วันอาทิตย์ที่ 25 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2553

Raksawarin Hot Spring, Ranong


The first province in southern Thailand, Ranong is on the east coast of the Andaman. Water, therefore, is the province's most prominent natural resource, be it sea, rainwater, or hot spring which is famous among local and foreign tourists.
Because Ranong's hot spring is sulphur-free, it is regarded as the country's best hot spring and is also ranked among the world's top three best quality hot springs. However, Ranong's most popular hot spring is the Raksawarin Hot Spring inside the Raksawarin
Public Park right in the heart of the province. This Hot Spring could be dated back to the reign of King Rama V who, during a visit to Ranong in 1890, named the road to the hot spring the 'Cholra-u' Road. The Raksawarin Hot Spring comprises three natural springs known respectively as Bor PoriBor Mae and Bor Luke. The mineral water in each of the three springs contains therapeutic and healing proper­ties. Yet, the 65-degree-Celsius water in the three hot springs is ideal for boiling and poaching egg. Those who wish to enjoy a relaxing dip in the hot spring are therefore advised to enjoy the body-tempera­ture spas provided by the Raksawarin Public Park and other private spas.uittuaus:uoudsifroinnau niuzflu D'uTkigUnisaout-ujl unwnildiriamiutOouinsita: onduAuthuelturnitiii ci TuuovianAt Raksawarin Hot Springs, make sure you have a taste of the mineral-water coffee which is one of a kind in the world. However, the experience will not be complete without enjoying it with either hard-boiled or poached egg of your choice. Raksawarin Hot Spring is located two kilometers east of Ranong Municipality on Highway 4005. For details, contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Southern Office Zone 5, at 0-7728-8818 - 9 or Ranong Tourism and Recreation Center at 0-7782-1071