Thailand overcame a shock one-goal deficit early in the game to take out Taiwan 4-2 in a World Cup qualifier at Rajamangala National Stadium on Thursday night.
The War Elephants hoped for maximum three points from the match against the winless visitors to cement their position as Group F leaders but they were in for a shock after a header from Yaki Yen two minutes into the game that gave the Taiwanese the lead.
The Thais were unable to break the visitors' packed defence until Teerasil Dangda headed a cross from Pokklaw Anan into the net five minutes before half time to keep the hosts in the game.