It’s a funny video, and it kind of reflects what some massage parlors in BKK are up to. Of course, if you stick with MassageBKK this won’t happen to you

They also have a 24 hour outcall service, so you can call them to your hotel or home. Within their own facilities, there is a bar where you can enjoy drinks.

Here a list of their services:

• Massage
• Foot, Hand, Back & Shoulder massage
• Aromatherapy and Oil Massage
• Body Scrub, Facial Massage
• Base Oil Massage
• Milk Lotion & Gel Massage
• Coconut Massage
• 4 Hands Massage
• Massage specially for men

They also accept credit cards, and their prices are ok. For example, a “specially for men” “Thai & ball massage”, 1 hour costs 600 baht.

Promotions:

If it’s your birthday, you get 50% off all prices.

Happy Hour 15% discount: Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm.

If two or more people make a reservation, they offer a free pick up service from your hotel to their facilities too.

But you need to get your vouchers before you go to Bangkok. You can only pick them up at the Royal Thai embassy Singapore, in Orchard Road.

For more infos, check out the promotion by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Quiet honestly, I’ve been in that situation before too, where in the middle of a nice and relaxing massage the masseuse offered me “extra service”. I was a bit surprised, but politely declined as I enjoyed the “standard” massage just fine. She seemed a bit disappointed by that, and I guess she makes better money from the “special” massage, but I gave her a decent tip afterwards to make her feel better. I was quiet surprised, because she was a skilled masseuse and I wondered why she was working that kind of job. I’m sure she could have gotten a job that pays just as well in a more reputable spa given her level of skills.

But if you want to know more about that Indian movie star and his Bangkok massage parlor experience, then check out this article.

And here a little video of him:

1. arrive a bit early,
2. take a hot shower beforehand to loosen up your muscles
3. hydrate your body before the massage
4. chose loose and light clothing for the massage
5. have clean feet (specially important if you’re wearing open shoes or flipflops around Bangkok…)
6. don’t eat a lot before the massage, but don’t arrive starving either
7. stretch before the massage
8. accept a little pain at some acupressure points
9. if you don’t want something or are uncomfortable, communicate so
10. don’t talk during the massage and instead let your mind drift
11. relax a bit before getting out into “real life” after your massage
12. drink after massage

another thing I’d like to recommend: go to the toilet before the massage, even if you don’t feel like it. It would just take a lot of pleasure out of your massage if you suddenly feel the urge to urinate while laying there. Of course you can always get up and go to the toilet, but that would be an unpleasant interruption in the midst of a lot of wonderful relaxation.

You can check out the original article here.

No visit to the Bangkok is complete without experiencing a massage.

Vigorous in nature, Thai massage reaches deep into the muscle tissue, relieving tension and tightness in the body. At the hands of an expert, there is no better way to unwind at the end of a long day of sightseeing.

Forget the overpriced spas in five-star hotels, try one of the many local parlours.

A first rate traditional massage experience can be found at Arima Onsen on Suriwong Road, not far from the Silom BTS Skytrain station. Arima Onsen is renowned for high quality at a very reasonable price. Two-hour traditional Thai massage is around 380 baht.

Be sure to tip the masseuse another 100 baht if you enjoy experience.

Foot, face, and oil massage is also available. For further information visit Arima Onsen.

You can also enjoy a traditional massage or take a course to learn the art at Wat Pho Massage.

If you want to know what the other nine things are that Aussies should do in Bangkok, you have to read the full article…

The Examiner recently wrote about things that you should do when in Bangkok… among them of course: getting a Thai massage. Read for yourself:

Get a massage. Or two. Or ten. Seriously. With starting rates at 200-300 Baht (about $5.86-$8.90 USD) for an hour-long foot or Thai massage, body work in Bangkok is a ridiculously good value, not to mention insanely therapeutic after a long day of sightseeing. We treated ourselves just about every night. Sure, some parlors are better than others, but don’t judge the strength of a Thai girl’s hands by the size of her body. The tiniest of women can work out the toughest of knots. And most of the places are on the up and up, although you should use discretion. If a place looks unclean or shady, skip it.

The tiny sois off Sukhumvit Road between the Phrom Phong and Thong Lo SkyTrain stations offer endless locations, as does Silom Road between Silom 18 and Thanon Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra. (Note: Bangkok addresses can be confusing. Locations are often referred to by “soi,“ which is a Thai term for side street. So Silom Soi 18 might be called Soi 18, and Sukhumvit Soi 24 might be referred to simply as Soi 24 or Suk Soi 24.)

One note of caution: Bangkok’s infamous Patpong district is probably not the place to seek out a legit massage, unless you’re looking for a different type of body work.

Here an excerpt:

We sampled their signature hot stone massage therapy that gives you the sensation of being transported to an ethereal place of peace and tranquility. All weariness seems to dissipate as the stones come in contact with your skin in a warm caress. The gentle kneading and soothing background music “rocks” you to sweet slumber.

The Rarin Jinda spa was awarded the 2008 Thailand Tourism Award and is a nominee for the best boutique hotel spa from 2008 Spaasia Crystal Awards.

You can read reviews of the RarinJinda Spa in Chiang Mai (of which the BKK is an affiliate) from TripAdvisor too. It get’s great reviews, like “Chiang Mai’s best kept secret“, “Beautiful Setting, beautiful rooms“, “Pure Pleasure”

And finally of course, there is the official website of the RarinJinda spa at RarinJinda.com (but be aware that their page loads extremely slow because they have flash and fancy graphis…)

For some reason though, they don’t seem to offer Thai massage – you can find a list of their services and prices here.