night and it’s really refreshing watching someone down to earth and a sense of humour. Goodgood is good…for the kids, NLU have gone full hipster with the new series….I do love a bit of strapped tho and Eric Anders Wanger shows should be good but he comes across as a massive bell end. Anyone else watch sidekick?

We're hacks, but we love playing golf together. I'd like to take him somewhere in the US for a long weekend. I'm seeing some good deals in Palm Springs, but I figured I'd ask you if you have any experience with affordable options. Looking to spend around 1,500 to 2,000 for a couple of nights, a couple of rounds, and maybe food.

Anyone use a good service they would recommend? Also any particular area that's better than others for packages? Thinking like a 5 night / 4 day type deal with like 8-12 guys? Not really sure on budget? Maybe $2-3k?

Despite Thailand still being a developing country and with worse economy but somehow I saw posts of people getting their packages or delivery foods stolen all the time in the U.S. while there is almost none in Thai. Or is it because I play reddit more than facebook/tiktoks so I don’t see lots of posts from Thai people?

I ordered something from Thailand on Jan 29 and received a tracking code on Feb 7. Thailand post states that the package arrived in the U.S., but USPS claims it never left Thailand. Does anyone know why this happened? I never received any information of where to pay the duty fee (unlike with dhl shipping). I’ve given up on receiving the package, but I’m curious as to what went wrong. Thank you for your help!

So a few months back I saw the posts in here on new rules of online shopping and importing into Thailand. I thought to myself when I read the posts something along the lines of "must suck to be there and need to import something". Well, forward a few months, and a few brain cells gone missing later, and I'm in Thailand and I needed something that couldn't be found in shops here. Two quick clicks and the thing is on it's way. I'm impressed what the shipping company asked for to get the package

Hello everyone. I live in the U.S, and want to purchase some cosmetics off of Lazada Thailand. I’m looking for a forwarding service that can provide me with a Thai shipping address, consolidate packages, and ship to the U.S. Can anyone recommend me any such services that are reputable and preferably affordable?

Hi Everyone, I’m trying to shop from Shopee Thailand, but since they don’t ship directly to my home Country, I’m in need a package forwarding service. I’m specifically looking for a provider that: * Offers a **Thailand shipping address** I can use for purchases * Has an **online portal/dashboard** where I can see what packages have arrived * Supports **package consolidation** (combine multiple orders into one shipment) * Ships internationally via **DHL or FedEx** (preferred) Basically som

I want to ship a 2.2 kg package from Thailand to South Korea to a friend. What would be some of the cheaper options for shipping?

I ordered a package from a second-hand fashion website that users worldwide can sell their old clothes through. It was shipped with Thailand Post, and was in transit 3. June. The 5. June the trscking said "departure from outward OE" and "hand over to carrier", and I haven't gotten an update since. Its been almost 2 weeks now and the dress I ordered is rare and so Im extra nervou about it possibly being lost. Is it normal for this to happen with Thailand Post? Im ordering from Norway if that says

Hi! My dad will be traveling to Thailand soon, and I wanted to ask if anyone knows good places (l offline stores) where he can buy the Rom&nd Juicy Lasting Lip Tint in the new packaging. Are they available in popular stores like Watsons, Boots, or Sephora in Thailand? Or would he need to check Korean beauty shops there? Any tips on specific branches, malls would be super helpful! Thank you in advance 🍎🪽

Hi guys! I have an issue and I'm wondering if someone can help with it. I can't go to the office because of health issues for a good while. I tried using some e-wallets that are supposedly able to pay via Thai QR PromptPay, but all of them said the QR code is invalid. Is there any other way to pay online?

Thai Post is not accepting *any* letters or packages, presumably for fear that each item -- including ordinary mail -- will be charged the Trump Tax, payable by the US recipient. In Thailand's case, that is $160 per letter. I assume that Thailand Post's "transportation partner" was unable to get a guarantee that first-class mail would not be charged; i.e. that letters aren't "*goods intended for consumption*". >[https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/suspending-duty-free-de

So my friend sent me a package through usps to thailand. usually once it leaves the USA there are also scans from thai post that say package arrived to/left facility and such. however this time the scan updates are updating but only from usps although the package already arrived to thailand and arrived to the sorting center in my city after it left LAKSI has this happened to anyone before ? until now for every package he sent me i saw scans both from usps, global track and trace and the thai po

I asked my friend to send me a book and some ingredients from Chiang Mai to the US. She went to ask how much it would cost to send a package and was told it would be over 6000 baht. I ordered a sticky rice maker before from Thailand and while it took forever, I know it didn’t cost that much to send. The package my friend will send weighs less than 2kg. What is the cheapest way to send something from Thailand? Thanks!

Hello, I had ordered a motorcycle riding suit from an online shop, shipped to a local address in Bangkok. The suit was for 874 Euros. Shipping was with UPS for another 80 Euros. Total package value is 954 Euros. ​ Now the package is stuck at customs and UPS is asking me to register as an Importer and apply for an import/export license. This involves me having to visit the Customs office and following their procedure. It is mentioned that Thai customs do not allow for the package

I was using USPS (United States Postal) to mail a package to Thailand. I was tracking the package through Thailand Post website and it said the status was in transit. But I was confused when I saw “go out to pay” and “successfully pay”. Would I need to pay again if I prepaid in my home country?

So I send a package from Bangkok to the Netherlands. With Thailand Post. Everything was going well, and it even arrived. It said for the longest time, customs clearing. So I thought, ok lets just wait till they send it through to my home address. To find out now that it has been send back! It's already in Thailand. Probably I had to pay something, to the customs, but never got notified about anything. Is there any chance of getting the package back? Any experiences? I already mailed

looking at the various options for shipping a 1 kg package of items from Thailand to the United States. I am not so concerned about it arriving in 2 days as I saw DHL was charging about $100 US for this wanted to see what the general price was for shipping on Thai postal service and how reliable they are.

I ordered a 4000-baht home lighting fixture that is too tall for normal shipping (2x2x0.2 meters, 5kg) and is stuck at a warehouse in China. A smaller version of the light (2000-baht 1x1x.2meters) from the same factory already arrived at my home. Normally my orders from Taobao are sent directly to my home just like shopee, aliexpress, amazon, or lazada, so I've never had to get involved with the shipping/forwarding/importing before. I'm a bit out of my depths here. Any recommendations on how

What's the fastest way to ship a package from Thailand to the US?

It somehow became an urban legend among Thai medical doctors that if they eat KFC fried chicken during their shift, that particular shift will be extremely difficult, long, and messy. This belief is so widespread that KFC (Thailand) has a promotional campaign with an anti-jinx packaging that says "there is no fried chicken in here", "there is no spicy wings here", "this is not KFC", "this is not KFC; this is uncle's curry and rice shop." (Similarly, you may have seen car stickers that read 'thi

Hi Everyone, I am primary school teacher in the UK. I have received a job off for a relatively new and developing school in Chiang Mai that follows the British curriculum. My package salary with starting point salary, housing allowance etc comes to around 68k Thai Bhat per month. I have done research but would love further opinions on this, I just wanted to know if the monthly salary is good for Chiang Mai? Would I have chance to save money/potential travel to other areas in Thailand and neig

Does anyone know anything? I am not interested in USPS/UPS/Fedex that costs an arm and leg.

I have bought 003 prefix Int call package but the minute from the package is not deducted but from my remaining Balance. Can someone answer me please?

