Popping

Nim Araya at  Ban Phu Kham, Thailand · น้ำพุร้อนบ้านครูเพชรบูรณ์ バンクルー温泉 Bankru Hot Spring.

A very very rare contribution to this blog. 

Driven by a visit to Thailand by Thermalsprings.ru which shares with us an overview of the many hot springs visited. The list you'll find at the end of this entry. Otherwise some news. Some photo's. And back to oblivion. Question mark.

Thaiger reports (Sept. 5, 2023) on a hot spring mishap. A bridge was definitely not sturdy enough:

'A 16 year old Thai youth suffered severe burns after plunging into a scorching hot spring with temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Celsius at Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park in the Fang district of the northern province of Chiang Mai'.

Again Thaiger, this time with an overview (Dec. 9, 2022) of onsen history in Thailand:

'Since the 90s, venues started popping up across Thailand, mostly catering to the many hundreds of Japanese overseas workers living and working in Thailand, with Bangkok seeing the largest concentration'.

That's basically the history lesson!

Last year (Jun. 15) Thaiger shared a brief overview of Bangkok's onsens (n=5).

Hotspringjourneys also adds (Feb. 19) a list of Thai hot springs, just seven though.

Mindthegap

Theblondtravels heads to Chiang Mai's Pong Kwao: 

'We entered the main area with a nice, little garden, fountains and a small swimming pool. Wooden bungalows lined the paved path. We peaked in one of them. There was a group of Thai men soaking in crystal blue water. We stood outside thinking if we should go in and what should we do with our clothes. A few meters further I saw a caucasian man standing outside of one of the bungalows and I decided to ask him. As it turned out, for 150 Baht you could have your own private hut, where you could spend as much time as you wished.

...

We picked one with a sign ’empty’ on its door and went it. We were tempted to just go into the water naked, but there was a big gap between the ground and the wall through which people from the nearby bungalows could see us, so we changed into the clothes we had been given.

The inside of the hut was simple, but clean. There were a couple of hangers and baskets for your items. There was also a small shower cabin with cold water'.

a.torfun 86w

เราลองเป็นแฟนกันเลยได้ไหม 🎵

ก็เพราะฉันเป็นคนไม่คุย 🎶 (คุยไม่เป็น) 💕

🛖 #บ่อน้ำร้อน 🎋 #อุ้มผาง 🌄 #ตาก

One of Thailands leading newspapers, the Nation, shares a visit (Sep. 12, 2023) to Onsen @ Moncham, near Chiang Mai:

'The mineral water from the natural hot springs, emanating from over 100 meters below ground, is so relaxing and revitalizing. I'm confident it's good for the skin and muscles, but I know for sure that it's good for my spirit. The indoor onsen is sex-segregated without clothing, while the onsen in the garden is mixed-gender with swimsuits required. Both are wonderful'.

dueyaoqing

𝐹𝑒𝑒𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑔.. @onsenatmoncham

#chiangmai #travelchiangmai #chiangmaithailand #chiangmairesort #travelthailand #thailand🇹🇭 #travelphotography #goodvibes #travelwithyaoqing #luxurytravelandhotels #onsenmoncham #onsentime

Bangkokairways has a blog (Nov. 23, 2023) on the hot springs of Pai (n=3):

'A trip to any of the natural hot springs in Pai is a wonderful opportunity to relax and nurture your body while relishing the soothing sound of the waters, the song of birds in the trees, and the refreshing feel of the light wind on your skin. Beyond soaking, you can also explore your surroundings and make exciting discoveries. So don’t miss it!

evelyynmta

Nature🧖‍♀️🌿🍃

Pai🇹🇭

#hotsprings #pai #thailand #nature #paihotsprings #saingamhotspring #relax #happiness #disconnect

JonnyMelon has an updated (Jan. 11, =2023) blog entry on Sai Ngam (Pai). A bit expansive for just 1 hot spring.

