What is Beach Volleyball Thailand?
At Beach Volleyball Thailand (BVT) we are the hub of beach volleyball information in Thailand. From: trainings, tournaments and open play, you will be able to find what suits your needs and ability level to have fun in the sand
Founded in 2006 by Charlie, BVT was created.
Over the years players from all over the world have the chance to come to the tropical paradise, to improve their beach volleyball game with mentoring and training.
Now we have the local knowledge of Thailand, offering training sessions, monthly tournaments and open play, you have plenty of chance to join the social hub here, while enjoying the sun, sand, sea and games, on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Meet The Director
Charlie Solares Chungyampin
Charlie was born and raised in California and has been living in Koh Phangan, Thailand for over 12 years. In 2004, he founded one of the islands top real estate companies, Sage Land and House. Being an avid sports enthusiast, Charlie began to try his hand at beach volleyball and quickly discovered that he not only had a knack for it, but he loved to play. Since then he has taken it upon himself to turn Koh Phangan into a beach volleyball destination, playing daily and organizing tournaments regularly. Over the years, Charlie began to build a network of beach volleyball contacts ranging from recreational players and avid spectators to FIVB professional competitors and trainers. Through these contacts the opportunity arose to begin workshops in Koh Phangan coached by professional athletes, from the AVP and the Olympics, and that was the birth of BVT.
Meet The Administrator
Katie Monsell
Katie Monsell is a passionate player, who loves nothing more then balling in the sun, on her favourite beach - Haad Rin, Koh Phangan.
She has competed overseas in places such as the Phillipines and Cambodia. Partnered with Charlie, she brought home the gold medal for the Mixed Division in Boracay Beach Volleyball Open 2017, Gold Samui Mixed Doubles 2021, Silver UK Beach Tour 2022.
Bvt’s aim
Beach Volleyball Thailand’s (BVT) aim is to help encourage others to find the same love of the sport, by giving them the support and coaching needed to make this happen.
Together, Charlie and Katie, can then continue to keep BVT running strong with a never ending stream of lovely, enthusiastic players and people visiting them to play and learn the sport from across the globe!