Tham Phron Lok - LB0060
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Location
The large forest wat is at the northen end of the range of hills forming the Khao Somphot Non-hunting Area. From Ban Khao Tambon on the H205 to the east of Chai Badan the non-hunting area is signed to the south opposite Wat Khao Tambon. Wat Tham Phron Lok is signed off this road and a good surfaced road leads up the monastery.
Description
The cave entrance is gated and locked. The monks will readily open the cave. A few steps lead up from the car park to a terrace outside the gated and locked entrance. A couple of steps down lead into the small cave which has a couple of shrines. A small ascending passage leads up to a blocked second entrance. The cave is of archaeological interest as stone tools have been found and there are paintings.
Documents
Bibliography 17/02/2020- +TRAKULLERTSATHIEN, CHOMPOO (1997) "Thailand's rocky road" Bangkok Post Outlook 24 December 1997 pp1,8 +VOGT, NILS B. (2013) "Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand: A Picture-Guide Book" Booksmango, Bangkok ISBN 978-616-222-160-6 214pp
History
2007-08-26 M. Ellis
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| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Tham Chedi - LB0013 | 102 | 18 |
| 2.0 | Tham Yai - LB0010 | ||
| 2.0 | Wat Khao Somphot Cave 12 - LB0078 | ||
| 2.7 | Tham Ram Wong - LB0011 | ||
| 2.7 | Tham Sing Tho - LB0012 | ||
| 2.7 | Tham Tai Din - LB0014 | ||
| 2.7 | Tham Phet - LB0015 | ||
| 2.7 | Tham Ploi - LB0016 | ||
| 2.7 | Tham Phrom Machang - LB0048 |