Heroes one and all: Thai media hails seven British divers key in cave rescue

[greenchair]

3 hours ago, neeray said:

Good that you set the record straight. Even better if you tweeted this correct info to donald trump so that he doesn't (purposely) twist the facts in an effort to rewrite history in an attempt to claim the rescue for America.

He was a bit tardy (or retarded) in entering the picture, perhaps only once it was showing signs of success.

Salute to the Brits and Australian, the rightful heroes of this rescue along with their awesome, multi-national support team.

"All for one and one for all" made it a success.

That's right. At the end of the day, it was a true international effort. 

Though it also didn't pass me by that some people did only make their voice heard once they knew it was going to be a success. ??

[0815]

12 hours ago, vogie said:

I just hope they can make it to Moscow to see England beat France. ???

OMG...

[yosib157]

13 hours ago, darksidedog said:

The world, and posters here have been gripped by this story for the last 18 days, moved with each new thing to unfold. Thankfully there have been no shortage of heroes, especially these guys, ready to risk life and limb to come to the now successful rescue.

 

I cannot imagine what it must have been like for the families of the kids and the coach trapped, or what hell the boys themselves went through, especially before they were found, wondering if they were going to die in the dark, hungry, cold and afraid.

 

Today is a day of celebration, in the unity of mankind from many nations who have assisted in this amazing escape from death. Still, there is tragedy, as in the very sad demise of former SEAL diver Samarn Kunan. I hope his family can find solace in knowing he died a hero.

 

A memorial to his bravery and the rest of those who went where most of us would be way too scared to go, should be set up at the site, so he can be remembered always.

 

And the little wild boars? Congratulations on being given a second lease of life. I hope they will all appreciate the huge effort that went into finding and then rescuing them and take that new life opportunity with both hands, and go on to be the best people that they can be and never forget what it is to be there for others in need. Hooyah!

 

Thanks a bunch D for writing everything that I wanted to get down in words.

 

Could not have added anything more to summarise recent events. 

[Elkski]

from the initial reports and well before any dewatering it must have been a slow terrifying effort to advance each meter.   It is good the Thai seals stayed within their limits and asked for assistance before someone died.   Cave divers are a special breed of crazy.   The minds ability to do this is more important than all the technical training.   In my youth I was   not  bothered  to squirm through dry cave passages.   But on scuba at my age I'm  Not sure I could cope.  Some open water diving is in caves and tunnels but only short distance to free sky. And low current and good visibility.   

i never had my doubts they would be found and rescued as long as the group found dry ground.  I think the amount of water pumped is incomprehensible.  I. I want to celebrate. Should be tickertape like parade in bkk

Edited July 11, 2018 by Elkski

[HungDonger]

Sad to read that the Australian doctor/diver who was the last to leave the cave received tragic news on his return. His father passed away last night while he was still in the cave. R.I.P.

[Artisi]

12 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Hope the government take very careful note of just how good brave and caring some expats and farangs can be alter their course in a timely manner to all the people that live here 3 cheers for the boys and RIP to one brave man. 

government take note -- note of what, all forgotten by weeks end ?  

[sanemax]

Just now, Artisi said:

government take note -- note of what, all forgotten by weeks end ?  

Was you hoping to benefit in someway ?

 

[Artisi]

10 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Was you hoping to benefit in someway ?

 

I don't need any further benefits - for me living in Thailand is sweet and easy. 

I was being facetious about the added care that will be passed to foreigners by the government -- F S A 

Edited July 11, 2018 by Artisi

[whaleboneman]

2 hours ago, phetpeter said:

Yep! all praise to everyone involved. The sad thing is many foreigner's come to Thailand to work and encourage Thai's to become better, Many come as Teachers, and for the next couple of weeks will also be recognised by their help. Maybe not superhero's but, still hero's in the eyes of many young students. In a couple of weeks, Thai's will return to their old ways, Thai's will return to treating their helpers as 4th world, underpaid, backstabbed and generally held to ransom over work permits and excuses. No matter how loved they are by others , they are at the edge of jealous others who believe they are the kingpins of Thailand. They need to be reminded that English people, drop everything to help anybody in trouble or need, without requiring a big thank you. just to be treated as an equal in the same standard as they treat their fellow countrymen in the country that they help. No more No less. Let's see how Thailand honour the rescuers in relation to how they treat their own and those they rescued.

