Tham Pha Phueng [MH0263]
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Location
Turn to the east 90.7 km south of Mae Hong Son town, about 25 km south of Khun Yuam, head 1.6 km east for to Ban Nong Haeng. A good track leads from the village past the Nong Haeng to a river crossing. The site is at the base of the cliffs on the opposite side of the river.
Description
This is a shallow overhang at the base of an imposing 100m cliff next to a stream. The site was occupied by a group of monks until fairly recently, but has now been abandoned although a couple of the shrines still show signs of care. An interesting feature is a wall embedded with amulets and pictures of Thai kings. The cliff is split by a high vertical rift which provides some shelter, but is only 15m deep with no apparent extensiosn. At the western end a tiny chamber has been converted into monk's sleeping quarters.
Documents
Bibliography 01/07/2020- GOODDEN, CHRISTIAN (2002) "Three Pagodas" 2nd revised & expanded edition, Jungle Books (Halesworth), England ISBN 0-9527393-4-1 448pp SIDISUNTHORN, PINDAR; GARDNER, SIMON; SMART, DEAN (2006) "Caves of Northern Thailand" River Books, Thailand, ISBN 9749863135
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Tham Pha Phueng - MH0272 | ||
| 9.0 | Tham Huai Pla Kang - MH0285 | ||
| 11.4 | Tham Ban Phae - MH0287 | 20 | 20 |
| 12.9 | Ban Mae Kanai Sink - MH0289 | ||
| 15.7 | Tham Phra Boran - MH0290 | 30 | 0 |
| 35.6 | Crystal Mae La Noi 2 Cave - MH0275 | 50 | 0 |
| 36.0 | Tham Mae Hu 1 - MH0274 | 80 | 0 |
| 36.1 | Tham Mae Hu 2 - MH0276 | ||
| 36.8 | Tham Kaeo Komon - MH0243 | 120 | 33 |