Tham Khao Wong Forest Park, Chainat

Highlighted attractions within the national park include: Phu Huai Cave This cave boasts towering and intricately layered limestone cliffs with steep inclines. Inside, it opens up to a spacious chamber adorned with a variety of stalactites and stalagmites, including formations like the Million-Year Pillar, crowned rock, and statue of Guan Yin imprinted on a rock.  The cave also features limestone waterfalls, while its well-ventilated interior facilitates exploration. It houses passages that pierce through to the opposite side of the mountain and provides shelter to diverse fauna, including crickets, spiders, and nine species of bats. Visitors must arrange for a guide at the cave entrance and anticipate a one-hour trek for exploration.  Pha Mali Cave, or Naga Cave Nestled behind Phu Huai Cave, this smaller cave offers a relatively deep cavern adorned with various stalactites and stalagmites. Phu Huai Peak Rising 700 metres above sea level, this summit offers expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape. Its slopes are cloaked in dense deciduous dipterocarp forest contributing to its rich biodiversity.

Visitor Information

• Entry Fee: Free (Thai nationals: Free)
• Opening Hours: Daily 08:30-16:30

Getting There

Tham Khao Wong Forest Park is located at Ban Rai, Uthai Thani. View on Google Maps.

Tips for Visitors

• Bring a good flashlight or headlamp — cave lighting may be minimal.
• Wear shoes with grip — cave floors can be wet and uneven.
• A guide is usually required and can be hired at the entrance.
• Watch your head height in low passages.