Tham Pak Sung [Tham Pok Soong] [Tham Pbak Sung] [CM0021]
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Location
The track leading to this wat branches off the road that goes around the north of Doi Chiang Dao before you reach the turning to Tham Pha Prong. It is close to the Tham Pak Piang Priest's Camp Site (on the other side of the same hill), but the track between the two wats is blocked and not driveable.
Description
An exceptionally well-decorated chamber in a temple complex. Originally established as a meditation cave by a yogi over 30 years ago, but only recently refurbished to its current level of comfort. A magnificent teak floor completely disguises the chasm underneath, so the unexplored pit report by the APS is no longer accessible. Electric lighting, a library and several shrines including one to the Chinese goddess Guan Yin complete the atmosphere. An eleaborate system of corrugated iron sheeting has been erected to capture water dripping from stalactites which is believed to have miraculous properties. Tham Pak Sung is said to connect with Tham Pak Piang which is on the other same rock outcrop.
Documents
Bibliography 26/06/2019- DEHARVENG, LOUIS, ET AL. (1986) "ExpÚdition Tha´-Maros 85" Association PyrÚnÚenne de SplÚologie, Toulouse ISBN 2-906273-00-7 DUNKLEY, JOHN ROBERT (1995) "The Caves of Thailand" Speleological Research Council, Sydney ISBN 0-9589253-9-9 SIDISUNTHORN, PINDAR; GARDNER, SIMON; SMART, DEAN (2006) "Caves of Northern Thailand" River Books, Thailand, ISBN 9749863135 VOGT, NILS B. (2013) "Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand: A Picture-Guide Book" Booksmango, Bangkok ISBN 978-616-222-160-6 214pp
History
1985 The cave was first recorded by the APS. 2009-04-19 (M. Ellis, S. Gilbert)
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | Tham Pak Piang [Tham Pak Pbiang] [Tham Pok Piang] [CM0020] | 90 | 18 |
| 0.2 | Cave CHD14 - CM0064 | 10 | 0 |
| 0.3 | White Buddha Cave [Tham Bia] [Grotte du Boudha blanc] [CM0022] | 110 | 11 |
| 1.1 | Tham Sua Dao [Tham Sia Dao] [Tham Tai Ger] [Grotte du Tigre} [CM0004] | 116 | 2 |
| 1.1 | Chiang Dao (Tham) [CM0001] | 5170 | 43 |
| 1.1 | Tham Ngorb - CM0160 | ||
| 1.2 | Tham Ki Nok - CM0002 | 695 | 76 |
| 1.4 | Tham Pha Plong - CM0003 | 25 | 0 |
| 3.1 | Cave PL29 - CM0229 | 56 | 32 |