1. TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Bangkok Office
1600 New Phetchaburi Road,
Makkasan, Ratchathewi,
Bangkok 10400, THAILAND
Tel: 662 250 5500
Fax: 662 250 5511
E-mail: support@ThailandMedTourism.com
Thai traditional massage
is world renowned to
the point of being
a global brand
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Thai traditional massage
is world renowned to
the point of being
a global brand
2. Thai traditional massage
is world renowned to
the point of being a
global brand
Thai traditional message is renowned all over the world for its sooth-
ing and healing powers to the point that it has become a global
brand. But to be sure of getting the real thing, it’s best to visit
Thailand.
Traditional Thai style massage involves stretching and deep tissue
massage. It is known as “nuet phaen boran”, literally ancient-manner
massage, and as in former times, the client usually wears comfort-
ably loose clothes and lies on a mat on the floor.
The masseur or masseuse leans into the client’s body applying firm
rhythmic pressure using hands and often arms locked at the elbow.
Legs and feet are also used in several positions during massage, but
no oils are applied. The massage generally follows the body’s sen –
energy lines analogous to meridians or channels as in Chinese medi-
cine or nadis Indian Ayurvedic practice.
3. Thai Traditional Massage Centers in Thailand
ASIA HERB ASSOCIATION
Address:
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Email:
Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel G. Fr 23, Huaykaew Road, Suthep
Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
(66) 53 213 911
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www.asiaherbassociation.com/en/index.html
info@asiaherbassociation.com
CHIANG MAI SPA MANTRA
30/11 Chareun Suk Road, Hah Yak Santitham, Muang,
Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
(66) 53 226 655
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www.spamantra.com
contact@spamantra.com
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PHOTHALAI THE THAI WELLNESS CENTER
Address:
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Email:
28 Soi Yothinpatta 3, Praditmanutham Road, Kongchan,
Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
(66) 2 508 1238-49
(66) 2 508 1228
www.phothalai.com
info@phothalai.com
A standard full session is generally two hours or more of rhythmic
pressing and stretching of the entire body. This can include pulling
fingers, toes, and ears, cracking the knuckles, walking on the client's
back, and arching the recipient into bhujangasana, the cobra posi-
tion. Bending the client over backwards, so that the spine rests on
the masseur’s upright knees, is a trick that must to be done just right
to prevent doing more harm than good.
Good masseurs or masseuses start on the legs, then course through
every nook and cranny of aches and tension, finishing with a facial
tone-up.
A significant part of Thai massage includes yoga-like stretches that
are intended to stimulate the sen and move lom through the body via
a pumping action which is connected with the patient's breathing.
Sen and lom are often translated as "meridians" and "energy."
4. SPA SILAVADEE
Address:
Tel:
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Website:
Email:
157/ 168 M.5, Soi Naklua 18, Pattaya-Naklua Road,
Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand
(66) 38 371 447
(66) 38 371 449
www.spasilavadee.com
pattayaspa@yahoo.com
SILAROM SPA
Address:
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Website:
Email:
Baan Hin Sai Boutique Resort, 5/5 Moo 3, Bo Phut,
Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand
(66) 77 422 679, (66) 77 414 219
(66) 77 414 219
www.silaromspa.com
info@silaromspa.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to take this opportunity to cordially thank all of the
doctors, consultants, therapists and other specialist clinicians who
have provided much of the information in this brochure, and allowed
us to avail ourselves of the specifications and standards to which
they work. Many thanks also to the dedicated staff of the clinics and
to the owners and administrators who have provided information
and access and participated in the development of this project.
Find more information about Thailand Medical Tourism at
www.ThailandMedTourism.com
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Bangkok Office
Address 1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi,
Bangkok 10400 THAILAND
Website www.TourismThailand.org