As said, Thermalsprings.ru has been on a soaking sojourn to Thailand. Result has been their Thailand overview, more or less as follows:

North Thailand

Chiang Mai province

• Thepphanom
• San Kampaeng
• Rung Arun
• Doi Saket
• Chiang Dao
• Fang
• Porn Ang
• Pong Duet

Chiang Rai

• Mae Kachan
• Lanna
• Huai Sai Kao
• Pa Tueng

Mae Hong Son

• Pai Hotsprings Resort
• Tha Pai
• Mueng _Paeng Geysir
• Mueng Paeng Hot Springs
• Sai Ngam
• Pha Bong
• Nong Heang
• Mae Umlang

magda_smolikova

Phu Klon Spa - jedno ze tři jediných míst na světe s přírodním léčivým bahýnkem. Přitom málo známé a pro nás převážně bez lidí. Perfektní místo po několikadenní náročné cestě a přesezených zadcích na motorce, nebo aspoň to jsme si mysleli. Obličejový bahenní zábal byl perfektním startem a věřila jsem, že relax v termální vodě si naprosto užiji, ALE nenapadlo by mne, že teplota vody ze mě bude po pár sekundách dělat lidský vývar. Thajci sice nebudou nejodolnější a nejotužilejší národ vůči studeným teplotám, ale naopak ty vysoké teploty zvládají bravůrně. Zatímco já tam na poprvé vydržela maximálně minutu a vylezla červená jak napařené kuře, starší dámy si ve vodě lebedily u zdroje horké vody desítky minut a ani se neměly potřebu ochladit ledovou sprchou. Ten klid a výhled na nádhernou přírodu ti vděk v duši přivodí tak i tak💧❤️

#phuklon #phuklonmudspa #maehongson #norththailand #lannathai #spa #naturespa #mudspa #thailand

Central Thailand

Phetchaburi

• Na Yong Plong

Ratchaburi

• Pong Krathing
• Bor Klueng

thekengbc

มีแฟนเป็นช่างภาพแทนแหละ

Kanchanaburi

• Rock Valley
• Hin Dat
• Wat Wang Khanai

Southern thailand
Krabi

• Nattha Waree
• Klong Thom Saline
• Klong Thom
• Krabi (Bang Phueng)

crossingoffcoordinates

Have you ever been to a natural hot spring?

Don’t miss this place in Thailand

📍Khlong Thom Nuea, Krabi

#krabi #krabithailand #hotsprings #coupletravel #thailandtravelguide #travelguides #thailand

Trang

• Kantang
• Bo Nam Rong - Kantang

Phatthalung

• Khao Chaison

Nakhon Si Thammarat

• Krung Ching

Suratthani

• Krut
• Surat Thani -Sathorn
• Chaiya

Chumpon

• Than Khao Phlu

Ranong

• Raksawarin
• Pongrung
• Taryn
• Phu Lim Phi

PhangNga

• Romanee
• Kapong
• Hot Spring Beach Resort
  

Missing

crossingoffcoordinates

Have you ever been to a natural hot spring?

Don’t miss this place in Thailand

📍Khlong Thom Nuea, Krabi

#krabi #krabithailand #hotsprings #coupletravel #thailandtravelguide #travelguides #thailand

A slight appendix to the Southeast Asian entry with news / views from Thailand.

Thaiger reports (8 Sep.) on an unfortunate accident:

'A 16 year old Thai youth suffered severe burns after plunging into a scorching hot spring with temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Celsius at Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park in the Fang district of the northern province of Chiang Mai.
...
he positioned himself on a bridge that spanned the middle of the hot spring, leaning against the weathered wooden railing. Unfortunately, the aged railing could not withstand his weight, causing him to tumble into the scalding waters below'.

Thaiger has other soaking related articles. On onsens in Thailand for instance. December 9 (2022):

'Since the 90s, venues started popping up across Thailand, mostly catering to the many hundreds of Japanese overseas workers living and working in Thailand, with Bangkok seeing the largest concentration'.

June 15:

'What if we tell you that you can have an authentic onsen experience right in the bustling city of Bangkok? Here are five amazing onsens in Bangkok that you have to visit'

makishimaaa , a Thai enjoying a true Japanese onsen:

Hot spring ❤️อยากไปแช่ออนเซนจัง 寒い！温泉行きたい♨️

#温泉#温泉旅行#温泉大好き#露天風呂#露天風呂付き客室

#露天風呂大好き#天然温泉

#hotsprings#sunset

#ออนเซ็น#ญี่ปุ่น

#japan#japantravel#atami

#熱海#🇹🇭#🇯🇵

The Blondtravels heads (Sep. 29) over to Pong Kwao hot springs.

