In this episode, Kyle Daniels speaks with Andy from SiamSports Pro, managing director at the Phuket-based sports facility. Andy shares his extensive background in the high-end hotel and sporting facility industry, spanning 25 years in the Middle East before his transition to Thailand.

He discusses the differences in culture and pacebetween Dubai and Phuket, finding the latter to be a calmer location.

Andy explains the unique vision of Siam Sports Pro, whichwas founded during the COVID-19 pandemic by like-minded individuals. Starting with just a couple of tennis courts, the facility has grown rapidly and now features six tennis courts, with plans for more due to increasing popularity. Siam Sports Pro is designed to be more than just atennis academy; it offers a holistic approach to sport and wellness.

Services include coaching from beginner to professional levels, fitness assessments and tennis-specific training, and importantly, the Livemore Clinic on-site, providing IV therapies like NAD treatment, whichAndy testifies helped his arthritis.

The conversation also delves into the importance of the customer journey – both online and face-to-face – and how SIam Sports Pro is building a strong community through its environment, team, and services.

Andy reflects on his personal journey in sport, including playing football and squash, and the profound impact of injury, highlighting the critical mental aspect of sport. He offers valuable advice for aspiring professional athletes, stressing the importance of hard work, dedication, sacrifice,and enjoying the moment over just relying on talent. Finally, Andy touches on Siam Sports Pro's reason for joining the South African Thai Chamber of Commerce – exposureand collaboration – and their mission to become a leading fitness facility worldwide.

Learn more about Siam Sports Pro here

Learn more about the South African Thai Chamber of Commerce here