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Albert_K

06-18-2007, 02:46 AM

Oh there is a Thai badminton web sites.
It is a good idea to get in touch with plenty of Thais through that websites. Although it is in Thai, it still has English options -- just look for Eng buttons. And you can apply to be a member there -- no fees.

Below is what I wrote to someone hoping he wanted to ask around for playing badminton in Bangkok.

Cheers,
K

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I have a good idea.
Why don't you become a member of www.thaibadminton.com (http://www.thaibadminton.com/), and ask around if someone want you to join in their regularly-play group. You just say something about yourself, and the basics:
(1) you cannot read Thai, (2) which area you prefer to play, and (3) which day and what time, and (4) a brief story of yourself.

I am sure there will be many who will reply your post and invite you to have a good time with them.

Believe me this is a good idea, and you might end up turning down several pleasant offers from the nice Thai members of the web site. Try it.

Here is some hints to guide you.
> www.thaibadminton.com (http://www.thaibadminton.com/) > Logo (TBW Club) > (Select Language) The Union Jack > Register > Register (on the blue band right at almost the top) > (Fill in your information) (I have never received any spam mails from them) > Submit > (Not sure if new member is brought to a log-in page) > Forum > (Click where shown in the image attached) > New Poll button > write what you want to say the the whole members.

There must be some reply your post in English.

K

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davidting86

11-06-2007, 11:30 AM

Hi, I am looking for a place to play badminton while I am visiting Mahidol University (MUIC), Salaya. I understand it is near Nakhon Pathom and about 56km away from Bangkok.

If anyone know of a place to join a group, I will bring along my badminton gear.

I play normally three times a week. Rate myself 3/5 (intermediate level). Plays Double.

David
davidting86@gmail.com

davidting86

11-06-2007, 12:13 PM

Wanna look for a group to join near Mahidol University (MUIC), Salaya. Will be visiting Nov 18-22nd 2007.

Cannot read thai at thaibadminton.com; dunno where to post in the forum.
I played 3 times a week in Brunei. Grade myself around 3/5 intermediate level.

Drop me a mail if you know where i can join. davidting86@gmail.com

Thanks.

MeandMe

07-07-2008, 05:17 AM

woa.ThaiLand is the place that contains alot of gud badminton players . but I like Thanongsak and Salakit Ponsana best.^^.Anybody knows about them plz share for me any information^^.Thanks alot.Love u All

Albert_K

07-08-2008, 12:28 AM

Sorry that I miss your message; I don't know why.
Please post the message again in case you come to Thailand for badminton.

Cheers,
Kay

PS: Please subscribe to Thaibadminton.com to ask for any help as there are plenty of Thais who are willing to help you and make your badminton games or practice a memorable time for years. Believe me. No problem if you cannot read Thai! Look for English menu and post it in English. They will talk, greet and comfort you. Thais understand WRITTEN English well enough for general communication. A Swedish really did so and he was happy to practice with very good coach, and having several good games.
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Wanna look for a group to join near Mahidol University (MUIC), Salaya. Will be visiting Nov 18-22nd 2007.

Cannot read thai at thaibadminton.com; dunno where to post in the forum.
I played 3 times a week in Brunei. Grade myself around 3/5 intermediate level.

Drop me a mail if you know where i can join. davidting86@gmail.com

Thanks.

Albert_K

07-08-2008, 12:33 AM

Thanks for your interest for the two Thai players.
I don't have information for most of the Thais including the two. My suggestion is that you subscribe for Thaibadminton.com and post it. There will be several/many give you the information.

They are happy to talk with foreigners.

Thaibadminton.com never sends you anything like spam mail or trade your email address.

Search for 'Albert_K' in Thaibadminton.com, and send me your greeting so that I will keep an eye on your post to help out.

