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Could Pickleball Reshape Thailand’s Racket-Sport Venues?
Pickleball could change how Thai racket-sport venues use their space.
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Practical guide
Five Beginner Padel Mistakes That Cost More Than Power Can Fix
Five beginner padel mistakes, why they happen and what to practise instead. Improve spacing, wall decisions, partner communication and recovery with a simple plan for your next session.
News
Women’s Social Padel in Bangkok: How to Find a Suitable Session
The best women’s social padel session in Bangkok is one where you can enjoy the game at your own level.
News
Covered Padel Courts in Bangkok: A Guide for Rainy-Day Bookings
A roof can make a Bangkok padel booking easier to plan, but “covered” does not always mean enclosed.
Practical guide
Padel vs Tennis: What Changes When You Step Inside the Glass?
Compare padel with tennis, then adapt your preparation, wall play and movement as a pair. A five-step transition plan explains what transfers and what to practise in your first session.
Thailand
Beyond 25,000 Clubs: What Global Padel Growth Means for Thailand
Padel has moved well beyond the 25,000-club mark.
Practical guide
Padel Rules for Your First Match: Serve, Glass and Score
Learn the serve, glass, fence and scoring rules before your first padel match. Five practical steps, clear examples and a checklist explain what to agree before the opening point.
Asia
Iran Ends Japan’s Men’s Run as Malaysia Reaches Asian Games Semifinals
Iran sent two pairs into the Asian Games men's padel semi-finals on 1 October, ending Japan's challenge in both quarter-finals.
Asia
Kusumawati and Sabatini Put Indonesia into the Asian Games Final
Fadona Kusumawati and Fitriani Sabatini reached the first Asian Games women's padel final on 2 October, beating the Philippines' Danna Abad and Joshea Malazarte 6–0, 6–0 in Nagoya.
Beyond the score
People. Equipment. The future of the game.The people
Natalie Narkprasert: From Learning to Walk Again to the Asian Games
Before Natalie Narkprasert could return to a padel court, she had to learn to walk again.
Read the storyThe equipment
How to Choose a Padel Racket: A Complete Guide for Your Game
Choose a padel racket by your experience, playing priorities, weight, feel and budget. A complete guide to specifications, junior models, on-court testing and buying used in Thailand.
Read the storyThe bigger picture
More Courts, Deeper Roots? What Sustainable Padel Growth Means for Thailand
A new padel court makes a good photograph.
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Bangkok
21 stories · 20 clubs in our directory
Oysho’s Bangkok Padel Sessions Put the First Rally Within Reach
Open local editionAndaman coast
Phuket
17 stories · 18 clubs in our directory
Mouliaa and Britos Win PPS #18 at Padel Bay
Open local editionGulf of Thailand
Koh Samui
11 stories · 11 clubs in our directory
Samui Grand Slam: The Draws and Local Pairs to Follow
Open local editionNorthern Thailand
Chiang Mai
2 stories · 5 clubs in our directory
Chiang Mai Open 2026 Gives Northern Thailand a Place in the TPS Season
Open local editionEastern seaboard
Pattaya
2 stories · 4 clubs in our directory
Pattaya’s APPT Grand Slam Crowns Champions Across Nine Categories
Open local editionWestern Gulf coast
Hua Hin
2 stories · 4 clubs in our directory
Hua Hin Opens the 2026 Thai Padel Series Season
Open local editionGulf of Thailand
Koh Phangan
3 stories · 5 clubs in our directory
Phangan’s October FIP Bronze Completes a Two-Island Competition Window
Open local editionNortheastern Thailand
Si Bun Rueang
1 story · 1 clubs in our directory
Home Sport Family Brings a Local Padel Meeting Point to Si Bun Rueang
Open local editionFrom the courts
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Iran Ends Japan’s Men’s Run as Malaysia Reaches Asian Games Semifinals
Iran sent two pairs into the Asian Games men's padel semi-finals on 1 October, ending Japan's challenge in both quarter-finals.
Kusumawati and Sabatini Put Indonesia into the Asian Games Final
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