Australian diver admits boys and coach sedated in rescue

13 Sept 08:54 Key points summarised by AI

Australian diver Craig Challen confirmed that the Wild Boars football team and their coach were heavily sedated during their rescue from the Tham Luang cave.
The sedation was crucial to keep the boys calm and prevent panic during the challenging three-hour extraction operation.
Challen, a retired vet, collaborated with anaesthetist Dr. Richard Harris to medically assess and prepare the team for the complex rescue.

Former Olympic boxer Somluck sentenced to two years for child abduction

Today 12:50 Key points summarised by AI

Former Olympic boxer Somluck Kamsing was sentenced to 24 months in prison without suspension for child abduction involving a 17-year-old girl.
The appellate court dismissed attempted rape charges but upheld the conviction for taking a minor, ordering Somluck to pay an additional 80,000 baht in civil damages.
The incident occurred on December 9, 2023, when Somluck met the 17-year-old at an entertainment venue and subsequently took her to a hotel room.