Rescue of the cave in Thailand: the boys leave the hospital before the press conference – live updates | New

Here is what we know about the boys and their trainer:

Ekaphol Chantawong 25-year-old coach, dubbed Ake

The badistant coach of the Wild Boars took his team to the cave on June 23. He was once ordained as a Buddhist monk, and since he left the order has spent a lot of time looking after his grandmother. Thai media reported that authorities have not ruled out charging him with a crime, but Thai government spokesman, General Werachon Sukondhapatipak, told the Guardian that "no one is going to kill him". speaks".

Werachon said comfort to the boys: "The coach advises them to go to bed, of course, not to move their bodies too much, not to waste their energy, and of course, by meditation, they remain conscious of everything. time, so their spirit is not going to walk. "

In a letter written inside the cavern and delivered to the Boar parents last week, Chantawong, who coached the team for over three years, is excused and promised to take care of their children.

The parents replied: "Do not blame yourself … No parent is angry at you, so do not worry"

Adul Sam-on 14 years old, dubbed Dul

He was the boy who called in English to ask British divers what day they were when they reached the team. He added that he and his friends were hungry. His teammates, unable to follow the conversation, were chatting "eat, eat, eat" with the little English that they had. Adul badured his friends, "I already told them."

His English skills have earned him the admiration of millions of people in Thailand, where less than 30% of the population speaks the language. According to local media, his knowledge of English comes from his involvement in church activities. He also speaks Thai, Mandarin and Burmese, which he learned to live just beyond the border in Shan State, Myanmar. Like many students in Thailand's Mae Sai district, he commutes daily across the border

Mongkhol Boonpiam 13-year-old, nicknamed Mark

With coach and Adul Sam-on, Boonpiam is technically stateless.

His family hails from the porous and largely illegal border areas of northern Thailand, contiguous with the Shan State of Myanmar. As such, the three men are not considered citizens under Thai law, which leaves them with few rights.

The Thai sports daily Siamsport reported that Mark played football since he was in kindergarten and that he loves the sport so much he almost always wears a football shirt. His favorite team is Muangthong United, the leading team in the Thai Premier League.

He was designated by the Thai media as one of the first four boys to be saved from the cave.

"I just heard his name, Mongkhol, and I was pretty happy," his mother said.

Prajak Sutham age 14, nicknamed Note

He occasionally plays to the goal when he is not in midfield. He has been playing football for two years and is known for being an ATV enthusiast.

In a note to his family written while he was trapped in the cave, he wrote, "Mom, are you well at home? I'm doing well. Please tell my teacher that I like him. I love you, mom.

He was also named as one of the first four boys to be saved from the cave.

Nattawut Takamsai, 14 nicknamed Tle

He was one of three strikers trapped in the cave.

His mother wrote to the entire team while they were trapped saying, "Please, do not blame yourself."

She added, "We are not mad at you at all, take good care of yourself, do not forget to cover yourself with blankets because it's cold, we're worried."

also told the coach: "We want you to know that no parent is mad at you, so do not worry about that."

Pipat Bodhi 15 years old, nicknamed Nick

He is not a member of the Wild Boars team but joined the team's training match on June 23 to spend time with his friend Ekkarat Wongsookchan.

As one of the strongest, he was one of the first boys rescued from the cave.

In a video released by the hospital over the weekend, he said, "Thank you, I'm fine, I like having rice with roasted red pork and crisp pork."

Panumas Saeangdee 13 years old, nicknamed Mick

Mick was described as an ideal defender because of his physical form and fluid movement. However, his coaches recently considered playing him as an attacker because he is strong in the air and skillful with his head. It is said that he plays as well as a 15-year-old

. Her family was sitting outside the cave after the boys disappeared. "We are all sad and hope to see him soon," his aunt told reporters.

She was on the back burner with Mick's mother and her distressed grandfather who at the time had barely spoken in a few days.

"I'm taking care of his grandfather … he has not eaten much … it's him who raised Mick, so I'm trying to comfort him", she told AFP.

Speaking in the video of the hospital, he said, "I'm fine, I'm safe now, I'm in good health, I like having pork with basil, thank you."

Duangpetch Promthep 13-year-old, nicknamed Dom

The captain of the Boar team and one of three attackers trapped in the cave.

His teammates on the U16 team say that he has the qualities of a leader and a good sense of humor. Dom has been invited to practice by a number of major provincial teams, including Sukhothai FC and Chiangrai United FC.

Her glowing mother Thanabad Promthep, was photographed with an image of her son on an iPad after learning that the group was found in July.

Convalescing to the hospital, he said, "I am in good health. Thanks for the help of [your]. I like to have rice with a cooked pork leg.

Chanin Wiboonrungrueng 11 nicknamed Titan

Titan is the youngest player in Wild Boars. He has been playing football for five years. When he joined the sports club at his school three years ago, he was invited to play for the Wild Boars.

He was one of the eleven boys to be saved.

After his rescue, his father, named Tanawut, says his son described the first three days of the cave as the most difficult. The group was hungry and cold. The boys were having trouble sleeping, and Titan was crying, because he was missing his parent.

Tanawut says that he is touched by the actions of the team coach. Without him, says the father, he does not know how the children could have survived.

"The coach Ake hugged him and encouraged him to be strong," Tanawut told CBS.

Ekkarat Wongsookchan 14 nicknamed Bew

The goalkeeper of the team would have improved his game in recent years because of his disciplined personality. At the end of each workout, he gets up to retrieve the equipment from the team.

While he was trapped in the cave, he wrote to his parents saying, "Do not worry about me, mom and dad. I will be gone for only two weeks. I'll help you later, Mom, to sell goods when I'll have time. I will go out here. "

In a video published by the Thai Ministry of Health, Bew is shown in his hospital bed raising his arms in a boxer's victory pose.

He said: worried. "

Peerapat Sompiangjai 16 nicknamed Nite

It was the birthday of Peerapat that the group was celebrating on entering the cave.

Her sister told AFP that the family had prepared a birthday cake for the right winger and grilled pork to celebrate with him that night.

A member of his cycling club, Sittthisak Sawanrak, told the BBC that he was calm. "A big boy who just loves to ride a bike and play football".

He said that he was anxious to eat grilled pork on the barbecue when he would come home.

Pornchai Kamluang 16 nicknamed Tee

One of the defenders of the Wild Boar team.

"Do not worry, I'm very happy," he said in a letter to his parents while he was trapped in the cave.

In his video message to the hospital, he said, "I want to eat fried rice with crispy pork. Thank you for sending us your support. "

Sompong Jaiwong 13 nicknamed Pong

One of the team's midfielders was photographed in an English red shirt while he was snuggling into the cave.

cave, he wrote: "I love you mom and dad.Do not worry, we are all safe now.I love you all."

In his video message to At the hospital, he said: "Thanks to all the people around the world for helping us."

"I am in good health, I like to eat pork with basil with a fried egg."