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Some of the boys were greeted with hugs, tears and smiles from waiting relatives and friends when they returned home on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Thai boys rescued from cave wake up at home for first time in weeks

During national TV broadcast they smiled, joked, showed solidarity with one another, as they shared details of their traumatic experience.

19 Jul 2018 12:50 PM

Musk later deleted the tweets and did not immediately respond to a request for comment through Tesla. (Photo: File)

British caver may take legal action against Elon Musk for 'pedo' tweet

Vernon Unsworth, who provided mapping knowledge of cave to rescuers, said Musk's prototype had 'absolutely no chance of working'.

16 Jul 2018 1:38 PM

The boys have been recovering in hospital since they were rescued over three days last week and will be discharged on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Thai Boys Rescued From Cave Won't See World Cup Final Live Tonight

Since live broadcast will be telecast late night in Thailand, the boys will watch recording of match later as doctors want them to rest.

15 Jul 2018 4:28 PM

They were all extracted on July 10, ending an ordeal that had the world holding its breath for their safe return. (Photo: File/AP)

Thai boys rescued from cave to be discharged from hospital on Thursday

Children, parents have been advised to spend time with friends, family, not to give media interviews as that could 'trigger PTSD symptoms'.

14 Jul 2018 2:48 PM

Global attention on their fate and the multinational rescue has put the area firmly on the map, with plans for a museum to showcase the rescue. (Photo: File/AP)

Following daring cave rescue, Wild Boars team tackle fame, expectations

Research suggests 20 pc of boys may develop long-term psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder.

13 Jul 2018 1:54 PM

"I believe it will become another highlight in Thailand," rescue chief said. (Photo: AP)

Thailand's Tham Luang cave to be turned into museum after heroic rescue

Rescue chief told reporters site would ultimately be converted into museum showcasing clothes, equipment used during dramatic rescue.

12 Jul 2018 8:28 PM

By the time the last diver was out the water was already at head level, almost to the point where he needed an oxygen tank. (Photo: File/AP)

Thai cave rescue almost ended in tragedy with 20 rescuers still inside

Soon after last 4 boys, coach were out, pumps failed in area between 2 chambers, filling them with water as 20 rescuers remained inside.

12 Jul 2018 6:32 PM

A Thai well wisher puts a poster to pray for boys and their soccer coach who had been trapped since June 23, in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand. (Photo: AP)

Race against time: Timeline of Thai's soccer team search-rescue ops

The team included 12 young soccer players and their coach who were stranded in the Tham Luang cave.

12 Jul 2018 3:15 PM

The world should remember Samarn, the head of the rescue mission told a news conference at the end of the 17-day operation. (Photo: AP)

'When I wake up, who will I kiss?': Wife of departed Thai navy diver

Samarn Kunan, former member of elite navy SEALs unit, was only casualty in multinational operation to save boys, coach trapped in cave.

12 Jul 2018 1:56 PM

'We're here really looking at this as a movie that could inspire millions of people across the globe,' says Scott, managing partner of Pure Flix. (Photo: AP)

Thailand cave rescue to be turned into Hollywood movie

Production house Pure Flix's Managing partner Michael Scott, who lives in Thailand, was at rescue site, made announcement on Twitter.

12 Jul 2018 12:12 PM

Footage shows them behind quarantine glass in bed wearing smocks and facemasks, flashing peace signs and doing the traditional 'wai' greeting. (Photo: AP)

Video footage shows rescued Thai boys recovering in hospital

The video shows several of 'Wild Boars' football team in hospital, after being rescued from Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand.

12 Jul 2018 11:34 AM

The lack of information about the meticulously planned rescue had baffled observers given that the team were extracted safely. (Photo: AP)

Thai boys were passed 'sleeping' on stretchers through cave: Rescue diver

Thailand's junta chief told reporters on Tuesday that the group had been given 'minor tranquiliser' to help calm their nerves.

11 Jul 2018 7:02 PM

Australian media said he put his own life at risk to venture four kilometres into the flooded cave to medically assess the 12 boys and their coach. (Photo: @MarkMooney7/Twitter)

Australian doctor, forerunner in Thai cave rescue, affected by family tragedy

Richard Harris, world-renowned medic, diver present in dramatic rescue of Thai boys, was reportedly last person to leave water-logged cave.

11 Jul 2018 3:13 PM

The boys and the coach are in quarantine in Chiang Rai hospital, apparently in good spirits despite their ordeal. (Photo: AP)

'Hooyah': Thais triumph over the rescue of Wild Boars team

The nerve-shredding 3-day mission ended on Tuesday with group of 4 boys, coach emerging from cave which had held them captive for 18 days.

11 Jul 2018 1:15 PM

Four boys among the group of 13 trapped in a flooded Thai cave for more than a fortnight were rescued on July 8 after surviving a treacherous escape, raising hopes elite divers would also save the others soon. (Photo: AFP)

Rescuers gear up for final push to save remaining five from Thai cave

The head of operation, Narongsak Osottanakorn, said rescuers had learned from experience and faster in bringing 2nd batch of survivors out.

10 Jul 2018 9:53 AM

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