Community rallies behind Thai soccer coach after rescue

[@peteyoung4861]

In the mountain village like this . No shopping mall , no theater , no game center . The outing activities are all their life . This coach create outing sport activities to raise this kids grown up to be a good men . The cave tour is just normal activities of those boys . They been inside already many time . Unfortunately just monsoon came earlier. No one expected to happen . 10 days in cave with out coach Eke how can they still alive . One young 25 Year old man can handle 12 boys in the hardest situation like this . I suppose to give him credit as the hero of this incident . No blamed him . Not his false at all .

[@siyachari9107]

You are right! this kind of outing activities is around their area just like their playground I guess. They attempted to get inside only 1 hour cause some of them had extra tutorial class afterwards, no foods or packsack with them inside. But Because of the heavy rain and flooding, they need to escape further inside of the cave. (translate from what their parent said)

[@โรงเรียนเทพประทานพรอนุบาล]

Pete Young, I do agree with you 100%

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

Great points Pete. Thanks for the perspective

[@jamesk4460]

Xbox kids never understand that

[@Kpopzoom]

Its near Mae Sai so there is a huge Tesco there and many shopping centers in Chang Rai.

[@Keeper92885]

So many people have given this poor coach grief over his desicion to take the team in the cave. Just because it's not normal to go cave exploring where you live doesn't mean it wasn't normal for them to go. It was just a horrific accident that they got flooded in. Coach is a hero in my opinion.

[@justincase5825]

I agree, it was an unfortunate situation but the coach helped keep those boys alive and their spirits up. he is a hero.

[@genetierney9975]

Sarah Armstrong thai caves are some of the most beautiful things nature has to offer. It attracts millions in tourism, it's not unknown that these caves are massive and beautiful and frequently trabeled

[@louisxvii2137]

Someone died because of the coach creating this situation. Does he not matter? Eye 4 Eye. Coach go bye bye.

[@Keeper92885]

LOUIS XVII someone heroically lost their life saving 13 lives trapped in this cave. That former Navy seal deserves every medal and all the honors possible for his sacrifice. This coach gave up his food and water so these boys could survive. He kept them calm and as safe as possible till help arrived. They also went into this cave in June. Their rainy season doesn't start till July. He would have never put them in harms way if he knew this would happen. Sometimes mother nature has other plans.

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

LOUIS XVII you stupid ignorant bitch!

[@gavinreddig3969]

No ones fault just bad timing

[@maximiliankim-kostarev9742]

Gavin Reddig but there were signs saying don’t go down this deep during the season

[@ellenbulay5918]

Gavin Reddig ... 100% true

[@eyeslj]

Gavin Reddig yeh.. that's it.

[@shankyou9835]

Maximilian Kim-Kostarev yes but the sign just say cave close from july until oktober cause rainy season they go in to cave june 23rd.

[@siyachari9107]

They got in there 23rd but the sign said the raining season started 1 July onwards. It came earlier unexpectedly this year.

[@MissMickey4]

He is a good man. Just unfortunate circumstances. These boys have an amazing story to tell their children and grand kids. Bless the man and his family who lost his life. They are so grateful

[@jasminemason1174]

Apparently the cave is on the way to where they practice soccer, and the cave is a popular tourist attraction for western travelers. He was not being reckless, it could have been an american family on vacation or the kids could have been on their own. The coach advised them to drink water from the stalagmites on the ceiling, it's the only way they would have survived.

[@mtvta1981]

The Coach already had a hard time growing up, his family all died when he was a child & grew up among the Buddhist monk. He didn't need to suffer anymore, he been through enough already.

[@deetravelgirl]

I know, right? I read a lot of comments here on youtube people blaming him. Some are way too harsh. If that would be m, I'll probably lose it. He will definitely feel the big guilt and probably will take time before he'll recover. I pray he keeps strong and will be able to move forward from this. He didn't mean harm to those kids. He's an awesome guy for keeping everyone calm. That was 12 kids in a cold pitch black cave. I can't even control my 2 sisters let alone 12 young scared boys. If people can just go easy on him. Those bunch of people just sitting in front of tv and computer and so quick to judge and so unforgiving.