Title pretty much. I received a consumer electric item (these are duty free) and some toiletries (I don't think duty applies to these much). No clothes/food. Oh and this stuff is worth noting if I tried to sell it somewhere. But if someone wanted to buy some toiletries then it's about $40 worth, maybe. And some medical equipment sleep apnea that is only made in America, and not very expensive, but only available there. The guy at the post office was smiling ear to ear, telling me that I had to n

A few friends want me to pick up some green/red curry pastes. Which brand should i look out for? Perhaps something thats a go to with the locals? TIA.

Just wondering what’s the safest and cheapest way of sending a parcel from Thailand to Oz? I fly out the end of this month and my airline is charging 11,500 baht for an additional 10kg on my 20kg luggage allowance which is ridiculous. Rather than pay that I was going to pack a lot of my non essential stuff boxing gloves training gear etc and ship it to Sydney. What is the best way you reckon ?

is this normal?

I'm relocating to Thailand soon on a Non-Immigrant work visa. My compensation package puts me squarely in the top 35% tax bracket, so I'm trying to get my tax strategy dialed in before I arrive. For context, I'll be paid locally by a Thai entity. I'm married (my wife won't be working in Thailand), and we have one kid in school. I'm trying to figure out the best ways to shield my income without throwing money away on sunk costs. My plan so far is to claim the standard spouse and child allowance

I ordered something from a seller selling through the Thai Post about a month ago. The package was labeled as in transit this morning, but then a few hours later it was labeled as “failed to pay.” Is this an issue or common? If it is an issue, is there any way of getting in contact with customer support at the Thai Post?

I am planning to go from mid July to mid August. Any input is appreciated. **EDIT** Thanks for all the responses they are very useful. So yea I am definitely leaning more towards doing it without a package. And I think my post may have been a bit misleading, I am not going solo, I am going with my best friend. Just have to convince him to do it without the group, because he is more set on that, due to the fact that he is a big pussy. He will be reading this btw.

I recently started my journey around Thailand to learn and film how the locals in different regions live. This is a different article from what I wrote in another sub. I originally published the experience in the tourism sub, but not many travellers seemed to be interested. I think this sub should be more relevant since I see long-term residents asking what it’s like to live in rural Thailand, and I mean very rural.  Last May, I was wandering around downtown Lampang and met Komsan, a farmer who

If I get packages sent to a residential address in Thailand (such as a condo), will they reach me 100% of the time? If not, any advice on how to increase chances of actually receiving them? I work with computer parts and I receive quite a number of parts via post every few months. Thanks in advance.

I need to get some package from France, and I am currently located in Thailand. Are package deliveries from France (Paris) to Thailand (Bangkok) delayed/blocked due to COVID-19? It is a small box (~40cm x 30 cm x 20) weighting ~3 kg.

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**Address as it was given to me:** 88/37 m. Private nirvana soi. Pasermanukit 29/6 Charakabua Bangkok Thailand 10230 **When I input this line in the "Street Address" field Etsy tells me that it is too long:** 88/37 m. Private nirvana soi. Pasermanukit 29/6 Charakabua **So I'm thinking about splitting it up like this the way they have formatted:** **Street Address:** 88/37 m. Private nirvana soi. Pasermanukit **Apt/Suite/Other:** 29/6 Charakabua **City:** Bangkok **Postal Code:** 10230

I recently came across a post discussing how Camry features in the U.S. seem lacking compared to other countries, so I wanted to share a different perspective based on my experience. I own a Toyota Camry here in Thailand, where it’s actually considered an entry-level premium car. The starting price is about $45,000 USD, and that’s without any additional packages. What’s interesting is that even the base model here is very well-equipped — roughly comparable to the XLE trim in the U.S. It comes

I've tried getting answers from [NHL.com](https://NHL.com)'s customer support but they are pretty vague about what games are blacked out in Thailand. For instance, all they'll say is that you can stream NHL games from Thailand as long as nobody in the region has rights to broadcast the game. So, is there anybody in the region that would prevent me from streaming in Thailand? They can't/won't say. So, just wanted to see if there's anybody who has the [NHL.com](https://NHL.com) single team o

I had a good career in IT/HR/Learning for Fortune 500 companies before I moved to Thailand. The folks I ran into here basically got a similar corporate job to what they were doing in their home country, but with a company in BKK. Is finding employment difficult for highly qualified foreigners with lots of experience? What do salaries look like for expats? I know the lucky ones get cushy pay packages from their home country to transfer to Thailand with all expenses paid, private school t

[UPDATE] A lot of people are focusing on what I ordered, why I ordered, or why I didn’t order the same item from Lazada. This is not the point folks. The point is, when you need to ship something to Thailand, you should avoid UPS. [ORIGINAL POST] UPS Thailand never ceases to surprise us. They continue to chart new territory for extraordinary incompetence. If you're considering shipping something to Thailand from abroad, please listen up. **Do not use UPS** and avoid it like the plague. This is

I was in Thailand a year ago, and during that trip I bought a happy subscription with DTAC where I got pretty good rates and internet that lasted me a month. The problem I'm facing now is if there are any packages that come with a nano sim, during my previous trip I brought my iPhone 4 and it worked great but I have since then gotten an iPhone 5 and I would prefer to use it during my upcoming vacation, so does anyone know if there are nano sim prepaid packages on any carrier. EDIT: I have been

Hello, Can I send a package to any post office for example in satun or even koh chang? Do I need to let them know beforehand or do I just send package, show up at the day when it's there with passport and pick up? Any advice would be appreciated :)

**CONTEXT:** My family went through Thailand as refugees to come to the US in the late '80s. I was born and raised in the US. My eldest brother (age 19 at the time) unfortunately could not come with us. It was during this time that we lost contact with him. Many years later, with the aid of Private Investigators, he was located in Northern Thailand. He is thriving with his own family. I learned I am an uncle to teenagers. I would like to send them a package of goodies. Like candies and snacks.

I'm new to this subreddit, but the information here is fantastic. That said, my gf and I will be traveling to select areas around Bangkok at the end of March and beginning of April with a vacation package provided by Affordable Asia through a Groupon Getaway deal. Has anyone ever done one of these packages and should we know about anything beforehand? We will mostly be in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Pattaya, but also added on a couple days at the end of our trip and were thinking of flying into P

Hey everyone, I'm feeling super torn and would love some advice. I got into two Master's programs in Thailand. Chulalongkorn (1 year, International Development Studies) is in central Bangkok, where I really want to live. But it's expensive and I’m still waiting on a scholarship decision (starting at August 4th which means I really need to start organizing without having security/answer regarding scholarship). Mahidol (2 years, Human Rights) is cheaper and the subject fits perfectly with my go

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau has unveiled 'Thailand CONNECT', a global marketing campaign designed to make it easier for corporate buyers and meetings organizers to use Thailand as a meeting destination. The campaign will focus on three pillars: diversity of Thai destinations, unrivalled business opportunities, and the high quality of Thailand’s MICE professionals.

