Peter Foreman is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur and thelobby.com's expert on Asia.
Trying to perfect that swing? Head to Chiang Rai, an hour's flight from Bangkok where the recently opened Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort in Thailand's northernmost province could just well be your school of choice. Chiang Rai is situated on the Kok River and borders both Myanmar and Laos. Nearby you'll find Santiburi, acclaimed as one of the leading golf courses in Asia. Amidst the Chiang Rai hills, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course is set into the contours of a valley and laid out over vast fields. With excellent placement of holes and an abundance of water hazards and bunkers, the course is widely regarded as one of the best conceived and maintained golf courses in Asia. Yet, Santiburi is playable for golfers at all skill levels. Enjoy a round with our Chiang Rai Golf Getaway, a package that includes accommodation and daily breakfast at Le Meridien Chaing Rai, round-trip limousine transfer, green fees, and caddy. The best time to visit is between November and February.
