BBC interview with British cave expert in Chiang Rai

Interview with Vern Unsworth, a British cave explorer based in Chiang Rai who has joined the search

 

 

 

Hoping for the best for the lads. 

 

Been waiting to hear from you Vern,  our usual banter is lighter than this.

Spent some time looking through the survey material from past caving expeditions in this system. Its rather well documented, so Mr Unsworth and his group are well equipped to gauge the possibilities and probabilities.

26 minutes ago, toofarnorth said:

Been waiting to hear from you Vern,  our usual banter is lighter than this.

Do you think Vern will read your comment or is this your way of letting us know that you & Mr Unsworth are pals?

2 hours ago, Julie H said:

Do you think Vern will read your comment or is this your way of letting us know that you & Mr Unsworth are pals?

He might well read this as he does look at tv and he is one bloke who I know that is an expert on caves .  I will ask him if he read this next time we meet at the coffee shop.

24 minutes ago, toofarnorth said:

He might well read this as he does look at tv and he is one bloke who I know that is an expert on caves .  I will ask him if he read this next time we meet at the coffee shop.

At least you should embrace him, hugging, and invite him for a defty hefty meal. Don't be so mean. He's your buddy 

2 hours ago, Julie H said:

Do you think Vern will read your comment or is this your way of letting us know that you & Mr Unsworth are pals?

What a miserable post.

19 minutes ago, sawadee1947 said:

At least you should embrace him, hugging, and invite him for a defty hefty meal. Don't be so mean. He's your buddy 

And another, you two are in good company.

I heard o the TV that the British divers are looking in a different direction to others which to me sounds like the have been marginalized and so have decided to do their own thing.  

 

Maybe they came here with good intentions but did not come with uniforms and shinny medals so did not impress the locals who as we know like uniforms. 

 

Who knows we just keep our fingers crossed.

Unfortunately the Thai government officials hate foreigners who claim they are experts . As we all know only Thais knows what's best for them and any other suggestions will be totally ignored.    

Edited June 29, 20188 yr by balo

Like the man said, pray for these kids.

22 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

I heard o the TV that the British divers are looking in a different direction to others which to me sounds like the have been marginalized and so have decided to do their own thing.  

 

Maybe they came here with good intentions but did not come with uniforms and shinny medals so did not impress the locals who as we know like uniforms. 

 

Who knows we just keep our fingers crossed.

Many worldly outsiders would scoff at this but yes i must agree 100%

if they came wearing long white scientists coats they probably would get a very different welcome

  In some ways 'Vern' is an apt name for someone who advises on potential caving

tragedies.