22 Oct 2026
Do You Need a Passport for Golf in Thailand? What to Bring
Do you need a passport to play golf in Thailand? What Chiang Mai starters check, when the original matters, and the ID kit we tell golfers to carry each round.
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19 Oct 2026
Best Golf Travel Bag for Long-Haul Flights to Thailand
Hard case or soft bag? How to pick the best golf travel bag for long-haul flights to Chiang Mai, pack it to survive two connections, and what airlines pay out.
18 Oct 2026
Jet Lag and Golf in Thailand: When to Play Your First Round
Jet lag on a Thailand golf trip: body-clock math for Europe, the US and Australia, the first tee time to book, and which Chiang Mai courses to save for later.
18 Oct 2026
Private Driver for Chiang Mai Golf Week: What to Know
Private driver for a Chiang Mai golf week: what a daily van costs, how many golf bags fit, and when per-round transfers or Grab are the cheaper choice.
17 Oct 2026
Bangkok Stopover Chiang Mai Golf: Is the Break Worth It?
Bangkok stopover before Chiang Mai golf: when one night in Bangkok pays off, how to get clubs onto the domestic flight, and when to book your first tee time.
16 Oct 2026
Air Busan Starts Direct Busan to Chiang Mai Flights on Nov 11, 2026
Air Busan flies Busan to Chiang Mai direct from 11 November 2026, four times a week, rising to six over winter. What it means for Korean golf trip planners.
13 Oct 2026
Juneyao Restarts Shanghai to Chiang Mai Flights Oct 17: Golf Guide
Juneyao Airlines resumes direct Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai flights on 17 October 2026. What the late-night schedule means for your golf trip plans.
11 Oct 2026
Golf Clothing for Hot Humid Weather: Chiang Mai Packing
Golf clothing for hot humid weather in Chiang Mai: the gloves, shoes, grips and fabrics that hold up in 81% humidity, plus what to rent and what to pack.
11 Oct 2026
Airline Lost Golf Clubs in Thailand? What to Do on Arrival
Airline lost or delayed your golf clubs in Thailand? File the report at the belt, rent a set for your tee time and claim within 21 days. Our Chiang Mai plan.
11 Oct 2026
Rent a Car for Chiang Mai Golf? A Self-Drive Reality Check
Renting a car for Chiang Mai golf costs about ฿700-1,500 a day and suits confident drivers. Our honest take on roads, permits, parking and bags.
03 Oct 2026
Last-Minute Golf Tee Times in Chiang Mai: How to Get On
Already in Chiang Mai with no rounds booked? How last-minute golf tee times work by season, which courses still have space, and what a round costs in 2026.
25 Sept 2026
Hole-in-One Insurance in Thailand for Golf Groups (2026)
Hole-in-one insurance in Thailand explained: what an ace costs a golf group, which policies pay out on a holiday round, and a cheaper kitty that works.
25 Sept 2026
Can You Walk Golf Courses in Chiang Mai? Walking vs Riding
Can you walk golf courses in Chiang Mai? Most resort courses make carts compulsory. Here are the few that let you walk, and what walking really saves you.
22 Sept 2026
Golf Rain Policy in Thailand: Chiang Mai Rain Checks
How the golf rain policy works in Thailand: when Chiang Mai courses issue a rain check, what a refund covers, and how to book so a wet-season round counts.
22 Sept 2026
Thailand 30-Day Visa Exemption Now Live: What It Means for a Golf Trip
Thailand's 60-day visa-free stay is gone. From 15 September 2026 most tourists get 30 days. Here is what the new rule means for a Chiang Mai golf trip.
18 Sept 2026
VietJet Restarts Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai Direct Flights Oct 25
VietJet resumes direct Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai flights on Oct 25, 2026, four times weekly on A321s, opening easy access for winter cool-season golf.
16 Sept 2026
Flying With Golf Clubs to Thailand: Fees, Bags, Tips
Flying with golf clubs to Thailand: what airlines actually charge, how to protect your bag, and when renting in Chiang Mai beats the baggage fee and hassle.