Cheers,
Kay

woa.ThaiLand is the place that contains alot of gud badminton players . but I like Thanongsak and Salakit Ponsana best.^^.Anybody knows about them plz share for me any information^^.Thanks alot.Love u All

Albert_K

07-08-2008, 12:37 AM

Thanongsak is still a teenager in his last year at high school. He played very well at SCG World Grand Prix Thailand 2008 last month. He was out of the tournament by the number 1 Thailand player. His smash is so good!

MeandMe

07-08-2008, 07:07 AM

Thank Albert K.^^.

tigerplayer

08-15-2008, 08:43 PM

Hi,
I am new in BKK and will live here for a year. Could you suggest a place for me to play or refer some players? I live around soi 20 of Sukhumvit (Skytrain Asok station). I am intermediate level.
many thanks.

Dear All,

My name is K.

I live in Bangkok and Nonthaburi.
If you want to play badminton in Bangkok or all over Thailand, I might help put you in touch with some groups.

Cheers,
K
June 07

Albert_K

09-08-2008, 02:29 AM

Dear tigerplayer,

Sorry for a late reply!

I am not familiar in the area.

Please try to sing up and post what you want in www.thaibadminton.com. Follow my post on 06-18-2007 02:46 PM. I am sure there are a good number of Thais will greet you and give some suggestion. Please tell me when you have done it so that I could help out if any.

Others have done it and they were happy.

There are some courts around the area...
Saitip Court at Sukumvit 56.
You can get there by taking BTS & get off at Ounuch Station.
The maps is at: http://www.thaibadminton.com/main/modules/newbb_plus/viewtopic.php?topic_id=15169&start=3980

Or
http://suc.co.th/download/saitip_map.jpg

When you are there ask around for Smile@Saitip team.
They play 18:00-23:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at court # 1 & 2. Cell phone: 081-811-5177

Cheers,
Albert K

Sander

10-16-2008, 01:46 AM

Albert_K

10-17-2008, 10:51 PM

My name is Sander I'm newbie.... I live in Bangkok, around Rama 2 Road. So if anybody wants to play badminton in this area please send me a message!! :)
I prefer to play single but double is also fine. To play badminton is the mainthing. ;) Normally we play at Satup Pradit Soi 57.
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Hi Sander,

I would join you if I'm around the Rama 2 Rd.
If you are in Thaibadminton.com, BadmintonCyber.com etc, some will join you are ask you to join them.
Hope you enjoy the games.

Albert

Sander

10-19-2008, 06:17 AM

Hello Albert,

Thank you for your tips!
Only its diffilcult to find my way around the websites (I cannot read Thai).

I hope somebody here will reply and play with me.:cool:

adhist

10-21-2008, 04:13 AM

Hi guys!

My name is Nick. I am a member of All Star Badminton Club in Bangkok. The following are some information about the club :

- We play at Mitsena Badminton court which is located at Ratchayothin area (Bangkhen District - near Kasetsart University).

- We play on Tue, Sat & Sun and we normally play until mid night.

- We have around 40-60 players on each day (all levels).

- If you wanna play with us / want to ask me some questions about playing badminton in Bangkok, my MSN is adhist@hotmail.com and my mobile phone number is 081 6574425

Nick

anek999

10-24-2008, 12:17 PM

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Hello p'NICKY all star.
I am A from SATURN.
Cool to have you here too.
So, now you guys have more and more choice to visit and play Badminton.
All Star Team, Saturn Team.... located at different areas and play in different days.
Anyone who plan to visit Bangkok and love to play Badminton with Thais can email us.
my email is anek999@hotmail.com

My Team : SATURN Badminton Team
Play Time : WED from 20.00 pm. till 01.30 am. ( about 5.30 hrs. long )
SAT from 19.00 pm till 3.00 am. ( about 7 hrs. long )
Place : MY HOUSE 1 Court in Pin-Klao and Ta-Ling-Chan Area
Map for Taxi attached for your convenience :-)

anek999

10-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Sorry guys.... Uploaded file error.
I will try to upload the map of MY HOUSE 1 court again soon.

and this SAT. our SATURN will have Mr. Sander to join us.
Hope to see you at My House 1 and have fun with us Sander. :)

anek999

10-24-2008, 09:34 PM

Check the MAP for direction to MY HOUSE 1 Badminton Court.
Or you may print it out and show it to Taxi Driver.
It's near Central Pin-Klao Departmentstore. :)

Albert_K

10-27-2008, 08:36 AM

As said, Thaibadminton.com is in both Thai and (awkward) English.
Just click UK flag to make it in English.
Of course, there are some things in Thai, and almost all posts are in Thai. However, many will talk to you in English if you introduce yourself that you are no Thai.

