Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course
Weekday green fee
1,000THB
Weekend: 1,000 THB
Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course is one of Thailand's best-kept secrets — an 18-hole, par 72 EGAT government course at the Rajjaprabha Dam in Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani, on the edge of Khao Sok National Park. Opened in 2000 and operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, it follows the same pattern as Ubolratana Dam in Khon Kaen: a government agency course open to civilian golfers at unusually low prices. For foreign visitors the green fee is approximately 1,000 THB (dual pricing applies — Thai nationals pay around half that on weekdays), with caddie (300 THB) and cart (600 THB) available separately. The setting beside the Cheow Lan reservoir in the Khao Sok highlands makes this one of the most visually spectacular government courses in Thailand, with a hilly layout overlooking the dam and its surrounding jungle. Club rental is available at 700 THB per set.
18
Holes
72
Par
670 km
From Bangkok
~9h
Drive time
Layout & playing experience
Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course sits in the highland interior of Surat Thani province, roughly 40 km from the provincial capital in the forested hills that form the watershed above the Cheow Lan reservoir. The terrain is genuinely hilly — the course is routinely described by visiting golfers as requiring a cart given the elevation changes between holes, though cart hire is available rather than mandated. At 6,820 yards from the blue tees, the layout is full-length for a par 72, stretching across terrain shaped by the dam's catchment geography. Holes work the natural contours of the hillside rather than flattening them into a resort-style layout: tee shots often play from elevated platforms with fairways dropping or rising in the distance, and approach shots require adjustment for greens that follow the natural grade. The result is a course that rewards local knowledge — a caddie at 300 THB is a worthwhile investment for first-time visitors. Because the course serves both a Thai workforce clientele and a growing stream of Khao Sok adventure tourists, the atmosphere is relaxed and genuinely local — a contrast to the polished resort golf of Koh Samui and Phuket. Maintenance is appropriate for a government facility: well-maintained and playable, without the manicured precision of a five-star resort product. The all-in total for a foreign visitor — 1,000 THB green fee plus 300 THB caddie plus 600 THB cart — is approximately 1,900 THB, making this one of the best-value full rounds in southern Thailand.
Tips & what to know before you go
Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course is best reached by car — approximately 40 km from Surat Thani city (about one hour's drive) with no public transport to the dam area. From Khao Lak or Phuket, allow approximately two hours; from Koh Samui via ferry, approximately three hours total. Rental cars from Surat Thani city or the airport are the most practical option. Call ahead (+66 77 242562 — or try +66 77 240 7405 if that number is inactive) to confirm current fees and tee time availability. The course has no website and listing-site prices may lag real rates. Dual pricing is confirmed: foreigners pay approximately 1,000 THB green fee; Thai nationals pay around 500 THB on weekdays. Cart hire (600 THB) is strongly recommended given the hilly terrain. Club rental is available at 700 THB per set. Pairing a round here with a Cheow Lan Lake boat trip or a night at the Khao Sok floating bungalows makes for one of Thailand's more unusual golf-and-nature itineraries. The Khao Sok area receives heavy rain year-round — January to March is typically the driest window and best timing for a visit.
Location & getting there
Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course is located at 53 Moo 3, Ratchaprapha Dam, Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani 84230 — approximately 40 km from Surat Thani city and 670 km south of Bangkok. Surat Thani Airport is served by multiple daily flights from Bangkok (approximately 1.5 hours). From the airport, the dam is one hour by rental car or taxi. For visitors from Koh Samui, the ferry to Don Sak pier takes approximately 1.5 hours, with a further 1.5-hour drive to the dam. From Khao Lak: approximately two hours. Phone: +66 77 242562 (also try +66 77 240 7405).
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