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Thai Golfer Phongphak Leads Nation After Asian Games Round Two

Thai golfer Pongsaphon Lakphakit shot a 3-under 67 in the second round of men's golf at the 20th Asian Games, leaving him tied for 16th place, eight strokes behind the leaders. The Thai men's team sits in 10th place with a combined 2-under 278, fourteen strokes behind host Japan. Taiwan's Wang Wei-chuan and China's Ding Wen-yu share the lead at 9-under 131.

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Pongsaphon Lakphakit shot a 3-under 67 in the second round, giving him a two-day total of 1-under 139 and a tie for 16th place with Pro Phet, who shot a 1-under 69. Pro Phum also carded a 1-under 69, but his two-day total is 3-over 143, leaving him tied for 32nd. The individual lead is held by Taiwan's Wang Wei-chuan and China's Ding Wen-yu, both at 9-under 131. Host Japan's Higasa Kazuki and Nakajima Keta share second place at 8-under 132, just one stroke behind the leaders. In the team competition, Thailand's combined score is 2-under 278, placing them 10th, fourteen strokes behind host Japan's leading total of 16-under 264.

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Lam Takhong Reservoir Hits 70% Capacity Awaiting More Rain

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MP Suchada Rejects Baseless Claims, Asks Rangsiman for Proof

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Feed X Khaosod Awards 2026 Celebrate Thai Entertainment at Iconsiam

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Thai Cyclist Falls, Misses Bronze in Asian Games Sprint

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Police Seize 600kg Ice in Tea Bags at Tak Bai

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Thai Athlete Wins Bronze in Taekwondo Poomsae at Asian Games

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