Thailand's riverside capital, otherwise known as the City of Angels is one of the most exotic cities in the Orient. A city of startling contrasts, brash, noisy and yet quietly traditional. Established in 1872, Bangkok has developed into a great metropolis with a skyline of ultra-modern buildings and a population of over 6 million people. Its location makes it one of the world's major crossroads and the most important air transportation hub in South East Asia.

Airport processing systems have recently been upgraded and rapid progress is being made with new transport systems to ease traffic congestion. Riverboat rides and samlors (open taxis known as tuk tuks) provide novel alternative modes of transport.

It can be a good idea to start your golfing holiday by stopping off for a day or so in Bangkok. Not only Will this give you a chance to recover from the long flight and get into holiday mode, but it will give you a fascinating insight into the country, its people and their way of life.