Lawa Cave

Lawa Cave (Tham Lawa) is a large natural limestone cave on the Khwae Noi River in Wang Krachae Subdistrict, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand. Located about 75 km northwest of Kanchanaburi town, it is notable for its spacious chambers, stalactites and stalagmites, and river-access setting requiring a short long-tail boat crossing. The cave is a well-known visitor attraction in the Sai Yok area.

Visitors reach Lawa Cave by a short long-tail boat ride across the Khwae Noi River from the pier, followed by a climb up stairs to the cave entrance. Inside, a large main chamber and several smaller chambers display stalactites, stalagmites, columns and draperies illuminated for viewing. Walkways and lighting are provided but surfaces are uneven and can be slippery. The surrounding area offers river views and forested limestone hills.

Lawa Cave is an archaeological site with evidence of prehistoric human occupation. Excavations have yielded stone tools and pottery fragments indicating use during Neolithic times. The cave is named after the Lawa, an early ethnic group associated with the region.

The cave is named after the Lawa people and holds local cultural interest as a natural landmark on the Khwae Noi River. It is a long-established visitor site in Sai Yok and is often visited together with nearby natural attractions.