[@smcd6101]

This coach is a hero, no question. He wanted to give the boys the opportunity to explore something fascinating, and then disaster struck. If the coach was truly negligent, he wouldn't have sacrificed his own food rations for the boys. He emerged from that cave one of the weakest people because he wanted to keep those boys alive.

[@jasminemason1174]

Well apparently thee cave is on the way to where they practice soccer, and the cave is a popular tourist attraction for western travelers. He was not being reckless, it could have been an american family on vacation or the kids could have been on their own. The coach advised them to drink water from the stalagmites on the ceiling, it's the only way they would have survived.

[@ciaa8387]

This brought tears to my eyes. What wonderful parents and what an amazing coach.

[@quicksilver455]

hes an orphan

[@stellabar623]

So happy to hear the support the community has for the coach. All too many people get off on laying blame these days. He had them meditating and kept them calm and in good spirits.

[@TXejas19]

No ones gonna blame him as hard as he is about to blame himself. I don't know what meditation can soothe that, because we all have to eventually come back to reality. I think he did a great job keeping them calm and alive.

[@TXejas19]

anders damin sounds...sound. I've tried meditating and its not easy and I'm not consistent

[@NN-vg3ou]

TXejas19 TXejas19 meditation is to stop thinking and only concentrate on your breathing and touch , so that it could reduce energy consumption , brain is the organ that use up the most glucose , thus meditation can help in conserve energy

[@cherrytraveller5915]

It is shocking how many people still continue to blame the coach that are from western countries. It was just simply terrible luck that they got caught out. Vern Unsworth was due to enter the cave 7 days after the boys got caught for a solo exploration of the cave. It shows just how unexpected this weather event had been

[@blazer9547]

Westerners belive in individuals choices , so that's why. ​@@cherrytraveller5915

[@doloreslara2863]

We all make mistakes he is a hero.he was there the whole time. thank God they all safe and back with there families

[@nidting6588]

Rainy season in Thailand this year coming so fast. It's no one mistake. It's accident. He is true hero.

[@nidting6588]

anders damin The signs at entrance said 'The cave prohibited starting on July'. They travel there on 23 June........ So, They don't do anything wrong. It's accident made by nature.

[@nidting6588]

anders damin I'm Thai. We thai people know that this case will be case study for us. I know you want to share us your idea. Thank you for advice.

[@EricLing64]

Even people in open air hikes have gotten caught in flash floods. It's just a stroke a bad luck, but he did well in keeping them safe until the rescue. Most likely they'll be adjusting the signs, well that and they're thinking of converting the cave into a museum, so I imagine access will be somewhat restrictive. But other caves might have their warnings adjusted too if the monsoon season seems to be coming earlier.

[@cherrytraveller5915]

@@EricLing64 Vern Unsworth was due to make a solo expedition into the cave just 1 week after the boys got caught. This shows how unexpected it was that the cave was flooded this early

[@bandarksa409]

The guy sacrificed to keep the boys safe and alive as long as possible in so bad restricted environment. He is simply a hero.The whole world is proud of you, Ekapol .

[@dreamdust2633]

I'm glad you're talking about how he kept them alive. People should understand that he should not be held responsible for acts of nature. My heart goes out to the families of these boys. I hope you can hold them in your arms again very soon.

[@Babydragonzilla]

Seven Pointed Star i guess that is always a first reaction from the western world - always finding someone to blame

[@dreamdust2633]

Tiktakgrace, I am from the western world.

[@Babydragonzilla]

Seven Pointed Star it wasnt about you, all im saying is it’s a normal reaction from the western world. The thai people do not blame the coach at all but those blame and sue the coach comments were coming from people who are in the western side of the world btw, im from the western world too ✌🏻✌🏻🙏🏻

[@florindacollins864]

If one of the boys was my kid...I still would trust Coach Ake with him. I would probably say...not to go back to the cave though. lol

[@TXejas19]

Florinda Collins 😂

[@cherrytraveller5915]

I read somewhere that they have now blocked the cave off in parts as well as other things to stop this occurring a second time

[@cinnjotime3995]

The coach should write a book on his life.. he so inspiring.. orphan at age 10.. he can donate his profits to his community by way of giving back

[@abingahershey8614]

Cindy Tran right? I would love to read about his biography.

