It is well known that taking a bath improves creativity and problem solving. Archimedes found his Eureka moment in the bath. Hundreds of people came up with thoughtful ideas in the shower and posted to r/Showerthoughts every day. “72% of people get their best ideas in the shower.” Taking shower is known to contribute to increased dopamine flow and helps you become more relaxed, bringing you to the “creative sweet spot”.

Furthermore, taking bath makes you feel more fresh and energized. And it promotes good hygiene. Last but not least, the Onsen bath “promotes muscle pain relief, fatigue alleviation and blood circulation.”

Unfortunately, most offices don’t have Onsen baths. It is a problem that hinders and hampers productivity in workplaces around the world. Onsen.js is a lightweight informal gathering for people who would like to visit an onsen, socialize, and work remotely.

• So far, there have been 10 events. For the list, see Event list.

• Want to be a part of the next OnsenJS? See How to organize.

Event list

Date	Name	Place
2024-09-24	Onsen.js #10	Let's Relax Onsen
2024-07-11	Onsen.js #9	PAÑPURI Onsen & Spa
2024-03-22	Onsen.js #8	PAÑPURI Onsen & Spa
2024-03-11	Post-WordCamp Asia HotSpring.js	Beitou Public Hotspring, Taipei, Taiwan
2019-11-28	Pre-JSConf Japan Onsen.js	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan
2019-08-09	Onsen.js #7	PAÑPURI Onsen & Spa
2019-07-12	Onsen.js #6	PAÑPURI Onsen & Spa
2019-01-28	Onsen.js #4	Let's Relax Onsen
2019-01-11	Onsen.js #3	Let's Relax Onsen
2019-01-04	Onsen.js	Yunomori Onsen

Places

PAÑPURI Onsen & Spa

• If you plan to buy food at Panpuri,

  • Get an Onsen day pass with 100 THB food credit for 750 THB directly at Panpuri shop.

• Otherwise,

  • Buy a voucher on GoWabi

  • If you are a first-time GoWabi user,

    • You can use the referral code thai-5702366 for 100 THB discount on top.

  • To choose a package,

    • If you plan to arrive between 10:00 and 14:00, buy an off-peak ticket for 650 THB.
    • Otherwise, a flash sale may be available for 669 THB or 690 THB.
    • Otherwise, a regular entry pass costs 750 THB.

PAÑPURI Onsen & Spa is at Gaysorn Tower, 12F. The closest BTS station is BTS Chid Lom.

The work area has a USB plug on each seat, and a power outlet is available every 4 seats. Deodorants, face sprays, body lotions and mouthwash are available for use at the premises. There is also a relaxation area where you can take a nap. In the nap room, each chair has its own plug, but that room may not be suitable for work.

A day pass costs 750 THB and gives you access to the onsen from 10 AM to 10:45 PM, after which the staffs will chase you out.

There are occasional promotions on GoWabi where prices drop down to 690 THB (or 650 THB if you enter before 2 PM). Refer your friend and both you and your friend gets a 100 THB discount. If it’s your first time and you got no one to refer you, my referal code is thai-5702366.

Free Yoga class available at 6:30 PM, I guess…?

Clothing and photo-recording devices are forbidden in the onsen area and grooming/changing area. Only small towel is allowed. You will take out all your clothes during onsen. Please also note that people with full-body tattoos are not allowed into the onsen (by the premises’ policy).

If I understand correctly, the day pass only allows a single entrance. That means you may stay in the premises (including the cafe and nap area) for as long as you want until the place closes. But if you exit the premises you can’t come back in.

For first timers, I know it can feel quite daunting to take a communal bath with people you’ve just met! Once you enter the premises, please feel free to proceed to the Onsen pools right away; no need to wait. We can get to know each other afterwards!

Please feel free to invite your friends, but please bear in mind that the work area has only 10 seats. There are other seats but they are not ideal for working (you are more likely to get back pain, leaving you worse off). Feel free to join and leave at any time. For example, I might stay until the place closes… or not, depending on situation.

Let’s Relax Onsen

Read Poom’s review here.

Let’s Relax Onsen and Spa is Thonglor is on the 5th floor of Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55 hotel, which is located in front of Soi Thong Lo 10.

There are a few seating areas: There are counter height tables next to the window and the wall with many stools. The side next to the wall has 2 power outlets. There are also coffee tables along with chairs (with back), but the height of the table may not be suitable for working.

There are two free-flow drinks: Pandan water and infused water. There are also assorted thong muan rolls, with 2 flavors available at a time. Inside the onsen, there is also mugicha tea. These are free for onsen customers. There is also a snack bar where you can purchase other food and beverages.

How to organize

1. Find a friend who would like to go to an Onsen. Pick a date and place that’s convenient for both of you.
2. Create a private Facebook event and invite more people. Let invited guests invite others. Generate an invite link and share it around. You can link to this page for introduction to the event. If there are discounted vouchers to buy, let the people know.
3. Enjoy the event!
4. Take a group photo, post it on Facebook, and add it to the table above by submitting a PR to this file.