'We were a little shocked seeing that one ticket cost 150 Baht. We had been to the San Kamphaeng Hot Springs before and thought that it would be the same here: just a park with some hot water stream, where the biggest attraction was boiling eggs. This time, however, it was different and we were handed towels and outfits: bermuda shorts for Chris and a jumpsuit for me.

We entered the main area with a nice, little garden, fountains and a small swimming pool. Wooden bungalows lined the paved path. We peaked in one of them. There was a group of Thai men soaking in crystal blue water. We stood outside thinking if we should go in and what should we do with our clothes. A few meters further I saw a caucasian man standing outside of one of the bungalows and I decided to ask him. As it turned out, for 150 Baht you could have your own private hut, where you could spend as much time as you wished.

...

We picked one with a sign ’empty’ on its door and went it. We were tempted to just go into the water naked, but there was a big gap between the ground and the wall through which people from the nearby bungalows could see us, so we changed into the clothes we had been given'.

Johnny Melon has updated (Jan. 11) his guide to Sai Ngam hot springs - Pai:

These stunning hot springs feature a 3-tiered cascading natural hot pool, the top one being the hottest at 34 degrees Celsius.
I could have spent hours floating around in this crystal clear hot spring. The water temperature was just perfect!

me_vane_ssa in Pai, but not Sai Ngam:

#hotsprings #pai #thailand #travel #nature #water #pool #naturalpool

Peace

duangsuki at Pong Arn hot spring, Chiang Dao (Chiang Mai):

Boiling myself at 58°C ♨️

Just a brief overview of some of Thailands soaks and topical soaking news.

Starting in the south, thai.lt has a guide (May 1) on Raksawarin (Ranong).
th.readme (Feb. 4) on Krabi's salt spring.
The Nation (Dec. 22 2019) adds to this:

'Hundreds of tourists are flocking to a salt spring in the Khlong Thom district of Krabi to enjoy its warmth amid the cool atmosphere. Some 300-500 people every day visit the Khlong Thom salt spring, a famous tourist attraction Krabi province, one of only two in the world. Some people come to get rid of fatigue, while some with more serious problems like paralysis undergo physical therapy by submerged in the water for several days. The exercise reportedly helps the nerves to relax.

The salt spring in Khlong Thom is a natural phenomenon caused by the combination of hot water and seawater being pushed to the soil surface. There are only two such places in the world: in the Khlong Thom district of Krabi province and another in the Czech Republic. More than 1,000 tourists come every day during long holidays or festivals. Originally, the salt pond of this spring was located amid a forest. Villagers in the area came to soak in the hot water for treatment. About five years ago, the district administration improved the area to make it more convenient for people and began collecting a fee for the development of the district area.

There is a spring pond called Boa Mae [Mother pond], a source of hot springs, with temperature at around 47 degrees Celsius. However, visitors are not allowed to dip themselves in the water. They are only allowed to take the water with a ladle or cup.

Villagers believe that the salt infusion spring helps treat skin diseases, cures knee pain, joint pain and even paralysis. Regular soaking slowly tackles the symptoms. Villagers believe the mother pond is a sacred well for drinking and bathing and helps recover from disease. In the past, those who recovered from a disease used to come to offer their respects by tying a seven-coloured cloth on the tree or released a number of local chickens to keep a promise'.

jungjingdi698 at บ่อน้ำร้อน ทุ่งนุ้ย จ.สตูล Hot Spring Thung Nui (Satun):

อาบน้ำแร่แช่น้ำพุร้อน🤪🤪#สตูลออนเซน#ออนเซน #อาบน้ำกัน#photo #onsen♨️

 Hatyaifocus (Jan. 5) looks at a hot spring in the same province. Translated:

'After sympathizers flock to share a photo of a new hot spring in Moo 2, Baan Krabok [Ban Khrong] Subdistrict, Nathawi District, Songkhla Province. From the picture, we can see that people are very interested in this tourist attraction. Who now know that they are in the process of renovating the area and the landscape to be beautiful For tourism in the future The area is in the process of being developed seriously with good support. It is expected that the water temperature is around 40 degrees (boiled eggs are not cooked), or if boiled, have to wait for more than 30 minutes, but can provide warmth to the body when immersing in peace.

