Ranked No 386th in the world, Kim relied on her sharp returns to keep the Thai No 2 at bay throughout the match to upset the 278th ranked Thai in the Group A round-robin.

Thai No 1 Luksika Kumkhum is playing Su Jeong Jang in the second rubber. Thailand will play host Kazakhstan on Friday.&nbsp;

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Kim Na Ri

South Korea leads Thailand 1-0 in Fed Cup

South Korea leads Thailand 1-0 in Fed Cup

Thailand trails South Korea 1-0 after Kim Na Ri beat Peangtarn Plipuech 6-4 6-3 in just 73 minutes in the Fed Cup Zone Asia/Oceania Qualifying Group I tie in Astana on Thursday.

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