Indonesia beats Thailand in first day's Thomas Cup

JAKARTA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Host Indonesia narrowly defeated Thailand 5-4 in Group D in the first day's Thomas Cup Sunday night.

In the first singles match, Thailand's Boonsak Ponsana beat Indonisia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro 21-17, 21-15.

Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk swept past Taufik Hidayat 23-21, 21-18 in the second singles game.

With men's doubles, Indonesia's Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawanbeat their Thailand counterparts Tesana Panvisavas and Nuttaphon Narkthong 21-11, 21-16.

Indonesia's Joko Riyadi and Hendra Arpida Gunawan demolished Thailand's Sudket Prapakamol and Songphon Anugritaya won 17-21, 21-8, 21-12.

In the final singles match, Indonesia's Simon Santoso demolished Thailand's Pakkawat Vilailak 21-11, 21-9.

Indonesia will meet Germany on Monday.