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Thai cave rescue mission to resume with eight boys and coach still trapped – live Thai cave rescue mission to resume with eight boys and coach still trapped – live
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We are still waiting for the daily press briefing from Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation. These have customarily occurred about 10am local time each day to let the hundreds of gathered reporters know what the plans are for the day.
It is now noon with no word from Narongsak.
Thongyaud Kejorn, a teacher at Mae Sai Prasitsart school, which many of the boys trapped in the caves attend, says the boys won’t have to take an exam scheduled for next week. “They will not have to follow the normal schedules,” Kejorn said at a press conference on Monday morning.
He said students and teachers at the school were receiving instructions about how to manage the mental health of the boys who have spent more than two weeks inside the cave, especially to avoid “talk that hurts their feelings” and said that each of the returning students would receive individual counselling with a psychiatrist.
Kittichok Kankeaw, a teammate of Nuttawut Takamai, one of the trapped boys, said he would try to assist his friend to catch up at school. “I can help him with his homework,” he said.
The school has arranged the interviews with the press for two rounds a day so that they can provide information to the press without the students being disturbed.
Students and teachers at Mae Sai Prasitsart School, where six of the boys who became trapped in the cave, are students have described to the press the preparations they have made for when the boys return.Students and teachers at Mae Sai Prasitsart School, where six of the boys who became trapped in the cave, are students have described to the press the preparations they have made for when the boys return.
They also said they have been receiving guidance from mental health professionals. More from that press conference shortly.They also said they have been receiving guidance from mental health professionals. More from that press conference shortly.
Christoph Sator, a reporter with Deutsche Presse-Agentur, took this photograph of a sign at the school, which features a photograph of the boys trapped in the cave and quotes from their initial conversation with British divers, as well as the ominous line: “You never know when you will need your English”.Christoph Sator, a reporter with Deutsche Presse-Agentur, took this photograph of a sign at the school, which features a photograph of the boys trapped in the cave and quotes from their initial conversation with British divers, as well as the ominous line: “You never know when you will need your English”.
Learning English with the boys from the cave. Just in case. A sign at Mae Sai Prasitsart School, where six of the boys are students. #dpareporter #Thailand #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/wah3jaPA2wLearning English with the boys from the cave. Just in case. A sign at Mae Sai Prasitsart School, where six of the boys are students. #dpareporter #Thailand #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/wah3jaPA2w
The same divers who rescued the first four boys will also conduct the next operation as they know the cave conditions and what to do, said Thailand’s interior minister.The same divers who rescued the first four boys will also conduct the next operation as they know the cave conditions and what to do, said Thailand’s interior minister.
In comments released by the government, interior minister Anupong Paojinda said officials were meeting on Monday morning about the next stage of the operation and how to extract the remaining nine people from the cave in the country’s north.In comments released by the government, interior minister Anupong Paojinda said officials were meeting on Monday morning about the next stage of the operation and how to extract the remaining nine people from the cave in the country’s north.
Anupong said divers need to place more air canisters along the underwater route to where the boys and their coach are trapped. He said that process can take several hours.Anupong said divers need to place more air canisters along the underwater route to where the boys and their coach are trapped. He said that process can take several hours.
He said the boys who were rescued on Sunday are strong and safe but need to undergo detailed medical checks.He said the boys who were rescued on Sunday are strong and safe but need to undergo detailed medical checks.
The Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop said in a TV interview on Monday morning she believed the boys would be brought out in groups of four, meaning at least two more operations.The Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop said in a TV interview on Monday morning she believed the boys would be brought out in groups of four, meaning at least two more operations.
Australia has sent a team of 19 to support the dangerous rescue mission being led by Thai authorities and Australian divers were part of yesterday’s successful rescue operation, Bishop said.Australia has sent a team of 19 to support the dangerous rescue mission being led by Thai authorities and Australian divers were part of yesterday’s successful rescue operation, Bishop said.
There are reports circulating that one of the four people rescued last night was the coach, 25-year-old Ekapol Chanthawong.There are reports circulating that one of the four people rescued last night was the coach, 25-year-old Ekapol Chanthawong.