I’ve been waiting for a very important letter from my home country to Thailand. This is now the fourth time I’ve requested it, and it still hasn’t arrived. What’s strange is that packages from other countries and local letters within Thailand (from banks, Lazada, Shopee, etc.) always arrive with no issues. But untracked international letters often just disappear. When there is a tracking Nr, it always arrives. Could it be an issue with my address or the local postman not finding it? Is there a

Hello, I (28M) received a job offer. The package is 2400 euros (\~93K bahts) per month, and the company will give me a house/appart (No idea about the quality) and probably some other advantages. I earn more money right now, but I pay a rent. And I wonder if the ratio would not be better in Thailand. The job is in Ayutthaya, so I was wondering if it was worth it and how was life there. For the record, I spent 10 days (In May) in Bangkok for work last year : * I didn't really appreciate the

I was checking Thailand Post rates and even for a very small item (around 35g, compact packaging), the shipping cost can already run into hundreds of baht, which makes it hard to price products competitively. I’m curious to hear from people in Thailand who are running e-commerce businesses and shipping small, lightweight parcels to the US, how do you guys manage the shipping cost?

I’d like to buy a couple phones in the coming month and was wondering if anyone recently bought more than one phone at a time here in Thailand and were able to get some sort of package deal for buying multiple phones. I’ve been searching online but might be getting bad results due to the prompts I’ve used so far. Appreciate any advice as I’m pretty clueless when buying phones in Thailand.

What’s some top things Thailand food imports? Some of Thailand’s top food-related imports include: Soybeans & soybean meal Used heavily for animal feed and food processing Major suppliers: Brazil, U.S., Argentina Wheat Thailand imports most wheat because its climate is not ideal for large-scale wheat farming Used for bread, noodles, baked goods, instant noodles Dairy products Milk powder, cheese, butter, whey Imported for bakeries, restaurants, and processed foods Corn (

Why are so many people coming to Reddit to complain about things in Thailand? (It's not like any Thai's are going to rest it and think: He's right, let's change this country) It's cheap because it's a 3rd world country. Of course, it will come with a few things that are inconvenient. When you travel to another country you just have to accept that it's a package deal. Thailand has amazing beaches, cheap accommodation, food and drinks, amazing laid-back people, lovely weather, and many other u

Hi everyone, hoping someone here has experience with Thai customs or forwarding services. I'm based in the US, and I bought an item from a store in Hong Kong. Since US import duties can be extremely high, l had it shipped to my Thai forwarding address (Thai Nexus) because I thought it would be simpler and more cost-effective to route it through Thailand before forwarding it to me. But Thai Customs ended up charging 5,254 THB (3,700 THB duty + 1,554 THB VAT), I have no clue how this was calculat

My package arrived to Thailand from Australia on January 2nd and was supposed to be delivered to my address in Phuket. It’s still at customs despite calling them and emailing them every day, they keep bouncing me between departments and it sounds like it will have to be picked up in Bangkok now once (if) I’ll ever get it. It’s been exhausting and on top of that they are saying I will get 30000 baht bill for “storage”. So any tips to get it out of the customs?

Hii all / Sawadee krub!! I’m working on an idea and would love your feedback. I’m Thai—born and raised here—but spent years studying and working all around the world. I’ve been a digital nomad myself, and now that I’m back home, I want to help others experience the best of Thailand without the stress that comes with relocating. So I’m building a **concierge-style service** to help digital nomads land softly in Thailand—focused on short to mid-term stays in places like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, an

https://preview.redd.it/bkwl7moh440h1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=dde0be726838a3a4b18c27549bd195865fee5613 The Fisheries Department has confirmed that canned fish products labelled as mackerel in Samut Sakhon were found to contain pla nil (tilapia), not mackerel as stated on the packaging. Earlier suspicions that the fish might be blackchin tilapia were ruled out, Thitiporn Laoprasert, director-general of the department, said on Wednesday. She said the department would s

Hello, So I am ordering a couple plushes (stuffed animals) from Japan. This will be the 5th package of similar items. I've only had one packaged detained because they didn't believe the value on the custom forms but I showed up with receipts and they let me take it (it was a big box with several low cost items). Now, one of the companies I buy from sent me an email asking if I have a TISI certificate because they are considered toys and Thailand is cracking down on imports (I guess, I'm not su

Hello, I plan on having some motorcycle accessories imported into Thailand and I’m familiar with the outrageous duty and VAT. My question is, does duty and VAT get paid at the port or do they forward it via ThaiPost and I pay those taxes locally? I know shipments of FOB 40,000 baht and above require an electronic import declaration and those below 40,000 do not. My goal is stay under this amount to reduce friction points, if possible, but I can’t find any definitive answer if the package gets he

I have always bought SIMs at the airport. My current AIS eSIM can not receive SMS overseas, so now I am back at home I cant receive the OTP to access the myAIS app. Similarly, i lost my LINE account because I couldn't verify it with the sms. Do AIS have a regular plan eSIM that will allow SMS to be received outside of Th (turn on and off woth the SIM Manager).

I'm living long-term in Thailand, and bought a sim-card under Thai family's name. A new banking regulation mandates bank account owners to have the same numbers associated with the banking account to be registered under the same name. Something which I do not have. Only the bank account is under my name. So, name to registed number should be the same name to the registered bank account. My question is, which provider that you use? Do you use the 'tourist' package, or is there any expats packag

It is a pet peeve of mine that overall in Thailand people don't seem to appreciate that oxidation is the major cause of foods spoiling. When one buys food in a market it is often wrapped in a balloon size plastic bag and if it is a sealed bag little effort is made to remove the air from the package before sealing. Am I just being petty or is this something that other farangs notice?

I read that it is significantly cheaper to live here in Bangkok than in the UK. I wonder if you find that to be the case here. I have recently received an offer in Bangkok for 120,000 THB a month as a Software Developer, which apparently is a decent package here in Thailand. So I flew here last month on holiday just to test the water. So far, in my opinion, Bangkok is not really much cheaper than London and you would need around 50,000 THB a month to sustain yourself here (almost the same as

Trying to send a friend who lives in Thailand a care package. I’d love to hear what you miss (that you can buy) from the states!

This has been sitting in my brain for a while and I need to hear if anyone else is seeing through this. Chadchart, Bangkok’s current governor, is always shown as this ultra humble, hardworking “man of the people” — jogging, fixing things himself, smiling with aunties, eating from plastic bags. But when you actually stop and look at what’s changed under his rule... not much. Pollution? Still a disaster. Traffic? Somehow worse. Infrastructure? Same broken mess and we just had 2 consecutive days o

Hi. I was looking to place an order from this website: [https://www.tintinoriginal.com/](https://www.tintinoriginal.com/) . However, the shipping price to USA is incredibly expensive. Almost $100 for an item that barely weights anything. Therefore, I wanted to ask if anyone knows a much cheaper, reliable freight forwarding company. Like one that has a Thailand address and then sends the package to USA or something like it. Just looking for a cheaper alternative.

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice on a consumer rights issue I just had in Bangkok. Last year, I bought a **4-session Pico Discovery course** at Mesa Skin Clinic for **29,999 THB**. I completed 3 sessions, but when I tried to book my last one, they told me the course was “only valid for a year.” The problem is: * I was **never given any written contract or terms** saying it would expire. * The clinic later claimed they had “verbally informed” me, but I honestly don’t recall that. *

Hi everyone, I’m planning to order some books from [**Amazon.com**](http://Amazon.com) to Bangkok soon. So, I would love to hear from those who have recently done it from here I have a few specific questions: 1. **Deliver Time :** How long does it typically take for the books to arrive at your doorstep in Bangkok? Does the actual delivery time usually match the estimated date provided by Amazon? What option I should pick to deliver in quick? 2. **Tax concern :** I understand that printed book

Hi everyone, I’m looking for someone based in Thailand who could help me purchase and ship a few accessories from Temu Thailand to India. I will cover: \- The cost of the items \- International shipping \- A small fee for your help If you’re willing to help or have experience with package forwarding from Thailand, please send me a DM. Thanks a lot!

