Luk pra kob: steamed cotton balls filled with Thai herbs like plai, turmeric and lemongrass are pressed along the body, usually combined with Thai massage. Excellent for sore muscles.
Sukhumvit around Asok and Nana has the highest density of massage shops in Bangkok — from busy foot-massage shophouses on every soi to well-known chains like Health Land and Let's Relax. Most places are a short walk from BTS Asok, Nana or MRT Sukhumvit, and many stay open late.
Asok / Sukhumvit · ~8 min walk
Health Land is one of Bangkok's best-known massage chains, famous for professional Thai massage in a large, spa-like building at mid-range prices. The Asok branch is a short walk up Asok Montri Road from BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit. Booking ahead is a good idea in the evenings and at weekends.
Asok / Sukhumvit · ~5 min walk
Lavana is a mid-range spa on Sukhumvit Soi 12, between Asok and Nana, offering Thai massage, oil and aromatherapy treatments and spa packages in a quiet, Thai-styled setting.