Caves

  • Thailand NewsAncient human remains and tools found in Satun’s Khao Khom Cave

    Ancient human remains and tools found in Satun’s Khao Khom Cave

    Human remains and ancient tools, estimated to date back over 10,000 years, have been unearthed inside Khao Khom Cave in Satun’s Khuan Kalong district. This discovery emerged from a project spearheaded by Kamponsak Sassadee, a renowned cave explorer, who aimed to delve into one of the province’s longest and most ecologically diverse caves. Kamponsak’s team initially discovered signs of ancient…

  • Thailand NewsThe secrets of ancient Thai log coffins in northwestern Thailand

    The secrets of ancient Thai log coffins in northwestern Thailand

    Many are unaware that the highlands of northwestern Thailand harbour dozens of caves, which serve as the final resting places for remarkable human burials dating back 1,000 to 2,300 years ago. These burials consist of large wooden coffins, some several metres long and crafted from a single tree trunk, mounted above the floor on wooden stilts, reflecting a mysterious Iron…

  • Tourism NewsInfamous Tham Luang caves reopened after monsoon season

    Infamous Tham Luang caves reopened after monsoon season

    Tham Luang caves, where 12 boys and their football coach were dramatically rescued in 2018, reopened to the public today. The site had been closed since July 1 to weather the monsoon season. In late June 2018, a young football team exploring the caves became trapped when heavy storms brought flash floods that filled the cave with water. The caves…

  • TravelThe best caves in Thailand to explore

    The best caves in Thailand to explore

    Thailand is full of natural sights that can be explored over a day or many. As many outdoor enthusiasts love to see the country’s caves, it is no wonder that Thailand features some truly awesome caves. From limestone filled caves to ones that resemble a museum, our list of the best caves to explore is below for your consideration. Thailand’s…

  • Northern Thailand NewsAnother hero dies as a result of Tham Luang cave rescue

    Another hero dies as a result of Tham Luang cave rescue

    PHOTO: Thai PBS World A second rescuer, who was part of the enormous international rescue effort to save the lives of 13 young men trapped in Tham Luang cave in June last year, has died. The Royal Thai Navy made the announcement yesterday. The Bangkok Post reports that Petty Officer First Class Beirut Pakbara has succumbed to a rare blood…

  • Northern Thailand NewsTesla’s Elon Musk wins defamation trial over ‘pedo guy’ tweet

    Tesla’s Elon Musk wins defamation trial over ‘pedo guy’ tweet

    PHOTO: Christian Monterrosa/EPA “My client went toe to toe with a billionaire bully.” Tesla’s mercurial Elon Musk has emerged victorious after a defamation trial as a federal court jury swiftly rejected the US$190 million claim brought against him by a British cave explorer, Vernon Unsworth, who Musk branded a “pedo guy” on Twitter. The incident happened during the attempts to…

  • Northern Thailand NewsFirst chamber of Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang Cave now open to visitors

    First chamber of Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang Cave now open to visitors

    The first chamber of the cave where twelve Thai footballers and their coach became trapped for seventeen days last year, is now open to visitors in Chiang Rai. The Chiang Rai Times reports that, along with the entrance to the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai being open, the first chamber and the Nang Non spirit house are also accessible…

  • Northern Thailand NewsRelease dates announced for Tom Waller’s ‘The Cave’

    Release dates announced for Tom Waller’s ‘The Cave’

    The first of a few productions about last year’s massive cave rescue at the Tham Luang caves in Chiang Rai is going to be released on November 28. It is a feature film called “The Cave” (Nang Non) and will be released in Thai theatres as well. The film focuses on the rescue itself as the director said working with…

  • Northern Thailand NewsTham Luang caves to be properly explored and mapped

    Tham Luang caves to be properly explored and mapped

    Local and foreign cave experts have been mapping the Tham Luang-Khunnam Nang Non cave, in the Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai, to create the first detailed map of the cave complex. The mapping follows confusion during the rescue, and mentioned last week by Vernon Unsworth, over the exact location where the boys were found. Mr. Chaiporn Siripornpaibul says the project will take about two years and is intended to discover more…

  • Phuket NewsTwo Aussie cave diving doctors holiday in Phuket

    Two Aussie cave diving doctors holiday in Phuket

    Today at the Phuket International Airport officials welcomed Dr.Richard James Harris and Dr.Craig Challen, Australian divers who were part of the rescue team that recovered the 13 young footballers from the Tham Luang caves in Chiang Rai last July. The two doctors devised the plan to train other divers about anaesthesia and medically sedate the Mu Pa team so they…

  • Northern Thailand NewsAussie cave divers given top honours for their role in last year’s Tham Luang rescue

    Aussie cave divers given top honours for their role in last year’s Tham Luang rescue

    PHOTO: Richard Harris and Craig Challen along with Australian PM Scott Morrison Cave rescue divers Dr. Richard Harris and Craig Challen have been jointly named Australian of the Year for their heroic efforts helping to save 13 young footballers from a flooded cave in Chiang Rai. In July 2018, Adelaide anaesthetist Dr Harris and retired vet Dr Challen, from Perth, made…