[@MontagZoso]

This coach is indeed a hero. Those monsoon rains came much earlier than usual and it was simply a freak of nature that caused this. As each of the boys and their parents can attest, he kept them calm and grounded with meditation and sacrificed his own food and water to keep them alive.

[@keystring]

None of the parents have blamed the coach. Just found out today how the situation before they were trapped there was like. Parents gave words to a reporter saying that it was raining very heavily and the water came flash. The coach used the flashlight to look for hole to escape the water and they found the hole but they had to use their hands to dig it in order to get in. They barely had snacks to eat. They used flashlight to look for rain water on the ceiling for drinking. The coach told them to meditate and preserve the energy. The parents of the youngest boy said that the boy was cold and the coach hugged him to keep him warm.

[@violetsunflower401]

Baby Bon from a thai media, it's new one. I'm quite surprised seeing someone translate & comment this fast lol

[@Skincarebestie-love]

It from Thai news. I'm Thai, the kid have told their parent. And from the first video we all see when British diver found them actually they stay high up use a rock to digging hold for warming and coach have hugging the little boy to keep his warm. He such a great man I think

[@jenisaretiza5710]

The coach will be considered as a hero.. He did his his best just to take care of those kids when they were trapped inside that cave sacrificed himself without water and food just to give those to the kids.. When I saw him in this vedio he looks so weak my heart ache.. But I feel happy now bcoz they are all safe and out in that dark cave.. I salute to the coach! The children are so strong.. But without the coach who knows what happened to them..

[@brandonlongbottom5747]

He's a hero, if the boys had gone without him I don't think it would have had a happy ending, I cried watching interviews and in Thirteen Lives when he talks about the guilt he felt and then the unexpected out poor of love and kindness from the parents, like he was undeserving... you deserve all of it buddy, SO MUCH love and respect coming from Canada for you and the boys just an absolutely incredible story, gives me chills

[@loeschgeorges5647]

Bravo this young Coach. Without his help these boys won't stay strongly alive. Thank you so much EK.

[@mitzi1726]

This was an event that shopped the whole world. Somehow, my heart was connected to the Coach and the young men in the cave. I would awaken with tear thinking about the magnitude of devastation that would ensue if anyone else were to have died. I am so thankfup for this out some. So thankful to see all the brave people who came together to undertake this major rescue effort. I cried out to my Holy God and he moved to keep the rains back. He sent angels to safely bring out all those who are rescued. I pray for the fallen Navy Seal rescuer. I pray for his family. He is truly a hero also. Thank God for a good ending.

[@mitzi1726]

Sorry for missed spelled words. Typed this while on break😁😁

[@frenchvanilla7109]

Mitzi Mitchell you can always edit : Spelling Errors

[@eo7770]

Mitzi Mitchell the coach is the angle to the boys! If not for him some of them may not survive.

[@JalanRina]

When i travel i visited many caves like many tourist do. If this thing happened to me, all these people would said i am stupid to go there. I bet they only sit in front of tv that they think visiting a cave is stupid

[@MrUtnab]

Jalan Rina thank you. Some people are quick to judge a situation they don't know. In other communities it is normal to explore caves because it's their backyards, even forests

[@neonation6969]

For me , the one who blame others without checking out more details are stupid.Many comments on CNN are stupid!!!

[@neonation6969]

We got it all wrong. I just saw the interview from the little boy and the captain of the team saying they planned to walk around about one hour not far from the entrance but suddenly the water came in very fast and filled up the cave. They could not come out. They helped each other to lift up the rock and dig the mud to find the way to escape the water. They had no idea where they were. They just wanted to find the higher ground.

