webfact Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Solid food but no TV yet for rescued eight By THE NATION Thai nutritionists prepare foods at Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, where eight boys of a soccer team are staying after they were rescued from Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province yesterday. // EPA-EFE PHOTO THE EIGHT members of the Mu Pa (Wild Boars) Academy football club rescued on Sunday and Monday from the Tham Luang cave were in good health mentally and physically, although all had high white blood cell counts and two showed signs of pneumonia. Senior health officials at Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital said yesterday the group would remain under observation there for at least one week. “All eight are in good health – no fever as of this morning,” said Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr Jessada Chokdamrongsuk. They showed no signs of after-effects from their hours-long dive to safety, he said. All of the boys had shed a kilo or two while trapped in the cave but were now able to get out of their hospital beds and walk around. They’ve received medication to stabilise their white blood cell count, which had risen due to lack of food and from being in a cold, damp environment, Jessada said. The first four footballers brought out, ages 14 to 16, were taking Vitamin B1 and were allowed to remove the sunglasses they had worn to protect their vision. The second group of four, who came out yesterday, ages 12 to 14, were still wearing sunglasses, he said. The two who were found to have signs of pneumonia have responded well to antibiotics and their fever and coughing were abating, Jessada said. The boys said they’d seen no bats or other animals inside the cave, but doctors would keep watching for any indications of infectious disease. Samples had been sent for lab tests at Chulalongkorn Hospital Bangkok with results expected in two days. “They are also in good mental health, able to talk and appearing cheerful. Some even joked with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha when he visited them on Monday night,” Jessada said. The first four boys rescued were also allowed to see their families on Monday night, though only through a window. “If tests turn up no signs of infectious disease, we’ll allow their families inside to talk to them, but they’ll have to wear protective suits and stay two metres away.” “They seem to be hungry often and this morning the first four boys asked for bread and chocolate spread... They are athletes, so their bodies resist illness well... They are still on saline drips because doctors are providing medication intravenously.” Jessada said. All the boys were allowed to chat on the phone with their families later yesterday. Asked what was the first thing the boys said, Jessada said: “They were thankful and happy to be rescued and wanted to go home.” After being found in the cave, the boys were fed power gels and soft food to build their strength gradually. As of yesterday morning, they were able to eat normal but bland food, Jessada said. Their requests to watch TV have been denied pending consultations with psychiatrists. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30349784 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-07-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashkale Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) They didnt come from another planet or did they? Special diet? No TV? This cave story has too many holes in it. Edited July 10, 2018 by ashkale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats56 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Can't Watch TV? ? Come on that's crazy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Juan B Tong Posted July 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2018 Having successfully been rescued, the brave lads are the first known kids to have successfully gone through smart phone and TV withdrawal. Social scientists and PhD candidates are rushing to Thailand to study this rare phenomenon. It has been reported that the boys actually talk and listen to each other. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted July 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Beats56 said: Can't Watch TV? ? Come on that's crazy. Well maybe the doctors (especially the psychiatrist) want to shield them for a while from sensationalist footage / comments about the rescue. Not surprising. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Beats56 said: Can't Watch TV? ? Come on that's crazy. Do you comprehend that there may be severe pyschological consequences from watching the international attention generated by the media? You don't know how the boys will react. There could be tremendous feelings of guilt, depression or stress for the boys. It's better to let them be evaluated, let the media attention die down, and then allow them to watch TV, but probably avoid too much news coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, scorecard said: Well maybe the doctors (especially the psychiatrist) want to shield them for a while from sensationalist footage / comments about the rescue. Not surprising. There is also the fact that their eyes are still recovering even though the first 4 have had the sunglasses removed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: Solid food but no TV yet for rescued eight The exact opposite of many on this forum, with their liquid food and constant TV. It's also a no brainer that the 8 who had been rescued at the time of this story weren't allowed to watch TV. If something had have gone wrong before the others were out then you wouldn't want them to first hear about it on a TV news story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djjamie Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) Not even the world cup? Mind you I would be pyschologically scarred if England win! Edited July 11, 2018 by djjamie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashkale Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, chrisinth said: There is also the fact that their eyes are still recovering even though the first 4 have had the sunglasses removed. I didnt see them blink or shocked much with the highpower lamps when the first "contact" was made? They werent shielding their eyes much after 15 days in a cave..anyways I fail to see that anyone will survive 15 days in a cave with no supplies. Edited July 11, 2018 by ashkale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 If they are all out now why can’t they watch tv ? Is it to shield them from opinions off the outside world ? I’m guessing no phones either or they can read everything on Facebook. Cant help but wonder if they are all being kept away from viewing media etc as some tv show has paid some high positioned person a large amount to get the first interview with them all on some prime time Thai tv show and wants their undiluted feelings and thoughts on display in public . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, ronaldo0 said: If they are all out now why can’t they watch tv ? Is it to shield them from opinions off the outside world ? I’m guessing no phones either or they can read everything on Facebook. Cant help but wonder if they are all being kept away from viewing media etc as some tv show has paid some high positioned person a large amount to get the first interview with them all on some prime time Thai tv show and wants their undiluted feelings and thoughts on display in public . ? I do believe that they need to protect the eyes for a few days . Lights dimmed and sunglasses on and no screens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 It's great that everyone got saved but I think they're taking it a little too far....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 6 hours ago, webfact said: Thai nutritionists prepare foods Translation - Somchai makes khaotom khaidao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokSausage Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I didnt see them blink or shocked much with the highpower lamps when the first "contact" was made? They werent shielding their eyes much after 15 days in a cave..anyways I fail to see that anyone will survive 15 days in a cave with no supplies. What supplies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 6 hours ago, ashkale said: They didnt come from another planet or did they? Special diet? No TV? This cave story has too many holes in it. That's how they managed to get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloha23 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, scorecard said: Well maybe the doctors (especially the psychiatrist) want to shield them for a while from sensationalist footage / comments about the rescue. aka "hysterical b3llsh3t vs mass-psychosis". Edited July 11, 2018 by aloha23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 What is news worthy and what is soap operish? I hope the international media coverage determines what is adding value and what is rubberish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiChakayan Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 11 hours ago, zaphod reborn said: Do you comprehend that there may be severe pyschological consequences from watching the international attention generated by the media? You don't know how the boys will react. There could be tremendous feelings of guilt, depression or stress for the boys. It's better to let them be evaluated, let the media attention die down, and then allow them to watch TV, but probably avoid too much news coverage. To me this sounds like a lot of BS. I'd just let them resume their lives with their families and friends. Overkill seems to be rule here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippybangkok Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 PS.... I nailed it... Told ya they should be sedated Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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