Editor's Note:
Thai Ambassador to China Piriya Khempon hosted a reception at the Ambassador's Residence in Beijing to thank the members of the two Chinese rescue teams for their efforts in the Thai cave rescue on Wednesday. He gave an exclusive interview with the Global Times after lunch. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)
Thai Ambassador to China Piriya Khempon shakes hands with members from Peaceland Foundation, who participated in the Thai cave rescue, on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Thai Ambassador to China Piriya Khempon talks with Green Boat Emergency, the second Chinese rescue team that participated in Thai cave rescue, on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Thai Ambassador to China Piriya Khempon gives a speech on July 18 during the reception for the two Chinese rescue teams that participated in the Thai cave rescue. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Wang Ke, head of Peaceland Foundation, talks during the reception on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Wang Lin, team leader of Green Boat Emergency, talks during the reception on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Chinese rescue teams and Ambassador Piriya Khempon stand for a group photo on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Thai Ambassador to China Piriya Khempon gives an exclusive interview with the Global Times during the reception on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Wang Zhigang, member of Green Boat Emergency, talks with the Global Times on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT 
Wang Xudong, member of Green Boat Emergency, talks with the Global Times on July 18. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
