In today’s match, Malaysia fielded second singles shuttler K Letshanaa as the main singles player, replacing former two-time world junior champion Goh Jin Wei, who was rested, while Siti Nurshuhaini Azman came in to play in the third singles.

After a courageous display in the first game, Letshanaa experienced a dip in form and suffered a 17-21, 6-21 straight games loss to Supanida Katethong which put Thailand ahead.

Thailand went 2-0 up when main women’s doubles pair led by team captain Teoh Mei Xing and Go Pei Kee, succumbed 10-21, 14-21 to world No 10 duo Jongkolphan Kititharakul-Rawinda Projingai in 33 minutes.

Mei Xing was disappointed not to earn a point for Malaysia after giving their all against the Thais.

The scratch duo contributed Malaysia’s only point in a 4-1 loss to Taiwan yesterday after upsetting Hsu Ya Ching-Lin Wan Ching 21-19, 21-17 in the Group B opener.

World No 18 Pornpawee Chochuwong dashed any hope of a Malaysian comeback as she secured the third point for her country after dispatching Wong Ling Ching 21-11, 21-15 in straight games.

Thailand continued their dominance when Laksika Kanlaha-Phataimas Muenwong took just 29 minutes to see off Chan Wen Tse-Tan Zhing Yi 21-12, 21-8; while Busanan Ongbamrungphan wrapped up a fine day for them as she outclassed Siti Nurshuhaini 21-5, 21-8.

The big win over Malaysia meant Thailand, who opened their campaign with a 5-0 win against Australia yesterday, moves into the quarterfinals.

Taiwan will join Thailand in the last eight after they triumphed 4-1 over Australia earlier today.

Malaysia, who last appeared in the last eight 14 years ago, are slated to end their campaign against Australia while Thailand will determine the group champion against Taiwan on Wednesday.