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Monkeys trying to bit me at Tham Khao Yoi Cave Phetchaburi

January 9, 2016April 13, 2017 James BaileyPlaces to visit

Being chased through the carpark by an overly agressive monkey wanting to bite my ankles was not a good start to arriving at Khao Yoi Cave in Phetchaburi. Lucky for me a local Thai lady was present with a large piece of bamboo swinging it around like John Snow wields a sword. The Tham Khao Yoi Cave is located on the hill, which is clearly visible from the main highway heading to Hau Hin from Bangkok, just behind the railway station of Khao Yoi, approximately 22km north of Phetchaburi town itself. It was the place where King Rama VI practiced meditation while he was ordained. Today, it houses several Buddha images and is home to Buddhist Monks. Ducking your head to enter the main door of the cave, you are first presented with a reclining Golden Buddha, which many locals take time to light candles and pay homage. Following the pathways through the marble tiled caverns, which are see sunlight peaking through the holes in the ceiling, you are presented with crevices filled various Buddhism statues over the many levels. If you were to compare this cave to Khoa Luang Cave, you would be sorely disappointed, but for me the entrance to the cave is one of the best presented.

Being chased through the carpark by an overly aggressive male monkey wanting to bite my ankles was not a good start to arriving at Khao Yoi Cave in Phetchaburi. Lucky for me a elderly local Thai lady was present with […]