[@neonation6969]

Me neither, imagine if there ‘s a big python waiting there to swallow you !!!!!! I am scared of all types of poisonous little animals too .

[@chiefchick]

Then I would say you are a ninny. I am Asian and I now live here in Missouri, the state of caves. May not be like Asia but caves nevertheless and I LOVE EXPLORING. Put it this way, ninny world traveler, when it's your time to die, no way can you hide from that.

[@zeecoc9480]

Atleast the coach Didn't leave them Behind like the koreans ferry sank and the captain Tell them stay Inside while he is managing To Get out First 😤

[@christinedeocampo8994]

indeed 😢

[@nu-waveutilitytrailers3308]

Has endured a lot during his short lifetime he just took his soccer players on an adventure it turned bad which anytime you get on the field it could turn bad at any time so no this guy should never be charged he is a hero to them kids

[@Walterwhite-kw6tu]

He Didnt Do Any Mistake or anything wrong . These type of things can happen with anybody. AND people will blame anyway untill it happens with them . After all mother nature is the supreme. He is The Hero IF HE wasnt present the kids wont be live now . Either they would died by attempt to escape . like if you agree .

[@claudiaholmes9086]

Thank God for the coach, I firmly believe that he is the reason they are alive today. I am so happy that he's not being vilified. I can't stop crying with relief for him. God bless ALL involved; coach, divers, volunteers and all those who came together in prayer.

[@lazydesimom2050]

The coach is a hero. He was faced with the most challenging situation yet he tried his best and kept the kids calm and collected. He did the best with what he knew and could do under these circumstances. He should move on with his life and continue to help others. This is the only way towards achieving full healing. I hope he does not turn to medications to deal with the psychological and emotional stress. Pls dont do that. Just keep meditating and keep helping others. Much love & respect!

[@sorrym8421]

It wasn't his fault, he sounds like a very responsible and smart guy. It was just bad timing. He sounds like a very good coach.

[@strawberryredz1997]

Stay positive coach, meditate. Don't let the negative comments impact you. Speedy Recovery. All that should matter to you, is your team and parents, and they love you. God bless

[@723lion]

that coach is amazing despite the unfortunate but unforseen incident

[@cindyhuiqing8610]

i pray that the coach will recover as soon as possible! 🙏 He is a hero if not for him, the boys will not be so scared after alll

[@chiefchick]

He kept those boys alive! Everybody makes mistakes but it would have been worst if he left them stranded or did nothing. He kept them alive. As a mother of two boys, if it had been my boys, I would still be so grateful to him for making sure that my babies come back home to me ALIVE. He is a hero. I pray that he recovers and he learns to forgive himself for a mistake that anyone could have made. And that he continues believing in himself that he has done right by the parents and the kids. Thank God he was the one there with the boys. I cry whenever I think of what they have all gone through. Thank you, Jesus, for keeping them all safe and healthy.

[@joshuajgrillot]

Why are so many quick to throw blame on a situation? You can tell that he already feels guilt but He made up for it by giving all his food to the boys and keeping them calm while waiting for hope.

[@eo7770]

EgoBusta no no many blaming on him, 99% supported the coach.

[@Babydragonzilla]

Just the western world doing that(theyre too used to blaming and suing people i guess) but thai people appreciates him and thanks him

[@miz3577]

Total hero! #TheTruth

[@OmerQuenneville]

The coach did an amazing job keeping these 12 boys alive. What started out as an adventure could have ended much more tragically, thank god that coach was there. If anyone is looking for a man of the year... ...look no further. I hope we get to learn more about him.

[@plumitoamiko]

To the Thai government ..we ask that you give the assistant coach & stateless boys citizenship, making it possible for them to thrive & build a stable and fulfilling life for themselves. They need a sense of belonging.

[@masanomaeda9076]

The coach has same age as me. And I don't think I can do well in his situation 😭😭 Thank u Coach-Nim 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@aiceelyn10]

such a hero, he even starved & suffered a lot! the coach needs recognition! unlike the captain in sewol tragedy in korea who left & saved himself leaving behind hundreds of students!

