If you are planning multiple rounds across a four-day trip, start with Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club. Its several layouts on the outskirts of Pattaya widen tee-time choice, and dry-season conditions make 36 holes or more manageable without weather getting in the way.
For a staple of a Pattaya golf trip, compare Laem Chabang International Country Club. This course toward Chonburi tends to fill its tee times earlier than usual during Christmas week, so book ahead if you have a preferred time.
If course quality is the priority, look at Siam Country Club Plantation and Siam Country Club Old Course. Plantation is known for steady fairway conditioning, while the Old Course carries tournament pedigree. Popular slots at both fill early during peak season.
For a round with memorable scenery, compare Chee Chan Golf Resort; for terrain different from the flatter courses, look at Khao Kheow Country Club. Chee Chan plays against the cliffs of Khao Chee Chan, while Khao Kheow uses mountain terrain for a different kind of round.
With a larger group, a course like Pattana Sports Resort, which combines nine-hole layouts, can be easier to book; if you want something close to your hotel, Pattaya Country Club near town suits a half-day round.
Before booking, check peak-season green fees, caddie fees, cart inclusion and tee-time availability for your preferred slot by course. Weather itself stays reliable in the dry season, but Christmas week is the busiest booking period of the year, so popular courses and times can fill weeks in advance.