For those of you who have never been to Thailand, this is a great advantage to visiting Thailand…
THE MASSAGES!!!
Back in the United States, the cost of a one hour massage is between $60 – $80 an hour. In Europe the price is between 50 – 100 Euros.
In Thailand, the cost of a one hour massage is between $6 – $10
In Thailand there are 3 main types of massage available in just about every shop:
This is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, and the client wears comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No oils are used in Thai massage. It is known in Thailand as “nuat phaen boran”, literally, the ancient-manner massage.
This kind of massage is gentler than Thai massage. It uses therapeutic oils and involves deep muscle tissue treatment. This massage can be a very sensual experience.
This is a massage which focuses on manipulation of pressure points on the soles of your feet in a very similar way to that of reflexology. Producing a relaxing effect on the whole body.
Not sure which one to get when you are here…with it being so cheap, why not order all three 🙂
Click here to see how much a “special massage” costs in Thailand
Posted on Gods of Thailand November 13, 2011 in Living in Thailand, Thailand
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how many types of massages are there in thailand
Although there are some exceptions, here are the 4 types: of massages in Thailand
Regular (No happy endings)
Special Oil
Soapy
Nuru
What is a reasonable tip for a regular 1 hour massage without the extras? I have spent a few weeks in Thailand and usually gave between 80-120 baht. Is that the right level?
How much should you tip a hairdresser?
I usually give about a 100 baht tip (3usd). Since a normal massage costs about 300 – 400 baht, this is pretty good.
However, when I get the “special”, I don’t usually tip since the girl keeps all that.
How much should the extra cost? I got a massage in Phuket for 350 baht and she was going for the happy ending over and over but I wasn’t horny and just wanted a legit massage but it got me wondering about how much do they charge you?
Take a look at this article and you’ll see a breakdown of prices:
http://www.kingsofthailand.com/adult-content-how-much-does-a-special-massage-cost-in-thailand-happy-endings-101/
And if you still want to spend more, for $60 – $80 an hour you can get quite the massage here in Thailand. 😉