what if this same group were in a rickitty boat floating off our northern coast?
They would be knowingly breaking the law. The children are not breaking laws. Vast difference.
Sure, still completely different scenarios with completely different action required. Diplomacy being one.
And many of the boat people know they cannot get to Aus through the legal proper channels so they take a chance.
Granted, there are smugglers that paint a different picture.
5 remain, 4 boys and the coach.
Apparently the parents don't want the coach charged but I think the authorities will have no choice.
(might be a small fine)
Here's hoping they all make it soon, get well and go to the world cup together to put it behind them.
The rescuers are doing a magnificent job and I believe and hope that they will get them all out.
The rains are extremely heavy now, so it is a race to get the last few out before the caves get totally flooded.
A great international effort, and really brave people risking their lives
From what I understand Thailand favours corporal punishment over fines.
True, but now that the whole world is following I think the authorities will think very carefully over what action should be taken.
Even though he has put 12 children's lives at risk, afterall it was an unintentional misadventure in which he managed to keep them safe until they were found.
I just read that the children are not out of the woods yet.
A high risk of infections is now a concern.
Negligence charges could be laid.
I hope not as I think he has well and truly learnt his lesson.
