Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 First two boys RESCUED from Tham Luang cave Scroll down for most recent updates Ambulances are seen outside the Tham Luang cave complex after Thailand's government instructed members of the media to move out urgently, in the northern province of Chiang Rai,Thailand, July 8, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu The first two boys have been rescue from Tham Luang cave, Thai media has confirmed. The first boy walked out of the cave at 5.37pm, before the second walked from the cave 10 minutes later. Straits Times reports three boys have now left the cave safely. Reports on Thai news sites Khoasod and Daily News say the boys are in a field hospital and are about to be transferred by by helicopter to Chiang Rai hospital. CORRECTION: Spring News reports that a third boy has exited the cave. An official statement on the rescue mission is due at 9pm local time. 19.20: First two of Thai soccer team rescued from cave, official says BANGKOK (Reuters) - The first two members of a Thai schoolboy soccer team have been rescued from the flooded cave where they had been trapped for more than two weeks, a local rescue official said on Sunday. Authorities in northern Chiang Rai province began the dangerous mission to bring out the 12 boys and their coach earlier on Sunday. "Two kids are out. They are currently at the field hospital near the cave," said Tossathep Boonthong, chief of Chiang Rai's health department and part of the rescue team. "We are giving them a physical examination. They have not been moved to Chiang Rai hospital yet," Tossathep told Reuters. (Reporting by Panarat Thepgumpanat; Writing by Matthew Tostevin; Editing by Alex Richardson) -- © Copyright Reuters 2018-07-08 19.32: Unconfirmed reports say two boys are already at hospital, and two more are being examined in the field hospital at the cave. 19.32: AFP confirms four boys have left the cave 19.36: Thai news site Spring News is starting to report the identities of the first boy rescued, however officials have not yet named those who have exited the cave 19.40: Photos: An ambulance and military helicopter believed to be carrying rescued schoolboys seen near Tham Luang cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand, July 8, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 19.49: 19.54 - Thai Navy SEAL confirm 4 boys have left the cave 19.57: Sky news in the UK and Amarin News in Thailand report SIX boys out of the cave 19.58: Six boys have exited Thai cave - senior member of rescue team BANGKOK (Reuters) - Six boys have exited a flooded cave in northern Thailand where they have been trapped for more than two weeks, a senior member of rescue operation's medical team said on Sunday. Authorities in northern Chiang Rai province began the dangerous mission to bring out the 12 boys and their soccer coach earlier on Sunday. (Reporting by Panarat Thepgumpanat; Writing by Amy Sawitta Lefevre; Editing by Alex Richardson) -- © Copyright Reuters 2018-07-08 20:05 - Khaosod English live broadcast: 20:06 - Nation reports on the identity of the first boy to leave the cave ‘Mark’, 14, first the emerge from cave The first Mu Pa Academy footballer rescued from the Chiang Rai cave has been identified as Mongkhon Bunpiem, 14. He emerged from Tham Luang Cave at 5.10pm and was examined at a field hospital before boarding an ambulance to an airfield for the helicopter ride to Chiang Rai Prachanukraw Hospital. Mongkhon, whose nickname is Mark, is a football academy trainee whose played since childhood and tends to wear football jerseys all the time. His favourite team is Muangthong United of the Thai Premier League. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30349602 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-07-08 20.14 - President Trump tweets about Tham Luang rescue mission 20.51 - BBC footage of ambulance leaving cave 21.15- WATCH: Video reveals moment two Tham Luang cave boys taken into medevac helicopter 21.15 - UPDATE - Chiang Rai governor tells media only four boys have been extracted from the cave so far. And that the other boys are likely to remain in the cave this evening. More info: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1047117-update-four-boys-have-left-the-cave-so-far-chiang-rai-governor/ We'll update this post with more info as we get it. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-07-08 9 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eligius Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Great, great, great! Wonderful news! 40 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 YAY! Awesome! Keep 'em coming! ? 17 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Myran Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Huge kudos and respect to the divers who managed with the feat of getting them out through such a difficult dive. 25 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Eligius said: Great, great, great! Wonderful news! 2nd that one for sure. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Topdoc Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Hallelujah, praise the Lord! 12 9 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krungbin Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Great! What else to say! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Great news!! Holding our collective breath for the rest of the boys and Coach 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 A wonderful result... fingers crossed on the continued success of the rescue efforts of all concerned & Kudos to international collaboration - its warming to see the rest of the world come and help and reminds us of our humanity. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steve73 Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Ditto all the above.. Well done, and let's hope the rest soon follow. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Topdoc said: Hallelujah, praise the Lord! Who? Is that the name of the rescuers? 17 6 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNPBC0 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Hold on, guys. I very much hope it's true, but let's wait for some official confirmation 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stanleycoin Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) oh, this is real cool Good job all. Edited July 8, 2018 by stanleycoin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thechook Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Live on Australia news and they have quoted Thaivisa as breaking the news. 7 news Melbourne. 6 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post faraday Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Fantastic news!!! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newcomer71 Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Yeah! Wonderful news! C'mon guys you did great until now, you're all heroes! Rescuers and boys all. We're waiting for you! Stay safe! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfinityandBeyond Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Fantastic! Keep the good news coming!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sheryl Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 I have no words... ? But we must still keep fingers tightly crossed for the remainder of them, they likely started with the fittest 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 4 boys out according to Thaivisa as reported on 7 news Melbourne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just now, Sheryl said: I have no words... ? But we must still keep fingers tightly crossed for the remainder of them, they likely started with the fittest Agree and I'm hoping that the communications system are now well established and the rest can be old clearly that the first two are out and unhurt, and emphasize the point that it can be done! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry921 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I think the internet is breaking. I got a 522 trying to refresh the other thread. 3 minutes ago, Thechook said: 4 boys out according to Thaivisa as reported on 7 news Melbourne I don't understand how you can see on 7 news what is on thaivisa before I can see what's on thaivisa when I'm looking at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steve73 Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) The first 2 started moving at 2pm... so they managed to get out in well under 4 hours... Well done boys - you beat the experts..!!!! http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2018/07/08/boys-on-way-expected-out-soon/ Edited July 8, 2018 by steve73 link added. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 #หมูป่าแห่งถ้ำหลวง? @pktk2543 1m1 minute ago The third one has reached the entrance. Being sent to field hospital. For the fourth one, there's little problem, waiting for suitable condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, jerry921 said: I think the internet is breaking. I got a 522 trying to refresh the other thread. I don't understand how you can see on 7 news what is on thaivisa before I can see what's on thaivisa when I'm looking at it. ThaiVisa on twitter. https://twitter.com/georgebkk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GTgrizzly Posted July 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2018 Onya guys, keep em coming what an amazing effort for all concerned your all hero's great coverage from channel 7 in Australia, were watching it live here on the gold coast and probably being broadcast Australia wide 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 #หมูป่าแห่งถ้ำหลวง? @pktk2543 1m1 minute ago The third one has reached the entrance. Being sent to field hospital. For the fourth one, there's little problem, waiting for suitable condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTgrizzly Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, jerry921 said: I think the internet is breaking. I got a 522 trying to refresh the other thread. I don't understand how you can see on 7 news what is on thaivisa before I can see what's on thaivisa when I'm looking at it. channel 7Australia reporters are on site broadcasting it live 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Richard Barrow in Thailand @RichardBarrow 1m1 minute ago UPDATE at 6:56pm: Two ambulances have departed and are on their way to the helicopter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 On BBC world news right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 The site is being overwhelmed with the volume of traffic I thinkSent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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