I am a small business owner and a foreigner living in Bangkok. I need to ship around 50 packages per month on a regular basis. DHL and FedEx are very expensive — in fact, the shipping cost is higher than the cost of my products. I have tried contacting Thailand Post to set up a business account, but they have not responded to my emails. Additionally, their delivery times are quite long and seem unreliable. Is there anyone local who can recommend a reliable and affordable shipping company, or sug

I am going to move to a new condo in Bangkok after a few months, the district is Ratchawithi As I will only stay in BKK for 3-5 months yearly, and I need **300mpbs** broadband I am not sure if I should use 5G-wifi sim (stable or not) VS join a yearly plan(expensive)? What is the cheapest package now in Thailand with speed **300mpbs?** Besides, for NT broadband, I never heard of that, is it stable? thx a lot

My partner & I were thinking of getting married this year since same-sex marriage is legal in Thailand now, while we’re from a country where it’s not legal. I’ve found the details of how to do the legal bit, so my only question would be if Bangkok would be the best place to get our papers signed considering we don’t speak Thai? For the celebration, it’s going to be just the both of us & our two witnesses, we really don’t want anyone else to be there. Would you all have any recommendati

Hello! My partner is a dual national (Thai and British) and is moving back to Thailand in March. He needs a SIM card for his phone but we weren’t sure which provider or package is best? He has a Thai ID and passport, I know sometimes these are required for registering. He will be living in Chumphon. Has anyone got any advice on which provider/package to choose and whether to go with a SIM or eSIM? Also should he purchase in store or is it easier online? Thanks for your help!! :)

Looking for snack recommendations for 10-12 year old American kids. I'm heading home tomorrow morning after 3 months in Thailand. Want to bring home some packaged foods and snacks for the neighbors who looked after my house while away. Ideally I'd like to bring something that will open their eyes to new foods and cultures without grossing them out. Foods pre-teen kids will potentially enjoy. Their parents are great and would use this as a teaching opportunity. Ideas...?

So, the other night at about 9:30 in the evening, my (non-Thai) wife booked a Grab in Pattaya, Thailand. It was a route I had taken many times before, and no driver had ever had an issue. The car was an MG, and it was difficult to see from the low back seat. The car was so cold when we entered that the condensation on the back windows was too thick to see through and the driver was wearing a jacket, typical of someone working a second shift and trying to stay awake. Grab Thailand refused to repl

Hello everyone, I'm in the middle of starting a bee company and I need to find a good Thai manufacturer to produce private label honey. Ideally, the manufacturer would be capable of doing: * bulk honey * supply quality control / food safety standards * OEM or private label services * packaging options for retail I have been searching for a couple of suppliers and found this one that seems to be a honey processing and OEM based company: [OEM Honey](https://honeypolyplus.com/) From

Hello, bit of a weird question. I run a small business in a western country. I outsource some work to a lovely fellow who lives in Thailand. With the holiday season approaching, I have a question. How does business treat the holiday season? Do Thai employers give gifts? A holiday bonus or some kind? I was thinking of sending money as a gift, but I don't know if that would be appropriate or not. He does really good work for me and I want him to know that I appreciate it. Edit: Thank you eve

i live in the philippines and bought perfume from a small business in thailand. i have to arrange the shipping myself and initially chose Dragon Courier, but they're asking for an MSDS which the seller cannot provide (their alcohol base supplier only provides MSDS for very large quantities). so i need to find another way to ship. do any of you know of any thailand service/company that ships small parcels within SEA for less than 1000 baht? the package is 500 grams and less than 20x20x20cm, real

Hi guys i would like to ship a package to Italy from Thailand. So i found that officially the cheapest way is to use Thailand post. Today i went in a post office in Koh Samui and they told me that for 5kg i have to pay around 2900THB (1 month shipment) 😅 Do you think that in Bangkok it's cheaper or is a normal price?

Carded second lowest career round early in the season. Temu lab putter was hot and the kirklands were sitting tight. Front 9 was in our men’s league, no CTP but will definitely get some team points.

[Courses played in 2024](https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hf7nwk/2024_golf_trip_recap_by_logo_ball/) -- new acct because I lost access to my old one ^_^. 2025 has been a great year—so far I’ve played 79 rounds of golf across 57 courses (49 of which I hadn’t played before) and have two more rounds to go. I only display logo balls for the first time I play at a course and played my second round at Royal Dornoch and Castle Stuart. I also played Chambers Bay 22 times this year (I’m a mem

With a good work situation (awesome boss + unlimited PTO) I was able to travel a lot this year and play many courses on my bucket list. Sharing some pictures as well in the comments. Some of my top highlights include: -Winning the lottery for the Old Course and scoring a career low 80 -Being the 10th person to plan Pinehurst No. 10 on opening day -Landing my ball 6’ from the pin on Sawgrass #17 and making par. Easily the most intimidating tee shot of my life. -Hitting a legitimate 92 at Be

What an amazing course! It’s outside of dc/baltimore/annapolis, About 70 a person for a weekday morning tee off and a very good value. They have the entire amen corner, sawgrass 17 and oakmonts church pew bunker. My dad and I went off and they did pair us with a single but overall was a very relaxing time. I will say the course did play very slow for us, tee times every 10 minutes, there was also a group infront of us who was playing too slow, the group behind caught up to us on multiple holes.

Headed down to the states to play some golf at the end of janurary...did the same thing last year at the same time and ended up playing tabacco road, tot hill and pawleys plantation which were my 3 favs also played long bay, tide water, Thistle and grande dunes Have some courses I wanna check out..which courses rise to the top on this road trip? Heritage hill Kearney Hill Golf Links Houston Oaks Golf Course Dale Hollow Golf Course Hermitage Golf Course Bear Trace at Harrison Bay

My fiancee has been out of town the last couple of days so naturally I decided to play all 30 real life, official courses and log every single hole score. See breakdown below: **Key Stats:** 30 courses played Avg to par: -3.93 Best round: Detroit Golf Club, 61 (-11) Worst round: Pebble Beach Golf Links, 76 (+4) **What I Noticed:** The courses that hurt me most tend to have tighter, more penal designs that punish aggressive lines. My game definitely suits more open layouts where you can ma

Hey guys, first time posting, Nashville based, golf course junkie here. I've been passionate about developing a system for giving golf courses and their experiences some kind of sharable ranking / grade so that we can all be speaking the same language. Years ago, I started tracking every course I played and started grading them all on a scale. The things that I am trying to factor in when I play a place are \- Layout \- Views \- Condition \- History \- Playability \- Walkability \- Fun

I can't seem to find the 2018 list for some reason, so here's the 2016 list of the top 100. Which ones have you played? Also would love to hear a little story on playing each of them. ​ Royal County Down Golf Club Augusta National Golf Club Pine Valley Golf Club Cypress Point Club Royal Dornoch Golf Club **Royal Melbourne G.C. (West)** Shinnecock Hills Golf Club St. Andrews Golf Club (Old) Muirfield Golf Club Merion Golf Club (East Oakmont Country Club Pebble Beach Golf

