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.

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nanikaooh at Phasoet (Chiang Rai):

Onsen♨️♨️♨️ Thailand

As always there's not much to keep you up to date with. 

Sure there's the odd bit here and there, but nothing really newsworthy. Slowly the more natural soaks are evolving into what can be considered a sight to see though fortunately not on the scale seen as in for instance Vietnam. Though no doubt the wave of Chinese tourists still heading to Thailand might change this. Where moneys to be made, there goes the protection of the natural surroundings.
On the other hand it must be said with the willingness to close Maya beach in southern Thailand (source) does mean that to conservation still has a virtue in modern day Thailand. 

If you look at the lead picture, it's a pretty common way of soaking in Thailand. 
One that I fail to understand. 
Thailand is all about sharing and any great setting combined with a few (new) friends is just another reason for a party. 
So why these cubicles? 
They have an appeal of the inside of an empty deep freezer and fail to accommodate even a few friends, 3 max. So obvious it's meant for something not so Thai. An alone bath?

evabaerin alone:

Went for a swim in the not so secret secret hot springs and even boiled an egg in there! 🥚 Did I mention that I LOVE PAI? 💦🌴 #hotsprings #pai

Rustic

adrenne

#lazyday #hotsprings #ranong#thailand

TTRWeekly (Aug. 7), a well read tourist-oriented online newspaper, has a feature on Ranong, southern Thailand and it's underdeveloped potential to tourists especially considering the hot springs:

'Ranong might be known as the least populated province in Thailand, or the one with the longest rainy season at eight months, but for most of us its hot springs are iconic.
There is something about Ranong’s rustic outdoor hot springs that appeals to visitors, who will queue up for the chance to boil an egg in the piping hot water. Like all natural hot spring resorts there is a pungent smell of vaporizing minerals that prompts a few queries or jokes. But ultimately reassurances that it will impart miraculous health benefits usually win the day. We linger and dip a toe in the waters.
The closest hot springs to town are located at Raksawarin Park shaded under the canopy of rainforest trees in a forested mountain area next to a river just 2 km northeast of town.
Three natural springs are appropriately called father, mother and daughter. The latter two are cooler where visitors can wash or dangle their feet over the edge. The ‘father’ pool are where eggs are boiled.
Opposite the pools, the more up-market Siam Hot Spa is located offering a sophisticated bathing pleasure with jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath and traditional massage. There is even a small restaurant serving Thai snacks, noodles, single spicy rice dishes and local curries.
The Raksawarin hot springs were remodelled over the last few years and this in turn encouraged small boutique hotels to open close by, although the original Jansom Hot Spa Hotel remains the most popular.
Jansom Hot Spa located on highway 4 offers 150 rooms and bungalows all with air-conditioning, TV and private bathroom with piping hot natural spring water pumped from the nearby spring. It claims to be the only resort to have 100% pure natural mineral water on tap flowing through the plumbing from the spring itself.
From Ranong town the springs are a pleasant walk offering an opportunity to explore the town and its forested paths around the hot springs.
There’s an impressive line up of Thai food stalls near the hot springs and one of the popular favourites is an ice cream serving in a bread bun with lashings of condensed milk.
The free hot spring pools are the most popular, but shell out THB40 and go for the luxury version that gets you a clean towel and a small cubicle to change to your swimsuit so can enjoy immersion in the deeper, clearer pools.
The water can be as hot as 65 degree Celsius in one of the pools where visitors cautiously pat the surface, or attempt to boil an egg. A river flows through the park and a suspension bridge spans the short distance between banks an attraction for children who run its length back and forth to destabilize anyone in their wake. There is also a meditation pavilion with a warm floor created by underground piping that circulate water from the hot spring. The pavilion is used for meditation, a warm snooze or energetic hot yoga classes.
Pornrang Hot Springs is an alternative, a more natural and quieter spot 11 km south of town, just off highway 4 on the road to Khao Lak. Located just inside the Ngao Waterfall National Park, there is an entrance fee of THB100.
The river running close to the hot spring is crystal clear and the trick is to take a dip in the river cool down and then transfer to the hot spring pool to warm up.
The setting is natural and just sitting in the river as tiny fish take a nibble at your toes is akin to the expensive fad that took urban spas by storm. It still goes on in Ranong, a complimentary courtesy of the river’s fish population.
1 comment:
charubun pananon August 7, 2018 at 16:13We had tried to promote hot spring in Ranong for the past many years but never achieved in the expecting level even trying to attract the Japanese hot spring investors to invest in Ranong also not successful. I assume that the weather in Thailand is too warm to do hot spring bath and noticing that hot spring bath is favorite and popular in the cold weather countries.

