Chomphon Cave

Chomphon Cave (Tham Chomphon) is a small limestone cave in Chom Bueng Subdistrict, Chom Bueng District, Ratchaburi Province, western Thailand. Located on a low hill near the district town, it is known for its stalactites, stalagmites and colony of bats. Inside are several Buddha images and a reclining Buddha. The cave is historically noted for a visit by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and remains a local religious and nature attraction.

Visitors can expect a compact, single-chamber limestone cave accessed by a short stairway on a forested hillside. Inside, the cave is dimly lit with stalactites and stalagmites, Buddha statues and shrines for merit-making, and bats roosting on the ceiling. The interior is relatively small and can be explored on foot in a short walk. The surrounding area is quiet with trees, a small pavilion and parking area.

The cave is historically significant for its association with King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who visited the cave in 1895 during a tour of Ratchaburi. The visit is commemorated locally and the cave has since been preserved as a historic and religious site in Chom Bueng.

The cave serves as a local Buddhist religious site housing several Buddha images including a reclining Buddha. Visitors and locals pay respect and make merit inside the cave, reflecting the tradition of cave temples in Thailand.