Primitive hot spring · Thailand
Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring
Thailand · 11 miles west of Chiang Rai
Last updated
- Type
- Primitive Primitive hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Chiang Rai (11 mi / 17 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring
Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring is a primitive hot spring in Thailand, about 11 miles west of Chiang Rai.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
It is a primitive spring with no staff and no facilities. Conditions change with the seasons and river levels.
Map and directions
Red marks Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 19.96306, 99.68016.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Chiang Rai. The spring is about 11 miles (17 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Chiang Rai, about 11 miles (18 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring
- Pha Soet Hot Spring Not recorded
- Hot Springs Pongprabaht Not recorded
- Malika Hot Springs Not recorded
- Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring Not recorded
- Hot Springs Mae Khachan Not recorded
- Hot Springs (free entry) Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring?
Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring is in Thailand, about 11 miles west of Chiang Rai. The GPS coordinates are 19.9631, 99.6802.
Can you soak at Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Pha Soet Hot Spring, about under 1 mile southeast. Hot Springs Pongprabaht is about 10 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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