Thai boys trapped in cave pen emotional letter to their parents

The twelve boys trapped in a cave in Thailand have exchanged emotional letters with their parent, the first time since their ordeal began two weeks ago.

"Don't worry, we are all strong," one of the boys wrote.

"Teacher don't give us lots of homework," he joked.

The handwritten letters from the group were handed to British divers on Friday and released on the Thai Navy Seal Facebook page today. 

The boys were exploring the cave when they became trapped by floodwaters on 23 June.

Officials say they have a window of up to four days before rains will make the rescue more difficult.

The football coach who took the boys into the cave has written to their parents apologising for his actions.

"Dear all kids' parents, now all of them are fine, the rescue team is treating us well," the 25-year-old coach wrote.

The boys, in their letters, said he was not to be blamed.

"Don't worry about me, I'm safe," said one boy, nicknamed Pong.

Another wrote: "Nick loves Mum and Dad and siblings. If I can get out, Mum and Dad please bring me mookatha (Thai barbecue) to eat."

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