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Thailand Men's Rattan Ball Team Wins 37th King's Cup Title

Thailand's men's rattan ball team won their 37th national championship, defeating Malaysia 2-0 in the King's Cup final at Fashion Island shopping center on August 11.

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Thailand's men's rattan ball team defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the final of the 39th King's Cup World Championship, held on August 11, 2026, at Fashion Island shopping center. Coach Pornchai Khaeokaew fielded his strongest lineup, with Team A players Jirasak Pakbuaengern, Pornthep Thinbangbon, and Mrukkinthon Panmakorn (team captain) winning 15-7, 15-11, before Team B's Krisanpong Nonthakotsorn, Thanapol Sapyen, and Wutinan Khamsanah (team captain) secured victory 15-9, 15-12. The 2-0 result gave Thailand its 37th men's team championship and sixth title overall at this tournament. This marks the first championship for Pornchai Khaeokaew as head coach of the Thai national team.

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