Trapped young footballers are seen in the cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. All are in relatively good health. Photo: Xinhua Trapped young footballers are seen in the cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. All are in relatively good health. Photo: Xinhua
Trapped young footballers are seen in the cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. All are in relatively good health. Photo: Xinhua

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Will Thai junta use cave rescue of soccer team to save itself?

With elections looming, a successful rescue of the 12 boys trapped in a Chiang Rai cavern could prove a timely popularity boost for the military government

Topic |   Thailand
Laura Villadiego
Laura Villadiego

Updated: 11:56pm, 6 Jul, 2018

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Trapped young footballers are seen in the cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. All are in relatively good health. Photo: Xinhua Trapped young footballers are seen in the cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. All are in relatively good health. Photo: Xinhua
Trapped young footballers are seen in the cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. All are in relatively good health. Photo: Xinhua
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