Pickleball Gains Momentum in Thailand with Upcoming Championship Event

Bangkok: 'Thaya', President of TPSA, is thrilled with the strong popularity of pickleball and is preparing to host the 'Thailand Championship' from May 1-3. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Thaya, President of the Pickleball Association, revealed that pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity and thanked the private sector, especially the Central Group, for supporting the venue and making pickleball more accessible to the public. The association plays a role in providing advice on field standards and international rules. The report also mentioned the association's past activities, emphasizing the continuous organization of competitions for players of all ages. Most recently, the "LivWell 55+" event for those aged 55 and above, now in its second year, received a very positive response and was a great success. Another major event is coming up soon: the 'Thailand Pickleball Championship 2026 Presented by BRAGG,' taking place from May 1-3, 2026, at the Pickleball Warehouse in Rangsit, Pathum Thani. The compet ition will feature Intermediate and Open levels for both men and women, in age groups of 19+, 35+, 50+, and 60+. This marks the first time in Thailand that a ranking system will be implemented for Thai athletes. The association intends to develop this ranking system for the long-term benefit of Thai athletes. In addition, the first-ever wheelchair-accessible pickleball competition, aimed at promoting social equality, was held on May 3, 2026, at Benjakitti Park, in collaboration with the Thai Para Pickleball Club and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, which provided the venue. 'The association aims to develop pickleball in Thailand systematically, correctly, and sustainably, while also pushing athletes to professional and national team levels, and raising standards to the international stage in the future,' the TPSA president concluded. Those interested can find more details and register for the competition on Facebook and Instagram: The Pickleball Sport Association (TPSA).