Lopburi - Unfancied Kazuki Higa of Japan carded an unblemished 66 to take a two-shot clubhouse lead during a rain-interrupted opening round of the Bt4 million Thongchai Jaidee Foundation at the 13th Military Circle Golf Course on Thursday.

Local young gun Jazz Janewattananond powered five straight birdies on the back nine to beat eight-time Asian Tour winner Gaganjeet Bhullar of India for his second Tour victory during the final round of the US$300,000 Queen’s Cup on Sunday.