Tham Khamin (ถ้ำขมิ้น)

Thai. ‘Turmeric Cave’. Name of a huge limestone cave in Tai Rom Yen, a circa 425 kmē National Park in Surat Thani. The huge cave has a 1,250 meter long path that is open to the public and besides the usual stalactites and stalagmites, it also houses many bats. These flying mammals, however, contribute to a foul smell inside the cave, which lead to the grotto being nicknamed Tham Men (ถ้ำเหม็น), literally the ‘Stinking Cave’. See also TRAVEL PICTURE and MAP. 回