Tham Ko Hong - KR0088
(TH)
8.079890,98.675653
8.079890,98.675653
Length 80m Depth 0m
Location
This island is a popular destination for tourists. It is the largest island in the group and the furthest south.
Description
This sea-level cave can be traversed by boat to a chamber (or hong) inside the tower which is open to the sky.
Documents
Bibliography 17/10/2019- BEWLEY, DJUNA (2000) "Exploring Thailand's Phang Nga Bay" National Speleological Society News Vol. 58 No. 8 pp226-7, 230 BROOKS, SIMON (2003) "Cave Exploration in Southern and Central Thailand" The International Caver 2003 pp38-43 DUNKLEY, JOHN ROBERT (1995) "The Caves of Thailand" Speleological Research Council, Sydney ISBN 0-9589253-9-9 HALLIDAY, WILLIAM R. (2002) "Caves in Krabi" pers. com. to Dean Smart HENLEY, THOM (2003) "Krabi. Caught In The Spell" Thai Nature Education, Phuket ISBN 97491140-5-1 PIPATPAN, P. (1993) "A Room With A Secret View" Sawasdee (Thai Airlines Magazine) No. 22 July 1993 pp20-24
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Ko Hong Cave 1A [KR0266] | 8 | 0 |
| 0.0 | Ko Hong Cave 1B [KR0267] | ||
| 0.1 | Ko Hong Cave 2B [KR0269] | 4 | 0 |
| 0.1 | Ko Hong Cave 2A [KR0268] | 6 | 0 |
| 0.1 | Ko Hong Cave 3 [KR0270] | 5 | 0 |
| 0.2 | Ko Hong Cave 4 [KR0271] | ||
| 0.2 | Ko Hong Cave 5 [KR0272] | ||
| 0.3 | Ko Hong Rift Cave [KR0273] | 5 | 0 |
| 0.8 | Ko Hong Fissure Cave [KR0274] | 50 | 30 |