HANOI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Nakul Vichitryuthasastr led one stroke ahead of Filipinos Mars Pucay and Felix Casas after the third round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship Vietnam on Friday.

    Bangkok-native Nakul fired a one-under-par 71 at Vietnam Golf and Country Club in the fourth leg of the ASEAN Golf Tour.

    Pucay, joint leader at the start of the day with Nakul, shot a 72 while Casas came in with a 68.

    A stroke further back are Pijit Petchakasem from Thailand and Malaysian Khor Kheng Hwai.

    Nakul turned professional last year after an impressive amateur career and he is hungry for a win.

    "I finish second so many times, maybe four or five. I hope I can finally win this one," said the 24-year-old, who leads on four-under-par 212.

    He was three under for his round after 14 holes having not dropped a shot but bogeyed 16 and 17.