Thailand's Most Heroic Story Happened Here (Tham Luang Cave Rescue)

Tham Luang Cave Rescue - Northern Thailand Roadtrip Ep. 37
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Near the town of Mae Sai in Thailand’s northernmost province of Chiang Rai a heroic and dramatic story happened in 2018. A groupf of young boys from a local Thai soccer team and their coach got stuck in the Tham Luang cave. The cave got flooded while they were inside. It took 10 days just to find them and then several more days to get them all out. This Thailand cave rescue story is what I am telling you about in this video. The story of the wild boar’s soccer team and their cave rescue. Join me as we have a look at the Tham Luang cave today.
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[@KenAbroad]

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[@chaw294]

My pleasure as always Ken...💪💪✌️

[@moments634]

Certainly, Ken. You have become a celebrity in Google now, you know?

[@georegbyrne7351]

Still remember this story It's news all over the world. I have seen the kindness of Thai people and people around the world help each other

[@johnkelley502]

You should watch 13 lives

[@broadwoodloch]

I remember it was British guys who done the rescue,and the thanks they got for it was that prick Elon Musk calling them paedos because they refused his submarine idea.

[@mickbotcast]

the British guy is a Cave expert, and the very first person to quickly notify the authority to bring Cave Rescue team from Britain ! Elon Musk incident really made us angry at his public stunt too... when everyone from multi-nation is doing their work there a rich boy trying to be a shining hero. there no way in hell his capsule will work due to the narrow path of the cave

[@Mr.TravelKing]

I have visited the Tham Luang cave! They did an excellent job of honouring those who helped in the amazing rescue. Now Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non is Thailand's newest National Park.

[@lynia6587]

Hi Ken 👋🏻 yeay , I still remember this sad incident happened in this cave 😢 I couldn't have imagined how terrified and scared the family must have felt and the rescue team they're super heroes. RIP to the two heroes who were unfortunately lost their lives in that Tham Luang cave mission 🙏🏻

[@truth8307]

The superhero is the team coach who taught the boys meditations during the 10 days and kept them alive, thanks to his meditation experience learned while he was monk before.

[@jiraratboonwej2816]

You are the first foreigner youtuber filming the cave vlog , thanks for the impressive information , the story always on Thai people's mind..

[@BreakawayBites]

Yup , it was all over the news...... A race against time getting the kids out.... Least , you got to see the actual site itself...... Stay safe , be vigilant...

[@Sup3rnal]

I have read the story before but I love your perspective on it. It's really beautiful that people can come together to make good things happen, proof that it's not impossible. Great video, Ken!

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks 🙌😊

[@ez22009]

Yes. I do Remember that the world was one. Unlike now, fighting , deceit , selfishness sentiments is all over the world, to save oneself over others. Respect for all those involved in this rescue.. great vid too 👍

[@paramedicinparadise9795]

I was there shortly after the boys were saved and the cave was fenced off. Could not get near it. Also you had to park far away and walk or hire a tuk tuk like vehicle to get to cave area. Parking area had numerous food and trinket booths selling anything and everything to do with cave rescue. What struck me the most was the memorial for the Thai Navy Seal that died trying to rescue the boys. Very moving experience to be there. Payed my respects to the Navy Seal and left a few of my Ambulance service patches at his feet. A trip well worth it. Thanks Ken for the video and allowing me to relive that trip. 🙏🙏

[@applepie8058]

Thanks for featuring the cave and explaining what had happened at the cave, many many thanks to everyone involved!! United as One, great motto!

[@dathang]

With the movie "Thirteen Lives" released yesterday I wonder if this video of yours is going to get more hits.

[@mollyjackson4476]

Wild. I bet this video is about to blow up after the movies come out

[@afiqputra9076]

Still remember when I saw this news. Can't imagine what it feels like to stay in pitch black for 18 days. I would probably goes insane

[@nicoliosullivan6745]

Thanks sharing this story, Ken. I remember hearing it in the news, it's certainly something that united the world. Blessings to all involved❤️

[@MarcosFerreira]

Really this was an amazing story.

