Kengkard Bongkawong
Kengkard Bongkawong is the head of operations for the Metta Than Rescue group from Thailand, and he played a crucial role in coordinating the rescue efforts for five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos.
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Kengkard Bongkawong is the head of operations for Metta Tham Rescue and discussed the challenges of searching for the two missing men.
‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave | Laos
United Kingdom· 2026-05-30
Kengkard Bongkawong is the head of operations for Metta Tham Rescue and provided updates on the rescue efforts.
First of trapped men rescued from flooded Laos cave | LaosUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-29Thai diver Kengkard Bongkawong earlier told CNN that the five villagers found on Wednesday are in the 'safest spot' inside the cave.
Live updates: Survivor rescued from flooded Laos cave but remaining group faces another night underground
United States· 2026-05-29
Thai diver Kengkard Bongkawong earlier told CNN that the five villagers found on Wednesday are in the 'safest spot' inside the cave.
Live updates: Laos cave rescue, race to save five trapped menUnited States· 2026-05-29Kengkard Bongkawong is the head of operations of the Metta Than Rescue group involved in the rescue efforts.
Five villagers found alive in Laos cave as search continues for two missing | LaosUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-28