[@leiramasa]

it's not his fault . you know kids . kids like to go and adventure . hrs a good coach . he gave his food to the young ones . that's so sweet . I hope he doesn't get in any trouble after what he has been through .

[@adelacasila5225]

to the hater this is not the first time they go inside the cave as the other football player said in the interview... .

[@1975curt]

God bless you coach you did wonderful you kept those boys alive you kept those boys their hopes alive. Gods Blessings to you

[@tamikoestomo3275]

This coach is a hero, and deserves highest praise and rewards.

[@timpanatag8620]

Great news indeed. Thank you coach Ake. I ❤ You! 😘

[@pwaydah5774]

Some people say, the coach save all the foods for the 12 kids. Even if he was hungry he kept for the kids.

[@leiramasa]

all the boys wanted to do was just have fun . they didn't expect such a bad weather. the coach Is good ! they just wanted to have fun as a group make some memories.!

[@loriholsclaw6195]

My heart goes out to this young man. I hope he doesnt let this get him down. You are selfless and showed great courage and love for the boys.

[@kalisundari]

For those who may be upset that the diver who lost his life wasn’t mentioned - just because he wasn’t mentioned in this short, less than 3 1/2-minute clip doesn’t mean that he wasn’t mentioned or honored in other footage. And praising the coach or calling the coach a hero doesn’t take away any of the fallen diver’s courage or heroism. I couldn’t prove it, but I honestly don’t think the diver (from wherever he is now) is looking down at the coach with judgment, bitterness, anger, or resentment (yes, even though he lost his life in the rescue operation). I believe the diver (in the afterlife) is rooting for the coach and the boys and happy that they all survived. To me, the coach is more than a hero. He brought the world together in this “accident”/tragedy/event. He and the boys could have gone into the cave and left the cave without incident - and the world would never have known the 13 or been touched by the countless heroes and countries who united to save the 13. Sure, you can lament the cost of resources and trouble and worry this coach’s decision caused but the coach caused an event/rescue to happen that brought the world together in tears of worry and tears of triumph and relief. The coach and the boys, in this unfortunate event, brought the world together in an incredible and powerful way - what a priceless gift to humanity, born out of great adversity/suffering and loss/tragedy. This young coach who seems humble and unassuming probably never expected to be famous in this way, but I believe this was his destiny. To bring the world together like this. And the hero diver who lost his life and brought the world together as well in his death - if he could change a thing, he might choose not to. His life and death has impacted the world as well. If the very parents of the boys don’t blame the coach, that says a lot about the parents, the Thai people, and the COACH! For those who still blame the coach - and of course you’re welcome to have your own feelings and thoughts about him - he doesn’t need your forgiveness or understanding. And the rest of the world will continue to celebrate the boys, the coach, the fallen diver, the divers and volunteers, everyone who came together to make this rescue operation a success, and this moment that brought the world together. I wish the boys and the coach the very best. They’ve impacted and moved so many people around the world, including me. The boys and the coach and the people involved in the rescue helped me feel connected to the world and happy and proud to be part of humanity. Would I have wished this event upon them just to feel this way? Of course not. But it happened and that’s what I’m taking away from it. Many blessings to all involved!🙏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽💗✨💖✨🤗

[@cherrytraveller5915]

There is a massive statue to that diver at the carpark near the cave entrance. There is also a mural of many of the rescuers and his face is the biggest and right in the middle of it. Funnily enough I found it on trip advisor

[@lorremortimer2183]

Thankfully Theodore Roosevelt worked with USA legislation to establish National Parks for the enjoyment of future generations, one of which is Wind Cave National Park. Many live to explore the beauty, awe, and wonder of our magnificent world. A flash flood can happen in cities as well as in exploring our natural wonders. Should we ever find ourselves faced with tragic, unpredictable circumstances....let us only hope that we will handle it as well as this coach did.

[@laldintluangipautu7032]

Its just an accident, pliss don't punish him

[@bethlehem80]

That's coach of the year.

