Bangkok Airways Open 2008 builds upon the success of its previous four tournaments; organized in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively. Most notable was Bangkok Airways Open 2005 tournament in which it makes its debut as part of the Asian Tour.

Continuing from last year's successful Asian Tour debut, Bangkok Airways Open 2008, make it return for a forth consecutive year from 5th - 8th June 2008, at the Santiburi Samui country Club. The golf tournament will once again be part of theAsian Tour, the official regional sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia.

The growing popularity of golf in Asia makes Bangkok Airways Open - Asian Tour the ideal platform for corporate Asia to get involved with the game as well as gain media exposure. As part of the Asian Tour, Bangkok Airways Open 2008 is one of the foremost and highly competitive golf tournaments to ever grace the majestic paradise island of koh Samui. It's grand prize is valued at $300,000 USD.

Koh Samui's Santiburi Samui Country Club is the venue for Bangkok Airways Open golf championship. The golf course is situated on a hillside whilst being surrounded by a plethora of coconut plantations. The magnificent view of the ocean, beaches, and neighboring islands provide the perfect ëparadiseí ambience. Tifeagle greens, Seashore Paspalam for tee-offs, and long-winding fairways that are carefully maintained to the highest degree in accordance to international standards makes Santiburi Samui Country Club a "must play" golf course.

The objective of Bangkok Airways Open Golf Tournament is to futher promote the professional game of golf among both amature and professional golfers in thailand. The golf tournament offers and international level of competition where players can play alongside and test their mettle against the Asia - Pacifics best golfers.

The golf tournament will also promote tourism in thailand especial that of Koh Samui.

Bangkok Airways open golf championship attracts some of the best golf professional from all over the asia - pacifics region Along with many up - and - coming young star, the asia tour is one of the mest highly competitive golf tours in the region last years's Bangkok Airways open 2007 raster included many well - know professionals such as :
Koh samui is thailand's third largest island; spanning an area of 247 square kilometers the local population is approximately 40,000 registered residents with 80,000 more who work on the island During the past decade the island has become one of south East 'Asia's premiers and luxurious tourist destinations. The nighboring island of phangan, tao, and the breath - taking national marine park offer visitors a wide range of activities such as sailling scuba, diving, snokeling and adventure excursions.