Twelve Thai boys rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand will be discharged from hospital next week, health minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn said on Saturday.
The last group of the 12-member “Wild Boars” soccer team and their coach was brought out of the Tham Luang cave, near the border with Myanmar, on Tuesday night, safely ending a dangerous rescue and evoking international relief and joy.
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The 12 and their coach are recovering both physically and mentally and will be discharged from hospital on Thursday, July 19, Piyasakol told reporters.
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Global outpouring of relief and congratulations after Thai cave rescue -
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All 12 boys and coach rescued from Thai cave -
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Last divers leave Thai cave after rescue of soccer team concludes -
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Rock climber involved in Thai cave boys rescue hails mission ‘success’ -
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All 12 boys, their coach rescued from Thai cave -
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Thai cave rescue operation resumes for the remaining 8 boys and their coach
“We need to prepare both the children and their families for the attention they will receive when they come out,” he said.
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