Experience the grandeur of faith at the cave known as "Sumano," named after Master Dech Sumano on April 28, 1987, which fell on the 2nd day of the 6th lunar month in the Year of the Rabbit. At that time, he was 36 years old and had been ordained for 14 years. Master Dech Sumano originated from Pak Thong Chai District in Nakhon Ratchasima province. He prayed during meditation in the ubosot of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram, asking to find a cave that would be a gathering place for fellow practitioners. A vision of the cave appeared to him in a dream. This event took place in April 1982. Following this, he embarked on a journey through the northeastern, central, and northern regions of Thailand, dedicated to finding the cave, but to no avail. When the rainy season arrived, Master Dech Sumano traveled to Bangkok to teach Buddhist studies, expressing gratitude to his teachers. In 1985, he went on a pilgrimage to Nakhon Phanom province, praying again to find the cave. The following year, while residing in the Chiang Dao Cave in Chiang Mai, he received word during meditation that the cave was located in Phatthalung. This pivotal discovery occurred post-rains retreat when Master Dech Sumano began his search based on the vision. He stayed in Phuket and consulted with fellow practitioners in the area before venturing into the wilderness. He discovered a small hill covered in forest. Upon climbing, he found a small opening, obscured by dirt, resembling the cave he had envisioned five years prior. He made a vow, declaring, "I will develop this cave into a gathering place for practitioners and create merit in the bloodline of the teachings of the Enlightened One." Upon completing his vow, the sound of "satu, satu, satu" resonated in unison. Thus began the development of Sumano Cave. On May 8, 1987, Master Dech Sumano and a group from Phuket, led by Mr. Narong Nopdara along with various Buddhist devotees, began the first developments in the Sumano Cave. Those with faith gathered resources to purchase land around the two hills to establish a temple, which was officially recognized as a temple on January 24, 1992, named Wat Tham Sumano. Over time, land was donated around the base of the hills, expanding the area of Wat Tham Sumano to approximately 500 rai. Additionally, 18 caves have been discovered and partially developed. The names of these 18 caves include: 1. Uposatha Cave 2. Banjop Cave 3. Nopdara Cave 4. Arthai Cave 5. Supathchana Cave (Hermit Cave) 6. Buddha Bhakdit Cave 7. Nok Kum Cave 8. Kaew Cave 9. Mae Maha Mongkol Cave 10. Nam Lot Cave 11. Phaya Nak Cave 12. Pho Maha Raj Cave 13. Phra Luang Pho Sai Cave 14. Phra That Siwali Cave (Waterfall Cave) 15. Phra Naon Cave 16. Makha Cave 17. Lab Lae Cave 18. Bat Cave These caves are dispersed around two hills, and several are interconnected. Their entrances face different directions around the foot of the hills. The temple provides a map for tourists to explore the various caves. Location: Wat Tham Sumano is situated in Ban Na Sub-district, Mueang District, Phatthalung Province.