Rayong Green Valley at St. Andrews 2000 Golf and Country Club

Rayong Green Valley is part of the St. Andrews 2000 Golf and Country Club complex in Banchang, located in Thailand's Rayong province along the eastern seaboard approximately two hours from Bangkok. The course was designed by Peter Thomson, the five-time Open Championship winner who became one of Asia's most prolific golf course architects after his competitive career. Thomson's design work across the region typically emphasized strategic variety and playability across different skill levels while working sensitively with natural terrain.

The Rayong area's landscape generally features rolling terrain with mature trees and tropical vegetation, characteristics that Thomson often incorporated into his Southeast Asian layouts. His design philosophy favored courses that rewarded thoughtful play over pure power, with an emphasis on green complexes that offered multiple approach options. The St. Andrews 2000 complex developed as part of the growth in Thai golf during the 1990s and early 2000s, when the eastern seaboard became an increasingly popular destination for both local and visiting golfers.

The club serves both members and visitors in a region known for its concentration of golf facilities catering to Bangkok's golfing population and international tourists. The area's accessibility and the variety of courses available have made Rayong a recognized golf destination within Thailand, though Rayong Green Valley itself maintains a relatively lower profile compared to some of the country's championship venues closer to major resort areas.