Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club & Resort
Weekday green fee
750THB
Weekend: 1,050 THB
Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club & Resort is one of the older established courses in the western Thailand region, having opened in 1988 to a design by Artanan Yomchinda. The 18-hole, par-72 layout extends to 6,785 yards across hilly terrain that makes the compulsory cart a practical necessity rather than a luxury add-on. The course sits in Ratchaburi Province off Highway 4, grouped with Kanchanaburi-area courses on most booking platforms due to its position in the western hills. Green fees are approximately 750 THB on weekdays and 1,050 THB on weekends, though sources differ and confirming current rates directly with the club is advisable. An unusual and well-documented feature of the course is the presence of wild monkeys, which are regularly seen on and around the fairways.
18
Holes
72
Par
~2h
Drive time
Layout & playing experience
Yomchinda's 1988 design works across undulating terrain that produces genuine uphill and downhill lies throughout the round. At 6,785 yards the course is shorter than some newer layouts in the region, but the hilly ground and mature tree cover compensate for the modest yardage with strategic variety. The mandatory cart at 600 THB is justified by the gradient — walking the full round in Thai heat would be demanding. A caddie is available at 300 THB and is recommended for course knowledge on an older layout where local familiarity matters. The presence of wild monkeys is a genuine feature of a round here; they are habituated to golfers but should be given space, particularly on holes where they congregate near the tree lines. A driving range is available for warm-up.
Tips & what to know before you go
Confirm current green fees directly with the club before your visit — reported weekday rates vary between sources, ranging from around 550 THB to 800 THB, and pricing can shift seasonally. Budget for the compulsory cart (600 THB) alongside the green fee and optional caddie (300 THB) when calculating the full cost of a round. The monkeys on the course are wild animals; keep food in bags and avoid leaving valuables visible in the cart during play. The drive from Bangkok takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours via Highway 4, so plan for an early departure to get a full morning round in.
Location & getting there
Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club is located in Ratchaburi Province, accessed off Highway 4 — approximately 2 to 2.5 hours from central Bangkok by private vehicle. The course coordinates place it in the central part of Ratchaburi Province, southwest of Bangkok. Despite being in Ratchaburi rather than Kanchanaburi, it is consistently listed alongside River Kwai region courses by booking services. There is no direct public transport; private car or hired vehicle is the standard mode of access. The resort designation indicates on-site accommodation is available, which can suit golfers who prefer to combine the drive with an overnight stay.
No clubs? No problem.
Club rental is available at Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club & Resort for 600 THB per round, and golfers travelling from Bangkok can also collect a rental set from LENGOLF near BTS Chidlom before heading out on the Highway 4 route to Royal Ratchaburi.