I wanted to know if more majors had been hosted at Donald Ross or Tillinghast courses and couldn't easily find the answer online, so I put this list together myself. I thought others might want to know, so I'm posting my results here. Some notes: * There are several courses that hosted old editions of the U.S. Open for which I couldn't find architects, but usually that means it isn't a famous architect's course so I don't think it will affect these numbers, but no guarantees. * I'm counting so

I’m 32, I started playing golf this year. Obviously I’m not good at it. I decided to try and play every weekend, bouncing back and forth between the range and a golf course. It doesn’t take much to realize a lot of the content on YouTube is just hacks for fixing hacks rather than true foundational learning. After finding Tom Saguto videos I started practicing he tips on hitting irons. In one month I went from 100 to an 87 at Savannah club. And a 124 to 101 at champions club. I’m pretty excited t

I look at the PGA Schedule and I have to ask, "[Why are you the way you are?](https://media1.tenor.com/images/12136bf81ba16cfa668a1801c9a7b963/tenor.gif?itemid=5593972)" The Tour acknowledged some issues this year by moving the PGA Championship out of the sweltering humid August as well as moving The Players. But ... it got me thinking about how weird it is that the California Swing happens in February when - newsflash - it's winter here, too. Sure it's nicer than elsewhere, but it actually d

**DATE**| |**TOURNAMENT**|**GOLF COURSE(S)**|**LOCATION** :--|:--|:--|:--|:-- **September**|7-13|Safeway Open|Silverado Resort and Spa (North Course)|Napa, California  |14-20|U.S. Open Championship|Winged Foot Golf Club|Mamaroneck, New York  |21-27|Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship|Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course)|Punta Cana, Dominican Republic **October**|28-4|Sanderson Farms Championship|Country Club of Jackson|Jackson, Mississippi  |5-11|Shriners Hospitals for

With the tour schedule still in flux thanks to covid19, and with a need to be flexible, I have proposed a new schedule that starts later in June and finishes later as well. This gives another 2 weeks for everything to potentially calm down more and develop better testing. It also assumes the following: * Asian swing events are cancelled- with current travel restrictions, Golf Channel has even noted that these events are "unlikely" to happen. Even if domestic travel restrictions are lifted, inte

Many courses removed ball washers and water coolers because of Covid. What's up with the whole water coolers (and ball washers) not coming back to courses? Is it just laziness or cost-cutting? Was out on a private course last Friday. It was 95 degrees out and humidity was 100%. I was guzzling water all day. By the time I hit 14th hole I was out of water - and as far away from the halfway house as I could be. I was so thirsty, I contemplated stopping and driving back to the halfway house just f

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia – Presidents Cup officials announced today that 12 of the world’s leading golfers with a disability from six different countries will compete in the ISPS HANDA Disabled Golf Cup, which will be contested Friday 13 December immediately following the Presidents Cup’s second session of play at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club. *Click here for complimentary photos, video and interview footage to be used only in conjunction with this announcement. ISPS HANDA, the Officia

UPDATE!!! IT WORKED YA'LL!! @Consistent-Pea5311 You are a legend! Thank you for not only inviting my husband for a round of golf at the local private club but getting two other people from this Reddit thread on those beautiful emerald green links. r/golf reddit for the win. Photo below:) We live in Seahurst Park/Burien about 10 min from this course and my avid golfer husband would LOVE to play this course, it’s supposed to be amazing. He drives all over the state playing course but the one clo

I just started working at a small financial institution in Wisconsin. The firm is owned by a few guys who are members at the local CC. Due to my relationship with one of my managers, I have been granted free access to the country club. Anything I buy is automatically charged to my work. Free golf and food. No limits on the account, according to the manager. I just started playing golf this summer. This might be the best thing that happened to me. Is this common in workplaces?

I played the nicer club in my county. I tucked in my collared shirt, wore a belt, cleaned my golf shoes, was a courteous and well-tipping guest. BUT, I did change shoes in the parking lot. No one saw. Why is there this unwritten rule? Appearance? It doesn’t make sense to me at this course, to walk out of the pro shop, walk up two flights of steps to enter another building, walk up two more flights to the men’s locker room just to change shoes.

Recently played Royal Hawaiian Golf Club in Oahu and I can’t imagine another course looking crazier. Overall the course was in pretty solid shape. Greens were a little hairy, but I’ve heard it’s really difficult to maintain them out there with all the rain/humidity. They were also way flatter than I expected… The rough felt like bamboo but made a beautiful sound as a wedge slides glides through it. Would love to play it again just to reevaluate how I actually feel about it as a golf course. It

Had to work at a CC that I’ve known around the area as “old money cc.” It’s so private, Like no one’s ever accepted. Had a cool “representative” follow me around while I did work in their “members only” areas(basically 99% of the clubhouse). Talked about golf and then asked him a sly question about how this course was and he was open about everything. He even asked me to ask all the questions I’d like about the place and he will answer them. I naturally unloaded like 20 questions. Who wha

Miura KM Baby Blades got delivered today. Been a long couple months of patience. Custom built by Peoples Golf with Axiom 125 and they feel as good as they look even though I only got 3 holes in before dark.

I’m your average bogey public golfer and got invited to the country club. It’s true. Don’t get ready in the parking lot. Glad I read a post long ago about not doing that. Also hats off inside. Keep that in mind. But wow, what an experience. Definitely setting this as a goal in the future. A goal to join a country club. Par’d the hardest par 3 today on the course 😄 definitely impressed myself today. I love golf Also comment anything else you should or shouldn’t do that I missed Edit 1:

This whole project was scary. We’ve only done driving range rehabs. But now we’re taking the big leap to rehab a golf course too. Here’s the story: We bought a muni. It’s a public 9-hole in the west side of Phoenix called Desert Mirage. It’s in the shadow of State Farm Stadium (shout out Kyler Murray, shout out Call of Duty). The greens are legitimately in great shape. The golf course itself was just… unknown. Like, people who lived 5 minutes away had no idea it existed. That’s kind of wha

Credit to Holderness & Bourne Golf on X. (@hbgolfusa)

After watching the Ryder Cup, I was looking where the next one is going to be held in the States. Then scrolling around the map nearby I came across this area which seems to have a ridiculous amount of courses (the above map is circa 70sq miles), I counted 20.

I’ve worked in golf for more than 35 years and have been at the USGA since 1990 working with the Rules & Championships teams. From selecting tee and hole locations, to setting rough heights and consulting on course adjustments, my job is all about creating a tough but fair test for the world’s best on golf’s biggest stages.   If you’re curious about what goes into preparing a U.S. Open venue, how we navigate our setup philosophy or what may be critical holes, I’m here to share my insights

I’m really happy with this find. Hope everyone is having a great day!

This course kicked my ass. Have you played it? What did you shoot?

