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Massage parlor at Wat Pho - Bangkok
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  • DarkRay
  • Updated By DarkRay on June 14, 2007
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  • Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School - Bangkok
    Wat Po Thai Traditional
    Medical School
    by DarkRay
    One of the main attractions of going to Thailand is their affordable and therapeutic Traditional Massages. I have various kind of massages (of the non-sexual kind) and my feelings about them are as follow:

    1. On my first evening in Bangkok, I tried the "Foot Reflexology Massage" at one of the most recommended orthordox palours in Bangkok, Marble House, and it was good. It melted away most of the fatigue felt in my feet after a full day of shopping. The 1 hour session cost 300 Baht (not including tips of 100 Baht).

    2. On my second day, my friends and I visited Wat Po, and so tried out the massages at their very famous "Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School", where a lot of Traditional Thai Masseuse and Masseurs learnt their craft from. It was really fantastic!

    After enjoying an 1 hour session of the Traditional Thai Massage with Ayurvedic Herbs, I felt very relaxed and calm. They also do "outside visits", but its more expensive at 980 baht, despite the slightly longer 1.5 hours session. The 480 Baht paid for the 1 hour session is a steal in my opinion.

    The steamed Ayurvedic Herbs are quite hot though and after compressing your skin with it, it leaves a liquid residue that turns cold really fast due to the air-con blowing on it. If you think you will be uncomfortable with this, then just try their Traditional Thai Massage (without the Ayurvedic Herbs) at 350 baht..

    Do note that the school has 2 massage centres, one within Wat Po itself, and another air-conditioned one a short walk away in Sanamchai Road.

    3. On my third evening, I went for a 2 hour Thai Oil Massage at Marble House again and experienced the worst massage ever!!! I have another tip under the section of "Tourist Traps" which provides the details of this torture session I received and paid 1000 Baht for.

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  • Directions: Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School's Address: 2 Sanamchai Road, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand +66 2-221-2974 Marble House's Address: 3rd Floor, Ruamchitt Plaza, 199 Sukhumvit Road, Near Soi 15 Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel: +66 2-651-0905
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    Traditional Thai massage: Enjoy a good decent Thai massage!
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  • xuessium
  • Updated By xuessium on November 18, 2007
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  • HealthLandSathornBranch - Bangkok
    HealthLandSathornBranch
    by xuessium,
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    You couldn't possibly visit Thailand and not go for at least a session. Amen.

    Wat Pho and Marble House are already famous spots to grab good, clean, decent Traditional Thai massages. On the advice of a local friend, I decided to try out Health Land Spa. "Value for money", she claimed. And as always, the guru is never wrong. Amen.

    As I was near Patpong, my entourage decided to have a go at the Sathorn main branch. The exterior of the building glowed amberish in the evening. Inside, I find more glowing bodies. Contented looking folks, seemingly walking on air. Amen.

    My group opted for the Traditional Thai Massage. It was 450 Bahts for 2 hours. Compared to the price back home, it was practically a steal. Amen.

    We were made to exchange our dirty shoes and sandals for Japanese style footwear in the outer waiting room and then our masseuses guided us to our room where all 5 of us will be getting our massages in group privacy...but not before you get out of those stinky clothes and don airy pyjamas. Very soon, the soothing humming of the air-con and the experienced hands of the masseuses were kneading each of us towards heaven. One of my mate fell into a snoring slumber, much to our amusement. Amen.

    The massage ends with a serving of a sweet infusion, brewed I suspected from pandan leaves with a touch of lemongrass and ginger. A most wonderful way to end 2 hours. Amen.

    CHOICES (Nov 07):
    Aromatherapy Body Massage: 850 Bahts/1.5 hrs
    Traditional Thai Massage: 450 Bahts/2 hrs
    Body Polish: 750 Bahts/1 hr
    Ayuravedic Massage: 300 Bahts/1 hr
    Facial Treatments: 1500 Bahts/1 hr
    Thai Herbal Compress: 750 Bahts/2 hrs
    Foot Reflexology: 250 Bahts/1 hr
    Tourmaline Sauna: 300 Bahts/1 hr

