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Thailand's men's volleyball team climbed to 47th in world rankings after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-2 in Japan, securing the Group C title and a quarter-final matchup against Australia.

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Thailand's men's volleyball team has surged three places up the world rankings to 47th following their 3-2 set victory over Chinese Taipei in Fukuoka, Japan, on 9 September 2024. The win clinched the Group C title at the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship and secured a quarter-final spot against Australia. The team, previously ranked 50th globally, defeated Chinese Taipei (ranked 53rd) with a starting lineup that included Bunnyarut Vongthon, Naphadej Pinidee, Chaiwat Tongkham, Thanat Barunpakdi, Anuchit Pakdekaeo, Thupdist Phraputthi, and Nakarin Inthanoo as libero. Coach Park Ki-won's squad added 4.52 ranking points and now officially sits at 47th in the world standings. In the quarter-finals, Thailand will face Australia, who finished second in Group A.

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