The talented Indian, who is a five-time Asian Tour winner, will play in his ninth straight week at the USD 1 million Asian Tour event, where he aims to narrow the gap on Lipsky, who leads on the Merit rankings by slightly over USD 130,000.
Thailand's Prom Meesawat is also in the hunt for the prestigious Order of Merit crown. He needs to win or finish second this week while Lipsky and Lahiri miss the weekend rounds or finish poorly. The Order of Merit race will then go down the wire in Dubai next week.
The 27-year-old Lahiri will be amongst the leading lights gathered at the majestic Amata Spring Country Club, who include defending champion Sergio Garcia, two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson, reigning US Open champion Martin Kaymer, Ryder Cup heroes Lee Westwood and Victor Dubuisson, 2011 The Open champion Darren Clarke and three-time Asian Tour number one Thongchai Jaidee.
This year's Thailand Golf Championship will also afford the leading four players, who finish in the top-12 and ties and who are not already exempt, a place at The Open from 16-19 July, 2015.
"I'm trying to chase so many targets down. I'm trying to chase the Order of Merit crown and breaking into the top-50 in the world. There is so much to play for and a lot at stake. It is funny because there are so many different targets. At the end of the day, all you have to do is play good golf and it takes care of everything," said Lahiri.