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The 34-year-old Thai, who lost his Asian Tour
card last season and only made the field because of his career
money earnings, started the day with four straight birdies and
picked up three more shots to be at seven-under 135.
Spaniard Garcia was a shot behind and one-under after completing
only eight holes in his second round.
Chapchai's compatriot Tirawat Kaewsiribandit (70), South
Africa's Shaun Norris (67) and American Kurt Kitayama were also
alongside Garcia on six-under when play was suspended and later
abandoned for the day.
"To finish the round seven-under-par was beyond my expectation.
Before coming to this tournament, I tried to adjust and fix my
swing flaws with my coach," Chapchai told reporters.
"Today, I was attempting to play the same way as I did during
practice and follow my coach's advice.
"For this tournament, I didn't think too much and I didn't set
any target. I'm just enjoying the experience and trying to get
used to my new golf swing as well as getting a better swing
rhythm."
"For the next two days, I will do the same as I did today and
don't think much about the result."
India's Shiv Kapur shot a 67 to lie just two shots off the lead
alongside Americans Jarin Todd (66) and Casey O'Toole, who could
complete only six holes in his second round. (Reporting by
Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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