The sight of locals and tourists relaxing in the warm waterbrought from Raksa Warin Hot Spring in Raksa Warin Public Parkat the city centre is common. The hot spring consists of threenatural ponds — father’s, mother’s and child’s — in which thewater temperature is approximately 65 degrees. Water broughtfrom the hot spring and mixed with cool water in provided pondsis drinkable, bathable and good for health, especially bloodcirculation, skin, muscles, joints and bones. Water from RaksaWarin Hot Spring is regularly blessed as holy water, and used inimportant ceremonies, including the 60th anniversary of KingBhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne. Back in 1890, KingRama V visited Ranong and named the road leading to this hotspring Chol Ra-ou Road (Hot-Water Road). Meanwhile, PornrangHot Spring has five ponds for people to soak in the warm waterbrought from 13 hot springs, with the average temperature of35-40 degrees. Visitors can try soft-boiling eggs in a pond there.