beautifulthailand99 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Is this an actual Real GHOST sighting in a Buddha Cave near Phattalung City - Southern Thailand ?The Buddhist temple of Wat Tham Sumano is located about 21 km from Phatthalung city on the Phatthalung-Trang road (Phetchakasem Highway No. 4). This remarkable, tranquil and beautiful cave is situated about half a kilometre from the main Trang to Phattalung road.The large and beautiful Buddha cave features stalagmites and stalactites, as well as a huge hall thronging with bats and wildlife that is a natural and stunning work of art. The Buddha cave has two levels; the first is on level ground whereas the second is quite deep underground. The cave houses many Buddha images in many different postures. Apart from its natural tranquility, the Buddha cave is noteworthy as a famous place for meditation practice. The temple is well known for eschewing commercial activities and is currently home to three monks and is a place of pure Dhamma (teachings of the Buddha).Whilst walking alone through the cave from the homestay resort which adjoins the other side of the mountain from the main temple entrance I was struck by the tranquil serenity and serene peace that the cave brings and I wished to continue videoing the place for a short video I was intending to make on the temple,cave and grounds.On closely examining the footage on return I spotted a strange artefact on the video at about the 1 minute mark for a few seconds which appears to be a shadowy figure walking across the cave briefly.Is this really the image of a ghost caught on camera - who knows - but what I can say for certain is I didn't hear a single soul in the cave and since it has a sandy gravelly natural cave floor as you can hear from the soundtrack - if there had been anybody else in the cave running away from me with the camera I would have caught that on the camera soundtrack to be sure - which I did not.I would warmly welcome any comments that might help shed light on what I have experienced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culicine Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Interesting - was there any small hole or cave on the right hand side? I didn't hear any foot steps from that area or that figure. Pity you didn't film the right hand side where that ghostly figure disappeared into. maybe another poster will know the history of the caves and any other reported sightings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's quite a big cave and I entered by the main entrance in the temple and spoke with one of the monk's who was with his 99 year old father in the cave ! They hold meditation classes deep in the cave and in the dark - this time I entered the cave system from the rear via a homestay resort. You can quite clearly hear the sound of foot on the gravelly floor and I was completely unaware of any other sounds in the cave other than my own. My best theory so far barring ghosts is that there was a shy meditator quitely getting out of the way as I approached. But then again who knows - when I return maybe all will be made clear. Amazing Thailand ......fer sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It was something, that's for sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lmfao Posted January 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) A figure of a monk or a monk spirit.. By the way I would love to encounter a ghost/spirit or Alien Edited January 27, 2014 by lmfao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiggy Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Don't ever attempt to be a ninja. Strange shadow looked solid, a rock perhaps? on returning go to spot and try to recreate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucjoker Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 it was the ghost coming back from the loo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Don't ever attempt to be a ninja. Strange shadow looked solid, a rock perhaps? on returning go to spot and try to recreate Looked solid to me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 The monk spoke pretty good English and the Wat doesn't tolerate clairvoyants, and selling stuff and the like so it is not much visited compared to other temples in the area. I remarked I would like this temple to get more visitors (but there are a huge amount of interesting temples in Thailand) and few farangs venture this far south or off the beaten track. Before I entered the caves we were drinking fresh coconut milk freshly cut from the tree by my friend's uncle and I was itching to have a look at the back steps to the caves. My friend told me to be careful and I joked it would be good to have some miracle or 'Buddha magic' to put this place on the map. And then I got this - beware of what you wish for in Amazing Thailand ..... end of the troubles would be nice though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 What gets me and you can clearly hear my footsteps is that I heard no one else and was not aware of anyone else in there. That said the lights were on - my wife says it could be some shadowy local undesirables taking kratom or drugs but I somehow doubt it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PlastikbinLina Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Interesting video and interesting subject. Some other comments here say that the object looked solid. I don't know anything about apparitions but aren't they supposed to be transparent? The shadowy figure blocked out the steps behind it as it passed in front of the camera although did not disturb the gravel beneath. A mystery but I must say that the cave looks an attractive place to visit and perhaps meditate. Thank you for the video. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks for the kind words plastik - I have a load more footage that I intend to put together about the temple as a whole - minus the ghosts or whatever will post here when I've finished it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurian Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think that is just a rock formation coming up from the floor. It doesn't appear to move to me. I looks like you actually go around the object as you can briefly see something at the 1:08 mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen. As I haven't myself been to the cave, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennypowers Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Surely the camera would have picked up sound from another person moving. The figure looks fully cloaked head to toe and almost seems to glide past. Did you look right when you walked past to see if anyone was walking off? I don't know, but one thing I do know is that this would get you on that late night Thai TV ghost stories show