For those who own a private golf cart for their clubs, what do you pay for it? Our club just increased the “trail fees” again to $180 a month. The regular cart plan (to use their carts) is like $220 so I find it ridiculous I’m paying almost as much but I put all the wear and tear on mine, and have to pay for my own repairs. Any info would be appreciated as I’m trying to get some other cart owners together to stage a coup and get these fees reduced. I’d even meet them in the middle and pay a cart

As a beginner trying not to break the bank, I’m looking for the golf club equivalent of a Toyota Corolla—something that’s: Reliable (won’t randomly betray me mid-round) Simple (no crazy tech I don’t understand yet) Affordable (preferably under $250, but willing to hear options. Will look into facebook marketplace to find clubs) Forgiving (because I need all the help I can get) whatever you swear by as the "ol’ faithful" for a frugal newbie. Thanks,

I got the idea to start collecting golf pencils after seeing other people's posts on here, so figured I'd share mine too. My dad, brother, and I collect pencils from courses we've played. Left column is mostly Houston-area courses, right side is almost all Scotland and the UK, and the middle is a mix of everything else (with some exceptions due to spacing limitations, but maybe I’ll fix that with the next box) It's been fun doing this over the past few years and I'm looking forward to filling o

I’ve worked in golf for more than 20 years and been at the USGA since 2014 working with the incredible handicapping team. I spend most of my time helping golfers, clubs, and organizations better understand how the World Handicap System™ works.  From Score Differential™ to Playing Handicap™, Course Rating™, we know handicapping sparks a lot of questions (and opinions). Even if you don’t have a Handicap Index and want to learn how to get one, or [why you should sign-up,](https://getahandicap.usga

If we all pitch in $5… lol. This is one of the more worst rated courses in our area. Owners and marshal are solid dickheads… but soooo much potential here. Right off Highway 401 in Ontario, border of Quebec. Public course, 27 holes. Course itself is ok. Greens can be stanky. Heritage Golf Country Club - Lancaster, ON Here is the listing below. https://www.realtor.ca/l/bSURM/ja Has there ever been a golf course purchase by Redditors? I reckon ye put $5 towards it and get a round of golf nex

Ushuaia Golf Club in Ushuaia, Argentina is the southernmost golf course in the world. We played on Christmas Eve and the weather was perfect (low 70s/ 22c). The backdrop of the mountains made it one of the most beautiful courses I’ve played. Lots of birds as well. Some narrow fairways, greens were in good condition, I was only in one bunker and it was good sand. It’s 9 holes and you play twice. My yapping about the course is at the bottom. Arranged the time through WhatsApp and had no proble

Alright Reddit golfers, twitter has been arguing all day about this. I’m curious what everyone hear thinks, and if it matches the sentiment in the twitter comments. Are untucked shirts on the golf course a problem? Where do you draw the line when it comes to clothing etiquette on the course?

Last week 24 players from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge competed in the 137th University Golf Match. The Varsity Match, as it more commonly known, was first held in 1878 and is the oldest amateur team event in golf; and participating in it affords the players their ‘Blue’ and with it membership to the Oxford & Cambridge Golfing Society, the oldest society in the world. This was the 24th playing of the event at the prestigious Royal St George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, itself a regul

I've played four: Pacific Dunes, Old Macdonald, Streamsong Red, and Streamsong Blue.

A friend invited me to play a round with him at his country club this week. I've only played public courses until now, and this is a pretty exclusive club, so I don't want to make him look bad. Is there any expected etiquette I should know about or just show up, play ready golf and have a good time?

Wife and I make around $220,000 a year. We have 3 kids and are considering joining a country club to have fun, meet new friends and enjoy all the amenities our local CC has. Buy in is around $40,000 Dues are $900 a month Food and bev is $1200 a year The club is doing a total redesign and has name one of games top architects to redo entire course. Will be ready for play in 2027 They created a new 11 hole short course which looks as good as any short course I’ve seen which says a lot consid

I don’t get how people can be members at these clubs especially at really young ages. Most of the clubs by me are like 50k-100k in yearly dues plus you have to match the dues with other expenses. How can people afford this on top of paying for everything else in their lives. Investing does make sense either because you need cash to pay for all this. What jobs and how much are you making? Even if you are making like 300k so much of it is going to taxes. And how are there members who are like 30??

Hey r/golf, Back again with another Top 10 from our recent outing with the Comanche Boys High School golf team at Duncan Golf & Tennis Club in Duncan, OK. A great group of kids who brought a ton of energy and some seriously impressive skills. One thing that’s been really eye-opening through all of this is how different each program’s situation can be. Some teams are just trying to scrape together enough resources to keep things going, while others are dealing with the financial demands of

Callaway Paradym-X: D, 3W, 3H, 7W, 6-PW, AW, & GW Callaway CB: 54° & 58° Callaway Org-14 Cart Bag Scotty Phantom-X 5.5 Bougie Malbon Head Covers No one in my house gives a crap, so I thought I would share here. Wish you all a Happy New Year, and plenty of birdies!!

Do y'all think it is too pricey or just right or perhaps even a fleece? The range is also very well kept with grass stalls as well as mats for those who are interested, bag holders, Adirondack chairs, and even alignment sticks. You could go in the morning and work on wedges or 100 yards in, and then go back in the evening, maybe bring a buddy, and show him a thing or two with the driver.

I want to make a good impression

Saw a comment in another thread about the worst feeling being choosing to hit the "safe" club and then hitting it OOB anyway. Having seen the pain in my mate's eyes, 3-putting the eagle putt for a par is pretty terrible also. My most recent pain is coming in with double and triple on 17 & 18 to ruin an otherwise great round last week.

I live in Ohio where the winter months are the off season... but this year is my first year playing in a sim golf league to keep the rust off. At the end of last season I played my best golf... consistently shooting low 80s & finally breaking 80 (shot a 75!) on a tough course. I was hyped to see a lot of different aspects of my game click. So I asked to be in my friends sim golf league so I can continue my streak of golf domination. In this sim golf league we only play 9 holes & ever

If you’re a member of a golf club with a high initiation fee and expensive monthly dues, does management typically share financial statements with members so they can see whether the money is being managed responsibly or not?

I’m a foreigner living in Vietnam and also a beginner golfer. I had the opportunity to play at the Royal Club in Ninh Binh, which has two separate courses nestled among ancient limestone mountains. A little on golf culture in Vietnam- It’s extremely expensive to play a round compared to average salaries, and so it’s seen as an activity for the elite. I live in HCMC and it’s usually around $140 for the green fee, cart fee, caddy, and caddy tip. Carts and caddies are required everywhere (expect

That pricing scheme that is getting Ticketmaster in trouble is being rolled out by a course near me that I do t think has all that many players on a weekly basis

I’m looking at the summer ross golf package and it says $1600 per person plus $280 for no. 2, but i recently seen someone comment somewhere that no. 2 alone costs $700 after caddy and gratuity. Can anyone tell me if i’m gonna get hit for a lot more than just $1600+$280 before i pay for this trip?

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First non-Callaway irons in my bag, and their first time seeing daylight after picking them up last night and removing the shrink wrap this morning while wife was at Pilates. Got the club heads and shafts a la carte and assembled by the master technician at Quality Golf in Santa Ana (minus SW & LW custom orders from FairwayJockey). Ferrules are BB&F. Grips are Winn LT (jdm exclusive) and DT wraps for wedges. Which one should I hit (shank) first??

I created this in response to a comment on a previous post. The comment described one aspect of what makes golf so hard: small deviations in club face angles at impact can create large dispersions especially at longer distances. Of course, this is only one aspect of what makes golf so challenging, but I thought I would try to roughly quantify this using some samples distances. The calculations are approximations and only factor in club face angle. The table shows dispersion as a function of ang

Had an opportunity to play a round at the Royal Hawaiian Country Club yesterday. It's a challenging par 72 target course located on the Windward side of Oahu. Not far from where they filmed Jurassic Park the views are incredible. Bring some extra balls though!

