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Wat Pho Massage

A good way to combine relaxation and understanding Thai culture is by taking a traditional Thai massage inside the Wat Pho temple compound. Thai massage is considered a medical discipline in Thailand, used for the treatment of many kinds of illnesses. The massages are given in the dilapidated buildings at the east of the northern compound. Take a two-hour Thai massage for best results, or try a foot, oil or facial massage.

Address: 2 Sanam Chai Rd
Getting there: Tha Tien Pier
Hours: Closed · opens 8:30 am
Weekly hours
Mon 8:30 am–6 pm
Tue 8:30 am–6 pm
Wed 8:30 am–6 pm
Thu 8:30 am–6 pm
Fri 8:30 am–6 pm
Sat 8:30 am–6 pm
Sun 8:30 am–6 pm
Price: 400 baht/hr
Website: watpomassage.com (opens in a new tab)

Mon	8:30 am–6 pm
Tue	8:30 am–6 pm
Wed	8:30 am–6 pm
Thu	8:30 am–6 pm
Fri	8:30 am–6 pm
Sat	8:30 am–6 pm
Sun	8:30 am–6 pm

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