More pictures here.

Thainews (Mar. 12) on another southern hot spring, translated:

'Today (11 March 63) Villagers in the area of ​​Ayerweeng Subdistrict, Betong District, Yala Province, are ready to welcome General Chai Chanchangmongkol, Deputy Minister of Defense. And the special representative of the government On the occasion of traveling down to Betong District, Yala Province, to preside over the opening of Ban Na Ko Hot Springs Which is in the village of Na Ko Village, Village No. 9, Ayer Weng Subdistrict, Betong District, Yala Province, on March 12, 2020, which is a project for rehabilitation and development of a new tourist attraction, Ban Na Ko Hot Springs Tourism Community. Which is part of the prototype city project "Triangle, stability, wealth, sustainability" as a model city of development Self-sufficient, sustainable, systematic and comprehensive. 

Bonding

worochor at Chiang Dao:

พระอาทิตย์ตกดินแล้ว อากาศเริ่มหนาวแล้ว แต่มาแช่น้ำร้อนมันให้ความอบอุ่นอย่างบอกไม่ถูก และลงแช่น้ำเย็นสะท้านไปทั้งทรวง น้ำร้อน น้ำเย็น ตามธรรมชาติโป่งน้ำร้อนบ้านยางปู่โต๊ะ ช่วยผ่อนคลายได้จริงๆ ไปแช่น้ำกับมิตรใหม่ต่างชาติที่นอนห้องเดียวกันที่โฮสเทล #วรช #เชียงดาว #ผ่อนคลาย

Over to the north of the country, less news items, more photo's.

Mychiangmaitour has info on Sai Ngam hot spring, one of the hot springs near Pai (Mae Hong Son).
Bodegahostels (Mar. 1) also on Pai but with the question whether or not the locals soaks are Siam's best? It describe's 3 hot springs and answers the question with: find out for yourself ...

smileandtravel_

h o t s pr i n g s 💦.Après 10h de route d'Ayuttaya a Pai, nous faisons une pause au petit matin. L'air est frais, le temps brumeux et le soleil pointe son nez alors que nous nous prelassons seuls dans des sources d'eaux chaudes dans la montagne. 💙 ..#thailand #hotsprings #nature #family #voyage #voyageursdumonde

The Nation (Dec. 12, 2019) heads over to Chaeson (Lampang):

'About 1,000-2,000 visitors visited the park every day during the last five days, particularly at the weekend. Most of them enjoyed immersing themselves in the hot springs for relaxation and boiling eggs for fun.

p.i.n.k.yyyy

Thankful for more bonding time with the Thai team. Such a calming way to end the day at the local hot springs. We cooked an egg in the water and it was soooo delicious!! 👌...#thailand #phrao #blessed #thankful #hotsprings #local #sulfur #asia #peaceful #joy #bonding #explore 

Cooked

kamshingwai

Cooked ♨️🇹🇭 #hotsprings#thailand

A look at a couple of photo's popping up from the soaks of Siam. 
Starting south-ish. 
Above Taryn hot springs (Ranong), a private soaking space located just around the corner of the public Phu Lim Phi hot springs.

