Golf in Pattaya, Thailand

Hello golf fans...time to share. I have played courses in Malaysia, including Sarawak and Sabah. I have recorded some photos for future memory.

I will start with a trip to Pattaya, Thailand. My buddy Razak and I took AirAsia from KLIA for a return trip of RM 280. On arrival in Bangkok, we took a taxi to Pattaya for about RM 120 per taxi and the trip took about 2 hours. We prebooked a hotel and checked in at Areca Lodge for RM 120 per night, we booked through Sawadee.com. There were 26 golf courses within 40 km radius of Pattaya! During my 5 days 4 nights there, we played at Laem Chabang Golf & Country Club, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus, at Khao Kheow Golf Club designed by Pete Dye, at Pattaya Country Club and Burapha Golf Club. Although we came two balls only, opposite the hotel, there was a Pub called Kromberg, served as a meeting place for golfers. Everyday during weekdays, they put a notice informing golfers of the next golf outing, you can register your name to play golf at that particular course, then others who were interested put their names as well. There will be a leader of the pack who will tell you on the logistics arrangement, usually they hire a van and share the transport charges. Easy...but the locals did not play on weekends, so have to arrange on your own. The transport to and from golf courses ranged between RM 12 to RM 20 per person depending on location. Green fees ranged from RM 60 to RM 170 and cart fee about RM 60 twin sharing. Add some tips for caddies RM 15-RM 20 would be acceptable.
The Pattaya town is busy at night with guys with Harley Davidsons or other makes filling the street near the beach. What I did after golf game was having foot massages and sometimes body massage, for THB 200 per 1 hour session.
Meals for Muslims a bit tough, not many Muslim restaurants available at town centre. But I survived with plenty of fruits, breads and eggs. Eating at the hotel was the best....Tom Yam Prawns !