Weather forecast for the next days doesn't look good, great that they'll be out soon.

 

  My heartbeat increases by the hour. Best of luck to all involved. You'll make it. 

59 minutes ago, Aforek said:

Good luck, boys 

Good luck from Australia.  We're thinking of you.

45 minutes ago, jerry921 said:

If the kids dive with 2 divers each, they're going to need 26 divers, not 18...

It took a pg for this to pop up

So that will mean a delay of 6 hrs for the rest due to a return trip 

Left around 11 am / 6 hrs in = 5 pm / 5 hrs out = around 10 pm not forgetting set up time & comforting them for journey out

Foreign correspondent quoting from the press conference:

 

 @hodgeamanda 2m2 minutes ago

“kids are very determined. And they are of high spirit. All 13 kids have been informed about operation and are ready to come out”

Extending my best wishes to all involved. Satu

1 hour ago, sammieuk1 said:

Hopeful they will be in Russia to see Harry Kane lift the trophy go get em good luck. 

As long as they all emerge safely I won't care if we lose. Hats off to everyone involved including the unsung support network humping cylinders & the chefs keeping everyone fed.

As sad as this situation is, it is an incredible example of people from all around the world coming together for a common cause.  It says a lot about people's innate "goodness" when you strip away geo-politcal & religious ideology.  It also says a lot about bravery, not only of these boys, many of whom can not even swim, let alone dive with gear, but of course with the rescuers, one of whom has already given his life to the rescue effort.

I wish to all the 13en guys and the rescue teams good luck! God bless you!

5 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

So the boys know what it will entail 

Sorry to say but they don't, they will find out the hard way. Telling a story and doing something are to completely different things. They can be determent but still panic at a certain stage.

God speed.

1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Rescue operation to extract cave survivors has begun

 

 

Divers have begun an operation to try to extract the 13 survivors out of Tham Luang cave, chief of the rescue mission Narongsak Osotthanakorn announced at 10.30 am this morning.

 

“Today is D-Day,” he said, adding that 13 international cave divers and 5 Navy SEAL members have gone into the cave to bring out the survivors.  

 

He said the rescue operation began at 10.00 am and the survivors will be brought out in what is known as a “buddy dive” in which each of the survivors will be escorted by two rescue divers.  

 

He told a news briefing that the first survivor should be brought out by 9 pm tonight. 

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/rescue-operation-extract-cave-survivors-begun/

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-07-08

 

 

I am praying to the ALMIGHTY for the safety of the boys, their coach and all the rescuer. God please help them all to go through this ordeal safely.

4 minutes ago, AlexRich said:

Quote from the Guardian live feed ... looks like 5 Thai Navy Seals plus the best international cave divers ... the kids are in the best hands and appear keen to go.

 

 

"The governor has said that the 13 international divers who will go in to the cave to rescue the boys are “all stars.” 

“And we selected five of our best who can work with them,” he said.

It was previously reported that having Thai-speaking divers whom the boys have a bond with was going to be key to the rescue operation".

 

I'm going to include this outgoing Chiang Rai governor as an "all star" as well. What a sick irony that he has been demoted to a smaller province because he is so much more honest and competent than TPTB would wish for.

Update: 18 of the best foreign cave divers are inside, one per child.

From chamber 3, it is now walkable all the way out. The currents are actually helping, pushing in the right direction, thus reducing the swimming efforts...

Is there a TV thread that just have the news feeds without all the prayers and other nonsense?

 

 

Let´s just hope all goes well for everybody participating in this mission. 

1 minute ago, tingtongtourist said:

Is there a TV thread that just have the news feeds without all the prayers and other nonsense?

 

 

Sat TV channel 32

“I can confirm the 13 survivors are more than ready, physically and mentally. They’re determined and well aware of the evacuation procedures. Everyone is ready to come home with us, no matter what they have to face,” Narongsak told reporters.

 

Their families had been informed of the plan before the evacuation began and agreed with the authorities’ decision.

 

According to authorities, rescuers could take two to three days to bring out the boys and their coach, depending on the weather and water levels inside the cave complex. The operation will continue until all the 13 survivors are safely brought out. 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thailand-cave-rescue-as-operation-tham-luang-10509950

3 minutes ago, Brunolem said:

Update: 18 of the best foreign cave divers are inside, one per child.

From chamber 3, it is now walkable all the way out. The currents are actually helping, pushing in the right direction, thus reducing the swimming efforts...

Well this makes more sense 1 per child 

& yes they had the currents to their advantage going out hence 6 hrs in 5 out

4 minutes ago, lannarebirth said:

 

I'm going to include this outgoing Chiang Rai governor as an "all star" as well. What a sick irony that he has been demoted to a smaller province because he is so much more honest and competent than TPTB would wish for.

 

I like the guy, he is honest and straightforward. He recognises that this is a task that requires the best people involved, irrespective of where they come from, and he's putting the interests of the kids first and foremost. Who would want to be the decision maker on this?

 

I hope he gets much praise when this ends successfully. 

 

 

 

4 minutes ago, BEVUP said:

Well this makes more sense 1 per child 

& yes they had the currents to their advantage going out hence 6 hrs in 5 out

It will take more time because many stops on the way have been planned for the children to relax, eat, drink and so on...

10 minutes ago, Kohsamida said:

As sad as this situation is, it is an incredible example of people from all around the world coming together for a common cause.  It says a lot about people's innate "goodness" when you strip away geo-politcal & religious ideology.  It also says a lot about bravery, not only of these boys, many of whom can not even swim, let alone dive with gear, but of course with the rescuers, one of whom has already given his life to the rescue effort.

So much good wishes and positive energy in this thread. I think this will help them, too. I am feeling good

59 minutes ago, jerry921 said:

If the kids dive with 2 divers each, they're going to need 26 divers, not 18...

Probably more than that, I'd expect them to assign coordinators/managers to every bottleneck. Making sure resources such as light, guide ropes, spare tanks, drugs, food and drink remain available and avoiding having more than one team at a time in each critical passage.

4 minutes ago, Brunolem said:

Sat TV channel 32

thanks but i meant TV as in Thaivisa thread

9 minutes ago, tingtongtourist said:

Is there a TV thread that just have the news feeds without all the prayers and other nonsense?

 

 

 

12 minutes ago, tingtongtourist said:

Is there a TV thread that just have the news feeds without all the prayers and other nonsense?

 

 

I don't think prayers and expressing other positive feelings are "nonsense" but try CNN International; they are transmitting intermittent live feeds from Mae Sai, and seem to be providing responsible coverage for English followers.

I would happily make that dive just to stop sitting in my own excriment any longer. But to stop that, and get myself out of a life threatening situation... 

Thanks, that clears it up and consistent with other reports. 9 pm.

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7 PM = neung toom
8 PM = song toom
9 PM = sam toom
10 PM = see toom
11 PM = haa toom

Very good luck. All my prayers are with them. They might attend the final of the world cup by then. ???

26 minutes ago, Kohsamida said:

As sad as this situation is, it is an incredible example of people from all around the world coming together for a common cause.  It says a lot about people's innate "goodness" when you strip away geo-politcal & religious ideology.  It also says a lot about bravery, not only of these boys, many of whom can not even swim, let alone dive with gear, but of course with the rescuers, one of whom has already given his life to the rescue effort.

He'll be there and won't be forgotten. 

What could possibly go wrong ?