More soaking in the south. Krabi's Wareerak and an idyllic set up from Plaipoo hot spring, Kapong, Phang Nga.

purpletiff

🏝Heaven-like hot spring-spa 😍 There is a space beside me, would you like to join?🙈-@wareerakhotspringspa --📸@carmen.layrynn 😘#AirAsiaKrabi #AirAsiaTravelBuddies #SeduniaTravel #Seduniagram #hotspring #wareerakhotspringspa #spa #wanderlust #travelblogger #girltravel

kayyaauairratn

ohm_l.wilson

#hotsprings #น้ำพุร้อน

Below the last soak from the south, that of Krabi's Klong Thom hot spring waterfall. Above a more centrally located soaking opportunity at Hin Dad (Khanchanaburi). 

judithdeij

Mama

empress_rising

This is what my 100% unadulterated, pure Bliss looks like and it feels so good to be in it, in the now 🌄This is where I've spent some of my best moments of my life. A place I come back to as much as I can.Pai, #Thailand will forever be one of the most healing spaces on the planet for me.As I sink into the steamy water of this natural hot spring in my friends backyard, everything that isn't real gets stripped away, like old paint on beautiful raw wood.Nestled upon rice fields in a #Karen #hilltribe village, surrounded by mountains and a gorgeous sunset backdrop, this #hotspring is true paradise.It's so beautiful being able to bathe in nature, with the fire of Mama Earth heating and nourishing the water so it's blessed up with all these rich minerals that are healing my body on a cellular level.I feel so grateful to feel these moments during challenging times.Thank you Pai for your sweet nourishment 💗

From south to north. Above a picture from Pai (Mae Hong Son) with a story.

Below the little known hot spring of Nong Khrok (northern Chiang Mai, near Phrao) followed by Pong Kwao, near Samoeng. 

anneigyne

#onsen #naturalonsen #naturalmakeup #hotsprings #hotspring

javisanzzz

Pong kwao hot spring✌️....#pongkwao #thailand #hotspring

While we finish with a hot spring which could be anywhere. But it's not. Once again Pai. 

dieuwertjeduijs

It’s up to you👁 Ik had verschillende gedachten om deze foto te beschrijven.. Mijn eerste gedachte was om een quote te citeren wat gaat over dat naaktheid niks heeft te maken met seksisme maar iets waar iedereen mee geboren wordt✨ Ik zou deze statement willen maken omwille van de reacties of oordelen van anderen om het feit dat ik deze foto post. Een andere gedachte was om een quote te citeren die niks met de foto te maken heeft. Dus gewoon iets luchtigs, zoals ik bij een andere foto ook zou doen. Want er is werkelijk niks in deze foto om gek of raar over te doen. Ik laat het deze keer aan jouzelf, diegene die dit nu leest, wat je bij deze foto als caption zou willen. Je mag denken wat je wilt, maar die gedachte zegt uiteindelijk alles over jouzelf😘 Ik heb in ieder geval een hele leuke dag gehad. We zijn vroeg opgestaan om als een van de eerste bij de hot springs te zijn. Zodat we lekker naakt konden ronddobberen en onze creativiteit de loop konden geven🌿✨ magischer dan dit kon niet.

Salty

llcoolreed at Wareerak hot spring (Krabi)

🌸🌸

Not much to report on. Nor that many pictures, come to mention. 

Mgronline (Mar. 20) has an article on a newly (?) discovered saline hot spring in the province of Krabi. Translated:

'Today (20 March) Mr. Maen Lamphol, Head of Village 7, Ban Na, Huai Nam Khao Subdistrict, Khlong Thom District, Krabi Province, brought villagers to explore the new salty hot spring in the area of ​​Moo 7, Huay White water after the villagers have jointly developed the route Take a walk to see the nature in the area by the salty hot spring that is newly found as a circular pond. Diameter of about 2 meters, depth of about 50 cm. There are traces of villagers brought stones around. And bring the wood to be a walking path The water in the pond is clean, salty, with a temperature of 35 - 40 degrees. For health, relieving pain'.

It further reveals that tourists come here because of it's natural location, within a swap forest.

More Krabi. wanderintwo (Mar. 14) has an essential (?) guide on Krabi's Emerlad pool and Krabi hot springs. Not much to add. I mean what help is it to prepare yourself to be not alone at these locations? Sounds logical in one of Asia's best known hot springs.

Sorry

esmeevanrvensteijn

Thailand spam 🌿💚 #sorrynotsorry #hotspring #nature#friends

To bring this entry to an end (already?), some northern soaks. Above Pai, below Chiang Mai.

seapeople

น้ำพุร้อนกลางป่า
#บ่อน้ำร้อนบ้านยางปู่โต๊ะ​ #เชียงดาว