Bangkok, Thailand, August 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Golf plays a major role in Thailand's tourism industry; in fact, over 700,000 international golf tourists spent their money on trips to Thailand during the 2018 high season.

These numbers have naturally decreased due to Covid-19, but there are still a large number of expats who work or enjoy their retirement in Thailand and regularly play up to four rounds of golf per month.

It is estimated that over 1.7 million rounds of golf are currently played annually on over 250 golf courses throughout Thailand.

Given the recent news that Thailand tops the list of the safest travel destinations, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

However, most travel companies do not expect international tourists to return in large numbers before 2021, and possibly even later.

However, the Thai golf industry still has to compete with other Asian countries like Vietnam or Cambodia to attract these valuable foreign golfers.

Digital golf directory launched

Therefore, Thaivisa and Birdie Thailand, in collaboration with their Golf in Thailand Forum, have launched a new digital golf directory to provide the Thai golf industry with an international platform to market its golf courses and services.

The new golf directory targets a similar audience as the long-established and globally recognized WorldGolfDirectory.com.

In collaboration with Mike Bridge, the editor of Thai Golf News, the new forum now includes a golf directory, a golf news section, platforms for clubs to publish their promotions and sales articles, and a section for golf clubs.

Mike Bridge explained: “We have divided the golf directory by region and listed over 140 golf clubs across the country. Of a total of 250 courses, some are naturally too remote or do not meet international standards to be included. However, we are confident that the listed courses meet international standards and offer something that will attract players from overseas.”

The Golf in Thailand Forum, which already recorded over 65,000 views in its first month, also allows users to post their own comments or even write a short review of a particular golf course, which will become invaluable information for future players over time.

Dan Cheeseman, CEO of Thaivisa, added: “The need for up-to-date information has never been greater than it is now, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. Our status as the leading website about Thailand for foreigners has resulted in the website receiving over 7 million page views per month, and our social media reach has grown exponentially in 2020.”

We already work closely with the tourism industry, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand through Expat Explore. Therefore, it is only logical to also create a strong platform to promote the Thai golf industry.”

All basic listings are free for all golf clubs; in addition, extended packages are available that include extra information, photos and offers.

Thaivisa is confident that golfers at home and abroad will embrace the Golf in Thailand Forum and find it useful and helpful.

Golfing in Thailand aims to become the most important source of information for golfers who want to play in the Land of Smiles.

A definitive, worldwide golf directory can be found at WorldGolfDirectory.com