Led by coach Dorianne Theuma, the Maltese girls, who had defeated Mongolia and Singapore in the first two matches, took the initiative from the outset but failed to capitalise on their numerous chances.
Thailand took the lead on the 15th and doubled the score on the 59th.
MALTA Maya Cachia; Haley Bugeja (88′ Hannah Khatib), Elena Sissons, Veronique Mifsud, Kailey Willis (90′ Martina Cortis), Maya Lucia, Martina Fenech, Alexandra Gatt, Georgiana Mifsud, Mariah Cardona, Laura Chetcuti Dimech.