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  • Phone: 66-2-6378883
  • Directions: Alight Chong Nonsi BTS, follow the track and walk towards Surasak BTS. Cross the bridge and turn right as the track curved and walk for another 5-8 minutes. The branch is along the main road. Do not branch off at side roads.
  • Website: http://www.healthlandspa.com/home.html
  • Other Contact: Fax: 66-2-6345353
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    Traditional Thai massage: Marble House - Great Place to Unwind!
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  • sailor_p
  • Updated By sailor_p on February 22, 2006
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  • Relax @ Marble House - Bangkok
    Relax @ Marble House
    by sailor_p
    Thanks for fellow VTer, Darkray's recommendation, I visited Marble House for an hour of foot reflexology on the day of arrival and the night before I depart. Marble House is conveniently located opposite Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The outlet offers a wide range of massage services and is very popular with Singapore and Hong Kong tourists. In addition, it is opened from 9am t2 midnight! Hence, after the major shopping malls have closed and you have no idea what to do, head for Marble House for unwinding after a long day of walking!

    Personally, I feel that the skills of the therapists are much higher than what I experience in Singapore. The therapist would start with a leg wash and followed by a good and relaxing foot massage. That's not all, to top it up, the therapist would also include a good head and shoulder massage! All this within 300 Baht! So, head down to Marble House for a relaxing time!

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  • Phone: 02-6584124-5
  • Directions: The outlet is located across Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The nearest BTS station is Siam.
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    Traditional Thai massage: Asian Retreat Secret
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  • shintarojon
  • Updated By shintarojon on March 4, 2004
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  • Jon in Sikhara - Bangkok
    Jon in Sikhara
    by shintarojon
    (date visited - Feb. 11, 2004)

    My Japanese friend Hiroto has a Thai friend who's working in this spa clinic and we were able to see the rooms.

    Sikhara Spa - too expensive but it is really relaxing and the ambience is really magnificent!!!

    Treatment Menu Massage:
    1. Back Massage - 30 minutes
    2. Thai Massage - 50/110 mins.
    3. Indonesian Massage - 50/80 mins.
    4. Hawaii Massage - 50/80 mins.
    5. Sport Massage - 50/80 mins.
    6. Aromatehrapy massage - 50/80 mins
    7. Reflexology massage - 50 mins.
    8. Thai Herbal massage - 80 mins.
    9. Firming and Anticellulite massage - 50 mins.

    Body Treatment:
    1. Aroma Salt Scrub - 50 mins.
    2. Fresh Coconut Body Scrub - 45 mins.
    3. Tamarind Body Scrub - 45 mins.
    4. Honey & Sesame Seeds Rub - 50 mins.
    5. Mud Body Mask - 50 mins.
    6. Cucumber Wrap - 45 mins.
    7. Bath Tab - 30 mins.

    Facial Treatment:
    1. Pro-collagen Facial Treatment - 55 mins
    2. Whitening Facial Treatment - 55 mins
    3. Revitalizing Facial Treatment - 55 mins
    4. Lifting and Anti-Wrinkle Facial -80 mins
    5. Siam Honey Facial Treatment - 55 mins
    6. Deep Cleansing Facial Treatment - 55mins.

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  • Phone: 02-629-4477
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    Traditional Thai massage: Thai Traditional Massage
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  • shintarojon
  • Updated By shintarojon on March 4, 2004
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  • Thai Massage - Bangkok
    Thai Massage
    by shintarojon
    (date visited - Feb. 11, 2004)

    Plan's Massage Center

    1. Thai Massage - THB 140/hour
    2. Swedish (Oil) Massage
    3. Foot Reflexology
    4. Herbal Massage
    5. Massage Courses

    Working time: 7 am - 00:15 am

    Having a massage from a fat and heavy Thai girl made me laugh so much....I felt the pain too ' coz she was pressing my body too hard and I could not breath at all.....Thanks God I'm still alive....wanna try it?

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  • Phone: 02-629-0924
  • Directions: u can easily get a thai massage just anywhr in bangkok.. just choose the one with good price n good service!
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  • Rachelynn
  • Updated By Rachelynn on December 14, 2004
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  • Imagine after a hard day work...er..i mean shopping and walking. =) There's someone massaging and soothing your tired muscles.
    Isn't it great? =)

    There are a few types of massage, most common ones are the Thai Massage or Aromatic Massage. For the former, if you have a low threshold for pain ( like me!!), pls request the masseur to go gently on you, it involves a lot of stretching of your limbs for Thai Massage. You would be surprised at how strong these Thai ladies are!!!

