Tham Pha Daeng [KK0096]
ภูผาแดง (TH)
16.141025,102.355737
16.141025,102.355737
Length 50m Depth 0m
Location
The temple is 2.5 km west of Udom Kongka Krirket and 6 km north of Sap Sombun (which is on the H229). The cave is on the eastern edge of the Nam Phong National Park. The grounds of the wat has Tham Pha Daeng and a permanently flowing stream that is the source of the Huai Sai.
Description
A 5 m deep collapse doline gives access to the cave which is heavily developed as a shrine. From photographs on Google Maps the cave appears to be in sandstone, with a passage about 2 m high and at least 50 m long to a skylight below which is a venerated pyramid shaped boulder. The temple is well known for having a naga cult and made the news in April 2017 when some of the naga statues were destroyed.
Documents
Bibliography 01/10/2019- Nathanri, Jakkrapan (2017) "Outrage after 9 'Naga' statues torched at temple" Bangkok Post 14 April 2017
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.6 | Tham Han [KK0103] | ||
| 35.1 | Tham Hia [Tham Tia] [CH0094] | ||
| 40.3 | Tham Wat Sila At [Tham Phu Phra] [CH0048] | 90 | 5 |
| 49.3 | Tham Chia [KK 0109] | ||
| 51.1 | Tham Khae - KK0045 | ||
| 51.3 | Tham Hin Pho Thong [KK0101] | ||
| 53.1 | Tham Lai Mur 2 - KK0073 | 9 | 0 |
| 53.3 | Tham Lai Mur 1 - KK0072 | 8 | 0 |
| 54.3 | Tham Pha Mur Daeng - KK0008 | 15 | 0 |