So much for pushing Ranong. It is though a very interesting region to visit, with nature galore. 

More Ranong by melinaillustrations, but it's the text which sells the sketch:

So recently, I went on holiday and stopped by a hot spring called Pornrang near Ranong with my family. The hot water is directed into pools for people to soak in then emptied back into streams where the water cools down.
There was only enough time to sketch the stream, the colors were added later so they aren’t faithful. I tried to recreated a warm atmosphere rather than use realistic colors.
Further up the stream I drew was even a spot with doctor or nibble fish, they nibble at your dead skin and are used as a spa treatment in some places. It was really weird to see them in nature and not a tank, they’re a lot bigger and definitely not as gentle. It’s surprising how they repeatedly slam into you but it doesn’t actually hurt.

Powder
Tatsuo Ura reports on Facebook on developments at Doi Saket / Doi Saked (Chiang Mai). Translated and followed by a photo of the building site:

'On February 18, 2018, from the afternoon to the of hot spring. By Car, about 1 hours from Chiang Mai.
The Guide was unwilling to drive a slope and a winding road, so we drove on the way. International License!The car was changing to ford since June 17 The front car is Toyota.As a rumor, I can't take a bath during a large-scale construction.The construction started on September 9, 2017, and it was completed on may 3, 2018The amount of investment is 1,867 million baht (1 baht per month). It seems to be capital of Bangkok. 
For more details, I'd like to take a look at the next visit. I'm impatient to hear from the interpreter'.

Bangkok Post (May 8) enlightens on us on the onsen wave slowly taking over the country's soaking country:

'The popularity of onsens has been bubbling up in Thailand, even though it is a tropical country, says one wellness brand. Thai onsen lovers no longer need to fly to Japan to enjoy a hot soak as onsen services are available across the country, particularly at major tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Bangkok -- specifically on Sukhumvit Road and at the K Village retail complex on Rama 4 Road.
Panpuri, a leading wellness brand, is set to open its first onsen on the 12th floor of the Gaysorn complex on Ratchaprasong Road next month, aiming to tap fans of the bathing ritual.
"It is the first onsen downtown. Apart from shopping in the area, onsen will be an alternative activity for visitors," said Vorravit Siripark, chief executive at Puri Co, the operator of Panpuri Wellness and Spa.
Onsen will be one feature at the 100-million-baht Panpuri Wellness and Spa, which entails a variety of services, including organic spa, wellness bar, studio, body massage and meditation.
There are 10 onsen pools separated by gender and two small individual pools.
The company has hired a consultant from Japan to design the onsen system, with hot springs imported in the form of powder [really?] from several Japanese cities. This wellness centre was soft launched last December.
"We've had better than expected responses, and about 60% of our customers are foreigners from China, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong," said Mr Vorravit, a self-described spa and massage lover. Mr Vorravit first opened a Panpuri store in a 120 square metre space at Gaysorn Complex to sell organic spa products for body care.
He opened the space shortly after returning to Thailand from Italy in 2003, where he was studying for a master's degree and was inspired to realise his entrepreneurial ambitions.
"I had a chance to try spa treatments at famous hotel chains. Their services are excellent. But there are no Thai products available there. This inspired me to create my own health and wellness services, without imaging they would one day become part of a global trend," said Mr Vorravit.
He said there is huge potential for spa and wellness centres in Thailand, with foreign tourist arrivals reaching 35.4 million in 2017. Thailand is ranked No.1 globally as a spa-holiday destination, generating revenue of 32 billion baht from foreign customers in 2015.
...
In addition, the company also operates luxury organic spas in Park Hyatt Hotel Bangkok and Eastern and Oriental Hotel Penang. "We opened the first flagship store in a 70 sq m space in Ginza district, Japan last year. There is a huge demand for quality and natural products from Japanese customers. After setting up shop in Japan, we can go anywhere in the world," said Mr Vorravit'.