Try it again. You will be surprised by the number of badminton lovers replying to your posts as friends.
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Other foreigners did do it, so do you. Here are my guide for you.

Yes...You are right that some menus are still in Thai.
Allow me to guide you more.

You must apply to be a member: After clicking on the U.K. flag > Register > Menus and discription appear in English. You would understand with some guess. Sorry about that. Thailand is never ruled by other nations! :-)

You can post only when you are a member.

The new change has been made that you cannot seen any post unless you log in (as a member).

Check the images attached to get to know some Thai words.

When clicking on 'New Topic,' menus you need are in English. You will know how to get around.

You can just simply ignore some Thai sentences -- they are about rules. Type in English to introduce yourself, and ask what you want. I'm sure many will reply you in English, and welcome you to join in. Better add your photo to create friendliness.

Hope I don't miss anything.

Cheers,

Alber Khttp://lh4.ggpht.com/KomsonP/SQXBo0lXCJI/AAAAAAAACRo/9QlTtt4fXTI/s640/Thaibadminton.com%20in%20English%20of%20some%20wor ds.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/KomsonP/SQXBkhksK0I/AAAAAAAACRg/AFQ4CL2Gv_g/s640/Thaibadminton.com%20in%20English%20of%20some%20wor ds2.jpg

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Hello Albert,

Thank you for your tips!
Only its diffilcult to find my way around the websites (I cannot read Thai).

I hope somebody here will reply and play with me.:cool:

anek999

10-28-2008, 02:19 PM

For Thais who interested in Badminton usually go to www.thaibadminton.com (http://www.thaibadminton.com) to share Badminton info. and everything about Badminton in that website. I usually log in that website almost everyday too. :-)

grayson

05-16-2009, 09:27 AM

hi nick.
im William from Malaysia,i will visit thailand on 22 to 27May,hope i can find ppl join to play in Bangkok area.i wish to play on Mon and Tue when i be there.So any team welcome me?im just intermediate double player,wish can play with u all here....but don't know wheather can make it or not...Mr anek999 have ask me to join him too,but the time im not in bkk.

adhist

05-17-2009, 10:16 PM

Hi William. If you are available on Sat (1900-2400 h.) / Sun (1800-2400 h.) / Tue (2000-2400 h.), you can come to play with our club on those days.

What hotel are you staying?

grayson

05-20-2009, 09:07 PM

Where is the place that u mention?can i have the address?i can ask my cousin to search for me.

adhist

05-21-2009, 12:25 AM

Hi William, the address is as below :

Mitsena Badminton Court
Senanikom 1 Rd., Soi 2
Chatuchak, BKK

It's very near to Major Cineplex Ratchayothin.

grayson

05-21-2009, 01:08 AM

Hi Nick.
The only time i can play is seen to be like TUE 20:00 to 24:00,I will try to check it wheather near to the play i live or not.will let u know if i really can join?How many person of ur team there?

adhist

05-21-2009, 02:24 AM

We normally have around 30-50 players.

helen88

06-23-2009, 05:53 AM

hi Albert_K,

I would love to join for badminton during my visit to Bangkok...
I would stay in hotel nearby Central World...
Where is the nearest place to join for badminton???

Thanks

Sealman

06-29-2009, 04:01 AM

I was in the vicinity of the Mitsena Badminton Courts late Saturday night and dropped by to catch some badminton action of the 'All Star Badminton Club' players there. The courts are rubberised and the lighting is good.

