Thai Country Club
Thai Country Club is a joint venture
between the Phataraprasit Group and the The Hong
Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited. The Phataraprasit
Group is a Thai-owned business conglomerate with
extensive business interests in the north of Thailand,
primarily in the distilling industry. The group
expanded its interests into banking ceramics, property
development, investment and retailing. The Hong
Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited was originally
incorporated on the Hong Kong stock exchange. The
principle business of the company is the ownership
and management of luxury hotels, such as the Peninsula
Group, prime residential and commercial property
and club management and consultancy services.
Designed under US PGA international
standards by Denis Griffiths, at that time president
of the world-renowned American Society of Golf course
opened in December 1996. The design adapts to everyday
member use up to a very tough challenge for major
international tournaments featuring the finest players
in the world. The 7,157-yard course, from the professional
tees, was tested during the 1997 Asian Honda Classic
won by Tiger Woods.
