Wat Suwan Khuha is called 'Wat Tham' by the locals. The interesting monastery is the most important historical site in Phangnga. Near the monastery one can find a mountain containing several caverns in both low and high locations. The most attractive caves are: Yai, Chaeng, Mued and Kaeo Caves.

Tham Yai, the largest of all, is located at the lowest level. One can pass through Tham Yai to enter other caves. The cave is 20 m wide and more than 44 m long. It has a flat floor, which is quite convenient to walk through. It has a ceiling shaped like a semi-circle and the entire cave is decorated with earthenware of various colors, sizes, and designs. As a vihara, Tham Yai houses various sizes of stucco Buddha images and, most importantly, a 15 m Reclining Buddha.

The temple is located in Tambon Krasom. One can take Highway No. 4 for seven kilometers to arrive at Amphoe Takua Thung. Then make a right turn and go another 1 km along the asphalt road to reach Suwan Khuha Temple.

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