Thailand's luxurious boutique residence, The Sarojin, has unveiled its brand-new 'Pickleball for the Community' initiative following an investment in a dedicated pickleball court set within the resort's lush tropical grounds. The new programme invites guests to enjoy friendly and inclusive pickleball sessions that blend fun and fitness with social purpose, with all proceeds donated to The Sarojin Community Care Fund in support of local education, conservation and livelihood projects.

The launch follows the outstanding success of The Sarojin's 'Yoga for the Community' sessions, introduced in June 2024, which received an overwhelmingly positive response from guests. Guests contribute 400 THB per person (approx. £9.20) to join each class, with 100 per cent of proceeds donated directly. The yoga initiative's success inspired the resort to broaden its community-focused wellness and recreation offering with the introduction of 'Pickleball for the Community'.

Owners Kate and Andrew Kemp saw an opportunity to transform an unused piece of land within the resort into a space that would both enhance guest wellbeing and continue supporting the local community. Their investment in the new pickleball court introduces a sport that is rapidly growing in popularity across Thailand and internationally, offering guests a new way to connect and give back.

Following the same format as 'Yoga for the Community', the new 'Pickleball for the Community' sessions are open to all guests and designed to foster connection, movement and fun while supporting local causes. Each session costs 150 THB per person per hour (approx. £3.5), with all proceeds donated to the fund.

The pickleball court is now available to guests daily from 8 am to 7 pm for private play and friendly matches, while open-play sessions with TheSarojin team take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm.

“After seeing the enthusiastic response to our Yoga for the Community sessions, we wanted to create another meaningful way for guests to connect, stay active and give back”, said Kate Kemp, owner of The Sarojin. “Pickleball is a fun and social sport that fits perfectly with our ethos of combining luxury experiences with a genuine sense of purpose”.

Guests are also invited to join The Sarojin team on regular community volunteer days, combining their luxury stay with opportunities to make a lasting difference.

For more information, please visit www.sarojin.com.

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About The Sarojin

The Sarojin is beautifully set on an 11km stretch of secluded white sand beach in Khao Lak, just a 55-minute drive north of Phuket Airport and is surrounded by five spectacular national parks and the world-famous dive sites of the Similan and Surin Islands. Designed in a contemporary Asian style, the five-star resort's 56 deluxe residences are nestled within ten acres of tropical grounds leading directly onto the beachfront. Each guest room features its own private garden and “sala” sundeck, couples' baths with waterfall showers, and plunge and relaxation pools that blend into the natural habitat. Other facilities include an attentive “Imagineer” who can create tailor-made experiences for hotel guests, an idyllic resort pool, a rejuvenating spa integrated with nature and complimentary use of a fully equipped fitness centre, mountain bikes, sailing catamarans, sailboats, sea kayaks and windsurfing boards. Tranquillity is guaranteed as no children under the age of 10 are permitted to stay at The Sarojin.

The Sarojin has been honoured by The MICHELIN Guide Thailand with the prestigious MICHELIN Two Key distinction, a recognition reserved for hotels that deliver “an exceptional stay.” In addition, the resort has also been acknowledged by the MICHELIN restaurant guide for its fine dining excellence, awarded to establishments that consistently demonstrate the highest quality of ingredients, mastery of flavour and technique, value for money, and a distinctive expression of the chef's culinary vision.

The Sarojin Community Care Fund

Established in December 2004 The Sarojin Community Care Fund, which was initially set up to help rebuild the communities surrounding our resort in the wake of the devastating 26 December tsunami, continues to contribute to several worthy local projects in Khao Lak. From providing medical provision for prosthetic limbs and supporting local orphanages with childcare to building school classrooms, roads and covering the cost of a full-time veterinary surgeon to care for the local wildlife, there's such a huge variety of ways The Sarojin's fund gives back to those closest to the resort. Guests are encouraged to donate to the fund during their stay, with 100% of the money raised distributed to local community projects and can join The Sarojin team on regular excursions and volunteer days in the local community, combining their luxurious escape with a sense of giving back and helping the local community during their time in Khao Lak.

For further information on The Sarojin, please visit: www.sarojin.com and The Sarojin 360 Tour

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