This temple is located in Mu 2, Tambon Krasom. Take
Highway No. 4, (Phang-nga - Ban Khok Kloi route) for 7 kilometres and
upon reaching the kilometre 31 marker at Amphoe Takua Thung, there is
an asphalt road going to the right to the temple, one kilometre away.
The locals call this temple Wat Tham. This is an interesting temple of
all in Phang-nga since it is of historical and archaeological
importance. Within the boundary of the temple is a mountain with
numerous caves. Tham Yai is located at the lowest level and, inside,
the total length of the cave walls is decorated ceramic tiles, bowls as
well as terra cotta ware and Benjarong ware. It is also used as a
temple and houses various manners of Buddha images, one of which is a
splendid reclining Buddha image. You can also see many Royal Monograms
inscriptions on the walls of the cave.
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