Wat Tham Suwan Kuha in Phang Nga

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Tham Suwan Kuha is one of the oldest and important temples with the symbol of Mueang Phang Nga. It includes the largest cave which is
20 m. wide, 40 m. long and used as a temple The floor is level and the ceiling is dome shaped, decorated with willow ware cup tiles and houses a big sculpture of Buddha Saiyasana which is gold in colour.

There are other Buddhist images including a heart shaped slate stone pendant inscribed with the Thai alphabets during King Rama V's reign. Next up the hill is Tham Chaeng which has inscriptions with the royal monogram of the kings, members of the royal family and the former prime minsters on the cave walls. Next to this cave is Tham Mued (Dark Cave) of limestone. On the right hand side in Tham Kaeo with 3 Buddha images installed on a high throne. Admission is 20 Baht.

Wat Suwan Kuha is located at Mu 2 Tambon Krasom, about 9 km from Phang Nga town.

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