Khun Nam Ru [Paddy Field Spring] [CM0128]

ทุ่งข้าวพวง (TH)
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Location

This major perennial spring 8.5 km northwest of Ban Nong Khaem rises from a deep pool at the foot of the steep hill. Martin Ellis - 27/06/2019

Description

Martin Ellis - 27/06/2019

Even in the dry season the water can be seen to well up with considerable force. The water appeared to be very clear and probably drains much of the karst massif to the north-east. The site was dived to a depth of a few metres, but the route was obscured by tree roots and the fast current. It is clearly linked to Paddy Field Spring Cave.

Documents

Bibliography 27/06/2019

FARRANT, ANDREW; FLOWER, SIMON; LEE, SIMON (2001) "UBSS Expedition to Northern Thailand" University of Bristol Spelaeological Society Proceedings Vol. 22 No. 2

History

The villagers believe that this is a holy place. Every year there are ceremonies at spring. before work in the fields starts. This resurgence was investigated by the UBSS in 2000. Martin Ellis - 27/06/2019

Caves nearby

Distance (km)	Name	Length (m)	Depth (m)
0.0	Tham Khun Nam Ru - CM0127	25	0
2.3	Tham Pham Boa - CM0038	150	20
5.0	Porcupine Cave - CM0108	133	0
5.4	Tham Mi - CM0125	718	0
5.4	Sink CM0260
5.6	Sink CM0262
6.2	Huai Pao Sink - CM0130
6.3	Sink CM0261
7.0	Tham Ling - CM0110	76	40