Host Indonesia narrowly defeated Thailand 5-4 in Group D in the first
day's Thomas Cup last night.
In the first singles match, Thailand's Boonsak Ponsana beat Indonisia's Sony
Dwi Kuncoro 21-17, 21-15.
Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk swept past Taufik Hidayat 23-21, 21-18 in the second
singles game.
With men's doubles, Indonesia's Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawanbeat their
Thailand counterparts Tesana Panvisavas and Nuttaphon Narkthong 21-11, 21-16.
Indonesia's Joko Riyadi and Hendra Arpida Gunawan demolished Thailand's
Sudket Prapakamol and Songphon Anugritaya won 17-21, 21-8, 21-12.
In the final singles match, Indonesia's Simon Santoso demolished Thailand's
Pakkawat Vilailak 21-11, 21-9.
Indonesia will meet Germany today.