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Yes the story of the boys stuck in the cave was very famous!

[@sally88tan]

Wow!Truly great 👍🏻 u visited this cave…🙏🏻

[@uhuburu4515]

Heroes know no boundaries....not in their hearts, not in their minds. So much respect for those men and women.

[@favouritemusiclimyk8601]

I saw the movie showing the rescue operation. Thanks to the international communities and all parties who had helped out. Tq for bring us to this cave. Take care.

[@minniec.9127]

The rescue was truly a miraculous story, on all fronts. Thank you for bringing it to light again. I teared again to re-hear it. 🙏

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for this video n thanks for showing your day exploration in Thailand.

[@chaw294]

Great content, great video and hard work, Ken. Thanks for sharing this video. Yeah, the story/news of those young boys and their coach who were trapped in Tham Luan cave was over everywhere in the media/TV. I followed that story closely and felt relieved after all of them were rescued. A good motto : "UNITED AS ONE"...It was super wonderful of those experienced divers from all over the world who came to help....once again, thanks for this priceless vlog, Ken. Bravo !!!

[@sanyasuk.8003]

From Germany ?

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya Ken, I bet that was a weird feeling being near the cave. That must of been the longest time for the parents of the children. Being trapped so long. Waiting to see if they would ever get out. And the scariest time for those trapped. I remember the story at the time. It was amazing. How many people came to help. Rest in Peace. To the gentleman that lost their lives. Thank you for sharing your video. Have a great weekend. .

[@paolafarfan9382]

Como puedo llegar desde Chiang Rai sola? No manejo moto, podria ir en transporte publico? AYUDA!!!

[@EasyPeasy1337]

Hi! Missed your videos, last time had hardship time, but again i'll be up to date and enjoy best thailand trip ever watched :)

[@sureshtamang6040]

Yeap ken the terrific incident about that Cave was all over the media. Actually it was a kind of insanity for adventure situation during monsoon season.

[@Love.Thailand]

around my country The movie is being filmed now. The cave นางนอน . Stay safe ken ^^ hope you enjoy

[@carlitasingco1067]

Gud evening everyone in be careful idol ken,,🇵🇭🇹🇭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christiancarre3650]

Well done Ken your explination of the whole video was so well explined and recerced well done keep the blog,s comming

[@DonnaLeidi]

The best thing boys did was to leave all the belongings behind so the patrol officer was able to notify the authorities, oh my lord!!!! Amazing God bless , see faith and meditation 🧘‍♀️ is the key

[@demher9826]

that was in all over the news before i remember trying to get an update on the edge of my seat everyday hoping for the kids to be rescued & as well as those heroes well being .. i remember that me & my friends discuss & try to argue about what are the ways & odds that they can save them quick as these kids are inside of the cave for the very long time & hoping for the best to all the people helps to rescue them ... maybe it didn't end up well but thankfully the kids was saved those heroes sacrifices will never be forgotten 💖✨🇹🇭 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. it's good that you covered this story to commemorate those heroes bravery & sacrifices 👌 good job ken 👍

[@judyoh9008]

Remembered reading about this story, there is happy ending with all the boys and their coach rescued, but the sad part is the 2 casualties. Your decription of the narrow and dark caves also reminded me about crawling through a dark and narrow cave chamber (Gua Telinga or Cave of the Ear) in the Malaysian national park in Pahang, but was thrill, adventurous and lasted perhaps about half hour. Recommend that you try when you come to Malaysia again.

[@KenAbroad]

Oh that sounds scary 😲

[@drout526]

One of such Wonderful event where everyone behaved as humans...🙏

[@Aaliyah01]

I remember hearing about this sad story all over the news and then I saw that I think recently they came out with a national geographic documentary on Disney + which I watched last night with my brother. It was such a sad story but with such a happy ending for all 13 of them. All the divers and people who helped out are heroes and those boys were all so brave as well

[@olyomune556]

Guten abend Herr Ken! Thank you for doing the story on the incident at Tham Luang (Luang Cave). The rescue operation was indeed heroic! How about an update on your travel? Aufwedersehen!

