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Thailand's world-ranked sepak takraw team swept Iraq 3-0 to win their group and advance to the semi-finals of the King's Cup World Championship at Fashion Island on August 10.

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Thailand's men's sepak takraw team remained strong as the world's top-ranked side, easily defeating Iraq 3-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the 39th King's Cup World Championship at Fashion Island on August 10. In their final group match, Thailand dominated all three teams: Team A won 2-0 with sets of 15-5 and 15-4, Team B won 2-0 with sets of 15-4 and 15-3, and Team C won 2-0 with sets of 15-7 and 15-5. With this victory, Thailand clinched all three matches to win group D and advance to face Laos, the group B champions, in the semi-finals. In the other semi-final, Malaysia (group A champions) will face Indonesia (group C champions), with both matches scheduled for 7 p.m.

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