For golfers based in Bangkok or anywhere in Thailand, Phu Quoc is one of Southeast Asia's most accessible and underrated golf destinations. Direct flights from Bangkok take under two hours, Vietnamese visas are not required for Thai passport holders, and GolfPQ's team on the island handles everything from tee times to transfers.
Getting to Phu Quoc from Thailand
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) receives direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) operated by Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and AirAsia. Flight time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Flights operate most days of the week, making a 3-night weekend trip from Bangkok straightforward to arrange.
Connections from Chiang Mai, Phuket, and other Thai cities typically route through Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City with short layovers. Travel time from most Thai cities to Phu Quoc stays comfortably within half a day.
Visa Information
Thai passport holders qualify for Vietnam's visa-free entry programme for stays of up to 45 days. No visa application or e-visa fee is required — simply present your Thai passport on arrival at Phu Quoc International Airport. This applies to tourism visits including golf trips.
If you are travelling on a non-Thai passport, Vietnam's e-visa is available online for most nationalities and covers 90-day single-entry stays. GolfPQ can advise on what applies to your specific passport if you are unsure.
The Two Courses
⛳ Vinpearl Golf Club
An 18-hole, par-72 championship course in the northern forest of Phu Quoc island. Designed by IMG, Vinpearl suits all handicaps with generous fairways, memorable ocean-view holes and a full clubhouse. Caddie and shared buggy included.
- Northern Phu Quoc · 18 holes · Par 72
- Caddie + shared buggy included
- Clubhouse, driving range, pro shop
- Enquire for current green fee rates
🌊 Eschuri Vung Bau Golf
A premium coastal layout at Vung Bau Bay with sweeping sea views, free lunch included with your round, and a quieter, more exclusive feel. One of Vietnam's most scenic golf settings and the natural second round for anyone playing both courses.
- Vung Bau Bay, North Phu Quoc · 18 holes · Par 72
- Caddie + shared buggy included
- Free lunch included with green fee
- Enquire for current green fee rates
Green Fee Rates
GolfPQ books at partner rates at both Vinpearl and Eschuri. Rates vary by season (low: May–October · high: November–April) and by weekday or weekend. Caddie and shared buggy are included in all green fees. Club hire is available at both courses.
📩 Enquire for current rates
Send your dates, number of golfers and preferred course and we'll reply with current green fees and availability — usually within a few hours via WhatsApp.
Sample Itineraries from Bangkok
🏌️ 3-Night Weekend Escape
The most popular format for Bangkok golfers — fly Friday, play both courses, fly home Monday.
- Day 1 (Fri) — Arrive · airport transfer · settle in
- Day 2 (Sat) — Vinpearl Golf Club
- Day 3 (Sun) — Eschuri Vung Bau Golf
- Day 4 (Mon) — Transfer to airport · fly home
🌴 4-Night Double Round + Island
- Day 1 — Arrive · airport transfer
- Day 2 — Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc
- Day 3 — Beach / island / spa day
- Day 4 — Eschuri Vung Bau Golf
- Day 5 — Departure
👥 Group Golf Trip
GolfPQ handles multi-tee-time bookings, group transfers, club hire coordination and airport logistics for golf groups of any size from Thailand.
Why Phu Quoc over Hua Hin or Khao Yai?
Hua Hin and Khao Yai are excellent, but they're home courses for Thai golfers. Phu Quoc offers something genuinely different: two courses you haven't played, a tropical island setting with beaches, fresh seafood and sunset strips, and a trip that feels like a proper golf holiday rather than a day out. The island's golf infrastructure is well-developed, the courses are uncrowded compared to many Thailand alternatives, and prices are competitive when converted to Thai Baht. For Thai golfers wanting to tick off Vietnam, Phu Quoc is the easiest starting point.