Mitsena Badminton Court
Senanikom 1 Rd., Soi 2
Chatuchak, BKK

It's very near to Major Cineplex Ratchayothin.

Albert_K

04-09-2010, 03:14 AM

Hi All,

Sorry... that I have been away and have missed to answer some.

I'm back and hope to be of some information source about Thailand.

Cheers,
Kay

Albert_K

04-09-2010, 03:20 AM

I have been to take some photos at a Thai badminton competition.
I like some of my photos of those in actions. They have been put on a slide show at this website 'http://resport.co.cc/ (http://reSport.co.cc)' which is under 'http://sites.google.com/site/BadmintonThailand' (with active Google maps of some Thai badminton courts including My House). If you like to download a photo click on the link on those slide show to go to PicasaWeb.google.com, then you can download it. Note: some photos are downloaded at bigger size after clicking a magnifying icon.

Cheers.
Kay

Albert_K

04-09-2010, 03:29 AM

Here are some of those photos.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4eadJe3ztI/AAAAAAAABR0/SR5KRR1FNW4/s640/DSCF1410.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZFEuhR4FI/AAAAAAAABEE/ManNigKsAR8/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2012-44-59.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZE0gfQkAI/AAAAAAAABDI/kNhz1SYaPq8/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2012-37-07.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4OCYQT9F8I/AAAAAAAAAbY/yCeTZOPG0Aw/s640/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%202010%20%2021-Feb-10%2010-09-30.JPG

Albert_K

04-09-2010, 03:32 AM

Active maps for My House 1: click (http://sites.google.com/site/badmintonthailand/Home/badminton-courts-in-thailand/my-house-1-badminton-court)

Check the MAP for direction to MY HOUSE 1 Badminton Court.
Or you may print it out and show it to Taxi Driver.
It's near Central Pin-Klao Departmentstore. :)

Albert_K

04-09-2010, 03:43 AM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZMkQYQdkI/AAAAAAAABIA/vGWHlJOLRPQ/s576/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2013-02-13.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZMrV9hJQI/AAAAAAAABIQ/e3pq_yp_p2Y/s400/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2013-02-33.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZNCs8F0QI/AAAAAAAABJE/jSILCuZ0hAI/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2013-04-54.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4eaCv1tmdI/AAAAAAAABQI/vSSporq79gk/s512/DSCF1224.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4eiJXLadAI/AAAAAAAABUY/DFcvJgElwvg/s640/IMG_2868.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZMDXJSHrI/AAAAAAAABGk/dFLiHd6wEAc/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2012-52-28.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZFLM2RWJI/AAAAAAAABEc/YGqK9d34YwY/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2012-47-46.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZFaEuCtsI/AAAAAAAABFE/i6W7eufjuSY/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2012-48-56.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZFYeImLSI/AAAAAAAABFA/2U4MWYNtqwM/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2012-48-54.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4PRnLJGeuI/AAAAAAAAAn4/e6pLMfOvWZ4/s640/IMG_2758.JPG
Her racquet is just broken.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kVgdYF8z-w/S4ZL8dCCxZI/AAAAAAAABGM/k11DqDAWT5Q/s512/Unite%20Challenge%20Cup%2021-Feb-10%2012-52-15.JPG

Some more of photos at
http://picasaweb.google.com/BadmintonThailand

Albert_K

04-09-2010, 04:14 AM

How about coming for badminton competition in Thailand and traveling at the same time?

The web board for competition in Thai language:
http://www.thaibadminton.com/main/modules/newbb_plus/viewforum.php?forum=10

(Hope the above links never comes broken)
It's in Thai but you may have some guess for the date.
Thai calendar year > 2553 = 53 = (in standard year) = 2010.
Hope some of them have the month in English.

