Tham Soong - LO0044
(Amphoe Nong Hin - TH)
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Length 30m Depth 5m
Location
From Tham Maholan a concrete surfaced path leads south-east around the base of the hill. At one point is passes what may be a seasonal resurgence, blocked with boulders. The path then gently ascends the face of the cliff before some steps lead up to the entrance
Description
The cave ha been developed as a shrine and for meditation. Just inside the entrance a metal ladder leads up to a second entrance in the cliff face. The is a single chamber with no ways on. This is a recorded cave art site with red paintings on the cliff near the entrance and on two sides.
Documents
Bibliography 12/03/2020- CHAROENWONGSA, PHISIT (1989) "Silapa Tham Nai Isaan" Krom Silpakorn, Bangkok ISBN 974-7936-49-6 208pp [Site 83] DUNKLEY, JOHN ROBERT (1997) "The Caves of Thailand - Addendum 1995-97" Speleological Research Council, Sydney VOGT, NILS B. (2013) "Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand: A Picture-Guide Book" Booksmango, Bangkok ISBN 978-616-222-160-6 214pp
History
2009-06-07 (M. Ellis, T. Bolger)
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Tham Sam Mit - CT0014 | 50 | 0 |