And, if gold prices collapse and take the sheen off the gold spa treatment, Ms. Kanokporn has a backup plan: Jacuzzi baths in specially fortified wine.

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Within the hotel, the Uma Spa features an indoor swimming pool with jets and cascades, an outdoor Jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam bath.

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