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.Thai massages

A veritable Garden of Eden when it comes to massages, Bangkok and the rest of Thailand offers a multitude of opportunities to pass though the expert hands of the Thai masseuses. Make sure you pick your salon and the type of massage carefully!

A salon's sign offering traditional Thai massages on Soi 5, Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok

.A difficult choice

>> It's easy to get a massage anywhere in Thailand and neither Thais nor foreigners can resist the moments of fulfilment brought by these bodily treatments. The proven healing properties of this Thai practice add to the preventive and pleasurable aspects - relaxation and de-stressing improve the health. But watch out, there are Thai massages and there are Thai massages!!

The different types and combinations are wide and varied, the traditional Thai massage (entire body) is not the country's only speciality. Numerous salons also offer oil massages using oil of plant extracts, favoured for relaxation as well as foot, head, face or even hand massages... there are also various other techniques like aromatherapy and reflexology. The sessions can last anywhere from 30mins to 2 hours, sometimes longer, depending on the method or the client's budget.

The format is simple. After the usual warm welcome and having chosen the desired method and duration, the customer lies on a bed in the salon or on a mattress on the floor in a private area. The sensation of well-being takes over allowing you to escape into your dreams. The results are instant. (/LA)