Outside the Cave, Meet Those Giving All For Strangers
CHIANG RAI — They might not risk their lives diving deep into black waters, but the uncelebrated efforts of a small army of volunteers have fed, sheltered and soothed those on the front line.
Thaksin’s Son Declares for ‘Black Pink’ and K-Pop Sphere Erupts
BANGKOK — Ardent fans of one of the current hottest Korean girl groups went into a frenzy Wednesday at the news their band of choice was endorsed by none other than the son of perhaps Thailand’s most polarizing political figure.
King Orders Military Training in Cave Rescue
BANGKOK — Upon a royal order, cave search-and-rescue training will be introduced to the curriculum of all branches of the armed forces, the leader of the ruling junta announced Wednesday.
Cave Rescuers Win Admirers Online
CHIANG RAI — For some it’s the US Air Force spokeswoman. Others have latched onto the teenage Chinese-language interpreter, the British cave divers or even the coach still trapped 5 kilometers inside.
Mariah Carey to Return to Bangkok
BANGKOK — One of the world’s biggest pop divas is coming to Bangkok again later this year, a concert promoter announced Wednesday.
Several Plans in Motion But Risky Rescue Could Take Months
CHIANG RAI — Officials would not rule out that it could take months to bring to safety a football team trapped inside a flooded cave complex as they scramble to stop more water from flowing inside.
Boys Greet World in New Clip From Inside Cave (Video)
CHIANG RAI — New footage of the boys trapped several kilometers inside a flooded cave was posted online Wednesday morning.
Outside Cave, Resolve and Anxiety Mingle Before Rescue
CHIANG RAI — Officers stand vigil to keep roads clear. Soldiers march through with fresh supplies. Water pumps worked relentlessly while the local authority monitored electric cables. All are poised for a single purpose: bringing the 13 souls so close yet still out of reach back to a world perched on hope.
Nation Gives Freebies to Celebrate Cave Boys
RANONG — J’Tae scooped steaming guay tiew noodles into bowls while turning to watch, enraptured, at the news.
Cave Boys May Have to Dive Despite Danger: Official
CHIANG RAI — A top Thai official said Tuesday that heavy rains forecast for the coming days could worsen floods in a mountain cave, forcing authorities to speed up their extraction of the 12 boys and the soccer coach who are trapped there.
