May 20, 2018 CE
Tournament Begins
The 2018 Thomas Cup officially commenced at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, with the start of the group stage matches.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
May 23, 2018 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stage of the tournament concluded, with top seeded teams including China, Japan, Indonesia, and Denmark advancing to the knockout quarterfinals.
May 24, 2018 CE
Quarterfinals
China defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0, while Indonesia secured a 3-1 victory over Denmark in the quarterfinal round of the competition.
May 25, 2018 CE
Quarterfinals Conclude
Japan defeated Malaysia 3-1 and host nation Thailand secured a 3-2 victory over South Korea, completing the semifinal lineup for the tournament.
May 26, 2018 CE
Semifinals
In the semifinals, China defeated Indonesia 3-1, and host nation Thailand was beaten 3-0 by Japan, setting up a China versus Japan final.
May 27, 2018 CE
The Final
China defeated Japan 3-0 in the final to win their 10th Thomas Cup title, with the doubles pair Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen securing the decisive winning match.