| Tournament details | |||
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| Dates | 27 August 1978 – 25 February 1979 | ||
| Location | Asian zone: Kuala Lumpur American zone: Invercargill Perth | ||
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The qualifying process for the 1979 Thomas Cup took place from 27 August 1978 to 25 February 1979 to decide the final teams which will play in the final tournament.