Caving
Although there are caving opportunities all over
Thailand, these are some of the most commonly explored.
Pai
The Tham Lod caves have a unique cave system which is believed to be one
of South-East Asiaˇs largest.
Sam Roi Yod National Park
With its many carbonic limestone rock formations, this park between
Kuiburi and Pranburi, is a wide prairie near the seashore as well as some
off-shore islands. As well as boasting a wide variety of plant species and
wild animals, there are three caves worth visiting within the park.
Sai Kaeo Cave
The cave near Pranburi is fairly deep and one
needs a flashlight or lantern to go far inside.
Sai Cave
This cave is situated on the same route as Tham
Sai Kaeo. To get there you have to pass through the villages of Phu Noi,
Phu Yai, Khao Daeng, and Khung Tanoad. There is then a 20 to 30 minute
climb up the hill.
Phaya Nakhon Cave
This fairly large cave is located near Pranburi,
you can either take a boat from the mouth of the Pranburi River which
takes about 2 hours or a boat from Khung Tanoad Village which takes only
about 30 minutes. There are a couple of natural ventilation holes in the
roof of the cave which also allow the sun light to enter. At the cave is
Phra Thinang Khuha Kharuhat, a pavilion constructed in 1890 during the
reign of King Chulachomklao (King Chulalongkorn, Rama V). The pavilion is
now used as the official symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
Kanchanaburi
Kang Lava Cave has fantastic stone formations making it one of the most
interesting and beautiful caves in Thailand to visit.
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