Lee Westwood is one shot behind the lead heading into this weekend's action in the Thailand Golf Championship.
The Englishman struggled slightly in his second round after hitting four bogeys, but five birdies placed him on three-under after carding 71 for the day.
Marcus Fraser currently sits in second spot, while England's Tommy Fleetwood leads the pack on four-under after hitting four birdies and suffering just one bogey on the front nine.
Martin Kaymer sits three shots off the pace following a second-round 72.