Tham Kheu - PS0044

บ้านมุง (TH)
16.617244,100.662115
Length 245m Depth 9m
Grottocenter / carte

Location

A small seasonal stream flows out of boulders on the north side of Khao Pha Nok Insi at the base of a white cliff. There are several spirit houses and shrines at the base of the cliff. Directly above the resurgence is an entrance leading to a 5 m pitch down into a small stream cave (ladder required). Lower, and to the left of here, is another slightly hidden entrance that does not require equipment. Martin Ellis - 20/05/2019

Description

Martin Ellis - 20/05/2019

Downstream (right) enters a 15 m long rift that ends in boulders with daylight visible. Upstream is a passage which is 2 m in diameter leading to a seasonal sump after 50 m. Beyond this obstacle the passage enlarges, but is very muddy. At the upstream there is a muddy pool and a static sump. Local information indicates that this sump opens up in the dry season and the cave leads to a 'large room'. Other small passages/chambers near the entrance all quickly end.

Topographie

Martin Ellis - 20/05/2019

D. Smart, T. Bolger, M. Ellis, N. Anderson 2002/2004 Grade UISv2 3-3-F

Documents

[Topo] Tham Kheu 14/05/2019
Bibliography 20/05/2019
  • +ELLIS, MARTIN (2005) "Some Caves in Thailand Part 2" Shepton Mallet Caving Club Journal Series 11 No. 8 pp342-357 +SMART, DEAN (2002) "Wang Daeng Karst Resurgence Survey 25-30 August 2002" Royal Forest Department, Bangkok. Unpublished report. 6pp +VOGT, NILS B. (2013) "Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand: A Picture-Guide Book" Booksmango, Bangkok ISBN 978-616-222-160-6 214pp

History

2002-08-27 D. Smart, T. Bolger, 2 rangers - surveyed to seasonal sump 2004-04-02 M. Ellis, T. Bolger, N. Anderson - continued survey to upstream sump Martin Ellis - 20/05/2019

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