People have speculated that he was removed from the cave because he was unwell, due to the fact he gave the boys all the food to eat while they waited for rescuers to find them.People have speculated that he was removed from the cave because he was unwell, due to the fact he gave the boys all the food to eat while they waited for rescuers to find them.
Michael Safi, our south Asia correspondent, who is on the ground in Mae Sai, says this is not confirmed.Michael Safi, our south Asia correspondent, who is on the ground in Mae Sai, says this is not confirmed.
According to the Guardian’s translation of last night’s press conference, the head of the operation mentioned that “four kids” had been rescued, so that is our best information at this time. However, our reporters are looking into it and will bring you more information as soon as they can confirm it.According to the Guardian’s translation of last night’s press conference, the head of the operation mentioned that “four kids” had been rescued, so that is our best information at this time. However, our reporters are looking into it and will bring you more information as soon as they can confirm it.
To answer Q many are asking– it is not confirmed that one of those released from cave y'day was coach Ekk. At one point in y'day press conference, acc to our translation, the leader of the operation referred to "four kids" being removed. We hope to clarify soon #thamluangcave https://t.co/RAJmFry0WeTo answer Q many are asking– it is not confirmed that one of those released from cave y'day was coach Ekk. At one point in y'day press conference, acc to our translation, the leader of the operation referred to "four kids" being removed. We hope to clarify soon #thamluangcave https://t.co/RAJmFry0We
Students at the school attended by half of the boys are about to hold a press conference. We will have updates about what they say as they come through.Students at the school attended by half of the boys are about to hold a press conference. We will have updates about what they say as they come through.
now we’re at the multilingual school that half of the boys attend, about to hear from staff and classmates. pic.twitter.com/hY8SFD1Xpbnow we’re at the multilingual school that half of the boys attend, about to hear from staff and classmates. pic.twitter.com/hY8SFD1Xpb
Four of the boys have were rescued from the Tham Luang caves in Chiang Rai province on Sunday nightFour of the boys have were rescued from the Tham Luang caves in Chiang Rai province on Sunday night
All four boys safely reached a hospital in Chiang Rai, the nearest major cityAll four boys safely reached a hospital in Chiang Rai, the nearest major city
The operation was scheduled to resume between 7am and 5pm local time today, the coordinator of the rescue efforts said divers needed between 10 and 20 hours to rest and set up for another day’s workThe operation was scheduled to resume between 7am and 5pm local time today, the coordinator of the rescue efforts said divers needed between 10 and 20 hours to rest and set up for another day’s work
Divers have not yet gone into the cave to resume rescue operations but would go in “soon”, sources told the GuardianDivers have not yet gone into the cave to resume rescue operations but would go in “soon”, sources told the Guardian
The remaining eight boys and their coach remain underground at the original location near to Pattaya beachThe remaining eight boys and their coach remain underground at the original location near to Pattaya beach
When they reached the surface, the divers turned and hugged the boys, who wore full-face scuba masks, after completing the 3.2km journey through the muddy, jagged caveWhen they reached the surface, the divers turned and hugged the boys, who wore full-face scuba masks, after completing the 3.2km journey through the muddy, jagged cave
The operation proceeded much faster than expected due to the walkable water level in the cave after it was launched at 10am local time on SundayThe operation proceeded much faster than expected due to the walkable water level in the cave after it was launched at 10am local time on Sunday
13 foreign divers and five Thai navy Seals made up the rescue team and were among a team of 90 divers involved in the rescue effort overall13 foreign divers and five Thai navy Seals made up the rescue team and were among a team of 90 divers involved in the rescue effort overall
Our reporters have had confirmation that divers have not gone into the cave for the rescue mission to bring out the remaining boys today, but are planning on doing so soon.Our reporters have had confirmation that divers have not gone into the cave for the rescue mission to bring out the remaining boys today, but are planning on doing so soon.
We don’t have a timeframe yet for when they will enter the cave, our reporters have just been told “soon”.We don’t have a timeframe yet for when they will enter the cave, our reporters have just been told “soon”.
