Thailand’s Kanyalak Preedasuttjit fired a four-under-par 68 in scorching conditions at Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club on Friday morning to set the clubhouse lead at six-under-par.

The 19-year-old from Chonburi, known by her nickname “Bew” said: “My putting was very good today. The conditions were not too hard, but not easy. I have practised a lot so I think I can win.”

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