A recent study found that Thailand has 118 hot springs, with the majority, 71, located in the northern region. The south has 32, the central region 12, and the eastern region 2.
The Thai Hot Springs Club says a special budget request of 270 million baht will be submitted to the cabinet for approval, with the ministry as lead agency. The goal is to have Thai hot springs open for service by 2025.
The club has also proposed a project to study the feasibility developing 16 hot springs in the Andaman Sea coastal provinces including in Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. The objective is to upgrade services from local users to international standard public baths and support wellness tourism, enhancing quality and competitiveness under the brand “Andaman Wellness Corridor.”
