PETALING JAYA: National bowler Mohd Rafiq Ismail is aiming to do well in the Thailand Open to cement his place in the Asian Championships squad as early as possible.

The 29-year-old, who has held the Asian No. 1 tag from 2021 to 2025, flew to Bangkok yesterday to prepare for the tournament starting today at Blu-O Rhythm and Bowl Ratchayothin.