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Vision
La vision du projet
Mission
A premium padel social club for Bangkok — for Thais, expats, and visitors alike.
Un club de padel social et premium pour Bangkok — pour tous.
Short-term
Launch a 4-court flagship in Bangkok
Prove the concept, build a community, reach break-even within year 1.
Medium-term
Grow to 5–6 courts + full academy + food
Expand once occupancy >60% is proven. Add coaching, leagues, F&B.
Long-term
Casa de Padel brand across Thailand
Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Koh Samui. Only when flagship is firmly profitable.
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Market Opportunity
Opportunité de marché — padel en Asie
Spain
15,000+
Mature market — the benchmark
Dubai
500+
Premium emerging — proves mixed-audience demand
Bangkok
~20–25
Growing fast — 8+ venues, no dominant social club
The opportunity
Bangkok already has ~8 padel venues (Kross, Pad Thai Padel, The Padel Co., Padel Club Bangkok, No Drama Padel, and others) — but most are basic court-rental operations with limited social atmosphere. None has established itself as the premium "padel social club" with a strong bar, tournament programme, and community culture. The gap is positioning, not supply. Dubai proved this model: premium positioning + social experience + mixed audience = strong demand even in a crowded market.
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Why Bangkok
Pourquoi Bangkok — les atouts de la ville
10M+ Population
Metropolitan scale
One of Southeast Asia's largest cities with deep sporting culture and a growing affluent middle class.
Mixed Audience
Thais, expats & visitors
Bangkok's mix of affluent Thais, long-term expats, and international visitors creates a broad, multilingual customer base that already embraces premium sport and social experiences.
Global Tourism Hub
Walk-in revenue potential
Tourists increasingly seek active experiences. A strong brand attracts visiting players — additional walk-in revenue beyond the core local community.
Rising Demand
Lifestyle & sport growth
Thai middle class appetite for premium sports and lifestyle experiences is rising fast. Padel's social nature is a strong fit.
No Social Club Leader
Courts exist, but no dominant brand
Bangkok has ~8 padel venues and ~20–25 courts, but no venue has established itself as the premium social club. Most are basic court-rental operations. The positioning gap is wide open.
Team In Place
Local presence & relocating founders
Josh and Peter are already based in Bangkok. Tim and Sunny are relocating from France imminently — bringing European padel culture, supplier contacts, and deep personal commitment.
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The Team
L'équipe — rôles en cours de définition
Tim
Primary Partner · Relocating from France
Core driver of the project. Relocating from France to Bangkok imminently with Sunny. Primary investor and intended on-site operator. French background brings direct European padel culture, supplier relationships, and venue experience (including Padel Ground Tarbes as a reference).
Primary Investor
Operator
Relocating
Sunny
Primary Partner · Thai National
Tim's partner, Thai national. Relocating from France to Bangkok with Tim. Co-primary investor. Thai connections and local knowledge are a key asset — especially for venues, permits, and building local relationships. Sunny's Thai status is structurally important for the legal entity.
Primary Investor
Local Knowledge
Relocating
Josh
Co-founder · Marketing Lead · Bangkok
Based in Bangkok. Medium investor. Runs an advertising agency in Bangkok — contributing all brand, creative, and marketing work at no cost to the project (ad spend only). Leading strategy, planning, and legal coordination via existing contacts. On the ground now for venue scouting and legal setup.
Medium Investor
Marketing Lead
Strategy
Peter
Potential Minor Shareholder · Bangkok
Based in Bangkok. No investment commitment at this stage. Potential future minor shareholder — to be revisited when the project is more concrete and a venue is secured. Other minor shareholders may also be invited at a later stage.
No Commitment
Potential Minor Shareholder
Note — Aucun accord formel
No investment amounts, equity splits, or formal roles have been agreed. The founding group is Tim, Sunny, and Josh. Peter and potentially other minor shareholders may join at a later stage. This document is an exploration and alignment tool only. Formal agreements should follow after legal structure advice is obtained.