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ONE STOP HEALTHY LIVING

Founded in 1980 as The Racquet Club, RQ49 has one simple goal - to give people in the neighborhood a place to meet, move, and build real friendships together.

Today we have grown, but we remain in the same place, a community where everyone feels at home.

40+

years in Sukhumvit

6

lifestyle zones

1

connecting community

Founded in 1980 as The Racquet Club, RQ49 has been a community landmark in the heart of Sukhumvit 49 from the very beginning. What started as a private sports club had one simple goal — to give people in the neighborhood a place to meet, move, and build real friendships together.

Over 40 years later, RQ49 has grown into a lifestyle destination that brings everything you need under one roof. Whether you're a family looking for a place to stay active together, a group of friends meeting up for a meal or a coffee catch-up, or a professional who needs a workspace that's central but actually feels good to be in — there's something here for everyone.

From a sports club and fitness facilities, cafés and restaurants, co-working and office spaces, to quiet corners where the city's noise feels genuinely far away — all without having to get in the car.

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OUR STORY

A.D.

1972

Start from small beginning

Before Sukhumvit 49 became known, this area was open farmland with dirt roads. Amorn and Rabiab Bhumiratana began by developing rental homes on family land, and later built a shared swimming pool for residents. No grand plan - only a simple intention: to give people in the neighborhood a place to swim, exercise, and spend time together. That became the first swimming pool in the area.
 

A.D.

1980

The Racquet Club launches

The Racquet Club opened with 6 badminton courts, 2 tennis courts, squash, racquetball, and a half basketball court. Open to everyone from day one. No gatekeeping, no connections required.

A.D.

1989

Sports facilities expansion

The sports facilities were further expanded, including the addition of a gym area with treadmills and free weights, to support more diverse forms of exercise.

A.D.

1996

Second pool

Built to elevate the quality of the original facility. The second pool was developed as a 25-meter standard swimming pool.

A.D.

2002

RQ2

RQ2 marked a turning point. Five more badminton courts, a table tennis room, and the first dedicated office spaces. A shift from a purely sports-focused facility to an integrated sports and workplace environment.

A.D.

2004 

Tennis court expansion

Tennis expanded to 5 courts, with additional parking to match the growing community.

A.D.

2007 

RQ3

RQ3 arrived with a larger gym, along with a dance studio, cycling room, additional tennis courts (2 courts), and an additional squash court, as well as expanded retail and office spaces.

A.D.

2009

RQ4 - Multi-Sport Court

RQ4 brought a Multi-Sport Court combining basketball, futsal, and pickleball — alongside more shops and offices to serve daily life.

A.D.

2015

Rock Climbing Wall

Bangkok's tallest indoor Rook Climbing Wall opened — a challenge for every age and every level.

A.D.

2016

RQ Mall

RQ Mall launched, bringing everyday retail and lifestyle services together in one place.

A.D.

2017

RQ Residence A

RQ Residence A opened — for those who wanted Healthy Living not just as a goal, but as a way of life. Wake up and work out without getting in the car.

A.D.

2019

Third swimming pool and RQ6

The third swimming pool was introduced as a saltwater pool, alongside office spaces in RQ6, to support continuous growth.

A.D.

2021

Rock Climbing Wall and Badminton Courts

The climbing wall was expanded to a larger scale, and the badminton courts were restructured into 8 courts with improved standards.

A.D.

2024

RQ Bite

RQ Bite opened - two heritage houses carefully transformed into an open-air food and beverage community, with the original mango tree intentionally preserved as the heart of the area. Today, it is a family-friendly space where people can dine comfortably while children play nearby.

A.D.

2026

RQ Residence B

RQ Residence B opens,  reflecting continuously increasing demand for residency within the community.

Today

& Beyond

Over 50 years of continuous development

From a single rental house and a single swimming pool in the beginning to RQ49 today—a fully integrated community combining sports, work, residence, and lifestyle.

  • 10+ sports disciplines

  • 100+ shops and services

  • Clinics, restaurants, studios, schools, and office spaces

However, the guiding principle has never changed:

It is not about maximizing returns.
It is about building a sustainable Healthy Living community in its truest form.

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Contact us

Contact us for directions to RQ49 or to inquire about renting retail, office, or serviced apartment space.

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