Boys lost weight but show no serious signs of illness

CHIANG RAI: Most of the 12 boys rescued from inside a Thai cave on Tuesday lost an average of 2kg during their ordeal but are otherwise in good health, a senior official said in the latest health update on the boys.

“From our assessment, they are in good condition and not stressed. Most of the boys lost an average of 2kg,” Dr Thongchai Lertwilairatana-pong, an inspector for Thailand’s health department, said.