enjoy_sadoodta with a more sedate soak near Mae Kasa, Tak province:

Onsen in Thai style 🇹🇭 #Tak#Thailand #amazingthailand #onsen#explorertheworld #blogger​ #travelblogger#girlsborntotravel#travel #trip #journey #vocation

Tense
Phuketnews goes soaking (Jun. 30):

'The Hotspring Beach Resort and Spa has very spacious grounds, dotted with pools that capture the hot water as it flows up from the depths of the earth. There are two hot pools, both with a decidedly hot temperature of about 40ºC. There are also two cold pools, the coldest of which is about 16ºC – a stark contrast to the hot pools'.

ryseva.vv at Hotsprings Resort:

В Директ сегодня много написали с расспросами об источниках, решила что можно рассказать сразу всем 🤗 В отеле The hot springs resort and spa есть возможность погреться в тёплом источнике :) Среди полезных свойств этого источника отмечают улучшение работы почек, улучшение состояния кожи, снятие стресса и напряжения, облегчение мышечной боли, поднятие общего жизненного тонуса. Быть постоянцем отеля не обязательно. Взрослый билет стоит 400 батт, детский 200 батт (старше 5 лет). До 22 сентября можно пройти в 2 раза дешевле, т.к. один из бассейнов на реконструкции (не лечебный). Ехать с Пхукета на машине примерно час. Ехать определенно стоит, нам очень понравилось 👍🏻 На входе выдают воду, а вот покушать лучше заранее и с собой взять что-то перекусить, поесть там толком не где 😊

Translated it goes sort of like this: 

'They wrote a lot today in Direct with questions about sources, decided that you can tell everyone at once tension, relief of muscle pain, raising the general vitality. Being a permanent hotel is not necessary. An adult ticket costs 400 Baht, a children's 200 Baht (over 5 years old). Until September 22, you can go 2 times cheaper, because one of the pools is under reconstruction (not medical). Drive from Phuket by car in about an hour. It is definitely worth the ride, we really liked it вы They give out water at the entrance, but it’s better to eat beforehand and take something to eat with you, it’s not really where to eat 😊' 

Highondreams (Apr. 7) visit Wareerak hot springs (Krabi) and publish an extensive photographic overview of the experience. Just one of the photo's:

Once again bare (!) with the translation by google:

'Down the hot spring I have to put on a cloth that I love. I like the uniform. I do not have to sit on the porch like onsen in Japan , I do not go to this size, it will not go down to me anyway. I changed the dress to it.We like that the shape of each pond is FREEFORM and play like step ladder. There is a seating area that will allow you to soak up your feet, soak up your waist, soak up your chest or soak up your neck'.

The Bangkok Post (Oct. 4) goes upcountry to Lampang:

'Blessed by nature, the national park [Chae Son National Park] is located in the area of the hot springs in Muang Pan district. Covering the forest area of 480,000 rai, the park also has waterfalls, caves and walking trails for those who love outdoor activities.
Most tourists visit the national park during cool season, although visitors can travel to the park all year round. Last year, the park welcomed about 230,000 tourists, up from 160,000 visitors five years before.
"Our visitors love hot springs. I want to upgrade our service standard, products and facilities so we will have something new to offer tourists. My plan is to make our park the centre of wellness and spa tourism in the North," he said.
To achieve the goal, the national park has worked with Suan Dusit University.
...
The team has recently introduced prototypes of skincare products based on the mineral water of Chae Son National Park.
...
While the food was cooking on the stove, which took about 30min, Phonnabphan wanted us to try spa sum kai, or a herbal sauna in a bamboo chicken coop. We walked to the house of Kabkham Wannasuwong.
She already prepared the herbal sauna for us. A clay pot was put on a charcoal stove. Inside the pot, many types of fragrant herbs were boiling and that included pandan leaves, ginger, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, flowers and shavings of phang (sappanwood). "The herbal steam was originally prepared for a mother who's just given birth to sweat out so that she can regain her strength quickly," said Kabkham. When the community [of Ban Sam Kha] launched its tourism years ago, she introduced the service to the tourists.
She told me to sit on a small wooden stool next to the boiling herbal pot. Phonnabphan and a kid helped lift the chicken coop over me. Only my head popped up from the centre of the dome cage. The smell of boiled herbs was very pleasant. I also felt the heat inside the coop.
"The herbal sauna is good for health. It helps detox your skin," said Kabkham. One course comprises two sessions. Each time should be about 10 minutes. The herbal steam can make you sweat like sitting in a sauna room.
...
Lampang is gearing up for the booming business of wellness tourism'.

