About Phra Chaison Cave
Phra Chaison Cave is a limestone cave temple located in Khao Chaison District, Phatthalung Province, southern Thailand. Situated within a karst hill, the cave houses Buddha images and is used as a local Buddhist religious site. Notable for its stalactites, stalagmites and natural chambers, it offers a quiet cultural and natural attraction. The site reflects the region's karst landscape and long-standing cave-temple tradition in Phatthalung.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural limestone cave set in a karst hill in Khao Chaison, accessed via steps leading to the cave entrance. Inside are chambers with stalactites and stalagmites, Buddha images and small shrines used for worship. The interior is dim and cool, with uneven natural floors. The surroundings are rural with limestone hills and vegetation. Exploration is on foot within the accessible chambers.
Key highlights
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Limestone cave with natural stalactite and stalagmite formations
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Cave temple enshrining Buddha images for worship
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Karst hill setting characteristic of Phatthalung landscape
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Quiet rural location in Khao Chaison District
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Natural cave chambers accessible to visitors
Culture & Context
The cave functions as a local Buddhist religious site housing Buddha images and serving as a place for merit-making and worship, reflecting the tradition of cave temples in southern Thailand.
Route
| By air | Nearest commercial airports are in Trang and Hat Yai, requiring onward road transfer to Phatthalung and Khao Chaison. |
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| By train | Accessible via the Southern Railway Line to Phatthalung Railway Station or Khao Chaison Railway Station, then continue by road. |