I get the impression that you believe the English are the only people that help their fellow man?

[happy chappie]

2 hours ago, Juan B Tong said:

Hooray for the Brits!!!

 

Time for a big feed, then a piss-up and a punch up!

Good idea.when ive had my gut full of food and beer where can I find you? 

[Snow Leopard]

Great Job boys. Great job everyone. Lets just hope we can make it even better with a win tonight.

 

 

 

 

[DavCurtis]

What a day, everything came in play on this mission to make it a success, and today we celebrate. 

RIP to our fallen hero. Your sacrifice did not go in vein. We will celebrate your life and name every time we think about the 13. ???????? ????????

[HHTel]

Donald Trump tweeted very late in the day when it looked like it was going to be a success:

 

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"The U.S. is working very closely with the Government of Thailand to help get all of the children out of the cave and to safety," the president wrote on Twitter. 

Trump did not specify how the United States was helping in this rescue operation. 

 

[sanemax]

3 minutes ago, HHTel said:

Donald Trump tweeted very late in the day when it looked like it was going to be a success:

 

 

What does that have to do with this thread ?

 

[toofarnorth]

3 hours ago, sirineou said:

I Thought we were not allowed to post in foreign languages in this forum.

What are a "  big feed,  a piss-up and a punch up " ?

I think he means cheese and cucumber sandwiches , a glass of Boli. and fisticuffs .

[Get Real]

15 hours ago, ThreeEyedRaven said:

Nice to see the Brits recognised for their input, though this is an effort that should be widely shared among the many nations that contributed. Awesome work, even more awesome outcome. ten days ago many assumed they were dead. It seems you cant write the boars off before the final whistle.

I am also glad to see that they have been recognized. How ever, that is only by Thai media and the very professional former governor. I will wait and listen with big ears. It is said, that today and his evening talk the PM will adress the issue. Let´s see how he will put it. Nothing more than positive and gratefulness will be accepted.

[sanemax]

3 hours ago, phetpeter said:

Yep! all praise to everyone involved. The sad thing is many foreigner's come to Thailand to work and encourage Thai's to become better, Many come as Teachers, and for the next couple of weeks will also be recognised by their help. Maybe not superhero's but, still hero's in the eyes of many young students. In a couple of weeks, Thai's will return to their old ways, Thai's will return to treating their helpers as 4th world, underpaid, backstabbed and generally held to ransom over work permits and excuses. No matter how loved they are by others , they are at the edge of jealous others who believe they are the kingpins of Thailand. They need to be reminded that English people, drop everything to help anybody in trouble or need, without requiring a big thank you. just to be treated as an equal in the same standard as they treat their fellow countrymen in the country that they help. No more No less. Let's see how Thailand honour the rescuers in relation to how they treat their own and those they rescued.

Its quite odd , a few British divers did extremely well and they played it down and didnt try to claim any credit , saying that it was a team effort .

   Yet some British people , who werent there , are trying to claim some kind of credit for the divers actions, just because they are from the same Country as the divers .

[toofarnorth]

1 hour ago, HungDonger said:

Sad to read that the Australian doctor/diver who was the last to leave the cave received tragic news on his return. His father passed away last night while he was still in the cave. R.I.P.

Not good news but this Aussie appeared on tv this morning and my wife said he had died.

Well I think she said that but you know my wife , well no you don't but if you did it would make sense.

[anon789561]

5 minutes ago, toofarnorth said:

Not good news but this Aussie appeared on tv this morning and my wife said he had died.

