From a Backyard Rink in Colorado to Pickleball Courts in Bangkok
Meet the mascots: Khali & Frog. They don't play pickleball yet, but they're very much part of the family.
The Pickleball Passport was built by two cousins who took the long way around to get here. Jaron and Ryan grew up together in Colorado Springs. Hockey, snowboarding, pickup games of whatever was in season. They went separate ways. Ryan spent 15+ years in energy and construction. Jaron went into finance. When COVID hit, they bought a house in the Colorado mountains, rebuilt it with their own hands, and partnered with a local non-profit to turn it into a sober living home for young men in recovery. That experience taught them something they carry into everything now: transformation happens when you combine community, movement, and genuine care for people.
Jaron eventually moved to Thailand, discovered pickleball during early Bangkok mornings, and found a door he didn't expect. That's The Pickleball Passport. Every itinerary, every hotel, every restaurant, every court. They've walked it, played it, eaten there. This isn't planned from a desk in the States. It's built on the ground by two people who believe the best version of yourself shows up when you step outside your routine, pick up a paddle, and say yes to something bigger.
Jaron Shoptaugh & Ryan Magill
Co-Founders
Based in Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 | Colorado Springs roots 🏔️
What Sets Us Apart
We do things differently, and that's the point.
Multi-City Itineraries
Every experience spans multiple cities, each with its own personality, courts, cuisine, and culture.
Handpicked, Not Franchised
No chains, no corporate lobbies. Locally owned boutique properties that reflect the character of each destination.
Play + Culture + Wellness
Temple tours, cooking classes, elephant sanctuaries, street food, Michelin dinners, onsen recovery, speedboat adventures.
Based in Thailand
Our team lives on the ground in Bangkok. We walk the streets, eat at the restaurants, and play at the courts we recommend.