The 1978 King's Cup were held in Bangkok. This edition once again reverted to two groups of 3 teams. The winners and runners up advance.

1978 King's Cup
Tournament details
Host country Thailand
Teams6 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsMalaysia Malaysia (4th title)
Runners-up Singapore
1977
1979

Thailand entered this edition with an 'A' and 'B' squads. Indonesia was represented by clubside Persib.

The Groups

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  • Two groups of three teams.
  • Winners and runner up qualifies for the semi-finals.
Group A Group B

  Thailand (host country)
  Indonesia
  South Korea

  Malaysia
  Thailand B Selection
  Singapore

Fixtures and results

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Group A

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Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
  South Korea 2 1 1 0 2 0 +2 3
  Thailand A 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 2
  Indonesia 2 0 1 1 0 3 −3 1
Source: RSSSF
Thailand   A3–0  Indonesia

South Korea  0–0  Indonesia

South Korea  2–0  Thailand A

Group B

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Results unknown

Semi-finals

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Thailand   A?–?  Singapore

Singapore advanced, result unknown

Final

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Winner

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 1978 King's Cup champion 
 
Malaysia

4th title
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