THE WILD BOARS: PARENTS ARE TOLD ‘DON’T WORRY’
HERE’S the list of players and their coach who went missing:
Ekarat Wongsukchan, 14 (nickname: Bew) Plays goalkeeper and promised his mother he would help at her shop after he was rescued.
Pipat Pho, 15 (Nick) Not a member of the Wild Boars but joined their practice on June 23 to spend time with his friend Bew.
Pornchai Kamluang, 16 (Tee) Plays defence and told his parents not to worry in his letter home. “I’m very happy,” he wrote.
Panumas Sangdee, 13 (Mig) Another defender, he wrote to his parents that the Thai Navy Seals were taking good care of him. Adul Sam-on, 14 A midfielder, who spoke to the rescuer when they were first discovered. He is in a volleyball team that came second in a North Thailand-wide tournament.
Prajak Sutham, 15 (Note) Plays in midfield, although sometimes fills in in goal, and is described as a “smart, quiet guy” by his family.
Peerapat Sompiangjai, 17 (Night) Arightwinger. It was his birthday the boys were celebrating when they went missing and his parents have told him they are waiting to hold his party.
Sompong Jaiwong, 13 (Pong) He was seen in an England shirt but dreams of playing for the Thai national team, according to his teacher. Duganpet Promtep, 13 (Dom) A striker and captain of the Wild Boars, and has reportedly been invited for trials by several Thai professional clubs.
Chanin Vibulrungruang, 11 (Titan) The team’s youngest player has been playing football since the age of seven.
Nattawut Takamrong, 14 (Tern) Told his parents not to worry about him.
Mongkol Booneiam, 13 (Mark) A trainee with the team and described by his teacher as a “very respectful and good child”.
Ekapol Chantawong, 25 (Ake) The assistant coach apologised to the parents for leading the boys into the cave, but they said they did not blame him. (© Daily Telegraph, London)