[@KenAbroad]

Big Update in the next video 🙌

[@gmahalias]

Like this video

[@philyerboots6640]

Hi Ken you didn't get back to me about the vaccine, do you still need help?

[@ejwrigley]

He is the anti vaccination 🤣

[@KenAbroad]

Sorry Phil, was very busy the past days aaaand I got vaccinated yesterday 🙌 anyway, appreciate your help 😊

[@philyerboots6640]

@@KenAbroad great news, keep up the good work, you make us very home sick Danke

[@judyoh9008]

@@KenAbroad That's good news, so now the Thai government just start vaccinating foreigners?

[@KenAbroad]

@@judyoh9008 I'll explain how I got vaccinated in the next video ✌

[@robmason6466]

Nice one!

[@jdnaveen321]

After 13 lives 🙌

[@Kaizer177]

Mate, I was an extra on the thirteen lives Directed by Ron Howard in Australia It look exactly like the set I was on 😱 I am so surprise !

[@somtam8891]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Shichman]

❤❤❤

[@jmoss2407]

Didn’t see Russia come to help… lel

[@sanyasuk.8003]

Just a short swimimng in the cave is ok.

[@alberthutabarat9440]

You are leaving Thailand soon but I do hope you visit Doi Pa Tang (ดอยผาตั้ง) before leaving Thailand. I really wanna see it on your KZbin channel.

[@mickbotcast]

It probably a few time where we see the world work together for one common greater good. Aside from local Thai citizen from many province and Military force There're also Britain Cave rescue team Australia Doctor Diver USA Navy, Japan Waterway expert, China Mountain expert Israel tech specialist or even Myanmar border patrol on the other side of mountain looking for a cave that might connect and so many Nation that I didn't mention here due to my poor memory

[@izzad1361]

Best👍

[@Gwendeezie]

Thank you for touring us around with you.

[@jomontanee]

Thanks Ken! I just thought about them all yesterday and here you are! Ps. Their movie directed by Ron Howard is coming soon.

[@jerryonjay]

An interesting fact afterwards was that all the boys except one who was a Christian spent sometime at a Buddhist monastery as novice monks . The coach spending 3 months there . I think their lack of notoriety is a very different culture than in the western world . I’m sure they will forever be indebted to the 2 that lost their lives trying to rescue them . The World watched as people from around the Globe cane to help while experiencing the kindness of Thai people , unequalled by any other . Ron Howard is directing and producing a Netflix movie about the ordeal

[@jemuelrabo2702]

Did you even pray.

[@Idahn46]

If i not mistaken during that time is raining. They try to get place for shelter. Suddenly the water level keep rise and they go further more until stuck inside. The most important part in this incident the whole word pray for the safety of this kids and rescue team, watched news to get new update and the expertise diver around the world together to rescue 12 kids and 1 assisntant coach. Rip to 1 thai navy seal diver who dead during the rescue process.

[@toloveandrestore2472]

You are a good reporter/story teller

[@iconsworld9]

One of them is already headed to the United States of America, I mean you can't keep track of the rest of the 12 boys and 1 coach, but they've separated a little bit that is what I know to be.

[@sanyasuk.8003]

Won't you step in ?

[@drximing3047]

Hello Mr Ken have you encountered any floods there? Please take care of yourself and God Bless you. Actually Thailand is the best Kingdom which full of interesting places food and people as well.

[@stewlawph]

Rainy season makes the caves dangerous because of water surges in the caves. That was what happened. They boys were sedated to get them out safely & prevent them panicking.

[@brianpoffley1771]

It's not so scary inside interesting staligtites I've been 1k inside but big belly can't fit small spaces.

[@gwy742]

I was wondering since you're in the north, will you ever visit this location. Aaaaand you did it 👏👍

[@msa4449]

Great video, you try to find the boys atleast 1 of them if possible and interview them...that would be awesome.

