Thai pair set the pace

Pre-tournament favourites Thongchai Jaidee and Prayad Marksaeng took Thailand into the lead at the World Cup qualifying in Malaysia after a two under par 70 in the second round foursomes.

On 13 under at halfway they are one ahead of South Korea, while joint first round leaders Malaysia dropped back to joint seventh after following up their fourball 61 with only a 75.