News
Could Pickleball Reshape Thailand’s Racket-Sport Venues?
Pickleball could change how Thai racket-sport venues use their space.
Thailand
101 storiesThe people, places and competitions shaping the Thai game.
Competition
How APPT and the FIP Tour Took Root in Thailand
From Phuket’s first FIP event in 2023 to APPT Grand Slams and a FIP Silver in the Bangkok area, international tournament padel has built a recurring presence in Thailand. The two circuits offer different reasons to compete—and local clubs have made both possible.
News
Choosing a Padel Coach in Thailand: What to Ask Before Booking
A useful padel coach starts with the problem you want to solve.
Practical guide
The Point After a Mistake: A Simple Mental Routine for Padel Pairs
The ball hits the net.
News
What Padel Asia’s Continental Role Means for Thailand
Padel Asia’s continental role gives Asian federations a structure for working together under the International Padel Federation.
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.
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.