“Trace the real-life events adapted into Hollywood films, learn about the historic rescue of the 13 Wild Boars, and explore the mysteries of one of Thailand's longest cave systems.”

Tham Luang - Khun Nam Nang Non National Park is not just an ordinary limestone cave it is a complex natural sculpture and one of the longest cave systems in Thailand, stretching beneath the Nang Non mountain range, which resembles a woman with flowing hair. Inside the cave lies a path filled with mystery, featuring massive chambers and pitch-black narrow passages. Upon entering the monsoon season, this cave transforms into a conduit for massive volumes of water that rapidly flood every corner. This very mystery and danger of the cave's ecosystem marked the beginning of a historic event that held the entire world in suspense.

In June 2018, the world recorded the story of the Wild Boars Academy football team12 boys and their coach, totaling 13 who became trapped inside Tham Luang after flash floods blocked the exit. The search mission became a battlefield against time and rising water levels every minute. The boys had to survive in complete darkness, deep within the cave, over 4 kilometers from the entrance, amidst depleting oxygen and the sound of rushing water. This event was not merely local news but became a global agenda that drew all eyes toward Doi Nang Non, later leading to the production of world-class films and documentaries by Hollywood studios.

The greatness of this history is the largest rescue operation in human history. World-class cave divers from the UK, deep-sea diving experts from Australia, the US military, and rescue teams from every continent converged to work alongside Thai Navy SEALs and volunteers. The mission, filled with obstacles like passages so narrow one couldn't see their own hand and treacherous mud, was meticulously planned until the boys were found at Nern Nom Sao. The second the British divers' camera caught sight of the boys was the moment the world cheered in joy and marked the beginning of an extraction plan more complex than imagination could grasp.

Currently, tourists can enter Chamber 1 to feel the scale of the challenges at the actual site and visit exhibitions that preserve the equipment and tell the story in vivid detail, as if stepping back in time to the event itself. You will feel the power of unity that transcends all limits. Tham Luang is no longer just a natural attraction but a monument of hope, proving that no mission is impossible when humanity unites as one. The memory and inspiration from the history made here will remain deeply embedded in your heart forever.

We invite you to experience this legendary site that the world will never forget. See with your eyes and feel with your heart the miracle that truly happened at Tham Luang - Khun Nam Nang Non National Park.


How to Get There
  • Private Car: Drive from Chiang Rai city along Phahonyothin Road (Highway 1) towards Mae Sai. There is a large park entrance sign on the left side.

  • Public Transport: Take a local bus or van on the Chiang Rai-Mae Sai route, get off at the Tham Luang entrance, and take a motorcycle taxi into the area.

  • On-site: A tram service is available to transport visitors from the parking area to the cave entrance.


Travel Tips
  • Best Visiting Times: November to April is the safest period to explore the main cave chamber.

  • Footwear: Wear sneakers with good grip as the cave floor can be damp and slippery.

  • Access: Specialized tours for deeper chambers are now available but require advance booking.

  • Additional Activity: Don't miss the Emerald Pool at Khun Nam Nang Non, formed by water pumped out of the cave during the rescue.

  • Planning: Allocate at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the historical exhibitions.


Admission Fee:

  • Free entry for both Thai and foreign visitors (Except for deep-cave trekking packages, which require additional fees as per national park regulations).

Opening Hours:

  • Open daily from 08:30 – 16:30.

Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non National Park

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