Golden Triangle Pickleball has announced the Play with Purpose Tour, an exclusive 10-day experience that blends a relaxing getaway with some pickleball court time in Chiang Rai province in Thailand.
A social enterprise founded by Friends of Thai Daughters (FTD), Golden Triangle Pickleball pairs exceptional pickleball experiences with a mission to prevent child trafficking and empower at-risk girls. Golden Triangle Pickleball’s purpose-built courts, community programs, and luxury tours generate direct funding and hands-on opportunities for FTD and the wider community.
Play with Purpose Tour: Playing Pickleball Amidst Stunning Views
Set to take place from 15 to 24 January 2026, the Play with Purpose Tour will start with two nights in Bangkok, followed by a trip to Chiang Rai, where two stunning pickleball venues—in Sunflower Farm and in Jasmine Farm—await pickleball players looking to play in picturesque settings. That means rice paddies in the backdrop with jungle hills and stunning surroundings everywhere.
Sunflower Farm is home to the first covered pickleball courts in Northern Thailand and boasts an organic farm, a swimming pool, and thriving social enterprises. Jasmine Farm, on the other hand, is a a new sports and community centre in Chiang Rai with courts, a farm-to-table café, and on-site programs.
Having Fun While Helping Others
Aside from the two-day stay in Bangkok and the games at Sunflower and Jasmine Farms, picklers who avail of the Play with Purpose Tour can also meet and interact with FTD, the nonprofit behind Golden Triangle Pickleball. Another highlight of the tour is an overnight stay at the exclusive Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, which is the home of rescued elephants. The tour ends with a luxurious stay at the Tantawan Tented Camp, located next to Sunflower Farm.
Even better, every booking of the Play with Purpose Tour directly supports FTD’s mission to prevent child trafficking in Thailand’s Golden Triangle. The group has been providing safe housing, education, and mentorship to at-risk ethnic minority girls for some 20 years now, and projects like the Play with Purpose Tour help enable them to accomplish this noble mission. Additionally, the farms’ facilities and businesses—including organic gardens and guest accommodations—generate sustainable income and job training for FTD graduates and the wider community.
So, book a Play with Purpose Tour now and get ready for a pickleball adventure of a lifetime—all while helping out and supporting a noble cause.
