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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.