Just finished a big move across the country and my old clubs were in the moving truck and weren’t going to arrive in time for a golf day for my birthday so the fiancée said to just get a new set. Shoutout to Callaway Preowned, I’m now a believer.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to play at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, and I have to say, it was the hardest golf course I’ve ever played. The course was immaculate. Super long thick rough, small tricky greens, some of the deepest bunkers I have ever played and just truly the ultimate mental test of having patience. Overall, Muirfield Village Golf Club is a true test of golf. If you ever get the chance to play there, be prepared for a tough but rewarding experience. Has anyone e

Sorry, couldn’t figure out how to edit my previous post! These are the other clubs I’m looking at: Mizuno Pro 225 irons 4-9 + Pitching Wedge. Project X up Stiff Shafts Wilson 58 degree Mizuno Driver (not the best condition) Wilson Infinite putter Mizuno Bag All up: 530 USD This is obviously more bang for buck. Apparently irons only used less than 10 times (irons are what I’m most interested in). My fitter suggested: True Temper AMT Black G2 Stiff shaft (but he only tried two shafts, he wa

So my brother and I are purchasing a 9-hole Golf Course/Country Club that has been poorly managed for the last few years. The course condition is in great shape due largely in part to volunteers. My question is what are some factors to consider when attracting more players besides the condition of the course? All and any ideas are welcome. Thanks in advance.

hi guys! so i got a job interview at a golf & country club! it’s for a cart girl / hostess! i was wondering if anyone has any tips on what to wear for the interview or specific things to say and do to guarantee me a job for the summer! thanks in advance to anyone that helps, hope you get a hole in one :)

This is a tough course through the dense trees of Oahu.

Golf Digest released their updated list this week, so I threw it in a spreadsheet to better visualize what’s new and what changed.

Hey all, Curious if anyone has heard anything about new golf gear from Costco’s Kirkland Signature line for 2026. Specifically: • Are there any rumblings of new irons or a driver coming out, or are we just looking at more restocks of the original 03-05 irons after the TaylorMade lawsuit? Maybe even a revised design? • Same question for Sam’s Club Member’s Mark — besides the golf balls and gloves, has there been any indication they’ll be adding actual clubs (irons/driver) to their lineup? I

Hey fellow golf sickos - I don’t know about you, but the main reason I fell in love with golf is because it’s the best excuse to get outside with a few buddies, compete, and try to get a little better every time. The handicap system is what makes the game so cool — it actually levels the playing field for everyone. Some of my favorite matches with friends have come down to the last putt on 18, even when we’re totally different skill levels. But unless you’re in a country club, a weekly league,

Because it’s theft to keep someone else’s club! This is supposed to be a gentlemen’s game & gentlemen are big advocates of the “Lost & Found”. It happened to me for the first time in about 4 years of my golf career…. I left my favourite club (Callaway Mac Daddy 56° S grind) at the side of the green on hole 6. I noticed 3 holes later when I went to grab my go-to money maker and she was missing from my bag, this did not overly concern me though as felt I had put enough good karma into the

So most casual golfers follow the rules, mostly, but have go-to cheats to keep things moving and make the game more enjoyable: gimme putts within two or three feet of the pin, minor improvements in the lie of the ball, etc. In Canada we have mulligans, named after a late 19th-century golfer in Montreal - if you hit a bad drive, you tee up another ball with no penalty. My cheat is what I call the “PGA gallery exception”: it allows a penalty-free ball drop for any ball hit into playable rough or

Not sure if it's appropriate to post something like this here. But thought it may be interesting to golf fans. Any idea how significant something like this is? What it may be worth? My father collects old envelopes & stamps and found this inside one. I know the players are quite famous and I believe the match to be as well?

Golf has a reputation of being a costly hobby but I think, depending on where and how you play, it can be less costly than other popular hobbies. Yes country clubs and elite courses are very pricey. And yeah it's probably more expensive than just hiking or birdwatching or playing board games or whatever... but it's also not the cash drain it is often pointed out to be. Case in point: Where I play, a round costs $32 weekdays and $37 weekends. I always walk the course which saves me $18 per r

But did a short search through the subreddit but I didn't see anything posted about this and I thought it was interesting.

Saw this video from Golf.com's Youtube channel. Video description: >At Cedar Creek Corrections Center in Washington, golf has become more than a game, it’s a second chance. >Inside this minimum-security prison, superintendent Tim Thrasher started the Cedar Creek Golf Club: a program that teaches inmates patience, discipline, and respect through golf. >Every Wednesday night, 12 men pick up borrowed clubs, hit foam balls across a makeshift range, and talk about the same things golfers

I'm American and not only do I golf regularly, I do it better than any other country in the world. I recently returned from Europe after a mission to spread democracy and played eight rounds of golf in Ireland, Scotland and England; or better known as the UK. I booked the first class seat next to mine to transport my brand new PXG clubs. I booked my rounds online, but wasn't sure if my bank would consider the lb real currency. When I arrived I was paired with a twosome talking about how much th

Was hanging out with a buddy the other day, and he introduces me to one of his friends. We get to chatting, and it turns out he’s from the same tiny European country as me, which is always a cool surprise when you’re abroad. I notice he’s wearing a Pebble Beach hat, so naturally I ask, “You play golf?” He nods. “Yeah, I do. What’s your handicap?” I tell him, “Around scratch.” He casually replies, “Cool, me too.” Now, coming from a country that small, if you’re anywhere near scratch, I probab

hi! just a question! my mom went to this golfing place today for a work party and this isn’t really golf related but it’s at a golf place so, she had this baked fish dish over there and I was wondering if anyone knows if there’s a recipe for it somewhere. I don’t have a photo tho, sorry!! thank you!!

I got my first Hole-In-One! Inglewood Golf Club hole 6, 191 yards downhill, Cobra 7 iron CB & Prov1x. The guys from the adjacent tee congratulating me were Mariners players Cal Raleigh and Bryan Woo. Bar tab was luckily covered by HIO insurance.

I love golf and more importantly golf architecture. Years back while living in Colorado I took up the challenge of trying to play the Golf Digest "Best in State" course list. I was fortunate to play quite a few (more than half) which is not easy as I do not belong to a club myself. Playing charity tournaments and just simple networking was how I did it. Now I am back home in Kansas and am trying to the same thing here. Below is the list as well as the ones I have played so far. Would love to he

I was playing Royal New Kent (love you Mike Stranz) in Virginia. As we pull up to the tee box on 18 one of the staff asks us how the green on 17 was. It was great why? He proceeds to pull out all of these broken shafts and goes on to tell us that whoever did it snapped all their clubs and threw their bag into the woods. And wanted to make sure they didn’t damage the course. The group about 2 in front of us took the heads and the group one in front of us took the bag. Dude just had enough and

Just got home from my Club Champion fitting and I am looking for feedback on the spec sheet that was given to me, and also give my feedback on the process. For Context: I am a beginner golfer who played for 2 years in high school, didn't pick up a club for 11 years then got obsessed with the game again late last year. I currently shoot around 45-55 on 9 holes and want to start keeping a handicap this year. My current bag consists of 20+ year old irons, mismatched driver/3 wood and one 56 degre

Played at the royal hawaiian golf club the other day and man what a beautiful course. Don’t know how I can go back to my local muni after this. Also broke a hundred (99) for the first time. Doesn’t get much better than this. What’s the most beautiful course you’ve played?

