The Thais needed only one point to survive a relegation threat in their final match against Canada in Arlington, Texas, regardless of the outcome. They eventually went down 2-3 (25-17, 23-25, 28-30, 25-23, 15-13) in a hard-fought competition, reports the Bangkok Post.
Thailand totalled six points after earning that crucial point from the last match, while South Korea had five.
The South Korean team were relegated as they stayed in the bottom of the table.
“We played a very good game. All joined forces with a mission to stay in the VNL next year,” captain Ajcharaporn Kongyot said after the match.
Thailand went down to hosts United States 1-3 in the opening match of the third and last week of the 2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League preliminary phase in Arlington, Texas, Thursday morning, Thai time.
Despite a strong performance from Pimpichaya Kokram, the Thais were beaten in four sets, 26-28, 25-21, 25-27, 15-25.
Thailand also lost their second game against the Dominican Republic 0-3 (21-25, 18-25, 23-25) on Friday.