Opinion
More Courts, Deeper Roots? What Sustainable Padel Growth Means for Thailand
A new padel court makes a good photograph.
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128 storiesStories from Thailand and the wider padel world
Gear & Brands
Tapia and Lamperti Cook Up a Breaking Bad-Style NOX Launch
Agustín Tapia and Miguel Lamperti have found an unusual setting for their latest racket launch: yellow protective suits, a camper van and a secret formula.
Clubs & Community
Prime Padel Samui Opens with Six Courts and Introductory Rates
Prime Padel Samui has opened its courts, covered hall and clubhouse in Bo Phut, bringing six courts and temporary introductory rates to players on Koh Samui.
Competition
Road to FIP Koh Samui: Calling Players Across Thailand
Players across Thailand have a route to an international main draw in Samui this October.
Competition
Your First Padel Tournament in Thailand: A Practical Checklist
Prepare for your first padel tournament in Thailand: choose a suitable category, confirm your entry, understand the format and plan as a pair. Includes a practical packing checklist and common entry questions.
Clubs & Community
How to Find Padel Partners in Thailand When You Arrive Alone
Find a suitable padel game in Thailand when you arrive alone. Describe your experience, join a hosted session, confirm the booking and make a second invitation easier, with a sample message and checklist.
Competition
Thailand’s FIP Story: Every Tournament from 2023 to 2026
From Blue Tree in 2023 to Bangkok’s first Silver in 2026: the seven FIP tournaments played in Thailand, their champions and the people behind them.
Business of Padel
Padel Is Growing in Thailand. It Doesn’t Happen by Itself
Comebacks in Phuket, a rematch in Bangkok and four pairs of champions. September’s FIP tournaments are also a chance to recognise the clubs and people making the next event possible.
Clubs & Community
Oysho’s Bangkok Padel Sessions Put the First Rally Within Reach
Pad Thai Padel’s September collaboration with Oysho combines the sport with wellness and community, creating another point of entry into Bangkok’s playing scene.
Players & People
Phuket’s FIP Weekend Puts Thai Players and International Challengers in Focus
The competition at WAREHAUS moves into its decisive weekend, with Thai interest in the women’s draw and a strong international field contesting the Bronze titles.
Competition
Next Stop, PISTA: Bangkok Prepares for Its FIP Silver Week
With Phuket hosting the Bronze event, attention will next turn to Pista Samakom in Nonthaburi for the FIP Silver High Velocity Bangkok on 14–20 September.
Clubs & Community
A Friendly Match: BEL CLUB 22 Brings Tinder into Bangkok’s Social Padel Scene
The club’s 6 September Social Padel concept paired easy games with music and conversation, giving Bangkok another way to meet people through sport.
Clubs & Community
Three Communities, One Court: Bangkok’s Women’s Cup Builds Its Own Space
The 6 September Women’s Cup at Pad Thai Padel brought Sabai Sabai, Wall Wackers and Open Rally together around a competition dedicated to women.
Competition
Siam Padel Masters Gives Bangkok Players a Season to Build On
The September Masters puts competition, coaching and community in the same conversation at Baan Padel, under the SP Padel Academy umbrella.