Last night we reported that at least some of the parents with children inside the cave were yet to be told whether their sons were among those freed in Sunday’s rescue operation.Last night we reported that at least some of the parents with children inside the cave were yet to be told whether their sons were among those freed in Sunday’s rescue operation.
Mongkhol Boonpiam, 14, has been named by some Thai media as one of the rescued boys. Namhom Boonpiam, the mother of Mongkhol, said she had not been told whether her son had been rescued and taken to hospital and only learned he may have been freed from reports on social media. “I just heard his name, Mongkhol, and I was happy enough,” she told the Guardian.Mongkhol Boonpiam, 14, has been named by some Thai media as one of the rescued boys. Namhom Boonpiam, the mother of Mongkhol, said she had not been told whether her son had been rescued and taken to hospital and only learned he may have been freed from reports on social media. “I just heard his name, Mongkhol, and I was happy enough,” she told the Guardian.
This has prompted questions in the Thai media on Monday morning, and an official was just quoted by local TV saying authorities were holding off naming the boys who had been rescued because “they’re afraid it will affect the parents of kids who still remain inside”.This has prompted questions in the Thai media on Monday morning, and an official was just quoted by local TV saying authorities were holding off naming the boys who had been rescued because “they’re afraid it will affect the parents of kids who still remain inside”.
It gives you a sense of the difficulty of the task facing rescuers, trying to navigate the difficult underground terrain to reach the boys, but also the emotions of parents who must be stricken, exhausted and stressed.It gives you a sense of the difficulty of the task facing rescuers, trying to navigate the difficult underground terrain to reach the boys, but also the emotions of parents who must be stricken, exhausted and stressed.
It has been 16 days since the boys became trapped after visiting the Tham Luang caves in northern Thailand after football practice.It has been 16 days since the boys became trapped after visiting the Tham Luang caves in northern Thailand after football practice.
The country – and the world – have followed the search for the boys, with some expressing their concern through cartoons, often depicting the boys as pigs, or boars, a reference to the name of their football team – Moo Pa (Wild Boars).The country – and the world – have followed the search for the boys, with some expressing their concern through cartoons, often depicting the boys as pigs, or boars, a reference to the name of their football team – Moo Pa (Wild Boars).
#พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้านBoar go home. pic.twitter.com/NHX9gi5OAy#พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้านBoar go home. pic.twitter.com/NHX9gi5OAy
Not all the heroes wear capes, some wear scuba tanks.#ThaiCaveRescue #ThamLuang#Thamluangcave #WildBoarsCr.Pic. : ตัวกลมสตูดิโอ @ตัวกลม pic.twitter.com/Tfj4vihFOSNot all the heroes wear capes, some wear scuba tanks.#ThaiCaveRescue #ThamLuang#Thamluangcave #WildBoarsCr.Pic. : ตัวกลมสตูดิโอ @ตัวกลม pic.twitter.com/Tfj4vihFOS
#ThaiCaveRescue , #ThamLuang Cartoon of the day - Hoping ... Hoping .... pic.twitter.com/A9qXNGC8W7#ThaiCaveRescue , #ThamLuang Cartoon of the day - Hoping ... Hoping .... pic.twitter.com/A9qXNGC8W7
News of the release of four of the Wild Boars last night sparked celebrations across Mae Sai and Thailand.News of the release of four of the Wild Boars last night sparked celebrations across Mae Sai and Thailand.
This morning, the focus is returning to the job ahead: freeing the remaining nine still stuck several kilometres inside Tham Luang Nang Non cave.This morning, the focus is returning to the job ahead: freeing the remaining nine still stuck several kilometres inside Tham Luang Nang Non cave.
The first operation on Sunday was launched because conditions were “perfect”, authorities said. We cannot automatically assume rescuers will be granted the same conditions today. It is dry this morning in northern Thailand, but rained overnight.The first operation on Sunday was launched because conditions were “perfect”, authorities said. We cannot automatically assume rescuers will be granted the same conditions today. It is dry this morning in northern Thailand, but rained overnight.
