Thailand Health Spas

Thailand is recognized as a global leader in the health spa industry, which has grown rapidly in Thailand in recent decades. Perhaps best known in the spa world for traditional Thai massage, Thailand excels in this popular treatment which is offered alongside other body treatments at health spas across the country.

Renowned for excelling in hospitality, the Thais have mastered the art of spa therapy and continue to develop luxury, state-of-the-art health spas nationwide.

Health spas in Thailand typically offer affordable, all inclusive spa packages. Some establishments offer overnight accommodation while others simply provide day spa service. Popular spa treatments in Thailand are: body treatments such as aromatherapy and wraps; facials; waxing; skin exfoliation treatments including chemical peels; and Thai massage.

People choose to visit health spas in Thailand not only as a means of stress relief and to relax, but also for advice on how to develop healthy habits and improve physical fitness. With many of Thailand’s spas set in luxury tropical settings, visiting a Thai spa resort is a holiday in itself.

State-of-the-art, modern equipment is standard at upscale Thai heath spas, and the Thai reputation for hospitality makes the spa experience here hard to beat. The low cost of spa treatments in Thailand when compared to spa therapy prices in Europe and the US is another major draw for spa-goers.

A popular destination in its own right, Thailand has many attractions for visitors to enjoy in between spa therapies. With many hotels now providing onsite spas, guests often don’t need to leave their accommodation premises to indulge in a spa treatment.

The Thai capital, Bangkok, has many luxury spa outlets as well as more moderately priced options. Spa treatments in the northern capital of Chiang Mai are typically cheaper and the city has an equally wide choice of health spa venues to choose from. There has been a boom in spas on the popular island of Koh Samui, with five-star spa resorts set in natural settings concentrated around Chaweng beach.

Spas in Thailand are regulated by the Ministry of Public Health and all spa establishments must be registered. Spa therapists must be certified to work in a spa, but you will find some heath spas don’t observe this stipulation. It is best to seek therapy at an accredited health spa where the staff have been correctly trained.