1 minute ago, CGW said:

Wait 24 hours!

Probably why they sedated the boys!

4 minutes ago, jouec said:

It looked like that on the video I saw

 

 

doubt that is this cave, water is too clean  and they are not carrying them, one diver in front and one behind. Imagine it is from another cave rescue for display purposes only

The sedation of the children comes as little surprise to me.

Their ordeal of having to go through flooded and tight passageways, underwater, in almost total darkness would scare the hell out of 99,9% of people whatever age they are.

A small dose of a " pre-med " kind of sedative administered by the Ozzy guy ( Doctor ) in the team, will go a long way in relaxing the kids.

Thats why he was called in by the UK dive team, 

This really had to be done in order that the kids can come out safely. If one child panics  there will be a domino effect, which could cause Oxygen supply issues and possible injury to the child, their friends in the line, the divers and every body else involved in the rescue attempt.

I know its not a nice thought, but common sense has to prevail here.

 

Come on guys- we are using this thread as a live source of up to date news , kudos to the mods to tidying it up - no more prattling on about bottles , clean water etc etc 

Thanks 

UPDATE at 5:15pm: The 11th boy has reached the cave entrance. He’s the smallest and is in good health. RT @SpringNews_TV: มีรายงานว่า หมูตัวที่ 11 ตัวเล็กที่สุดในทีม ยืนยันปลอดภัย เย้!! #ThamLuang #พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้าน #ถ้ำหลวง #Thailand #ThaiCaveRescue

 

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1016629149027348481

Edited July 10, 20187 yr by NCC1701A

8 minutes ago, fantom said:

Probably why they sedated the boys!

I may well join them, sedative of choice will be beer! ? 

I hope that there is thought going into their post extraction rehabilitation. Not so much their experiences in the cave but rather dealing with the intense attention they will get, young footballers one day and 'heroes' the next along with photo ops with every tom Dick and Harry along with intense public pressure.

 

Time to remember they are 13 young people now thrust blinking literally and metaphorically into the limelight. Time for understanding.

Edited July 10, 20187 yr by fantom

1 minute ago, fantom said:

Time to remember they are 13 young people now thrust literally and metaphorically into the limelight. Time for understanding.

I was thinking this yesterday, soon they will ALL be in the hospital, its more likely than not it will be the first time they have slept in beds on their own with clean sheets! Huge changes in their lives.

the oldest boy will be very popular now with the girls.

1 hour ago, DanaDeLuxe said:

 

 

My guess would be that the tanks will be sold like devotionalia as having been used in THE rescue. Probably more than those used will get sold ... ?

To the leaving of the tanks inside: This is still an emergency OP. Peoples life should not be put to risk for mere material.

Elsewhere I suggested a statue of Saman Kunan should be made, and it should be cast in Aluminium from some of the air tanks used in the rescue.

pumps have been turned off and the last boy and coach are in chamber 3

4 hours ago, Get Real said:

Not needed! Mr. Musk. In this country and in many others there are real human heroes. Thanks for the great effort to earn some fantastic PR anyway.

We have not agreed on everything in the past Get Real but sooo true Bug ger off Mr Musk go try your submarines else where  , unles he wants LoS to buy a few.

starts in 20 minutes

Edited July 10, 20187 yr by NCC1701A

I missed the last 40 minutes and now confused. 

 

Is the fully out now 11 or 13 (12+1)?

 

And anything reported yet about the doctor and all seals fully out?

 

Thanks. 

1 minute ago, scorecard said:

I missed the last 40 minutes and now confused. 

 

Is the fully out now 11 or 13 (12+1)?

 

And anything reported yet about the doctor and all seals fully out?

 

Thanks. 

Unless I'm confused, 11 out of cave, 2 past the last swim in cave 3, getting ready to come out.

Please see this thread which is where most of the current news is

 

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1047655-ninth-boy-rescued-from-tham-luang-cave-live-updates/?page=5

 

More ambulances arrived at the cave, waiting for the last boys to come out of the cave #Thamluangcaverescue

 

https://twitter.com/vaitor/status/1016634477290799105

Edited July 10, 20187 yr by NCC1701A

last boy and coach to come out only, they are in chamber 3, coach is reportedly not the best

 

 

Edited July 10, 20187 yr by seajae

3 hours ago, darksidedog said:

I would say they have already been blessed. There are some very unassuming heroes who have been involved here, from all around the world,without who, this episode was likely to have had a far less happy ending. Their expertise and bravery has been the real blessing. I suspect farang will be looked upon in a whole new light by many after this, especially around Chiang Rai. Good Luck Boys and well done the rescue team. Awesome effort!

I was nearer the caves than to Chiang Rai last night in the night bazzar and it has to be said ( yes it does ) wearing an 8 yo England shirt , Did I get bought a beer , I did not , pah no respek init .

3 minutes ago, jerry921 said:

Unless I'm confused, 11 out of cave, 2 past the last swim in cave 3, getting ready to come out.

Thanks.

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Thanks for the cartoon , you brought forth another tear , not many left saving the rest for later.

Would sedation allow them to walk?  Or is it short lived and after a short rest they recover?  Or just totally removes chance of anxiety attacks?

would imagine 13 is going to be a popular number with the lottery tickets for a while now

2 minutes ago, seajae said:

would imagine 13 is going to be a popular number with the lottery tickets for a while now

It has been for awhile now.

13 will no longer be called "unlucky for some" - it'll be "lucky 13" in Thailand. 

6 minutes ago, Elkski said:

Would sedation allow them to walk?  Or is it short lived and after a short rest they recover?  Or just totally removes chance of anxiety attacks?

Bromazepam (Lexotan, Lexomil) removes anxiety while keeping you functional

There is no need for the kids to walk, there are dozens of brave divers an RTN Seals that will be only too happy to carry them out if the need arises.

A relaxant is short lived, but drastically reduces the risk of panic attacks.

Not a good thing to happen in their situation

47 minutes ago, jouec said:

It looked like that on the video I saw

 

 

Was that a fish I saw at about 40 secs ?

1 minute ago, toofarnorth said:

Was that a fish I saw at about 40 secs ?

Yes!

27 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

the oldest boy will be very popular now with the girls.

Just what I was saying to a mate an hour ago ,  these are popular lads all round the world but at their school when they get back ............a few pics taken with them by class mates.