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Happy Pawn Chess Club

academy · area: Bangkok

Status

Place: open, going by evidence from

Chess: confirmed by a source on

Basics

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Who can come
not stated by sources
Cost
fee charged; credits: 20 for 4,390 THB (S pack) down to about 203 THB/credit; 1 h private home lesson 6 credits; group class 4 credits official · [2]
Equipment
not stated by sources
Who it is for
children welcome; not adults-only; languages: English official · [16]
Season
not stated by sources
Federation
not stated by sources

When chess happens

Formats: lessons and rated tournaments

DayTimeOrganiserWhat happensSchedule
Saturday16:30-18:00Happy Pawn Chess ClubWeekend group class at True Space Asoke, beginners, 4 credits, taught in English official · [8]check dates
Sunday14:00-15:30Happy Pawn Chess ClubWeekend group class at Sukhumvit Soi 13 (Nana), upper beginner and above, 4 credits, taught in English official · [8]check dates

Lessons and training

  • private lessons, group classes, classes for children, holiday camps, online lessons, and programmes in schools official · [8]
  • fee published: credit packs 4,390 THB (20 credits) to 21,950 THB (100+8 credits); 1 h private home lesson = 6 credits, 1 h online 1-on-1 = 4 credits, group class 1.5 h = 4 credits; extra credit 250 THB official · [10]
  • trial lesson offered
  • ages 3+ (children); group classes ages 6-12 recommended; Chess Story Time ages 3-5; camps and tournaments by age group
  • taught in English, French, and Thai

Coaches named by the source

  • Paul (FM Poompong) — title claimed: FM; the record shows: FIDE Master (profile of Wiwatanadate, Poompong, THA; matched on given name, FM title and country, as the school gives no surname); rating page official · [13]
  • Ryan — title claimed: national title official · [9]
  • Ilya — no title stated official · [9]
  • Sébastien (Ferrand), founder and head coach — no title stated official · [9]
  • Palm — no title stated official · [9]
  • Annie — no title stated official · [9]
  • Win — no title stated official · [9]
  • Kong — no title stated official · [9]
  • Poom — no title stated official · [9]
  • Rajesh — no title stated official · [9]
  • Arran — no title stated official · [9]

Where

Address
not stated by sources
District
Sukhumvit
Province or city
Bangkok
Indoors or outdoors
indoors

Contacts

Website
www.happypawnchess.com official · [1]
Email
booking.happycademy@gmail.com
Phone
+66 62 363 6695
Social pages
wa.me/66623636695

Contacts as published by the place itself; see the sources below. This site does not pass on messages or arrange visits.

Why it is listed

Events page lists camps and tournaments through 2026-12-13; #40 held 2026-09-06 official · [6]

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Sources

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  1. www.happypawnchess.com · own website or page
    • [1] official · read · Fun, expert coaching for ages 3 and up in Bangkok.
  2. www.happypawnchess.com/fees · own website or page
    • [2] official · read · Sun 14:00–15:30, Soi Sukhumvit 13; Sat 16:30–18:00
  3. www.happypawnchess.com/our-teachers · own website or page
    • [3] official · read · Awarded the FIDE Master (FM) title in 2014
    • [9] official · read · 20+ coaches from diverse backgrounds, all experienced in working with children
  4. www.happypawnchess.com/services · own website or page
    • [4] official · read · Weekly drop-in chess classes at two Bangkok locations
    • [11] official · read · Quarterly in-person tournaments at Alliance Française Bangkok
    • [19] secondary · read · On-site group lessons at partner schools across Bangkok.
  5. www.happypawnchess.com/contact · own website or page
    • [5] official · read · The first lesson is always free.
  6. www.happypawnchess.com/events · own website or page
    • [6] official · read · Chess Rapid Youth Tournament #41 Sun, 13 Dec 2026
  7. ratings.fide.com/profile/6201083 · federation or rating record
    • [7] official · read · FIDE ID 6201083 Federation Thailand B-Year 1990 Gender Male FIDE title FIDE Master
    • [14] official · read · FIDE Master (Wiwatanadate, Poompong, THA)
  8. www.happypawnchess.com/group-classes · own website or page
    • [8] official · read · Drop-in weekly chess classes at two locations in Bangkok
    • [16] official · read · Taught in English
  9. happycademy.net/fees · own website or page
    • [10] official · read · Chess Group Class 1.5 hours · per student Sun 14:00–15:30, Soi Sukhumvit 13
  10. www.myprivatetutor.co.th/strategy-games/chess-tutors · directory
    • [12] secondary · read · Our international team of chess teachers offer lessons in English, French, and Thai
  11. happycademy.net/happycademy-teachers · own website or page
    • [13] official · read · FM Poompong Thai FIDE Master and national team trainer
  12. happycademy.net · own website or page
    • [15] official · read · Bangkok's Multi-Subject Academy for Kids
  13. www.happypawnchess.com/for-schools · own website or page
    • [17] secondary · read · Sequoia Nova · LFIB · Blue Parrot Bangkok
    • [18] secondary · read · On-site group classes, after-school clubs, and inter-school tournaments.
    • [21] secondary · read · Acacia International · Bangkok Christian College · Sequoia Nova
    • [22] secondary · read · Alliance Française · La Petite Ecole · Acacia International
    • [23] secondary · read · La Petite Ecole · Acacia International · Bangkok Christian College
    • [24] secondary · read · Bangkok Christian College · Sequoia Nova · LFIB
  14. lfib.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Newsletter-Primaire-J… · own website or page
    • [20] official · read · From 14th to 16th January: Chess ProZap at the LFIB