Search enters 6th day

A newly-discovered opening to a flooded Thai cave where 12 children and their football coach have been stuck for six days raised hopes for the massive rescue operation for survivors yesterday.

But it was not clear whether the opening will lead to the trapped boys.  Rescuers also lowered survival kits with food, water, medicine, a map and writing supplies into a narrow crevice.

Families refused to give up hope as a nation galvanised with messages of support and prayers for the young football team, aged between 11 and 16.