LUANG PRABANG : Thailand's Namchok Tantipokhakul remained one shot ahead after three rounds at the Luang Prabang Laos Open yesterday.
Namchok Tantipokhakul
The 25-year-old fired a two-under-par 70 for 209 to remain leader for a third straight day in the Asean PGA Tour event.
One shot behind was countryman Udorn Duangdecha while Thais Ratchapol Juntavara and Wisut Artjanawat were tied for third.
Namchok is chasing his third title on the tour. He won twice in 2009 en route to claiming the Order of Merit title.
"It has been disappointing not to win for a few years so I really want to win this week," said Namchok.
"I know how to win so I will go into the final round with confidence and not worry about what other players are doing. Udorn is always a dangerous player who can play aggressive golf."
Udorn said: "The main thing is that I am very much in contention. I have a great chance tomorrow but there are some very good players who can win like Namchok and Wisut."
LEADING THIRD ROUND SCORES
(Thai unless stated)
209 - Namchok Tantipokhakul 68-71-70
210 - Udorn Duangdecha 69-71-70
214 - Ratchapol Juntavara 72-72-70, Wisut Artjanawat 73-69-72
215 - Varut Chomchalam 73-71-71, Khor Kheng Hwai (MAS) 71-70-74
216 - Kwanchai Tannin 73-72-71
217 - Sutijet Kooratanapisan 68-76-73
219 - Pol Kemmarat 72-76 -1, Borworn Chaisri 71-72-76