Absolutely not visa-related, this is and more: Am I being overly cautious when I brew my tea with filtered water? Normally Oolong tea which can take some heat so bring the water to approx 90C. Shouldn’t this kill all the buggers? Not to save money, I use a communal water-dispenser which gives 20 ltrs at 10 Baht. It’s to save my knees from the horror of toting the water. Tia
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation centers around the safety of using filtered water, especially from communal dispensers or tap water, for brewing tea in Thailand. While boiling water (to 100C) can kill bacteria, concerns are raised about the presence of heavy metals and impurities, particularly lead pipes in some areas, which boiling won't eliminate. Responses vary from personal experiences using tap water without issue to warnings about potential chemicals and overall water quality in different regions of Thailand.