If you love nothing more than a good massage and will be heading to Thailand on holiday, you may want to consider taking a course and learning how to do it yourself. There are many places where you can learn traditional Thai massage and other techniques, and you can also purchase Thai essential oils while there to allow you to give an authentic massage. Below are some of the best places in Bangkok where you can learn massage and learn the skills needed to help people relax.
Wat Po Thai Medical Massage School
One of the most famous places to learn to massage in Thailand is the Wat Po Thai Medical Massage School, which has seven branches throughout the city. They have various massage courses from which you can choose, but the more intense ones are not suitable for tourists as they can take up to five weeks to complete. However, they have shorter courses ideal for tourists, which will teach you the basics of giving a good and authentic Thai massage.
Shewa Spa
If you stay in the backpacker mecca of Khao Sarn Road, you can consider attending the Shewa Spa and learning various massage techniques. Some of the courses on offer include:
- Thai Massage
- Thai Foot Massage
- Thai Oil Massage
- Head & Shoulders Massage
All their courses are run over five days and include 20 hours of tuition, and you will learn the skills needed to give an excellent relaxing massage. It is also conveniently located with plenty of hotels and guest houses nearby and places to explore when you are not learning massage.
Lek Massage & Academy
If you stay in Bangkok for an extended period, you may want to consider attending the Lek Massage & Academy to learn different massage techniques. They offer intense courses which last for up to 150 hours, and they have ten branches throughout the city, so there are plenty of options available for you. However, they do have shorter courses that run for 60 hours, which may suit you, depending on how long you will be in Bangkok.
Sabai Corner Spa
Sabai Corner Spa is another excellent place where you can learn the art of massage, and they have various courses available. They offer thorough massage courses that can take up to 372 hours, but they also have shorter ones available. They offer 16 different short massage courses which run between five and fifteen days and will teach you the techniques needed to give an authentic Thai massage.