[@pwaydah5774]

B. Lec he is better than Spain club coaches

[@nu-waveutilitytrailers3308]

He should never be charged this guy has

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

Hes a HERO! PERIOD!

[@MB-ng9ci]

I'm on tears just so miracle

[@jean-zw7fy]

He is really a couch he discipline the children will and guide to every moment 👏

[@heathrin18]

The minute I read the story neither myself nor anyone where I'm from blamed him at all. I live in Washington state I know what its like to have it be all sunshine and then BOOM heavy rain! Bipolar weather is the worst and obviously the parents trust him and respect him and that made me so happy that was one of my big fears is that he'd get blamed for this and just so happy to see he's being met with love and not hate.

[@donkeykongfederersucks66]

AMAZING VICTORY!

[@jayanthitarugu1358]

Ekapol you are an amazing person.Role model for every body

[@neonation6969]

Here's the coach FB เอกพล จันทะวงษ์ join in July 2011 - I scrolled through and no doubts why survived in the cave. They did many tough activities.

[@starshine9836]

Many times, those who doesn't know the full story or have an understanding of the people makes the most negative and loudest noise. That's how rumours spread. From one ignorant to the other ignorant one. Unfortunately there are many of them out there that rallied for what they don't understand when those people who are directly involved had different perspective. The diff between righteousness and self-righteousness.

[@krissy0628]

It was a sad accident! The coach even sacrificed all his supplies to the kids because he probably felt guilty and was willing to pay the ultimate price to save the kids. Let’s also PRAY for the officer who died trying to save these kids too. RIP SAMAN

[@nathanvv96]

Love your vid and subbed please pin comment please it will make my day

[@Baztation]

They dont have a big mall ..so the cave is the kids 's playground!!! thats all!

[@bichonfrise4296]

I salute to you coach🙏🏻

[@jghhhfhh185]

Amazing coach

[@zzulm]

It is going to be so hard for him to know someone died and no matter how much guilt he feels the diver is not coming back to life.

[@luciadenis5120]

I was concern about him how he would be treated after the rescue glad to hear the parents are with him because he is a kid too at 25 you still make mistake.

[@piyayeampotjana2663]

A women name Leena: she tries to sue Coach and did report to the police.. yesterday. She is very jealous . Look at this.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3epmoBmas6XntE

[@pletanti6340]

Normally this cave danger from flood during July - November . Wild boar team went there on 23 June ( early monsoon ).

[@Carousel5883]

If it were US he would be charged for sure

[@gooddog132]

Coach EK is better than my parent actually

[@sniyut1037]

The less concern from the media and social media, the less risk for this coach to be suffering from psychological trauma.

[@jessamaelumanas4434]

Why do American psychologist believe that every tragedy would automatically cause trauma an depression. You don't know Asians,--we are very resilient. Bad events happen, we heal, we shake them off, we move on. We count our blessings, we don't feel like we're victims, even if some of us do not have much (material).

[@vengefulbrainiac1395]

Well said.

[@Baztation]

Meditation is the keys to keep your mind clear and strong!

[@ShG2022]

2:26 Wow, what an interview.. was it scary?? ‘NO!’

[@afterpartysin4911]

coach is boss

[@jeffvang416]

Why this soccer team so happy, dont they know they almost die.

[@jotakyininoo2758]

No body better try to incriminate the coach cuz he tried his best to keep everyone alive and sacrificed his share of food for them, he was ready to die first if he had to in that cave for them so no body better be starting any rumors that what he did in there was criminal. Everyone made it out alive because the coach was calm and collected. Putting "criminal" on his name would be the true injustice here. People should be telling him how good he was in there.

[@maricarcastillo7038]

The coach did his best to save the boys.