16 Sept 2026
Are Rangefinders Allowed on Chiang Mai Golf Courses?
Yes, rangefinders and GPS are allowed on Chiang Mai golf courses. When to switch off slope, and whether you need a device when every course gives you a caddie.
15 Sept 2026
Chiang Mai Airport Nears 10M Passengers as Winter Golf Flights Ramp Up
Chiang Mai Airport is on track for nearly 10M passengers in 2026 as winter flights ramp up. What the busier CNX means for your golf trip planning.
15 Sept 2026
How Long a Round of Golf Takes in Chiang Mai, Thailand
How long is a round of golf in Thailand? In Chiang Mai plan 4.5 to 5.5 hours with a caddie and cart, and here is how to book the faster tee times.
11 Sept 2026
Condor-Etihad Codeshare Adds One-Ticket Europe to Chiang Mai via Abu Dhabi
Condor's expanded Etihad codeshare adds Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai for winter 2026/27, giving European golfers one through-ticket to CNX for the cool-season peak.
08 Sept 2026
Are Golf Buggies Mandatory in Chiang Mai? Cart Costs
Golf buggies are usually optional in Chiang Mai, not mandatory, but caddies are. Here are real per-course cart fees in THB and when a course makes you ride.
08 Sept 2026
Thailand's THIM App Goes Live Before Oct 1 Arrival-Card Upgrade
Thailand's new THIM app files your mandatory arrival card in three minutes by scanning your passport. What Chiang Mai golfers need before Oct 1.
27 Aug 2026
Golf club rental in Chiang Mai vs bringing your clubs
Golf club rental in Chiang Mai runs about THB 800 to 2,000 a round. Here is the airline baggage math, the hybrid pack, and the no-sharing rule.
27 Aug 2026
Golf courses near Chiang Mai airport and city
The golf courses near Chiang Mai airport ranked by drive time: North Hill (15 min), Lanna (10 min), Mae Jo (20 min), with green fees and layover tips.
26 Aug 2026
Chiang Mai golf transport: getting to the courses
Chiang Mai golf transport explained: real drive times, Grab vs songthaew vs private transfer costs in THB, early tee-time reliability, and the golf-bag problem.
04 Aug 2026
Direct India to Chiang Mai Flights Pushed: What Golfers Should Know
Thailand is pushing airlines to open direct India to Chiang Mai routes. What the July 2026 talks mean for cool-season golf trips and tee time booking.
21 Jul 2026
Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son Flights Return in September 2026
Ezy Airlines starts 12-seat flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son on 17 September 2026, replacing a six-hour mountain drive with a short hop.
14 Jul 2026
Thailand's 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Set to Drop to 30 Days: 2026 Update
Thailand's cabinet approved cutting the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days, but it is not yet law. What Chiang Mai visitors need to know for a 2026 trip.
22 May 2026
Chiang Mai bus stations explained: Arcade vs Chang Phueak vs minivans
Which Chiang Mai bus station serves what — Arcade for long-distance south, Chang Phueak for north, the minivan stand for Pai. Plus VIP vs second-class reality.
04 Mar 2026
Grab vs taxi in Chiang Mai: when each one wins
Grab, songthaew or metered taxi in Chiang Mai — real prices and when the red truck still wins for short hops, airport runs and late-night transport.
27 Feb 2026
Chiang Mai SIM card and eSIM in 2026: best providers compared
Thailand SIM and eSIM picks for a Chiang Mai trip — AIS Traveller, dtac Happy, TrueMove, plus Airalo / Holafly eSIM. Data caps, coverage in the mountains, prices.
18 Dec 2025
Chiang Mai airport to Old City: every transfer option ranked
Five ways from CNX to Chiang Mai Old City — metered taxi, Grab, songthaew, hotel transfer, walking. Real 2026 prices, real wait times, and which to use at 2am.