Ban Wang Yai,
Saiyok, Kanchanaburi 71150
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and rural countryside (the River Kwai lies just 200 metres to the east of the course).
Designer:
Artanan Yomchinda
14.184616
99.071553
60 km NW of Kanchanaburi.
Take route 323 from Kanchanaburi towards Saiyok and turn left at km marker 40. Follow the road down to the river, and cross river via small ferry (max 2 vehicles).
River Kwai, Thai
River Kwai Golf & Country Club: Many golfers are keen to play the course which bears the name of this famous region. The course is located alongside the banks of River Kwai Noi. With water in play on most holes, and several long tee shots to make this is both a very natural and challenging course.
There may be better designed and presented courses in the River Kwai region, but the jungle-lined fairways of this sometimes hilly course, will certainly provide your game with a challenging and exciting workout.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies used by all players.
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The River Kwai region and railway bridge over the River Kwai Noi in Kanchanaburi have become major tourist attractions in Thailand, much helped by the 1957 feature film, "Bridge on the River Kwai". The film is actually based on a fictional novel, which uses the construction of the Burma Railway as its historical context.
The building of the Burma Railway (1940-43), connecting Bangkok with Rangoon, involved laying 250-miles of track. Numerous bridges were required and dense jungle had to be cut through. The appalling treatment of the enforced labour (mainly enslaved Malay civilians and military prisoners of war) and the resulting tragic cost in human lives, earning the railway the title, the "death railway".
9/1 Moo 3, Thamakham, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000
Visit websiteFelix River Kwai Resort is picturesquely set in natural gardens on the bank of the Kwai Yai River. The hotel's lowrise buildings and 255 rooms, are in perfect harmony with the surroundings. The famous bridge and numerous attractions are nearby. The resort has an invitingly relaxed feeling and is located 2 hours from Bangkok.
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Nichigo; Evergreen Hills; Mission Hills (35 km); River Kwai (40 km); Blue Sapphire (42 km).
106 Moo 4, Wangdong, Muang 71190, Kanchanaburi
+66 (0)34 518 518
Visit websiteNichigo is a pleasant and comfortable blend of golfer's challenges, on-site hotel, beautiful scenery, family recreational facilities and excellent restaurants serving Thai, Asian and international dishes.
Nichigo
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