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 

Seeing you

#hotsprings #lampang #beaut #thailand 

lottieamy28

 

#вместе#рядом#любовь#люблю#мысчастливыелюди!!!! #spa#hotspring#горячиеисточники#канчанабури#thailand

Rock Valley Hot Spring, Khanchanaburi. By valerie_os

มาชุบตัวที่พุน้ำร้อน #hotspring 

Hin Dad, Khanchanaburi, by dorabig

By Christinasophiapatel

After a great time down exploring part of the south. Ciaran and Marc have now left us for home. We're now off up north to explore and teach English. I'll be seeing you again in September south Thailand ️️#hotsprings#krabi

 

Concentrate

'#น้ำพุร้อนหินตาด'

Khanchanaburi's Hin Dad hot spring (source)

As is common on this website, there is little and/or very few to report on.

In recent weeks there has been quite a bit made of  RarinJinda Spa in Chiang Mai which claims to have opened an onsen. Now onsen is usually a term referring to a hot spring bath in Japan. So whether a new hot spring has opened or something which seeks to condure up an image of what may be a Japanese spa in Thailand, it's unclear. From tatnews (March 14):

'RarinJinda’s semi-outdoor Onsen area consists of three pools: Hot Springs Pool with temperature of 40 degrees celcius, Soda Carbonated Spa Pool and Cold Pool with temperature of 18 degrees. Each pool has its own unique features and benefits.

...

The Mineral Hot Springs Pool with concentrate from Japan’s Gero Hot Springs in Takayama Region, which has been recognised as the top 3 onsen in Japan with the nickname ‘Beauty Hot Spring’, cleanses and beautifies the body skin, reduces stress both physically and mentally as well as stimulates the metabolic system'.

So, as I understand it, concentrate (minerals) are added to tap water?

 

The caption says Chaing Mai. But is it? The image has since disappeared from Instagram

'Chilling ~~ #onsen #unseenthailand #chiangmai #โป่งเดือด'

Onsen enthusiasts need not to worry in Thailand. Besides the many natural hot springs, even Bangkok has an onsen which trucks in mineral water from Ranong (source).

Recent construction has taken place at the saline hot springs of Krabi, see above (source). Yourkrabi: 

'There is also an interesting salt water hot springs at Huay Nam Khao, in Klong Thom district, though the bathing pools here are shallow and have been artificially created from concrete, so the setting is not as picturesque'.

' #rockvalley#hotspring#kanchanaburi'

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'#hotspring'

Chiang Dao, northern Chiang Mai (source)