everyone watches. Seriously, send it in, they will lap this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I never saw or felt it at the time I was just a bit creeped out walking alone through the cave formation and was glad to get out where you see me exit by the Abbott's house at the back of the main temple compound. Do you know the name of this programme I should get in touch. Though the missus advises caution as she doesn't want this temple to be associated with anything bad such as pii ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennypowers Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thai Ghost Show. Don't worry about the missus, you could be the first "farang" on the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Cheers Kenny will consult I'm here till the 3rd March so have plenty of time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thats pretty cool. Looks solid and definately something there. Perhaps it was Obi Wan Kenobi? Too tall for an Ewok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aehall Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 More crowded in there than you thought. From about 39 - 42 seconds, I see the lower left side of a profile in the rock, center-view. I thought it might be what you were referring to - until your "coming up" text appeared. Good adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Are you sure it wasn't your mother in law, checking on you? They can be scarelly ghostly sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attrayant Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think that is just a rock formation coming up from the floor. It doesn't appear to move to me. I looks like you actually go around the object as you can briefly see something at the 1:08 mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen. As I haven't myself been to the cave, I don't know. I concur. Observation: Unidentified object. Conclusion: Ghost. There are a whole lot of missing steps between the observation and conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Since she died many years ago and came from Yala in the South may just be her ..... just shared with the Thai TV ghost folk so let's see what happens. https://www.facebook.com/ghosttv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trihent Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 My computer really isn't setup for hard video manipulation at the moment (tho it appears yours isn't either) But I can tell a couple of things right off. (going through the shot frame by frame) 1. It was outside the opening 2. It was solid (no doubt) a very faint color change on the subject caused by the slight wall protusion waist high left and the subject gives some sense of depth as the subject came into view. 3. It bounces as it moved just as a normal walker would do, so it didn't float. Just for what it's worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think that is just a rock formation coming up from the floor. It doesn't appear to move to me. I looks like you actually go around the object as you can briefly see something at the 1:08 mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen. As I haven't myself been to the cave, I don't know. I concur. Observation: Unidentified object. Conclusion: Ghost. There are a whole lot of missing steps between the observation and conclusion. As This is Thailand - bpen pii ! You are probably right a return visit is in order. Which would be good anyway as it is a lovely place with lovely people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 My computer really isn't setup for hard video manipulation at the moment (tho it appears yours isn't either) But I can tell a couple of things right off. (going through the shot frame by frame) 1. It was outside the opening 2. It was solid (no doubt) a very faint color change on the subject caused by the slight wall protusion waist high left and the subject gives some sense of depth as the subject came into view. 3. It bounces as it moved just as a normal walker would do, so it didn't float. Just for what it's worth Some nice forensic observations there - maybe a case for the redoubtable Pornthip Rojanasunand to help out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XpatMike Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Lens aberration - nothing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docno Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Interesting video and interesting subject. Some other comments here say that the object looked solid. I don't know anything about apparitions but aren't they supposed to be transparent? The shadowy figure blocked out the steps behind it as it passed in front of the camera although did not disturb the gravel beneath. A mystery but I must say that the cave looks an attractive place to visit and perhaps meditate. Thank you for the video. No, only farang ghosts are transparent (except for the ones who look like they have white bed sheets over them). Asian ghosts are solid. Moreover, unlike farang ghosts, Asian ghosts are quite comfortable coming out in the daytime like this one here. The female ghosts also like brushing their hair down over their faces, perhaps because high quality make-up is not available in the afterlife and they feel self-conscious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amse Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 As a Master Mystic the real name for this is an earth bound soul, not a ghost which religions have come up with to instill fear into people. Earth Bound Souls are humans once on earth who are caught between two dimensions, the dimension of earth and the dimension where we review our past lives and prepare for the next incarnation on earth. I have had an experience with one earth bound soul in 1973 who was an American slave being freed in the undergound railroad in the state of Indiana and was apparently discovered and murdered in a house basement hideing place. Using the methods I have learned in a Mystical Mystery school, I was able to relaese him to the next dimension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 It looked like it could possibly be renegade former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, if you look carefully, you can also see the dead giveaway 'fendi bathrobe'. He's doing an Osama. Seriously, ghosts freak me out, I have no explanation other than possibly a shadow from something near a light that resembled a person, e.g. a couple of lizards, or er, dunno. Docno is well more familiar with ghosts than us, also, it is common that Asian ghosts just got out of the shower clothed, so are often very wet. and dripping. It's pretty inconsiderate, if you have carpet or laminate floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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