An artist's rendition of the renovated San Kamphaeng Hot Springs Chiang Mai, offering a prototype for public hot springs nationwide. Aiming to become a Unesco World Heritage site, Chiang Mai is accelerating landscape enhancements at its historic sites ahead of an assessment in June, according to the Chiang Mai provincial government. To maintain momentum in long‑haul markets, next month the Chiang Mai municipality plans to participate for the first time in the ITB Berlin trade show. HOT SPRINGS PROTOTYPEBanking on the booming foreign market and rising demand for health tourism products, the royally initiated "San Kamphaeng Hot Springs Chiang Mai" project was designated as a prototype for hot spring attractions in the province and nationwide. Tourists visit Wat Pan Tao in Chiang Mai during the city's night market.

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2026 02:05 UTC