Tham Kheu - PS0044
16.617244,100.662115
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.
Description
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
D. Smart, T. Bolger, M. Ellis, N. Anderson 2002/2004 Grade UISv2 3-3-F
Documents
[Topo] Tham Kheu 14/05/2019Bibliography 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 Unpublished report. 6pp +VOGT, NILS B. (2013) "Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand: A Picture-Guide Book" Booksmango, Bangkok ISBN 978-616-222-160-6 214pp
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Tham Phra Sai Ngam Resurgence - PS0086 | ||
| 0.8 | Tham Phra Sai Ngam - PS0030 | 3026 | 92 |
| 1.1 | Tham Huai Rai - PS0056 | ||
| 1.3 | Khlong Khun Huai Tum Resurgence 1 - PS0055 | ||
| 1.3 | Tham Khlong Khun Huai Tum 3 - PS0078 | 39 | 0 |
| 1.3 | Tham Khlong Khun Huai Tum Lek - PS0065 | 1035 | 36 |
| 1.4 | Tham Nam Tok - PS0059 | ||
| 1.5 | Khlong Khun Huai Tum Resurgence 2 - PS0077 | 25 | 0 |
| 1.5 | Tham Dak Ga Deen Yak - PS0058 | 210 | 7 |