Back where we started but not in Chiang Rai but indeed it's Chaeson hot spring. Good guess: 

pnutz_pk

Come on babe 💕

Reality

shashimel

Almost back to reality, but my mind is still all the way there......#krabi #hotspringswaterfall #thailand#thailand2018 #water #nature #hotsprings#welivetoexplore #welivetotravel #travel#travelblogger #wanderlust #instamoment#instagood #instatravel

A couple of Thai teasers, nothing too serious.

Let's just start somewhere in Central Thailand, Khanchanaburi naturally. A bit cheeky too.

amnicky at Rock Valley hot spring:

What a badass!? #badass #gaytrip#gayboy #gaytravel #hotsprings #fishspa#nature #naturepool #pool #ass

Then heading northwards, but close to the Burmese border, there's the riverside hot spring of Umphang (Mae Sot):

roxannevidot

Hot spring time 🙌🏼♨️-#thailand#hotsprings#roaming#greenway#exploremore#friends#chill#floating#natural#pool#jungle

Strawberries 

rechterning

Sometimes luxury does not mean a lot of money. It may seem like a 5-star hotel, but it is just an hot spring in the rural area of Thailand. Let me tell you the story of this picture:During the lunch break at Samoeng we met a Thai-UK couple, owners of a strawberry farm nearby. We have not only visited their farm, eaten their awesome strawberries, but we were also recommend this hot springs. They were not on our plan or route, but we decided to accept the challenge. We drove like 30 km passing by a lot of villages, real authentic Thai countryside, until reaching a dirty road. We had almost lost all our hopes of finding the hot springs when suddenly we saw the sign ⚠️ 150 baht per person and you get towel and swim clothes. A lot of different hot pools with different temperatures and depths in a lovely setting... the rest you can judge by the picture or pay them a visit 😉

After this description of how to get to the Samoeng hot spring, following is another Chiang Mai hot spring, that of Pong Duet:

lilou_tomnud

Hot spring...#thailande #thailand #water #photooftheday#landscapelovers #moment #instadetente#holidays #honeymoon #hotsprings#sourcechaude #detente #eauchaude #relax#lunedemiel #verygoodday #trekking #trek#pause #barbotage #swim

Staying north there are two articles on the hot springs of Chiang Rai. 

The first article from Chiang Rai News (Sep. 25) concerns hot spring promotion: 

'Chiang Rai province launched a Lanna Wellness tourism campaign over the weekend, promoting local hot springs.
Speaking at the event, Pranpreeya Polyiam of the Provincial Tourism and Sports Office said tourists and local residents travel to the hot springs for relaxation, as well as health and wellness. She revealed that a research team from Chiang Rai Rajabhat University has performed a study, detailing health benefits of the 12 local hot springs.
To set Chiang Rai apart from other northern provinces, waters from the hot springs will be delivered to nearby hotels. Hot spring-based beauty and spa products and services will be developed and sold through the province’s hotels and spas to promote the popularity of local hot springs'. 

Happier

Then from the officialdom to the slightly whacky. 

The Bangkok Post (Nov. 14): 

'Chinese tourists visiting Thailand in the thousands are making a lesser-known attraction far more popular – boiling eggs in a northern hot spring.
Scores more travellers from China were buying eggs from vendors at the steamy site in Chiang Rai’s Wieng Pa Pao district on Tuesday morning.
Chillier temperatures also encourage tourists to dip their feet in the warm water.
The egg suppliers of Tambon Mae Chedi Yai couldn’t be happier. Business has never been so brisk.
One vendor said she’s lately been selling 300 to 500 eggs a day to tourists, most of them Chinese.
The usual price is Bt20 for a woven basket holding three eggs.
Tourists suspend the baskets in the hot spring for a minute or two if they want their eggs soft-boiled and three minutes for hard-boiled'

black_fluffy_cloud

Boiling eggs in the hot springs. 98 degrees Celsius. Tastes very good, fresh eggs. #chiangrai#thaihotspring#hotspring#thailand