For reference, I am from Idaho and play my local course a few times a week. I love it, and it’s a very relaxed environment. My family has a place in Sun Valley, and I’ve always wanted to play a round at one of the nice courses around there. However, I feel so out of place at a nice course. I don’t feel “fancy” enough. I feel like everyone who’s a member is annoyed that “the common folk” are playing their course. I’m not a bad golfer, I’m just not exactly country club refined. How do people get

One of the couple is a public official in the royal household. Even though I have stopped standing up in the cinema since 2021, broad support for same-sex marriage gotta be one of the few things we can be proud of in our country.

I'm not from Thailand so I do not know much about Thai food. But these are all the Thai branded food that I can get in my country Brunei. Asking all Thai people, which of these brands are your favourite?

# Travel, Tourism & Visas Traveling to Thailand and have a question about hotels, sights, itineraries, the visa process, or dos and don'ts? This is the thread for you! Also any general information and questions about the country and culture are welcome. **Any Travel/Tourism/Visa posts made outside this thread may be deleted without notice.** The more detailed and specific your questions are, the better the answers will be. If your question is not answered please use the search bar to revi

This is a Tier 1 visa. It is lifetime, and with unlimited transfers/sales between people. Theoretically this means it will never expire. Benefits from this visa: - 1 free massage per day everyday in the best spas across Thailand. No limits. Can be used everyday of the year, forever. - Free Golf fees across the best courses in Thailand. - Free airport limo pickup & dropoff to/from condo/ hotel + VIP service at airport (no limits per year) - 1 Free annual health checkup per year at Bumungrad H

Edit: Thanks for the gold metal thing. A little side note to the Thais reading this: Please don't attempt to gauge which school, which province and so on I am talking about. Or at least don't write it in the comments, for the sake of my privacy. This will be a huge post, so first things first, the inspiration for this post is the royal school post. Shout out to the guy from Vachiravuth, OV guys are always decent. My background is: Mixed race, raised in a European capital and moved to a rural pa

Is this even possible? I have no idea. I am not Thai but I have the DTV and soon after, I'd buy the elite visa. Basically I want to know what are the steps to having political and "local" socialite "HiSo" type of power within Thai society. **Please do not tell me "just join SoHO House".** I will give you some examples by USA standards which are commonly used tactics by socialites to "protect" themselves while also elevating themselves socially. 1. Donating frequently to the fraternal orde

If things go like what this official said, it seems that DTV visa holders can substantially reside in Thailand for the whole 5-year period with occasional border runs to renew their 180 days. Best news for nomads, worst news for those holding 5-year elite visa, isn't it? --- # Speaker: Mr Naruchai Ninnad - Deputy Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Event: July 5, TAT Digital Nomads Connect in One Nimman Visa Characteristics: * Duration: 5 yea

From what I’ve read, years after King Taksin reunited Siam, pushed the Burmese back, and created the Thonburi Kingdom, he became mad/insane and went on to impose extremely cruel and arbitrary laws (e.g. monks had to wai to him or else they get whipped or forced into hard labor). Later, for the good of the newly reunited country, Chao Phraya Chakri launched a coup against Taksin and ousted him from power, executing him by clubbing him to death while he was covered in a red bag in order to not spi

I’ve seen enough, and I can't stay silent anymore. What’s happening on the streets of Thailand is a disgrace — not only to Thailand but to every honest decent human being. What was once a land of culture and beauty is now overrun with filth, corruption, and organized crime — operating in broad daylight while authorities turn a blind eye. What I come across DAILY (and so do you): Underage girls with dead eyes, waiting for their next horror, being pimped out to vile foreigners and locals — some

Sept 1st & Sept 3rd (ALMOST SOLD OUT) we have one of the hottest comedians today - SAMMY OBEID on his DOMESTIC TOURIST COMEDY TOUR at The Comedy Club Bangkok (above The Royal Oak Pub, Sukhumvit 33/1)! He's sold so well that he's flying in early to do a second show Sept 1st! We don't share events on Reddit too much, but this guy has just blown up and we're lucky to have him come. His videos have millions of views and he's been on Netflix and Conan to name a couple. Hope some of you guys come

Looks like the recently released tourism video showing a mashup of Thai and international locations was just a teaser for the latest scheme to attract foreign tourist income. Under the new "Stay home, send money" scheme. Foreigners can stay in their own country while enjoying Thailand via virtual online videos. Under this Covid-safe tourism scheme, three levels are available, the Elite, the Super Elite and the Ultimate Elite. With the Elite virtual visa at a cost of 30000 baht,

Previously I backpacked to Thailand Bangkok before, enjoy the culture, food and getting to know thai girl at local. On early of Oct 2018, I travel again to Phuket, which is actually part of Thailand. I just purchased the ticket without any planing and visit to Phuket. Going to stay there for around 5 day 4 night. First day, check in to hotel, purchased few travel package visit to phi phi island and james bond island. Then just walk around patong street and play around a social media app called

This is a look at the social and cultural impact of Lisa Manoban. I thought this was the best place to post. With her success she is single handedly making not one but two changes. First is the international perception of Thai women. Secondly, a new role model has emerged for young Thais domestically. It simply cannot be underestimated what a staggering achievement this is. A quick background. Lisa was raised in Bangkok and attended a dance academy. After successfully auditioning for YG she le

My girlfriend (f26) and I (m29) are planning to move to Thailand for a year. We are currently looking at Nonthaburi. Specifically, if possible, The Politan Rive The reasons being: * She has a friend living in that building and a couple others in the area, they say it's close enough to the city for going in if needed for pleasure or necessity. We don't mind the distance with metro for Bangkok when we want to be there * She prefers the modern condo buildings with pools, amenities gym etc and th

Me and some friends have a hobby that sometimes requires technical equipment to be used and are thinking to make it more of an official "club" and get it more organized. The problem is that this technical equipment is not cheap. We were thinking of making a shared Excel sheet in Google Drive that everyone can see that tracks donations to buy club equipment. A single set of equipment is too expensive for the average person, but if say 15 people pitched in then we'd have equipment for 4-5 additi

Hello, I'm highly considered moving too either Chiang Mai or Phuket in the upcoming months for atleast 1-2 years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a state university in the US. I carry a dual citizenship in both in the USA and South Korea. I'm fluent in English, Korean and Japanese. I'm an average East-Asian male in his mid 20's and 5'10 in height with pale skin. I'm not much of a club/party time of guy(that's why i checked bangkok & pattaya off my list of plac

This is a Tier 1 visa. It is lifetime, and with unlimited transfers/sales between people. Theoretically this means it will never expire. Benefits from this visa: \- 1 free massage per day everyday in the best spas across Thailand . No limits. Can be used everyday of the year, forever. \- Free Golf fees across the best courses in Thailand. \- Free airport limo pickup & dropoff to/from condo/hotel + VIP service at airport (no limits per year) \- 1 Free annual health checkup per year at

So me and my friend (2 people total) are planning a tour from Malaysia to Singapore to Thailand (Pattaya and Bangkok). We have two choices: 1) to go by ourselves and 2) to go by a travel agency If we go by travel agency, this is our travel plan: **Tours in Malaysia (3 days)** 1) Theme Park Tour, Batu Caves, Genting Highlands 2) Kuala Lumpur City Tour: National Monument, Istana Negara, National Mosque and Merdeka Square with the Tudor style Royal Selangor Club, petronas twin towers