Are you tired? Press now before you go on!

Photography & Text / Stephen Tsai

Coordinated by / Tourism Authority of Thailand

Always rushing, always wanting everything right away—life under modern work pressures can be truly intense. Although technology has made many things more convenient, sometimes we just need to slow down, or else we might get so overwhelmed by a mountain of tasks that even if our company sets up a swimming pool, we won’t have the time to jump in and enjoy some cool relief.

To keep your body healthy, proper exercise and a healthy diet are things everyone knows—but sometimes you just want to be lazy. What if someone could “exercise for you,” instantly relieving all those tight muscles, and your mouse-hand could suddenly throw a Wing Chun punch? Where can you find such an ideal lazy-person workout? Try Thai massage and you’ll see!

Due to the characteristics of its tourism industry, Thai massage and spa treatments have almost become one of Thailand’s “national treasures.” Many foreign tourists visit Thailand not only for affordable prices, delicious food, and convenient shopping, but also because enjoying a Thai massage or spa is a major draw.

SPA? Massage? The perfect combo for double the relaxation

Thai spa massage essentially combines the strengths of both spa and massage. In addition to using the therapist’s gentle techniques to relax your whole body, it also integrates theories of body, mind, and spirit to achieve overall relaxation from the inside out. But don’t expect it to be like the traditional massages you’re used to—the therapist will use the strength from their fingertips to give you a massage. If you prefer that kind of intense, beat-you-up style of massage, you might be slightly disappointed by the soft and flowing experience of Thai spa massage...