Thailand will meet China in the final of the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship 2023 in Nakhon Ratchasima province at 6pm on Wednesday.
Thailand, the two-times champion, upset five-times champion Japan in their semifinal on Tuesday 3-2 (25-23, 19-25, 20-25, 25-20, 15-11). Japan had beaten Thailand in their five previous encounters.
On Tuesday China, the 13-times champion, defeated Vietnam 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-22) in the first semi-final match at Korat Chatchai Hall. China are back in the final for the first time since 2015.