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Published on November 24, 2007

Leading the Thai pack was young Passakorn Suwannawat, who hammered Dutch veteran and former professional Stefan Mazrocis 6-0. The experienced Atthasit Mahitthi followed suit with a 6-1 victory over Andrew Pagett of Wales in the men's quarter-finals.

Passakorn, who has been in impressive form throughout the championships, will take on Mustafa Shehab of the United Arab Emirates.

Yesterday morning, Li Hang of China was dreaming of a place in the semi-finals and beyond, enjoying a massive 5-2 lead, but Shehab bounced back to snatch a 6-5 victory.

Atthasit will face former professional Bjorn Haneveer of Belgium, one of this event's most dangerous players, who defeated Welsh stalwart Anthony Davies 6-3.

It is anybody's guess how far  Passakorn and Atthasit will  progress, but Thailand have already been assured of a place in the masters final.

Karnchai Wongjan played brilliantly to rout compatriot Praprut Chaithanasakul 4-0 and Worawit Suriyasriwan beat John Terry of Wales 4-2 for a place in the semi-finals.

The other semi-final will be between pre-tournament favourite Darren Morgan and Geet Sethi of India.

The semi-finals will take place at 10 am, while the ladies final between Reanne Evans of England and Wendy Jans of Belgium will take place at 2 pm and will be televised live by TrueVisions Channel 62.

The first 10-frame session of the men's best-of-21 final will be played at 7 pm today and be beamed live by TrueVisions Channel 62.

Results:

Men's quarter-finals: Stefan Mazrocis (Belgium) lost to Passakorn Suwannawat (Thailand) 0-6; Mustafa Shehab (UAE) b Hang Li (China) 6-5; Bjorn Haneveer (Belgium) b Anthony Davies (Wales) 6-3; Andrew Pagett (Wales) lost to Atthasit Mahitthi (Thailand) 1-6.

Agencies

Nakhon Ratchasima