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Traditional Thai massage in Chiang Mai· 55 shops

Traditional Thai massage is the signature treatment of the north, and Chiang Mai has some of the best shops in the country.

Traditional Thai massage works on the body through slow compression, rhythmic pressure along energy lines, and assisted stretching. There is no oil, you stay clothed in loose cotton the shop provides, and a full session leaves you looser and lighter rather than sleepy. It is the treatment most visitors to Chiang Mai try first, and the city is a good place to do it because standards are high and prices stay low.

Inside the moat, the Old City has a dense cluster of long-running shops, several staffed by graduates of the well-known massage schools and the women’s prison vocational programme. Nimman, just west of the university, leans a little more polished and air-conditioned, with shops set up for a steady international clientele. Both areas are walkable and easy to reach.

A 60-minute traditional Thai massage in Chiang Mai typically runs from around 250 to 400 THB, with 90 and 120-minute sessions priced up from there. Shops listed here publish their menus, so you can see the price before you book. Tipping is normal but modest, usually 50 to 100 THB for a good session.

If you have a specific injury or prefer firmer or gentler pressure, say so at the start. Therapists adjust readily, and most shops in these listings have staff used to working with visitors. Book through Chiang Mai Go Tours and we confirm the appointment time directly with the shop.

A Thai massage is the ideal way to end a day of temple walking or trekking.See tours

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