Large stockpiles of air tanks and other equipment will need to be replenished at the cave site. And the 90 divers who took part in yesterday’s eight-hour rescue will also need to rest for the gruelling operations ahead.Large stockpiles of air tanks and other equipment will need to be replenished at the cave site. And the 90 divers who took part in yesterday’s eight-hour rescue will also need to rest for the gruelling operations ahead.
Authorities said at 9pm last night next operation would take place in a 10 to 20 hour window – that’s between roughly 7am local time (nearly two hours ago) and 5pm.Authorities said at 9pm last night next operation would take place in a 10 to 20 hour window – that’s between roughly 7am local time (nearly two hours ago) and 5pm.
Amid reports of activity at the cave site already, we are awaiting the announcement of a press conference that might give an indication of when the next rescue will start.Amid reports of activity at the cave site already, we are awaiting the announcement of a press conference that might give an indication of when the next rescue will start.
Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the rescue, has repeatedly stressed how much of a team effort the operation has been, praising international teams, military personnel, divers, and volunteers, including those who have poured in from the surrounding area to provide food.Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the rescue, has repeatedly stressed how much of a team effort the operation has been, praising international teams, military personnel, divers, and volunteers, including those who have poured in from the surrounding area to provide food.
Yesterday, when media were moved out of the main cave site, many journalists expressed relief that the “kitchen” was moved as well. (Food is being transported to the cave site, so those working there aren’t missing out.)Yesterday, when media were moved out of the main cave site, many journalists expressed relief that the “kitchen” was moved as well. (Food is being transported to the cave site, so those working there aren’t missing out.)
Our reporter, Veena Thoopkrajae, shared this video of the delicious-looking meals being cooked up round-the-clock to keep everyone involved going.Our reporter, Veena Thoopkrajae, shared this video of the delicious-looking meals being cooked up round-the-clock to keep everyone involved going.
Kitchen has been moved along with the press. Volunteers are cooking non-stop. Food sent to those carrying missions at the cave too. #thamluang #thaicaverescue #ทีมหมูป่าต้องรอด @MsKateLyons pic.twitter.com/Dff4pYlNTcKitchen has been moved along with the press. Volunteers are cooking non-stop. Food sent to those carrying missions at the cave too. #thamluang #thaicaverescue #ทีมหมูป่าต้องรอด @MsKateLyons pic.twitter.com/Dff4pYlNTc
Here is a transcript of the press conference last night at which Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the rescue, announced that four boys had been brought out of the cave.Here is a transcript of the press conference last night at which Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the rescue, announced that four boys had been brought out of the cave.
Today was the best situation – in terms of kids’ health, water and our rescue readiness.Today was the best situation – in terms of kids’ health, water and our rescue readiness.
Four have been [brought] out from the cave site, four have been rescued. We consider that a great success.Four have been [brought] out from the cave site, four have been rescued. We consider that a great success.
It has been our masterpiece work.It has been our masterpiece work.
Our job is not completely done. We will have to do the next mission as successfully as the one we did today. The rest of the kids are in the same spot.Our job is not completely done. We will have to do the next mission as successfully as the one we did today. The rest of the kids are in the same spot.
Air tanks and systems have to be put in place again. I can’t tell you exact timing of the next operation but I can say it will be more than 10 hours to 20 hours. It will not be more than 20 hours. I have to check all factors are stable. The operation then will be carried out.Air tanks and systems have to be put in place again. I can’t tell you exact timing of the next operation but I can say it will be more than 10 hours to 20 hours. It will not be more than 20 hours. I have to check all factors are stable. The operation then will be carried out.
After weeks of uncertainty and anxiety, Thailand’s English language newspapers were finally able to carry some good news on their front pages.After weeks of uncertainty and anxiety, Thailand’s English language newspapers were finally able to carry some good news on their front pages.
The Bangkok Post led with “Four boys out safely” and had an infographic showing how the boys were escorted from the cave by buddy divers.The Bangkok Post led with “Four boys out safely” and had an infographic showing how the boys were escorted from the cave by buddy divers.
The Nation’s headline was “Boys emerge from cave”.The Nation’s headline was “Boys emerge from cave”.
