Posted by admin on February 10th, 2008 filed in
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Tourist tips
Besides Phuket, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, the island of Samui, during the last decade, has also become a tourist destination in
Thailand, which offers the finest quality of various massage treatments. There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying a revitalising massage on a gorgeous tropical paradise.
The ancient practice of massage originates from India. It was in this country from which where, about two millenniums ago, Buddhist monks introduced the art of massage to
Thailand. Massage treatments are well-known for positively influencing certain healings of the body while particularly Thai traditional massage has become famous all over the world. An increasing amount of Western travellers arrive in Thailand to learn the skills of this kneading ancient art. The Wat Po Buddhist temple in the Thai capital is most likely the most reputed institution where visitors join massage courses. Several reputed massage schools can also be found in the northern city of
Chiang Mai, teaching a technique which is softer. However, the
island of
Samet is becoming more and more popular among tourists wishing to learn the main massage techniques.
Visitors who stay long enough in
Thailand will soon notice that massage in the country is a daily custom practiced openly in almost every location. You probably will see babies kneaded by their mothers, grandchildren massaging their grandparents, a tuk-tuk driver treating the sour back of one of his exhausted colleagues or even comfortable chairs on the sidewalks offering on-the-spot foot massages for tired pedestrians.Also available are the national airline’s in-flight massage treatments and the, working on coins, spacious massage chairs airport buildings or department stores. A 10 baht coin will spoil you with a three-minute lasting mechanical back massage. Might be some welcome relaxation before boarding your trans-Atlantic flight!
The comfy massage chair
Perhaps the weirdest spot for us Westerners to be offered a short massage service is while taking position in front of the urinal device at a busy disco or glitzy restaurant. Appearing from behind, the lavatory attendant will unexpectedly approach you and gently puts a warm towel on your ‘weary’ neck and then starts to firmly rub your shoulders. At this point there is no escaping anymore and you’ll have to focus on urinating without spilling. The attendant expects a tip of at least 20 baht for his service.The majority of the massage service providers are women while also visually handicapped persons often practice treatments as for them it is a good way to make a living. The blind usually even are better masseurs due to their full concentration better and purer intentions.
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