Ratchanok Intanon, who became the first ever Thai women's number one in April 2016, got the hosts off to an excellent start in their Group B match at the IMPACT Arena in Bangkok.

The 2013 world champion clinched a 21-10, 21-16 victory over Cheung Ngan Yi in the singles.

Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai then doubled Thailand's advantage with a comfortable 21-14, 21-14 win against Ng Wing Yung and Yeung Nga Ting in the doubles.

Nitchaon Jindapol then took the tie out of Hong Kong's reach with a 21-12, 21-12 win against Cheung Ying Mei in their singles encounter.

Thailand completed their victory thanks to Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai's 21-12, 21-10 doubles victory over Ng Tsz Yau and Poon Lok Yan and Busanan Ongbamrungphan's 21-14, 21-14 singles win against Yeung Sum Yee.

Top seeds Japan also recorded their second convincing victory in two days.

They built on their 5-0 victory against Australia yesterday by coming out on top against Canada by a replica scoreline in today's Group A match.

The other match in Group A saw India, who lost 4-1 to Canada yesterday, give themselves hope of qualifying with a 4-1 victory against Australia, who are now bottom of the group on zero points.

In Group C, favourites China opened their campaign by beating France 5-0.

Over in the men's Thomas Cup, number one seeds China recorded their second 5-0 victory in two days.

They followed up yesterday's win against Australia by matching their women and beating France 5-0 in Group A.

The first matches got underway in Group D today with Malaysia beating Russia 5-0.

Defending champions Denmark thrashed Algeria, Africa's only representative at the tournament, 5-0.

Action continues tomorrow as the group stage continues.