First look at this morning’s newspapers in #Thailand (Monday 9 July 2018) 🔹 Bangkok Post - Four boys out safely 🔹 The Nation - Boys emerge from cave 👉 More news: https://t.co/OluqA5RbeH & https://t.co/w1Z2oeNLu2 #ThamLuang #พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้าน #ถ้ำหลวง #Thailand pic.twitter.com/ipxrQlgVmuFirst look at this morning’s newspapers in #Thailand (Monday 9 July 2018) 🔹 Bangkok Post - Four boys out safely 🔹 The Nation - Boys emerge from cave 👉 More news: https://t.co/OluqA5RbeH & https://t.co/w1Z2oeNLu2 #ThamLuang #พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้าน #ถ้ำหลวง #Thailand pic.twitter.com/ipxrQlgVmu
Of course, the good news of the rescue of the four boys is tempered by the fact that eight boys and their 25-year-old football coach still remain trapped and had to spend another night – their 16th in the cave – last night.Of course, the good news of the rescue of the four boys is tempered by the fact that eight boys and their 25-year-old football coach still remain trapped and had to spend another night – their 16th in the cave – last night.
The second rescue mission is due to start at some point today. Yesterday the former governor in charge of rescue operations said divers would need 10 to 20 hours to rest and prepare for the next operation. That announcement was a little more than 10 hours ago, so we could see action at any moment.The second rescue mission is due to start at some point today. Yesterday the former governor in charge of rescue operations said divers would need 10 to 20 hours to rest and prepare for the next operation. That announcement was a little more than 10 hours ago, so we could see action at any moment.
Australian divers were part of yesterday’s successful rescue operation, foreign minister Julie Bishop has announced.Australian divers were part of yesterday’s successful rescue operation, foreign minister Julie Bishop has announced.
Bishop has said that some Australian divers formed part of the “daisy chain” of rescuers that led four of the 12 boys out of the cave system yesterday.Bishop has said that some Australian divers formed part of the “daisy chain” of rescuers that led four of the 12 boys out of the cave system yesterday.
She also confirmed that Australian civilian diver, Dr Richard Harris, had conducted a medical assessment of the boys on Saturday, giving them the all-clear to undertake the journey.She also confirmed that Australian civilian diver, Dr Richard Harris, had conducted a medical assessment of the boys on Saturday, giving them the all-clear to undertake the journey.
Australia is sending a medical specialist with cave-diving expertise to join the Aussie team of 17 from @AusFedPolice @DeptDefence @dfat helping Thai Government rescue 12 boys and soccer coach🇦🇺🇹🇭 @NatTraumaCentre #AUSMAT #ThamLuangCave pic.twitter.com/Fk0zjsPmcNAustralia is sending a medical specialist with cave-diving expertise to join the Aussie team of 17 from @AusFedPolice @DeptDefence @dfat helping Thai Government rescue 12 boys and soccer coach🇦🇺🇹🇭 @NatTraumaCentre #AUSMAT #ThamLuangCave pic.twitter.com/Fk0zjsPmcN
Australia has sent a team of 19 to support the dangerous rescue mission being lead by Thai authorities. The group includes six Australian federal police divers and more divers from the Australia defence force.Australia has sent a team of 19 to support the dangerous rescue mission being lead by Thai authorities. The group includes six Australian federal police divers and more divers from the Australia defence force.
“It’s highly dangerous, it’s very precarious and our thoughts are not only with the boys but also with the diving and rescue teams that are assisting,” Bishop told the Nine Network on Monday.“It’s highly dangerous, it’s very precarious and our thoughts are not only with the boys but also with the diving and rescue teams that are assisting,” Bishop told the Nine Network on Monday.
“It’s wonderful news and we are very relieved that the four boys have been evacuated,” Bishop said.“But the fact that it took so many hours underscores how precarious this whole mission is.”The federal government said that Australia stands ready to send more experts to help with the rescue if required.“It’s wonderful news and we are very relieved that the four boys have been evacuated,” Bishop said.“But the fact that it took so many hours underscores how precarious this whole mission is.”The federal government said that Australia stands ready to send more experts to help with the rescue if required.
