Thailand take on Ukraine to kick-start the second week of their FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 campaign on Wednesday at Bangkok's Huamark Indoor Stadium.
Kiatipong Ratchatakriengkrai's team will be desperate to register their first win of this year's event after losing all four matches in the opening week in Nanjing, China, early this month.
Thailand collected just two points in Nanjing and are in 17th place in the 18-team standings, with the Dominican Republic, the only other winless team during the first week, occupying the bottom spot on one point.
Ukraine are 15th with one win and three losses from the first week's action in Quebec City, Canada.
The last-place team will be relegated at the end of the pool phase.
After the Ukraine opener, Thailand will meet Bulgaria on June 18, Canada on June 20 and the Netherlands on June 21.
The 14-member squad for this week includes (setters) Pornpun Guedpard (captain), Natthanicha Jaisaen; (liberos) Piyanut Pannoy, Kalyarat Khamwong, Jidapa Nahuanong; (middle blockers) Thatdao Nuekjang, Wimonrat Thanapan, Kaewkalaya Kamulthala; (opposite hitters) Pimpichaya Kokram, Supawadee Panwilai; (outside hitters) Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Sasipaporn Janthawisut, Warisara Seetaloed, Kantima Aekpatcha.
Thailand have without three key players. Outside hitters Chatchu-on Moksri, Wipawee Srithong and middle blocker Hattaya Bamrungsuk are still out due to injuries.
Brazil, who won four games during the first week in Brasilia, lead the standings with 11 points, followed by Japan and reigning Olympic and world champions Italy in second and third places respectively.
The seven best-placed teams will advance to the Finals in Macau next month, along with hosts China.
