Comments on: Thai Massage Monday

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:18:34 +0000

In reply to Matt. I've heard some people say that the cheap Thai massage places aren't always staffed by full trained masseuses, which I'm sure is true. If I had a bad back I'd perhaps be more careful. But at around $6-9 an hour, I feel like if I have a bad massage, at least I got to lay down and relax for an hour for a bargain!

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 05:18:34 +0000

Great article!
I’m a massive fan of massage and get one at least every week.
I was wondering if there were any disadvantages to getting a Thai massage?
Heard some people talking about this but wondered what your opinion was.
Keep up the fantastic work;-)

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:38:41 +0000

In reply to Shama. I really enjoyed my time at Namo and would love to return for a longer course someday. Thanks for chiming in, Shama!

By: Shama

Shama — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 08:00:02 +0000

Namo is a great place in Chiang Mai. I have known the Japanese owner since she first started out many years ago, and she managed to create a great lovely space there.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:58:20 +0000

In reply to Kathryn. I remember that! So funny how Mr. Coppola brought her all the way to Belize... though I admit I'd do the same with some of the masseuses I've found in Thailand.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:57:33 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Every once in a while I have one like this! Give it a second shot -- and ask them to be gentle :)

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:56:54 +0000

In reply to memographer. Totally agree -- I had awful massages in Vietnam (and really bad customer service/seedy locations) and gave up. Laos had great spa offerings though, and so did Cambodia!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:12:57 +0000

I had my first Thai massage in Belize, by a Thai native…have been hooked ever since. To me, it’s the lazy girl’s yoga…all the benefits, with someone else doing the work of pulling all the knots out.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:05:03 +0000

I did finally try a Thai massage in Chiang Mai. Mostly I found it really painful 🙁 But to each their own! Looks like a fun class.

By: memographer

memographer — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:28:06 +0000

Yes, the Thai massage is the science! and where in the World you can get the best one if not in Thailand 🙂 Most of SE Asia offers high level massages. Surprisingly, I was getting VERY GOOD massages in Luang Prabang, Laos. Viet Nam wasn’t that good. It depends on the masseuse, of cause.