However, the Thais followed this up with a straight sets loss to the Netherlands last night to dampen their celebrations reports the Bangkok Post.
Thailand started this year’s campaign with five straight losses, but put a stop to their disappointing run with a 3-0 victory against Bulgaria on Thursday.
The players kept their winning momentum with another impressive performance in front of a full- house crowd at Bangkok’s Huamark Indoor Stadium on Saturday night.
The team registered an entertaining 25-21, 22-25, 25-18, 25-20 victory over the world No.10 Canada.
The starting line-up featured setter and captain Pornpun Guedpard, Thatdao Nuekjang, Sasipaporn Janthawisut, Pimpichaya Kokram, Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Wimonrat Thanapan and libero Piyanut Pannoy.
Outside hitter Sasipaporn had another top-class display, leading the team’s scoring chart with 22 points (19 kills, 1 block, 2 aces). Fellow outside hitter, Ajcharaporn added 16 points (14 kills, 1 block, 1 ace), while middle blocker Thatdao had 12 points (8 kills, 3 blocks, 1 ace).
Opposite spiker Kiera Van Ryk top-scored for the Canadian team with 22 points (20 kills, 1 block, 1 ace), while middle blocker and captain Emily Maglio added 12 points (5 kills, 7 blocks).
The Thais’ joy was relatively short lived, however, as they were defeated last night by the Netherlands in straight sets (25-23, 25-22, 25-15).
After the second week of competition Thailand holds a 2-6 record with 9 points. They next head to Kansai, Japan, on July 8-12 for week 3 to play the United States, Japan, Brazil and Türkiye.
- Additional reporting by The Phuket News