    For Aromatic Massage, it's more gentle...no 'kong fu' involved definitely.

    Prices for one session ranges from about 250 Thai Baht to 500 Baht.

    Enjoy!

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  • Directions: Personally i prefer the massage shops around Siam Sq area. One of my fav is Marble House. =)
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    Traditional Thai massage: Thai massage at Wat Pho - no eyebrows raised
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  • CyrilHH
  • Updated By CyrilHH on January 30, 2004
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  • Pamper yourself - Bangkok
    Pamper yourself
    by CyrilHH
    Wat Pho houses a venerable Thai massage school where the pupils are "unleashed" on willing temple visitors to practice what they have learned.

    It is all perfectly decent, friendly, well visited by locals and tourists alike, inexpensive (though more so than the abundant high street options of less predictable quality and nature) and absolutely recommendable before, during or after a long day of visits in BKK. I recommend the 1,5 h massage with herbs (the herbs are sponged on your body in form of a fragrant hot lotion during the process. The lotion is a bit sticky and will stain your clothes so wear something washable). I believe it cost 300B. They have foot massages too.

    In the end you are released into the remainder of the day well relaxed and with a cup of pleasant herbal tea to sip outside.

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  • Directions: They also have a second location outside the Wat but I could not find the address anymore.
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    Traditional Thai massage: Relaxing Moment after a hard days of shopping!!!
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  • littlegirl0130
  • By littlegirl0130 on January 8, 2005
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  • Traditional Thai massage - Bangkok
    by littlegirl0130
    Never leave BKK without experiencing a relaxing Thai Massage.

    You can have it in the Hotel and other places a local friend will highly recommend.

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  • Directions: u can easily get a thai massage just anywhr in bangkok.. just choose the one with good price n good service!
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    Traditional Thai massage: Cheap and wonderful Thai massage at Chinatown
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  • tangster1974
  • Updated By tangster1974 on April 26, 2006
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  • 369 Thai massage parlour in Chinatown - Bangkok
    369 Thai massage parlour
    in Chinatown
    by tangster1974
    This massage parlour is located in Chinatown and is called "369 Thai Massage". A 2-hour massage only costs 350 Baht here. This is cheap if you compare to the massage rates in the MBK shopping centre where a 1-hour massage will cost around 300 Baht.

    Although the main glass door entrance to this massage parlour is tinted, there is no hanky-panky here. Just nice and muscle-soothing traditional Thai massage. After going through the glass door, a lady will lead you to the 4th storey where the main premises is located. After paying at the cashier, your masseur (you can ask for Masseur No. 44 as I found her really strong and good in her massage skills) will bring you to a wash area where she will wash and scrub your feet (somehow ticklish as she scrubs your sole though).

    The massage area consist of private cubicles catering to individuals or groups of different sizes. You will have to change into the T-shirt and PJ provided. Once done, you are all set for a soothing and yet physical session with the masseur. The massage session involves some odd positions and maneuvers whereby muscles and bones all over your body are given a good rubbing and cracking respectively. You should definitely tip the masseur after all her physical exertions. As a guide, I usually give between 100 to 200 Baht.

  • Phone: 0-2623-0818
  • Directions: Simply tell the taxi driver to go to "Chinatown seafood". The massage parlour is located in the same lane as the famous roadside seafood stalls in Chinatown, and has a green "369" signage.
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    Traditional Thai massage: have a massage at Wat Pho
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  • Myndo
  • By Myndo on March 5, 2006
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  • Massage parlor at Wat Pho - Bangkok
    Massage parlor at Wat Pho
    by Myndo
    When you are in Wat Pho you can have a traditional Thai Massage or Foot Reflexology here.
    Wat Pho is Center of learning and keeping the knowledge of Thai Traditional Medicine.

    The prices are reasonable, maybe you have to make an appointment here first (before having a look around the temple).
    120 Baht for 30 Minutes
    200 Baht for 1 hour
    You can find the building on the left hand when you enter the complex.

    If you have the time, you can also make a course in Thai Massage here.
    30 hours in total 10 days and 6000 Baht

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