[@rainyang224]

I don't blame the coach at all. They went there many times before without any problems. Who knew this would happen. It was an accident and the coach had no intention to put the 12 boys in danger. I just hope the coach don't blame himself because it's not his fault. Because of his selflessness the 12 young boys survived. The coach is a hero who should be appreciated for what he had done for the young boys. I'm happy that they are all okay but I'm also sadden by the death of the retired Thai Navy Seal, Saman Gunan. He died trying to rescue the young boys and their coach. His death wasn't in vain and I hope he rest in peace. He is too a hero along with the other rescuers.

[@RealSoLucien]

Mistakes are made but I cannot think of a single instance of owning your mistake and responding in the most positive sense to mitigate the damage. None of those boys died on his watch. Well done!

[@joanamiranda5153]

Thank you Ekk .... you will always be our fav coach. Take care of yourself

[@marktapalla3049]

I salute the Coach He is a hero for me.

[@boa9535]

I can imagine the boys getting rambunctious and clambering in to go further and further before the coach and he having to struggle to keep up with them. It was probably very difficult for him. I have the utmost praise for him. I don’t want him to feel guilty. I want to feel proud and joy that he was able to bring them out alive.

[@4Skenderbeu]

I love it how the coach is the hero (propably cause he was a former monk) *although he took the boys into that cave* but no one thanks the divers and the rescuers where eventually a diver died trying to rescue the boys smh

[@bhantechandima]

The coach is a hero. I would never be able to calm at least one kid and survive in a cave like that.

[@sapphire2640]

dont blame him. kids would have gone and him being there is a blessing

[@HA5HGrimes]

0:36 they are making fun of him

[@menaj2954]

God the world thanks you. I am so happy for these boys, and coach. We thank the resucurers. The coach kept these boys alive period.

[@josiahking4522]

Yay there saved

[@were-all-human9427]

I still think a GoFund should be set up by for the real life Coach Eak, he deserves an easier life, not a free ride, just easier (education/house). Having lost both parents and his brother to local diseases. It would need to be made viral, so we could all send a few $$, and overseen by a recognised reporter, maybe that ABC guy, James Longman, who reported on the scene over those 18 days.

[@eo7770]

First thing when the boys are out of hospital, They should thanks the coach for helping them thru these 9 days.

[@wangxiong8403]

BS for those who wanted coach Ek for criminal charge. He is a hero a truely hero.

[@GiantEagle610]

Coach is 25 years old, likely younger than all of us here

[@jacquelynsaenz2111]

It's not his fault nobody should blame him for what he did he's a good person he helped the boys survive in the cave he did everything he could to help them stay alive nobody should blame him I don't blame him in fact I don't blame him at all for saving the boys life for being there for days but they survived because of him he was once a Buddhist monk and did you know that in Thailand Buddhist monk can get rid negative thoughts depression fears anxiety and whatever it is you're feeling from the inside nobody should blame him the coach is a good man he saved the boy's life and I'm grateful for it I am grateful that he saved the boys he's a hero and he did everything in his power to save them all of them you did it coach

[@markhughes8314]

That's brilliant. I love a Thai happy ending.

[@himsakhils]

His mind won't struggle? No Sir! He is former monk so he knows how to manage his Mind.

[@nfarotk]

This is impossible happen in USA with American sue mentality

[@duyle7031]

that coach was going to get it on with those kids, thats why he brought them deep inside that fucking cave

[@SoniaThecurlchic]

If anyone blames this young man, they are out of their mind. No every person lives in a big city with 5 malls and alot of "city" things to do. A whole lot of people live around nature and therefore nature related activities are all they know. Like me, growing up on an island with not much to do besides adventuring into nature sports and nature exploration. People still havent understood moonson came early this year. At the time it was still NOT moonson season!! They used o go there, along with dozens of other peple all the time. It was just a freaky bad timing that moonson rains came earlier than expected!!

[@theotherside931]

*Exactly how was it his fault? The cave was open to visitors when he took the boys there. There was no report that heavy rain was going to fall.* *Why are we always looking for someone to blame for something?* *One day humans will soon start blaming other humans for volcanic eruptions.*

[@Davevlog5868]

The message of their parents gives me tirs in my ice because in our country Philippines if u did small problem to their child they almost kill u.