Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring

Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring is a natural geothermal site in northern Thailand, where the Thai word 'pong' denotes a hot spring or boiling water source, here located near the village of Bua Ban in the highland landscape of the Thai-Myanmar border region. The sulfurous spring waters emerge at temperatures close to boiling, creating a dramatic display of steam and mineral deposits that gives the site a visually striking appearance. Local communities in this forested mountain area have traditionally used the spring waters for cooking, bathing, and everyday well-being, continuing a practice of hot spring use integral to the highland culture of northern Thailand.