Thailand - FOUND ALIVE - 12 Boys And Coach Still Trapped In Cave , 23 June 2018 #2

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Duangpetch Promthep, 13

Duangpetch, also known as Dom, is the team captain of Wild Boar FC and his family told local news he is the motivator of the group.

His teammates told The Guardian that say 'he has the qualities of a leader and a good sense of humour' and is such a talented footballer he has been asked to try out for the top local teams

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

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Mongkol Boonpiam, 14

Mongkol's father Thinnakorn said his son is a 'good boy' who loves to study - almost as much as football.

He joined the Wild Boar FC team a year ago and on June 23, he had gone to Saturday practice like he has done many times before, and his family were long unaware of the trek to the cave.

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

[WichitaFalls]

αмρѕσмиια on Twitter

ดราม่าลิซึ่ม (ﾐዕᆽዕﾐ) | ซับ BORROW TROUBLE on Twitter
8.00 A letter from inside the cave
The boys said not to be worried about them. They’re fine and want to eat a lot of things. Once they get out, they want to come back home immediately. Please don’t give them too many homework

How heartening to hear from the boys and their coach. Makes my heart soar.

 

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Ekkarat Wongsookchan, 14

Ekkarat is also known as 'Bew' and is one of Wild Boar FC's two goalkeepers.

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

[Gunslinging Granny]

αмρѕσмиια on Twitter

-the water level is still being the problem - now the 3rd chamber seem to have a probleam, we are now pumping oxygen into the cavern to reach the boys. - at the boys spot , we has used oxygen tank to maintain oxygen level. - we check oxygen level all the time

AND below is letters the boys wrote to their parents

ดราม่าลิซึ่ม (ﾐዕᆽዕﾐ) | ซับ BORROW TROUBLE on Twitter
8.00 A letter from inside the cave
The boys said not to be worried about them. They’re fine and want to eat a lot of things. Once they get out, they want to come back home immediately. Please don’t give them too many homework

Please don't give them too many homework. lol
Please Lord save these sweet boys!

 

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Trial: Pipat Bodhi, 15, was looking at joining the team to spend time with Ekkarat

Pipat is reportedly not a player for Wild Boar FC, but had joined the team for practice session before they embarked on their trek to the caves.

He was hoping to be able to join the team so he could spend more time with goalkeeper Ekkarat, who is his best friend

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

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Prajak Sutham, 14

Prajak shares the role of goalkeeper with Ekkarat, and is called Note by friends and family.

A quiet but sport-loving boy, Note’s medals are on display in the courtyard of the family’s modest home in a village outside Mae Sai.

He loved playing for the Wild Boar football team and wants to play for the provincial team when he is older.

Pictures of Note graduating from Kindergarten and primary school are displayed in pride of place in the family home, and his parents have kept a 24-hour vigil at the entrance of the Thamg Luang cave.

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

[Gardenista]

Somebody had an idea on twitter yesterday, but IHNI if it would work. I'm not sure if I can remember the exact thing, but I think they said something like using liquid nitrogen on the water to freeze it, then bore a tunnel to get the kids out. Probably to late to try it, but I thought it was interesting.

 

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Chanin Wiboonrungrueng, 11

Chanin is also known as Titan, and is the youngest player on the team. He has been playing football for the past four years, according to the BBC.

Pornchai Kamluang, 16

Pornchai's mother Kian Kamluang said she had thought there was a 50 per cent chance that her son would be found.

'It's like he has been given a new life,' she said, adding that she'll never let her son go into a cave or near water again.

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

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Peerapat Sompiangjai, 16

He is a right-wing midfielder, and known as Night, according to The Guardian.

Nattawut Takamsai, 14

The 14-year-old goes under the nickname Tle.

Panumas Saengdee, 13

Known as Mick, defender Panumas was raised by his mother and grandfather, who has been left grief-stricken and refusing to eat since the team got lost in the caves.

Speaking to The Guardian, his coaches praised his skills for his age and called him 'an ideal defender because of his fitness and fluid movement'.

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

[margarita25]

20 minute video from India Today (English News Channel)

Great video, thanks for posting. Worth a watch imo. Not much new information, but some important points highlighted. I don’t know why but I feel a little better after watching this video.

 

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Sompong Jaiwong, 13

Midfielder Sompong, known as Pong, supports England and dreams of becoming a footballer and representing his nation, according to his former teacher.

'Pong is a cheerful boy, he likes football, and every sport. He dreams of becoming a footballer for the Thai national team,' the teenager's teacher Manutsanun Kuntun told AFP, using his nickname.

'Our class is still confident he will be OK,' she said.

Pong's family said yesterday that he supports Liverpool, 'would love England to win' the World Cup in Russia and loves Three Lions captain Harry Kane.

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

[creepcrusher]

Dom: I’m fine but the weather is a bit cool. Don’t worry about that though, just don’t forget about my birthday party.

Adul: don’t be worried about us anymore. I miss you all and I want to come out.

Mark: mom, are you well? I’m fine here, please let the teachers know. (Love you)

Mix: don’t worry about me. I miss you and love you all: grandpop, uncle, mom, dad, and my relatives. I’m happy in here. SEAL is taking a good care of me. I love you.