Well I think she said that but you know my wife , well no you don't but if you did it would make sense.

no way? the aussie doctor died? you got link for news on that. looked like a seriously strong bloke to me

**it was his dad that died.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/father-of-dr-richard-harris-adelaide-cave-diving-expert-who-played-vital-role-in-thai-rescue-has-died/news-story/f127bab6a634a216cd9d5aa04cfe7514

Edited July 11, 2018 by Happy enough
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[jossthaifarang]

Would be a nice touch if the Thai government gave Mr Acton citizenship..

[Kadilo]

5 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

no way? the aussie doctor died? you got link for news on that. looked like a seriously strong bloke to me

**shit your mrs was right

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/father-of-dr-richard-harris-adelaide-cave-diving-expert-who-played-vital-role-in-thai-rescue-has-died/news-story/f127bab6a634a216cd9d5aa04cfe7514

His father has died 

[HHTel]

Very sad news but it's not the rescuer that died, it's his father..... rip

[anon789561]

1 minute ago, jossthaifarang said:

Would be a nice touch if the Thai government gave Mr Acton citizenship..

he's been here 12 years or something like that and he's 39?, might already have it

[anon789561]

5 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

His father has died 

yeah i saw that mate, sad losing your old man as many will know but i am sure he would have been very proud of his son

[ELVIS123456]

Playing golf today with the wife and on the way to the first tee this morning everyone was talking about the resue in Thailand (we are in Australia at the minute).  One bloke said the King should declare it a public holiday.  Everybody knew about it and had been following the story.  The World has come together to follow this story - it is great to have been one of them.  

 

Edited July 11, 2018 by ELVIS123456

[anon789561]

13 minutes ago, ELVIS123456 said:

Playing golf today with the wife and on the way to the first tee this morning everyone was talking about the resue in Thailand (we are in Australia at the minute).  One bloke said the King should declare it a public holiday.  Everybody knew about it and had been following the story.  The World has come together to follow this story - it is great to have been one of them.  

 

i think they've already pushed the limits on public holidays here mate ; ) i worked for a thai/english firm for nearly ten years and often would turn up to an empty office. public holiday, again!!! i used to say how the <deleted> do you people make money

[flyingdoc]

Fantastic result.  Congratulations all round, and for the readiness to accept foreign help, which appears to have played a crucial role in the successful outcome.

[UglyBug]

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Mission Impossible ? Possible For Sure ? hope All who posted on day 6/7/8 that they were already dead and it was a waste of time and many , many others on Thai Visa Forum who posted derogatory remarks about the Thai Seals , Army , Volunteer Divers from All around the world ? and the support of the Thai locals and beyond , who made food and gave Hope to All the Team's involved Hang their heads in eternal Shame ! This was a one-off Rescue ! as I have been coming to Thailand since 1990 I know of no other ! let me know if there was ? I now think in the Intense Euphoria and the Goodwill between the Health Secretory Jesada Chokdmrongsuk ,Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha and Governor of Chiang Rai Narongsak Osottanakorn instead of training Navy Seals on Cave Rescue which Hopefully may never be needed again ? They should be looking at the state of vehicle driving All over Thailand ? where accidents and Death is a Daily occurrence ? for a start there are many underage kids riding motorcycles with no insurance , licence , or protection do not know or how to give signals ? go through red lights and do not know anything about road positioning this includes many of the adult population as well ? I live in a small village where traffic lights where erected at a junction at the local market I sit and witness every evening that there are All types of vehicles running through the red lights ? plus go up the wrong lane to cut across on coming traffic I have been driving for around 53 years and find the driving in Thailand Abysmal ?
It is so bad that I find three months is more than enough after driving here ! and I return the UK to recharge my batteries for a few month and have done for the last nearly 19 years

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, toofarnorth said:

I think he means cheese and cucumber sandwiches , a glass of Boli. and fisticuffs .

A little too sophisticated I would suggest... 

[neeray]

1 hour ago, sanemax said:

What does that have to do with this thread ?

 

I think it means Donald Trump tried to steel the credit of the "real" rescuers. But the attempt failed!