Players & 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.
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Thailand
Thailand’s Asian Games Padel Campaign Ends After Last-16 Defeats
Thailand's first Asian Games padel campaign ended in the last 16 in both draws, with Natalie Narkprasert and Dares Srirungreang taking Saudi Arabia to a deciding-set tie-break before bowing out.
Competition
Samui Grand Slam: The Draws and Local Pairs to Follow
The Koh Samui Grand Slam brings men's, women's and mixed competition to Padel Tropical from 2 to 4 October 2026.
Players & People
Captain Tsubasa Creator Takes His Padel Passion to the Asian Games
Yoichi Takahashi is best known for sending footballers across the pages of Captain Tsubasa.
News
What Thai Padel Can Learn from Badminton
A new padel court is ready for its opening photograph.
Practical guide
What Is Padel? A First-Game Guide for Players in Thailand
What padel is, how its walls and serve work, and how to arrange your first game in Thailand. Follow five practical steps, an arrival checklist and answers to beginner questions.
News
October Padel in Thailand: Tournaments and Dates to Follow
October brings a sequence of padel tournaments to Thailand's Gulf islands, starting with the Thai Padel Series Koh Samui Grand Slam at Padel Tropical on 2–4 October.
Players & People
From the APPT to the Asian Games: Familiar Faces Across National Lines
The flags have changed, but several faces at the Asian Games are familiar from the Asia Pacific Padel Tour.
Asia
Ando and Nakamura Give Japan a Winning Asian Games Start
Teruaki Ando and Shinnosuke Nakamura gave Japan a winning start in Asian Games men's padel, beating Lebanon's Tamim El Hallak and Ralph Tohme 7–6(4), 2–6, 6–4 on 28 September.
Asia
Three Philippine Pairs Win Asian Games Openers
Three Philippine pairs won their Asian Games padel openers in Nagoya, with Tao Tan and Marian Capadocia's three-set victory on 29 September adding to two straight-sets wins the previous day.
Thailand
Thailand’s Women Beat Kuwait to Reach Asian Games Last 16
Natalie Narkprasert and Dares Srirungreang reached the Asian Games women's padel last 16 on 29 September, beating Kuwait's Noor Hasan and Zenab Sarkhoo 7–5, 6–3 in Nagoya.
Competition
Mouliaa and Britos Win PPS #18 at Padel Bay
José Mouliaa López and Andrés Britos won the PPS #18 men's professional title at Padel Bay in Phuket, defeating Nikita Filatov and Daniel Fuentes Asensio 6–1, 6–0 in Sunday's final.
Gear explained
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.
Competition
Thai Padel Tour: FIP, APPT and Thailand’s Next Step
Thailand already hosts international padel.