Thais have a long tradition of massages and spa therapy. Spas offer a choice of different massaged such as Thai, Swedish and aromatherapy. Other services include skin care treatments, body scrubs and hydrotherapy. There are hundreds of spas throughout Bangkok – form the modest salons found on almost every street corner to luxurious five star establishments. Many Bangkok health clubs, some of which are attached to hotels, provide good massages. Prices vary greatly.

The therapists (usually women) are trained and you can expect a professional service even if the facilities are somewhat basic. For the uninitiated, a traditional Thai massage (which can last up to two hours) can be quite vigorous. If you’ve never had massage before, a good introduction is to have a foot massage which takes an hour, or an aromatherapy massage which is typically soft to medium pressure. If you find the massage too vigorous, ask the therapist for bao bao (soft) pressure. It is customary to tip the therapist who works on you.

Most spas and massage salons are open until 2200. There are also masseuses who will come to your home.

Trip Activities

Few of the suggested trip activities include:

Nuturing Touch: This is a delicious sensory journey of loave and care using pepper berries, foot soak, honey, sweet almond oil, yeast powder scrub, milky steam, cheese mud, ginger and vanilla oil.

Imperial Health and Spa: This is a unique vapor of oils and top-notch service using traditional Thai soothing signature treatments.

Mantra of Rejuvenation - Detoxifying Myth: This ancient healing technique consists of foot scrub, almond agrape seed oil, mineral water steam, jasmine body scrub and kaffir lime bergamot oil.

Detoxifying Hot Clay Massage: This is a relaxing and rejuvenating method that uses natural plant essences and aromatic oils to entice activate blood circulation, relief fatigue, eliminate toxic wastes, and reduce cellulite build-up.

Mulberry Authentic Thai Treatment: This is an ancient traditional massage with Herbal Compress to tackle muscle tension and relax the body thoroughly.

A Touch of Luxury Package: This includes massage and facial treatment. The reflexology stimulates the immune system Lymphatic drainage improves body metabolism. Oxygen therapy refreshes the body and mind. Hydrotherapy with Thai herbs rejuvenates the body self-healing process. Cleansing and detoxifying therapy relieves tension and headache and also improves skin condition.

Urban Escape Treatment: This is a combination of derma logical body and face therapies to heal tired and stressed muscles.