Tham Lawa


Useful Information

Location: 75 km from Kanchanabur, on Highway 323 between km 59 and 60.
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Fee: Boat trip: Adults THB 1,000.
[2011]
Classification: SpeleologyKarst cave
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Address: Tham Lawa, Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi 71150.
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History

1953 cave discovered.

Description

Tham Lawa (Lawa Cave) is best reached by boat from Pak Saeng Pier southwest of Namtok Railway Station. There are boats for 8-10 people available. They need about 45 minutes to reach the cave at Khwae Noi River.

The entrance to Tham Lawa is narrow, but the interior is spacious. There are several chambers named the Music Chamber, the Throne Chamber, and the Curtain Chamber.