Here are some of competition:
- Dunlop 18 Court Rajchapluk Badminton Cup 1'th, 26-27 Jun 2010 > Link (http://www.thaibadminton.com/main/modules/newbb_plus/viewtopic.php?topic_id=42644) > General > Men/Women > class: C, C+, B, B+, A; women (two-players = a team) > class: P; Men doubles team of 70 & 80 years old (The youngest must be 30 & 35 years old or older). Fee: 250 Bahts/person. Shuttle cock: 10 Baths/shuttle/person. Apply on line: Click (http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGVoaXBKT0lVblJ5M0hsZWlBU09XZ3c6M A).

-

Albert_K

04-09-2010, 04:20 AM

Thailand badminton competition for youth 9 or less to 18 years old:
LI-NING OPEN > 12-16 May 2553/2010 (http://www.thaibadminton.com/main/modules/newbb_plus/viewtopic.php?topic_id=43503#2524772)

Lermontov

02-11-2011, 03:49 AM

Intro
I have newly arrived to Bangkok and will stay here at least five months more from now. I would like to play badminton with someone, hopefully more then one time. Its always hard to describe my own level, but I am surely better then average Joe. Mostly of my badminton skills I have got from my years as a professional tennis player in my youth. But that was tennis and this is badminton and I havent played tennis and badminton since I started on university a couple of years ago. But today I would like to play mostly to get some exercise and badminton is much more exhausting then tennis. And more fun.

This is what I am looking for
I am looking for occasions or players to play with. I live very close to BTS Nana at Sukhumvit and wouldn't like to travel too far from here. I work monday to thursday to 16:30. Fridays I usually quit much earlier. My weekends are often free. I would like to play any kind of badminton, as long as I sweat! Feel free to contact me or give me suggestions!

Albert_K

02-11-2011, 06:48 AM

Lermontov

02-11-2011, 07:54 PM

Hi Lernontov,

I believe there are some b-courts around the BTS station.
So, as before, I would suggest that you should sign up for ThaiBadminton.com. Please search for the steps for signing up.
After being a user, post and say what you want.
There will be plenty of players who want to have you as a friend.
: )

Thank you for your answer, Albert. I have signed up at ThaiBadminton. But everything is written in thai! I will though try my best and try to write there anyway.

Albert_K

02-14-2011, 05:21 AM

Hi Lermontov,

Some foreigners did manage to get friends and courts the way they like it through the mostly-in-Thai site.
You can choose to have buttons and commands in English.

Hope you did.

Want some help?
: )

Albert_K

02-14-2011, 05:28 AM

I have searched to find your thread, and found none.
What's your user name at Thaibadminton.com?
Or give me the link of your post/thread.

Lermontov

02-14-2011, 07:06 AM

I have searched to find your thread, and found none.
What's your user name at Thaibadminton.com?
Or give me the link of your post/thread.

I havent posted anything yet, because I can not understand or read any thai.
My user name is the same there as here. Thats the hard life!

Albert_K

02-14-2011, 08:24 AM

Well... You are right that most of them are in Thai.
However, you can try as seen in the photos HERE (https://picasaweb.google.com/BadmintonThailand/ThaiBad4BadmintonCentral#).
Anyway, I cannot search to find your user name 'Lermontov.'

91359

For more photos, click 'HERE' above.

What I'm going to do is to post it for you, and give you the link below for you to correspond to it.
Here is the link to your post: Click (http://www.thaibadminton.com/main/modules/newbb_plus/viewtopic.php?topic_id=56893&post_id=3566586&order=0&viewmode=flat&pid=0&forum=15#3566586)

mikegopi

08-12-2011, 12:52 AM

Hello Friends, I have a team over at Penang, Malaysia that would like to come over to Hadyai, Thailand on the month of Oct'2011. We would like arrange for a friendly match with any team over at Hadyai, Thailand. We are all average range players with age of 30~50. It will part of our tour journey around Hadyai and we would like have a friendly match. I would appreciate if any of the team would like to arrange for a friendly match. We can discuss all other related such as cost, time and date upon confirmation. Kindly drop me a email at mikegopi@hotmail.com. Thank you. Mike Gopi