Thai Boys Trapped In Cave

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Global attention on their fate and the multinational rescue has put the area firmly on the map, with plans for a museum to showcase the rescue. (Photo: File/AP)

Following daring cave rescue, Wild Boars team tackle fame, expectations

Research suggests 20 pc of boys may develop long-term psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder.

13 Jul 2018 1:54 PM

"I believe it will become another highlight in Thailand," rescue chief said. (Photo: AP)

Thailand's Tham Luang cave to be turned into museum after heroic rescue

Rescue chief told reporters site would ultimately be converted into museum showcasing clothes, equipment used during dramatic rescue.

12 Jul 2018 8:28 PM

By the time the last diver was out the water was already at head level, almost to the point where he needed an oxygen tank. (Photo: File/AP)

Thai cave rescue almost ended in tragedy with 20 rescuers still inside

Soon after last 4 boys, coach were out, pumps failed in area between 2 chambers, filling them with water as 20 rescuers remained inside.

12 Jul 2018 6:32 PM

The world should remember Samarn, the head of the rescue mission told a news conference at the end of the 17-day operation. (Photo: AP)

'When I wake up, who will I kiss?': Wife of departed Thai navy diver

Samarn Kunan, former member of elite navy SEALs unit, was only casualty in multinational operation to save boys, coach trapped in cave.

12 Jul 2018 1:56 PM

'We're here really looking at this as a movie that could inspire millions of people across the globe,' says Scott, managing partner of Pure Flix. (Photo: AP)

Thailand cave rescue to be turned into Hollywood movie

Production house Pure Flix's Managing partner Michael Scott, who lives in Thailand, was at rescue site, made announcement on Twitter.

12 Jul 2018 12:12 PM

Footage shows them behind quarantine glass in bed wearing smocks and facemasks, flashing peace signs and doing the traditional 'wai' greeting. (Photo: AP)

Video footage shows rescued Thai boys recovering in hospital

The video shows several of 'Wild Boars' football team in hospital, after being rescued from Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand.

12 Jul 2018 11:34 AM

The lack of information about the meticulously planned rescue had baffled observers given that the team were extracted safely. (Photo: AP)

Thai boys were passed 'sleeping' on stretchers through cave: Rescue diver

Thailand's junta chief told reporters on Tuesday that the group had been given 'minor tranquiliser' to help calm their nerves.

11 Jul 2018 7:02 PM

Australian media said he put his own life at risk to venture four kilometres into the flooded cave to medically assess the 12 boys and their coach. (Photo: @MarkMooney7/Twitter)

Australian doctor, forerunner in Thai cave rescue, affected by family tragedy

Richard Harris, world-renowned medic, diver present in dramatic rescue of Thai boys, was reportedly last person to leave water-logged cave.

11 Jul 2018 3:13 PM

The boys and the coach are in quarantine in Chiang Rai hospital, apparently in good spirits despite their ordeal. (Photo: AP)

'Hooyah': Thais triumph over the rescue of Wild Boars team

The nerve-shredding 3-day mission ended on Tuesday with group of 4 boys, coach emerging from cave which had held them captive for 18 days.

11 Jul 2018 1:15 PM

The four boys rescued Sunday can eat normal food and walk around, and the four pulled out Monday were eating soft food. (Photo: AP)

Boys lost weight but 'took care of themselves' while trapped in Thai cave

They were able to obtain water dripping inside the cave and average weight loss was 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds).

11 Jul 2018 12:21 PM

The Thai footballers, aged from 11 to 16, had been stuck deep underground after setting off to explore the cave with their 25-year-old coach after training on June 23. (Photo: File/AP)

Rescued Thai boys too weak to attend World Cup final: FIFA

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11 Jul 2018 11:44 AM

The boys were guided by expert divers who plotted the hours-long escape through more than four kilometres of twisting passageways and flooded chambers. (Photo: AP)

Day 2 of Thai boys' rescue, experts warn of panic while swimming in dark

On Sunday, four members of the 'Wild Boar' team were successfully brought out from the cave.

09 Jul 2018 10:41 AM

Authorities in northern Chiang Rai province began the dangerous mission to bring out the 12 boys and their coach earlier on Sunday. (Photo: File)

4 Thai boys rescued from cave, next phase of ops after 10 hrs

As night fell, the operation to rescue the remaining 8 boys and their coach was called off until Monday morning.

08 Jul 2018 6:01 PM

The Wild Boars team will have to squeeze through an extremely narrow tunnel in pitch blackness -- the main "crisis" point that looms near the end of their treacherous escape bid. (Photo: AFP)

'Biggest crisis spot' looms near end of Thai cave as rescue operation begins

Rescue effort is likely to take two to three days to complete, Major General Chalongchai Chaiyakorn, an army commander, told reporters.

08 Jul 2018 4:04 PM

Between the operating base manned by Thai Navy Seals inside the cave and the trapped boys are twisting, turning cave passageways with torrents of water gushing through. (Photo: AP)

'Today is D-Day': Thai boys ready to see daylight after more than 2 weeks

Rescue chief said first boy was expected to be brought out of cave by around 9:00 pm (1400 GMT), meaning trip would take around 11 hours.

08 Jul 2018 11:27 AM

Experts say that they could be trapped in for more than 45 days considering the extent of the rainfall during the monsoon season in Thailand. (Photo: AP)

'Be firm': Chilean miner as world anticipates rescue of trapped Thai boys

It has been 12 days since football team consisting of 11 to 16-year-old Thai boys, assistant coach have been trapped in Tham Luang caves.

07 Jul 2018 4:22 PM

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