7 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

That is complete rubbish.

Yes....no governers are poor.

Most times, the Thai people are more accomadative of foreigners, compared to the sad, suffering and frustrated foreign Thai bashes. Sad, but true. 

It was Australians who carried out the majority of the cave rescue  and were honored by The Thailand Government for a job well done . Sadly a Thai diver lost his life during the 100% successful rescue .

18 hours ago, steven100 said:

oh please' stop with the thai apologist 

Stop with the unfounded nonsense maybe. It must not be fun being somehow stuck in a country that you so completely detest. Is that the Thai's fault too ? 

12 minutes ago, Harsh Jones said:

Stop with the unfounded nonsense maybe. It must not be fun being somehow stuck in a country that you so completely detest. Is that the Thai's fault too ? 

Yes, he made his bed in Thailand and detested Thailand. He can't afford his flight home. Prayut darling 

18 hours ago, Crossy said:

It's never too late.

 

The last survivor of the Sampoong Department Store collapse in Seoul, 19-year-old Park Seung-hyun, was rescued 17 days after the collapse, on July 15, 1995. 

Most people can survive weeks without food. Hydration is essential and if no other supply, urine can be drunk safely. It is mainly water.

21 hours ago, Yagoda said:

People who think tha what these rescuers doing  is "too slow" have never run heavy equipment.

Right.  They are working with material that is twisted and intertwined. 

11 hours ago, ujayujay said:

Where do you always get this total nonsense from...from your imagination?

No from Thai friends who were there at the time and knew personally of certain figures in authority who were misappropriating monetary donations coming in from abroad.

I was here in Thailand at the time, but live in a different province, but used to visit them regularly

22 hours ago, steven100 said:

yes,  they did eventually after realization set in. 

Yes after the Thai navy seals said they had done all they could, and requested the forein (British) help that was present at the site.

10 hours ago, macca3248 said:

It was Australians who carried out the majority of the cave rescue  and were honored by The Thailand Government for a job well done . Sadly a Thai diver lost his life during the 100% successful rescue .

The divers who discovered the boys were british experts at cave rescue, The doctor who worked out actually how to get them out of the cave was Australian which was brilliant, but he expected some losses. 

10 hours ago, macca3248 said:

It was Australians who carried out the majority of the cave rescue  and were honored by The Thailand Government for a job well done . Sadly a Thai diver lost his life during the 100% successful rescue .

On July 8, 2018, a rescue team made up of 13 international cave divers and five Thai Navy SEALs made their way to the group to help them get out of the cave. Brits Volanthen, Stanton, Jason Mallinson and Chris Jewell, and Australian divers Richard Harris and Craig Challen led the mission.Sep 23, 2565 BE

On 4/4/2025 at 7:24 AM, ChrisY1 said:

I haven't heard of refusals of assistance.....could you please explain that?

I"ve been past the site a few times and it's really busy....the removal of rubble is slow work....picking off heavy concrete elements is difficult and there's always the danger of creating slips.

Thank you and I agree with your post. I've heard of no refusals from any qualified companies or individuals.

On 4/4/2025 at 1:36 PM, josephbloggs said:

Evidence please.

In the Christchurch earthquake of 2011 the last survivor was found the next day. After that it was just body recovery. Given the heat in Bangkok trapped survivors without water would be unlikely to last 3 days

On 4/4/2025 at 9:09 AM, Tropicalevo said:

 

And the poor governor who accepted the foreigners help lost his job for doing so.

Even though the rescue was a 100% success.

Not 100%... One brave Thai diver died in the process... RIP...

On 4/4/2025 at 6:31 AM, ikke1959 said:

After 1 week there will be no survivors anymore.. The works are very slowly, as a lot of help was refused...

what a load of BS.

On 4/4/2025 at 5:01 AM, ikke1959 said:

After 1 week there will be no survivors anymore.. The works are very slowly, as a lot of help was refused...

Really? How deeply are you involved in the rescue mission?

Do keep us updated with your breaking news. 

23 minutes ago, ravip said:

Really? How deeply are you involved in the rescue mission?

Do keep us updated with your breaking news. 

Do you know how long you can survive without any drinks laying under the debris and who knows how injured they are??? Apparently not... and you don't read the news too that there is very heavy smell of decomposing  If you see the pic there are not many rooms where the hide..... But I will believe you as an expert .... all 16 will be fit and healthy rescued....

Anyone who has not had water since the collapse is now dead.

40 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Do you know how long you can survive without any drinks laying under the debris and who knows how injured they are??? Apparently not... and you don't read the news too that there is very heavy smell of decomposing  If you see the pic there are not many rooms where the hide..... But I will believe you as an expert .... all 16 will be fit and healthy rescued....

Sorry, I agree 100% that I am no expert in these matters. I was depending and requesting for your expert advise.

On 4/4/2025 at 6:31 AM, ikke1959 said:

After 1 week there will be no survivors anymore.. The works are very slowly, as a lot of help was refused...

And that's the word of our local expert, folks. And now the facts. History shows us that people can in fact survive for a week, sometimes longer. 

15 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Do you know how long you can survive without any drinks laying under the debris and who knows how injured they are??? Apparently not... and you don't read the news too that there is very heavy smell of decomposing  If you see the pic there are not many rooms where the hide..... But I will believe you as an expert .... all 16 will be fit and healthy rescued....

as in all accidents/disasters we all hope there are survivors, no matter what the odds..so go play with your toys in your room whilst the big people do their job.

On 4/4/2025 at 2:13 PM, scorecard said:

You're so sad, no need for that comment.

What's got into you?

In the past your comments were so balanced. 

aha...ok, i apologize, i did have a horrible experience with a particular thai family.  but I do find solace in a couple of my thai friends.