The Bangkok massage directory
Bangkok has thousands of massage shops. These are our picks by what you're looking for — from the birthplace of Thai massage at Wat Pho to riverside hotel spas — chosen for reputation, location and consistency. Prices are typical ranges; always confirm with the shop.
1. Best traditional Thai massage
Sanam Chai · ~5 min walk
Wat Pho is the birthplace of Thai massage and home to Thailand's most famous traditional massage school. Massages are given in open-air pavilions inside the temple grounds, next to the Reclining Buddha — a must-do in Bangkok. Expect a queue at busy times; temple entry fee applies.
2. Best all-rounder
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.
3. Most convenient (on the BTS)
Asok / Sukhumvit · ~1 min walk
Let's Relax is a popular Thai spa chain with clean, modern branches inside malls and hotels. The Terminal 21 location is connected to BTS Asok, making it one of the easiest quality massages to reach in Bangkok — ideal after shopping.
4. Best herbal compress
Phrom Phong · ~4 min walk
Asia Herb Association is known for its traditional herbal compress (luk pra kob) treatments made with fresh Thai herbs, combined with Thai massage. A favourite with expats in Phrom Phong.
5. Best day spa
Sala Daeng / Silom · ~3 min walk
Divana is a Thai spa brand known for its traditional-house settings and signature treatments. The Silom branch is a short walk from BTS Sala Daeng — a good pick for a couple's spa afternoon.
6. Best garden spa
Phrom Phong · ~20 min walk
Oasis Spa is a Thai spa brand set in a garden villa off Sukhumvit 31, offering signature massages and multi-hour spa packages in private treatment rooms — a calm escape from the city.
7. Best luxury splurge
Saphan Taksin · ~8 min walk
The Oriental Spa is one of Asia's most celebrated hotel spas, set in a teak house across the river from the Mandarin Oriental and reached by the hotel's shuttle boat. A once-in-a-trip splurge.
8. Best late-night option
National Stadium · ~12 min walk
Velo Thai Massage is a massage place in Siam & Chit Lom, about a 12-minute walk from National Stadium station. Listed services: Thai Massage, Foot Massage.
| Thai massage — local shop | ฿250–400 |
|---|---|
| Foot massage — local shop | ฿200–350 |
| Thai massage — mid-range Sukhumvit/Silom | ฿400–700 |
| Oil / aromatherapy massage | +฿100–200 vs Thai |
| Day spa (private rooms) | ฿1,000–2,000 |
| Luxury hotel spa (90 min) | ฿3,500–8,000 |
| Tip for your therapist | ฿50–200 |
Approximate ranges for one hour unless stated, checked October 2026. Prices vary by shop and change over time.
A one-hour Thai massage costs about ฿250–400 at a local shop and ฿400–700 at mid-range places in Sukhumvit or Silom. Foot massage is a little cheaper (about ฿200–350). Oil and aromatherapy massages cost roughly ฿100–200 more than Thai massage, day spas charge ฿1,000–2,000, and luxury hotel spas ฿3,500–8,000 for 90 minutes.
Yes, at shops and mid-range spas tipping is expected: about ฿50–100 after a foot massage and ฿100–200 after a one-hour Thai or oil massage. Give it directly to your therapist. Luxury spas usually add a service charge.
Thai massage is done fully clothed on a mat with acupressure and stretching. Oil massage uses long strokes with warm oil on a massage bed and is gentler and more relaxing.
Sukhumvit (Asok and Nana) has the most choice, Silom suits the business district, and Wat Pho in the old town is the most traditional. Luxury hotel spas are along the riverside.