More hot springs from Chiang Mai province:

summercurve

Taking a bath with the locals in the hot springs of Chiang Dao#chiangdao #hotsprings #spontaneous #thailand #adventure #southeastasia #lovelypeople #hotwater #goodtimes #explore #scooter #norththailand #earth #jungle #bathtub #river #travel #twogether #happy

pipat147

ออนเซนเมืองไทยไม่แพ้ชาติใดในโลก #onsen #onsenthailand #sippahotspring #sippa #chiangmaitrip

Day

nowa_jqjq

#thailandhotspring #ratchaburiเช้าๆๆคนน้อยดี

Now back south, first central Thailand's Khlong Pha Ong (?), Rathchaburi. Further south, near Ranong is the Porn Rang (Rung) hot spring, while finishing off in Krabi, back where this blog entry started: 

alisapul

😝

Iphruaia at Wareerak:

Day 4 #hotsprings #spa#footmassage

Time

anitagoldenbeauty at Chaeson

Relax time Lampang way 💕 #onsentime #lampang #thailand #dvicioexclusiveth #love #friends

As the Thai soaking season is well and truly behind us, what are the pictures popping up on instagram concerning Siam's soaking haunts?  And no, not those of the most popular soaks. well, maybe ...

Setting the tone, above a delightful typical Thai setting, soaking with the extended family (and friends?), a great way to start this photographical tour.

Going south, Ranong has one of Thailand's best hot springs: Porn Rong, a number of larger tubs located in a forest with a babling brook along side. 
The photo following this is probably the lesser appealing of this blog entry, but beggars are no choosers ...

dekyingkae555

 PornRung #hotspring 🔥🌫🌋💦🌫🔥อยากแช่มั้งเนาะแต่ต้องไปทำงานแล่ว😢

mairinfo 

Shortly after our luxurious bathe in the hot springs, this field trip full of school children arrived. They were so excited to jump right in, much to the amusement of the remaining adult bathers who came for a relaxing soak. #school #fieldtrip #children #allsmiles #purejoy #hotsprings #soak #mineralwater #thailand #krabi #seetheworld #natgeotravel

Stylish

nunnycosci staying at River Kwai Resotel and heading to Rock Valley hot springs

#หมูบุรินอินไทยแลนด์แปร๊นแปร๊น #kanjanaburi #working #บันทึกไทย #ThailandRecords #thailand #socool #feedgood #travelingram #traveling #travel #traveladdict #ilovetravel #hotspring #onsen #thaistyal #outdoor #canon #canon60d #canonthailand

Further up the isthmus brings to Khanchanabri (above) and of course Bangkok where fake Japanese style bathing places seem all the rage.

aomzaa_phakkasupat at Let's Relax Onsen and Spa Thonglor

Onsen Onsen สบายจาย

#ถ่ายรายการ #RogerWu

#TVB #HongKong

#Onsen #LetsRelax

#Spa #Thonglor

Lovers

nacklouis at Maejok, Phrae province

ออนเซ็น @แพร่ คือดีนะ

ไม่ต้องไปไกล.สบายตัวมาก

#onsen #phrae #phraeonsen #onsentime #แช่น้ำพุร้อน

Unfortunately many of Thailand's hot springs are locked up in unappealing cells. Above it says Maejok, but could be anywhere in the country. 

Following this, are more appealing hot springs of north Thailand, including another (spruced up) cell. 

Rounding this blog entry off is another from Pai's Sai Ngam hot / hot spring. 

 

kwang_litter, just out of Mae Hong Son town enjoying a soak at Pha Bong hot spring.

 #naturelovers #meahongson #hotspring

khunmamui at Sippa hot spring resort (near Sankamphaeng) with the transcript 'as hot as the water!'

ร้อนๆเยี่ยงนี้ แช่น้ำร้อนสิครับบบ 😂😂😂 #Hotspring #Chiangmai

too_badz86 at Pha soet (?) hot spring

Life is so much easier when you just relax.

#holiday #chiangraitrip #Thailand #hotspring

peter_morcos 

#Thailand #Pai #hotspring #a7s2