The names of the four boys rescued from the caves last night have not been officially confirmed. As of last night, even the parents of the boys had not been told who had been rescued, one mother told our reporter Michael Safi.The names of the four boys rescued from the caves last night have not been officially confirmed. As of last night, even the parents of the boys had not been told who had been rescued, one mother told our reporter Michael Safi.
Mongkhol Boonpiam, 14, has been named by some Thai media as one of the rescued boys. Namhom Boonpiam, the mother of Mongkhol, said she had not been told whether her son had been rescued and taken to hospital and only learned he may have been freed from reports on social media.Mongkhol Boonpiam, 14, has been named by some Thai media as one of the rescued boys. Namhom Boonpiam, the mother of Mongkhol, said she had not been told whether her son had been rescued and taken to hospital and only learned he may have been freed from reports on social media.
“I just heard his name, Mongkhol, and I was happy enough,” she told the Guardian.“I just heard his name, Mongkhol, and I was happy enough,” she told the Guardian.
Michael Safi’s full story about the parents who spent last night waiting for news is here.Michael Safi’s full story about the parents who spent last night waiting for news is here.
Veena Thoopkrajae, reporting for the Guardian, said that the former governor Narongsak Osatanakorn, who is heading up the rescue operation, has been referring to the boys as Moo 1, 2, 3 and 4 – after Moo Pa (Wild Boars) the name of their football team – and those names have taken off on social media.Veena Thoopkrajae, reporting for the Guardian, said that the former governor Narongsak Osatanakorn, who is heading up the rescue operation, has been referring to the boys as Moo 1, 2, 3 and 4 – after Moo Pa (Wild Boars) the name of their football team – and those names have taken off on social media.
Since the names of the first four kids are revealed. Gov Narongsak called them Moo 1, 2, 3 and 4. It's kind of cute and now the names are spreading on social media. #ThamLuang #หมูป่าอะคาเดมีSince the names of the first four kids are revealed. Gov Narongsak called them Moo 1, 2, 3 and 4. It's kind of cute and now the names are spreading on social media. #ThamLuang #หมูป่าอะคาเดมี
Good morning and welcome back to the Guardian’s live coverage of the rescue operations to free the boys and their football coach trapped in the Tham Luang caves in northern Thailand.Good morning and welcome back to the Guardian’s live coverage of the rescue operations to free the boys and their football coach trapped in the Tham Luang caves in northern Thailand.
Overnight, we received the news that four of the boys had been brought out of the cave by divers.Overnight, we received the news that four of the boys had been brought out of the cave by divers.
The first two boys emerged from the cave wearing full-face scuba masks just after 5.30pm local time on Sunday, and were embraced by the divers who led them out. Two hours later, another two boys were brought out about 10 minutes apart.The first two boys emerged from the cave wearing full-face scuba masks just after 5.30pm local time on Sunday, and were embraced by the divers who led them out. Two hours later, another two boys were brought out about 10 minutes apart.
The four received preliminary health checks at the scene and were taken to a hospital in Chiang Rai. One was airlifted and three arrived by ambulance. The boys have not yet been named.The four received preliminary health checks at the scene and were taken to a hospital in Chiang Rai. One was airlifted and three arrived by ambulance. The boys have not yet been named.
Eight boys and their coach are still trapped in the cave. Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation, said yesterday that rescuers needed between 10 and 20 hours to rest and prepare their equipment, for the next stage of the mission, so we are expecting the mission to begin this morning.Eight boys and their coach are still trapped in the cave. Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation, said yesterday that rescuers needed between 10 and 20 hours to rest and prepare their equipment, for the next stage of the mission, so we are expecting the mission to begin this morning.
As always, feel free to contact me on Twitter or by email: kate.lyons@theguardian.com. You should also follow my brilliant, indefatigable colleagues in the field: Michael Safi, Jacob Goldberg and Veena Thoopkrajae.As always, feel free to contact me on Twitter or by email: kate.lyons@theguardian.com. You should also follow my brilliant, indefatigable colleagues in the field: Michael Safi, Jacob Goldberg and Veena Thoopkrajae.
We’ll have all the updates on this blog, so keep checking in.We’ll have all the updates on this blog, so keep checking in.