Thepchaiya Un-Nooh fired in the eighth 147 break of his career in the opening frame of his meeting with three-time World Champion Mark Williams at the International Championship in Nanjing.
A prolific maximum maker, Un-Nooh now stands alone in seventh position on the all-time list for 147s, moving clear of Chinese legend Ding Junhui. The Thai star now stands in line to scoop the £5,000 high break prize.
There have now been six 147 breaks this season and 247 in the history of the sport.