[@aaronfung8025]

all heros honoring saman gunan and beirut pakbara

[@SkullSyn]

Thanks

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you, appreciate it 💪😊

[@tameramonteiro2090]

This place should be close with no access to entrance ever again look scary 😟

[@BeyfighterFaris]

What a coincidence! While I was watching your video, a notification of a video on FB by Der Backmeister appeared! Lol Remember? The german restaurant in Malaysia

[@KenAbroad]

Haha yeah sure I remember remember awesome place 💪😊

[@alien6495]

Ken, The great part of this piece of history is it brought the world together. Glad all of the kids made it. i remember this will. Thanks for the reminder. On the other hand before you go to another country please research it well. Maybe a trip home and show us your family and parts around Germany. Lots of history there. maybe things we don't know about. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Until the next blog.

[@narendra_hegde2]

It was very violent back then. How calm it is now

[@น้องแก้ว-ถ5ฦ]

Going to Phitsanulok there is a Nam Lod cave

[@Chai_Travel]

Nice! I like the story man!

[@NaeemAminVlogs]

Love you from Pakistan

[@น่าฮักจักน่อยนึง]

Tham=Cave Luang=Big

[@jonathanleong2537]

Where is your light Ken ?? 😅😅😅

[@PeedaWeeda510]

Is it closed all the time? Or can you still go in

[@steviezx6]

Hi Ken it was really good you took the opportunity to cover the rescue of the Cave boys while you were in the region where it happened I am currently reading a book called The Cave written by an Aussie journalist who was there covering the story at the time.

[@lindatang4955]

Thanks for sharing this priceless vlog. Unfortunate incidents was happened at this cave but brought the whole world reunited. RIP to those who lost their lives

[@hambaahaable]

Watch the movie of the incident..best! The Cave.

[@cyber1991]

Ken, I didn't expect you to go to this cave. I remembered being captivated by this story everyday and I was in Thailand at that time, Buddhist meditation partly saved their lives without food or water. I would have love to see what's inside the cave instead of just showing the outside.

[@KenAbroad]

Going in wasn't allowed unfortunately 🤔

[@haiderallawati8059]

Yes I still remember this incident. Big salute to the heroes who lost their life in the cave.

[@2008401412]

thanks ken for the great video! very informative

[@calynnping]

Great content Ken! Appreciate the feature of this cave in your video.

[@markh8916]

Thank you Ken, I too remember this story on the news.

[@maureenledger3281]

So interesting, thanks for the video

[@arvindupreti1913]

4kms , they went pretty deep .

[@truth0891]

A history to remember. Stay safe, Ken 🧕🏽

[@jorgenrh7598]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@antruok4950]

World known story - thanks for taking us there 🙏

[@anthonymf4754]

Thank you Ken

[@kashyap1991]

Wow

[@misterphotatoes7166]

👀

[@liamkirkbride8156]

Are you going to do a video on how you got vaccinated in Thailand has foreign

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah next video will be about it ✌

[@specialproblem5459]

+1 for the algo

[@Salieri21]

Cutie 💓 pie Ken

[@cherrypichick6782]

Just watched Ron Howard's movie "13 Lives" BUT being at the mouth of the actual cave is so much more powerful & scary! 😳🤿 The Story also makes you think about the other 100's & 1000's who perished without any rescue. RIP 🙏🏻 Danke for the vlog.

[@ColinC33]

This cave has been closed for awhile due to covid. There is a movie being made there by Netflix over the last 2 months so it toattaly closed so you were lucky to get into the area.

[@KenAbroad]

Yes I run into that movie set the day prior. They told me I can come back next day, it's their day off 😄

[@ColinC33]

@@KenAbroad I go there every day as my son goes to school close by. They have never left me in you must have great influence Ken...Keep the good work.

[@sanyasuk.8003]

You come alone ? May be the cave need you.

[@lenus_11]

Now it's a national park

[@ronniepeters8189]

2018 this happened , i think they will make a movie from this story.

[@hambaahaable]

Nov 2019 the movie was out named The Cave..90% replicate the real situation.

[@KenAbroad]

They are filming a new Netflix movie there currently. I run into a big filmset there the day prior 😄

[@ВладимирШангин-к9ф]

Thank you Ken. Thanks to ilon mask.

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

I was hoping you'd recreate events yourself. Maybe next time.