Ariya Jutanugarn has fond and forgettable memories of the Honda LPGA Thailand.
In 2007, Ariya, then 11, burst onto the international stage when she secured a berth at the Pattaya event through the qualifying round and became the youngest ever player to qualify for an LPGA tournament.
In 2013, she was heading to become the first Thai champion on the LPGA Tour when she held a two-shot lead with one hole to play at Siam Country Club.
But a triple bogey at the last hole handed the title to South Korea's Park In-Bee.
Although Ariya has now won five LPGA titles, the 2013 meltdown is still often mentioned.
She needs a win on home soil to exorcise the ghosts of 2013 for good.
World No.2 Ariya had a bad start to 2017 with a tied 47th finish at the season opener in the Bahamas last month and is playing at the Women's Australian Open, the second LPGA tournament of the year.
The 21-year-old from Bangkok is confident in her hunt for the title at the Honda LPGA Thailand which tees off Thursday at Siam Country Club, Old Course.
"I am ready for the tournament. It is a big tournament with a lot of world-class players," said Ariya, the first and still the only Thai to win on the LPGA Tour.
"I want to win the title after coming close once. But I won't put extra pressure on myself and will try to do my best."
In terms of her mindset for 2017, it is all about process rather than results.
By any measure, it would be near impossible for her to repeat last year's feat, and it is not how she thinks.
"I am not going to try to compare myself this year with last year," Ariya told lpga.com.
"Because this year, 2017 is not going to be like 2016. I'm just trying to do my best with everything and try to be happy on the course, and try to have fun. That's all I need to do."
Six other Thais will also be trying to become the first player from the Kingdom to lift the Honda LPGA trophy including tour members Pornanong Phatlum, Moriya Jutanugarn and Pannarat Thanapolboonyaras.
The others are veteran Porani Chutichai and teenagers Pajaree Anannarukarn and Atthaya Thitikul.
Pornanong got off to a good start to the new season in the Bahamas, finishing tied for fifth.
"I am ready for the Honda LPGA Thailand. My confidence has been boosted by my result at the Bahamas. Surely I want to win on home soil. But if I don't win, I hope another Thai wins," said Pornanong.
Ariya's sister, Moriya, said: "I am well-prepared for the tournament."
Porani, 31, is a member of the LPGA of Japan Tour and won the Yonex Ladies Golf Tournament last year.
The Chiang Rai native will be making her second appearance at the Honda LPGA Thailand after her debut at the inaugural edition in 2006.
"I am glad that I will play at the tournament again. I'll give my all," she said.
Pajaree, 17, is one of Thailand's brightest amateur golfers.
Last year, she won three times in professional tournaments -- the Esan Open on the All Thailand Tour and two on the Thailand LPGA Tour.
She was a member of the Thai team that won gold at the 2015 SEA Games.
The teenager has won three American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournaments.
"I will try to gain as much experience at the Honda LPGA Thailand as possible," she said.
Atthaya, 13, finished second at the Philippine Ladies Amateur Open last month.
"It's an honour to get an invitation to play at such a big tournament. I have not set any target for the Honda LPGA Thailand. I'm still young and will try to get as much experience as I can,'' she said.
The 11th edition of the Honda LPGA Thailand features 70 players, including world No.1 Lydia Ko and defending champion Lexi Thompson.
Park comeback
Park In-Bee will make her 2017 debut at the Honda LPGA Thailand after a six-month lay-off due to a thumb injury.
"I haven't played in a tournament format for about six months and Thailand will be my first tournament of 2017," said the 28-year-old from South Korea who won in Pattaya in 2013.
"There is a little more pressure. But I really enjoy playing in Thailand and this tournament has great memories for me and is the perfect tournament to start my season as well. There is a little pressure but I am really excited to start my season in Thailand."
The Olympic champion has been battling a thumb injury which limited her participation in LPGA events in 2016.
She has not played on the LPGA Tour since June, and battled through pain to win the gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics in August.
After her Olympic success, she decided to end her 2016 season.
"I have been preparing for the new season for about two months and I am healthy now," said the former top-ranked player.
"I don't want to set my expectations too high for the first event back. I just want to test a lot of things to see what I need to do for the rest of the season. If I get good result, that's even better.
"Obviously, winning [in Pattaya] in 2013 is memorable. It ended up as the greatest season of my career. So, I am really happy to begin the new season in Thailand."
The seven-time major winner added: "I would like to win another major trophy and obviously want to finish the season healthy. That would be my two main goals for the season."
Henderson's debut
Canada's Brooke Henderson, 19, will make her Pattaya debut.
"I'm very excited to visit Thailand for the first time. I've been fortunate to travel across Asia over the past few years, but I'm excited that I'll be playing in Thailand for the first time," said the world No.8.
"I hope to have time to experience the country and play well in front of these fans. I am quite close to both Ariya and Moriya, so I've heard lots of good things about the Honda LPGA Thailand from them.
"I know that they will be busy hosts during the week, but hopefully they can give us some great recommendations for food and fun in the area! Another one of my good friends, Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong, has also been giving me lots of good knowledge about Thailand!"
The three-time LPGA champion and one-time major winner added: "My goal for this year is to continue to play consistent golf and contend to win championships.
"I would love to get back in the winner's circle, but my main goal is to try and get better every day, improve my world ranking, and enjoy my travels throughout the year.
"I haven't seen the golf course in Thailand yet, but I've heard great things and am excited to try and put on a show for all of the fans to see."