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Thailand Loses Men's Takraw Final to Myanmar at King's Cup

Thailand's takraw team fell to Myanmar 1-2 in the men's four-player final at the King's Cup in Bangkok, finishing as runner-up in the prestigious international championship.

7 Aug Khaosod

The 39th ISTAF World Sepaktakraw Championship 2026 King's Cup was held at Island Hall in the Island Fashion shopping center in Bangkok on August 7. In the men's four-player takraw final, Thailand's national team squared off against Myanmar. Thailand fielded Ratchan Wipanthu, Wuthinan Khamsena, Suthikhiart Phansaenkaew, and Jirasak Phakbuaengoen, but fell to Myanmar 1–2 sets with scores of 10–15, 15–9, and 10–15. Thailand finished the championship as runner-up in the men's four-player takraw event, while Myanmar claimed the title.

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