Phu Khao Thong (Tham)
ท่ามะพลา (TH)
9.926663,99.071383
9.926663,99.071383
Location
The cave is in a recreational area which has a water source in moo 7 tambon Khan Ngoen. It is in an isolated limestone hill just west of the railway, between the H41 and H4134, 2.5 km south of Lang Suan.
Description
Brief descriptioj
There is a Buddha in the cave that is cared for by a monk. It is also an archaeological site.
Documents
Bibliography 01/08/2019- +Bellina, BÚrÚnice (2017) "Was there a late prehistoric integrated Southeast Asia maritime space? Insight from settlements and industry" in Acri, Andrea; Blench, Roger; Landmann, Alexandra (eds.) "Spirits and ships: Cultural transfers in Early Monsoon Asia", ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore, ISBN 978-981-47-6275-5, pp239-272 +Favereau, Aude; Bellina, BÚrÚnice (2016) " Thai-Malay Peninsula and South China Sea networks (500 BCeAD 200), based on a reappraisal of ôSa Huynh-Kalanayö-related ceramics" Quaternary International Vol. 416 pp219-227 DOI: 10.1016/j.quaint.2015.09.100
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Tham Don Yoa [CP0133] | ||
| 4.2 | Tham Khao Ngoen - CP0016 | 15 | 0 |
| 11.2 | Tham Khao Phe - CP0082 | ||
| 12.4 | Tham Khao Krieb - CP0034 | 80 | 0 |
| 17.0 | Tham Khao Noi [CP0110] [Tham Ban Nam Chuet] | ||
| 18.2 | Tham Ma Ngaen - CP0081 | ||
| 19.9 | Tham Kraduan - CP0032 | ||
| 20.0 | Tham Tuay 1 [CP0137] | ||
| 20.0 | Tham Tuay 2 [CP0138] |