Pong: I love you, mom and dad. Please don’t be worried. We’re safe. I love you all.

Nick: Mom, dad and my bro, I love you. Once I get out, please take me to a thai barbecue restaurant. I love you so much.

Night: I love you, mom and dad. Please don’t worry about me. I love you all.

Tle: I miss you, mom and dad. I miss Jubjang too. I really love you but don’t worry, I can take care of myself.

Note: I’m fine, don’t worry. I love you.

Beau: Mom and dad, don’t worry. I was gone for 2 weeks but I’ll be back to help you out. I promise I’ll hurry.

Tee: Don’t worry, I’m really happy.

Titan: Mom and dad, don’t worry. I’m fine. Please tell Yod to take me out to a fried chicken shop. Love you.

The coach: Dear uncle and grandma, I’m fine. Don’t be worried too mich about me and please take care of yourself. Please make me a chili paste with a pork rind and I’ll eat them when I get our. I love you all.


Oh my heart.... God Bless these boys. <3

 

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THE COACH

Ekkapol Chantawong, 25

Ekkapol was just 12, when he lost his seven-year-old brother, mother and father as an illness spread though his home.

His aunt said he was a 'sad and lonely' boy until he was sent a to Buddhist monastery where he gained mental strength.

He has reportedly been teaching the boys to meditate to help keep them calm in the cave.

The 12 Thai cave boys: Brave young footballers stuck in cave | Daily Mail Online

 

[rosesfromangels]

Somebody had an idea on twitter yesterday, but IHNI if it would work. I'm not sure if I can remember the exact thing, but I think they said something like using liquid nitrogen on the water to freeze it, then bore a tunnel to get the kids out. Probably to late to try it, but I thought it was interesting.

That is interesting. I think one of the biggest issues (amongst many), is how well documented the caves are, specific to structural integrity. As I mentioned upthread, I'd be concerned about the cause and effect of drilling and how it could displace, or stimulate additional water flow. A very tricky operation, as we all know.

I'm praying against all odds, that some opening is found that can reach these kids. Going out the way they came in successfully will require superhuman rescue skills, and the hands of the angels themselves.

 

[katydid23]

I don't think I can bear to read the letters to the parents until the boys are safely out of the cave.

 

[Gardenista]

That is interesting. I think one of the biggest issues (amongst many), is how well documented the caves are, specific to structural integrity. As I mentioned upthread, I'd be concerned about the cause and effect of drilling and how it could displace, or stimulate additional water flow. A very tricky operation, as we all know.

I'm praying against all odds, that some opening is found that can reach these kids. Going out the way they came in successfully will require superhuman rescue skills, and the hands of the angels themselves.

Yes, and now that I think about it, when water freezes, it expands. This could cause all sorts of problems with cracks in the rock and possible collapse. Ugh.

 

[*Verdigris]

Yep, the inconsistency is quite consistent.

LOL… if this weren't so tragic it would be comical.

 

[Gardener1850]

Dom: I’m fine but the weather is a bit cool. Don’t worry about that though, just don’t forget about my birthday party

Adul: don’t be worried about us anymore. I miss you all and I want to come out.

Mark: mom, are you well? I’m fine here, please let the teachers know. (Love you)

Mix: don’t worry about me. I miss you and love you all: grandpop, uncle, mom, dad, and my relatives. I’m happy in here. SEAL is taking a good care of me. I love you.

Pong: I love you, mom and dad. Please don’t be worried. We’re safe. I love you all.

Nick: Mom, dad and my bro, I love you. Once I get out, please take me to a thai barbecue restaurant. I love you so much.

Night: I love you, mom and dad. Please don’t worry about me. I love you all Tle: I miss you, mom and dad. I miss Jubjang too. I really love you but don’t worry, I can take care of myself.

Note: I’m fine, don’t worry. I love you.

Beau: Mom and dad, don’t worry. I was gone for 2 weeks but I’ll be back to help you out. I promise I’ll hurry.

Tee: Don’t worry, I’m really happy Titan: Mom and dad, don’t worry. I’m fine. Please tell Yod to take me out to a fried chicken shop. Love you.

Titan: Mom and dad, don’t worry. I’m fine. Please tell Yod to take me out to a fried chicken shop. Love you.

The coach: Dear uncle and grandma, I’m fine. Don’t be worried too mich about me and please take care of yourself. Please make me a chili paste with a pork rind and I’ll eat them when I get our. I love you all.


Oh my heart. I'm missing one. If I find it I will add it. God Bless these boys. <3

I love that they have shared a bit of the personal notes with us but I wish they had waited and shared these with the public after the boys were safely out. These must have been written several days ago before they had the telephone line in, right? I hope the conditions in the cave have not worsened... I still worry that we have not seen new video of the boys for several days now.

 

[thesensitivechild]

I don’t even really think the boys wrote those. Or if they did they were told to say something nice and positive and one thing they want to do.

Guys, I’m so scared. I don’t trust this media or any of the people in charge. Thank you all for being so strong and positive.