Thailand host Group B leaders at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Thursday.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has been released by Manchester United and the midfielder will join Major League Soccer side.
With Ong Kim Swee's future uncertain, Malaysia would want to earn a positive result in Manila.
Lee was supposed to start as top seed at India Open, starting 28 March.
Singapore take on higher-ranked Bahrain in their Group F opener on 28 March in Riffa.
Badminton World Federation to seek new host for season-ending World Finals.
McGregor also said he is ready to shock the boxing world when he takes on Mayweather.
SIngapore face Afghanistan on Thursday before their first qualifying match against Bahrain on 28 March.
Federer defeated compatriot Stan Wawrinka in straight sets to win ATP Indian Wells 2017 title on Sunday.
The former junior world champion will resume playing at Malaysia and Singapore Open
Ninth seed Federer takes on his higher-ranked compatriot in the BNP Paribas Open final today.
Third seed Yufei to take on unseeded Xiaoxin in the final on Sunday
Top seed Lin takes on second seed Shi in the title match on Sunday.
Middlesbrough face Manchester United in the Premier League clash on Sunday.
Second seed Shi takes on the world number 20 in semi-final today