Tham Pla (Fish Cave), Mae Sai
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A limestone cave spring pool beside the Mae Sai road, where schools of mountain stream fish and macaques draw families.
Tham Pla lies about 13 km south of Mae Sai, beside Highway 1 (check the exact location on your map app). Inside the limestone cave mouth, a clear spring pool is crowded with mountain stream fish. Visitors can buy fish food to feed them. Macaques often roam the grounds, so do not feed them and keep your bags secure. There is a small Buddha image and a viewpoint at the top. Entry is free or inexpensive. Plan about 45 minutes, which makes it a good stop on the way to Mae Sai.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tham Luang Nang Non
- Doi Tung Royal Villa & Mae Fah Luang Garden
- Mae Sai & Wat Phra That Doi Wao
- Choui Fong Tea Plantation
- Golden Triangle (Sop Ruak)
- Chiang Saen
- Mae Salong (Santikhiri)
- Baan Dam Museum (Black House)