Massage in Thailand: What It Costs, What Happens and How to Book
A massage in Thailand costs from 800 THB for 60 minutes when a therapist comes to your hotel. It is safe when you book a real company. Most sessions are Thai massage or oil massage, and both work on the full body. This guide gives you prices, what happens, how to tip and how to book in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Pattaya.
How much is a massage in Thailand?
Prices change by city, by shop and by session length. A shop may show a price board on the wall. Ask to see it before you sit down. Ask what the price covers.
At Indy Massage Bangkok the price is on our website. You see it before you book. A 60 minute Thai massage starts at 800 THB. A 90 minute Thai massage starts at 1,000 THB. A 120 minute Thai massage starts at 1,200 THB. In Chiang Mai and Pattaya, oil massage starts at 1,000 THB for 60 minutes. In Bangkok, prices run from 800 THB to 4,400 THB. The final price depends on the length, the type and the zone.
The price is the one on our website. You pay your therapist in cash or PromptPay before the session starts.
What is a full body massage in Thailand?
A full body massage works on your back, legs, arms, neck, shoulders and feet. It is a health massage. It is not a quick rub on one spot. In Thailand there are two main kinds.
Thai massage uses stretches and slow pressure. There is no oil. You wear loose clothes. The therapist moves your arms and legs into stretches. It is good for stiff legs and a sore back.
Oil massage uses warm oil and long strokes. You lie on the bed with a towel over you. The therapist works on one part of the body at a time. It is good for tired muscles after a long day or a long flight.
There are more kinds, like deep tissue and four hands. Read our guide to the types of massage in Thailand to see what each one feels like.
Which massage should you pick?
Pick Thai massage if you sit a lot or your legs feel stiff. It stretches the body and needs no oil. Pick oil massage if you want to relax and sleep well. Pick deep tissue if one spot, like the neck, feels tight. Two guests can share one room with two therapists. Not sure? Tell us how you feel on WhatsApp. We will suggest one.
How long should a session be?
Sixty minutes is enough to work on one problem, like a sore back. Ninety minutes covers the whole body at an easy pace. One hundred and twenty minutes gives you time to slow down and rest. If you are not sure, start with 90 minutes. You can tell us your choice on WhatsApp.
What happens during the session?
Here are the steps for an outcall massage at your hotel.
- You book on WhatsApp. You send your hotel, your room number and the time.
- We reply with a therapist and an arrival time. In Bangkok most visits start in 20 to 40 minutes.
- The therapist arrives and sets up on your bed or on the floor. She brings the oil.
- You pay in cash or PromptPay before the session starts.
- She checks the massage and the time with you. Then she starts.
- You can ask for softer or firmer pressure at any time.
- When the time is up, she says thank you and leaves. You can rest.
Wear anything loose, or just a towel. Tell the therapist about any pain or injury before you start. Say if you want no oil.
Do you tip for a massage in Thailand?
Tipping is nice, but it is not a rule. If the session was good, 100 THB is a common tip. Give it to the therapist and say thank you. A kind review with her name also helps her. Reviews bring her more bookings.
Is a massage in Thailand safe?
Yes, when you book a real company. Look for three things. First, real reviews on Google. Second, therapist profiles with clear photos. Third, a price list on the website. A real company has nothing to hide on any of these.
Be careful with touts on the street. Be careful with social media accounts that have no reviews and no fixed price. Our guide to safe outcall massage in Bangkok lists the red flags.
We sell health massage only. We show real therapist profiles and real reviews. You see the price before you book. You can message us at any time on WhatsApp.
How to book an outcall massage in Bangkok
Send us a message on WhatsApp. Tell us your hotel or condo, your room, the massage and the length. We reply with a free therapist and a time. We cover Sukhumvit, Silom, Sathorn and Riverside, day and night. See outcall massage in Bangkok for therapists and prices.
How to book an outcall massage in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai works the same way. We cover Nimman, Old City, Riverside and nearby areas. Thai massage starts at 800 THB for 60 minutes. Oil massage starts at 1,000 THB. Pick a therapist on our page for outcall massage in Chiang Mai, then message us.
How to book an outcall massage in Pattaya
In Pattaya we come to your hotel, condo or villa. We cover Pattaya, Pratumnak and Jomtien. Thai massage starts at 800 THB for 60 minutes. Oil massage starts at 1,000 THB. Read the profiles on our page for outcall massage in Pattaya, then message us on WhatsApp.
Questions about massage in Thailand
How much is a massage in Thailand?
It depends on the city, the shop and the length. With us, a 60 minute Thai massage starts at 800 THB. The price is on our website before you book.
Do you tip for massages in Thailand?
Tipping is not a rule. A tip of 100 THB is common if you liked the session. Give it to your therapist.
Are massages in Thailand safe?
Yes, when you book a real company. Check for real reviews, clear therapist photos and a price list on the website.
Are massages in Thailand cheap?
It depends where you go. A shop with no reviews may look cheap and then add fees. We show one fixed price on our website. A 60 minute Thai massage starts at 800 THB.
What happens at a full body massage in Thailand?
Your therapist works on your back, legs, arms, neck and feet. Thai massage uses stretches and no oil. Oil massage uses warm oil and a towel. You can ask for softer or firmer pressure at any time.