Independent padel journalism. Made for Thailand.
The people, places and competitions shaping the Thai game.
Thailand
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
The Koh Samui Grand Slam brings men's, women's and mixed competition to Padel Tropical from 2 to 4 October 2026.
News
A new padel court is ready for its opening photograph.
Practical guide
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 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.
Asia
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 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
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
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
Thailand already hosts international padel.
Opinion
A new padel court makes a good photograph.
Clubs & Community
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
Players across Thailand have a route to an international main draw in Samui this October.
Competition
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.
