Getting Used to Thai Water | Small Changes I Felt in My New Life

Woman feeling comfort and hydration in daily life

The "Small Discomfort" I First Felt Living in Thailand

When I first started living abroad.

A new city, a new job, new relationships—

While every day is fresh and enjoyable, there are moments
when I suddenly notice "differences from Japan."

Among these, one of the things that many people are initially confused by
might be "water."

Drinking water, cooking, tea, coffee.

What was commonplace in Japan
can feel a little different overseas.

Woman checking soup aroma while cooking with soft water

Moments when you feel "the water tastes different"

In Thailand, many mineral waters are sold at convenience stores and supermarkets.

Therefore, there are no problems in daily life.

However, many people notice a difference from the water they were used to in Japan.

For example:

The taste of tea
The mouthfeel of coffee
The texture of cooked rice
The sensation when drinking it at room temperature

And so on.

Even if it's a small discomfort at first,
it can gradually become bothersome in daily life.

Woman drinking warm water by the window in the morning

Because it's a hot country, the way we interact with water changes

Thailand has many hot days throughout the year,
naturally leading to increased water intake compared to Japan.

Even a short walk outside can make you sweat,
and you might find yourself drinking more water without realizing it.

That's why
"the water we drink every day" has a surprisingly large impact on our lives.

"I've started prioritizing ease of drinking and mouthfeel"—

Such comments are often heard from people living abroad.

Child enjoying homemade curry rice prepared with soft water

The time it takes to "get used to it" is also part of a new life

When living abroad,
there's no need to get used to everything right away.

Gradually establishing a daily rhythm
and finding what suits you.

I believe that is also a precious part of a new life.

Water is one of those things.

Precisely because it's something you use every day,
choosing what feels "comfortable" to you
might make life abroad a little easier.

Woman smiling while tasting homemade cooking prepared with soft water

About ONSENSUI99

ONSENSUI99 is
natural alkaline hot spring water born from the groundwater of Tarumizu Onsen in Kagoshima Prefecture.

pH 9.5-9.9
Ultra-soft water with a hardness of 1.7

It features a mellow and gentle mouthfeel.

Not only as drinking water, but also for:

Coffee
Tea
Cooking rice
Daily hydration

It is used in various aspects of daily life.

To everyone starting a new life in Thailand

ONSENSUI99 Thailand is offering
the following program for those starting a new life in Thailand:

"ONSENSUI99 New Life Support Program 2026"

is underway.

Five selected individuals will receive
ONSENSUI99 (500ml x 30 bottles) free of charge every month for three months.

We hope to bring a little peace of mind and gentleness
to your daily life in a new environment.

▶ ONSENSUI99 New Life Support Program 2026

▶ What is the "water difference" felt in Thai life?
▶ The "water" that first confused me in Thai life
▶ Comparison of mineral waters available in Thailand
▶ Hydration and healthy habits in Thai life