Tham Khuha Sawan

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Location:	In the north of Phatthalung city on the west bank of Songkhla Lake. 840 km from Bangkok, 56 km from Trang.
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Address:	Tham Khuha Sawan.
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History

Description

Tham Khuha Sawan at the foot of Khao Khuha Sawan near Phatthalung market is a cave with a buddhist temple inside. This temple, called Wat Tham Khuha Sawan, was built in the Ayutthaya period. It was later upgraded to be the first royal temple in the province. Buddha images are enshrined along the wall, a large reclining Buddha image and another in a sitting posture. . The cave walls and entrance are full of initials of many kings and royal family members, Kings Rama V and Rama VII both visited the cave.