I was hoping someone would ask that! Friends of Thai Daughters (FTD) is an organization near and dear to my heart. FTD began 20 years ago to protect, educate and create a safe, loving home for young hill tribe girls who are at risk of being trafficked. JOSS Pickleball can effectively contribute to FTD awareness and support while fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. $500 of each fee goes directly to FTD as a tax deductible donation to help support this amazing organization.

Definitely! Our trip is about so much more than just pickleball. Pickleball is the shared, common interest that will open the door for you to interact with our Friends of Thai Daughters. We are really focused on your enjoyment of the culture, the food, the friends and the experiences. Underage children will require your supervision at all times. JOSS is all about community and friendships. There is so much for young people to learn and seasoned adults to share and we welcome all.

No skill level is required. Most participants will have some basic knowledge of the game. Non-picklers and travel partners are welcome! There is so much for everyone to experience and enjoy on our JOSS Trips.

JOSS Pickleball is not an instructional or clinic based trip. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to play recreational pickleball on private courts. We will organize round robins and some friendly competition for those who want to incorporate that into social play.  

There will be opportunities to play pickleball nearly every day. We have some spectacular sightseeing options available as well as swimming, cooking class, bike riding, archery, yoga, massages, shopping and enjoying the delicious Thai cuisine to name just a few.

There is available option for a solo traveler at a supplemental cost.  The very nature of JOSS trips is that we welcome all people to join in and develop new life long friendships with other travelers, and especially with our amazing Thai hosts.

Our JOSS trips are ideal for 8-16 participants. We are more than happy to customize a trip specifically for your group.

JOSS tours are casually LUXURIOUS!  Visama Tented Camps, The Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, The Chiang Rai Meridien are all 5 star resorts.

There will be laundry services available at each location.

You should plan to arrive in Bangkok a day or two before the start of the JOSS tour. Many international flights arrive in BKK late at night and will require an overnight in Bangkok. Transfers to airport hotels are actually very common and easy to arrange. We can assist you if you want to make extended arrangements before or after your JOSS tour.

Don't let this intimidate you! We have some great suggestions if you need help making those plans.

Pack your sense of ADVENTURE and your Passport. My pickleball bag includes paddle, hat, waterbottle, sunscreen, bug spray and bandaids. Be sure you have comfortable walking shoes, and a swimsuit. We encourage you to pack light! Many domestic flights charge you by the weight of your luggage. 

Joss came to be used colloquially to mean "luck": a 1913 document notes how something "comprises a good 'joss' for voyage"

We are planning a trip with a very similar itinerary for the first week of February 2024. Please contact us if that is preferable and we will give you more information.