You can buy quail and hens eggs in neat woven bamboo baskets at a kiosk to boil in special tanks within the park. There are instructions in Thai and English for the length of time to leave your eggs 'boiling'. Although there is that slight whiff of sulphur, it didn't affect us at all and apparently or should we say fortunately the sulphur 'flavour' doesn't get through the egg shell and taint the boiled egg inside.

The naturally heated spa-water swimming pool is a pleasant covered affair with a temperature similar to a warm bath at one side there is a 'waterfall' that will give you a natural massage.



The many spa options, are of which are very affordable ranging from just 100 THB to 200 THB per hour. Thai traditional massage and foot massage is also available at negotiable prices depending on time taken.

There is camping and tent rental within the park as well as cottages to rent for longer stays, ranging from 500 – 800 THB per night depending on the season.

Details: The springs are open daily and there is no admission fee. For those interested in a lengthier look around, it is possible to book accommodation through the Sankamphaeng Hot Spring Co-operative Village (01-510-0418).

How to get there: Sankamphaeng Hot Spring is 25 kilometers from Sankamphaeng district and 40 km Chiang Mai. To get to the springs you first need to go to Sankamphaeng district and then travel another 12 kilometers to the springs. As with many other destinations, a number of tours to the springs are available from the city. Given the distance involved, and the number of sites available en route, a tour might be the best approach