The Bangkok massage directory
Bangkok is one of the best places in the world to learn Thai massage. Courses range from a 5-day introduction you can do on holiday to 150-hour professional programmes with certificates. Here are the schools worth knowing, with published hours and prices. Fees change, so confirm with the school before you book.
The most famous school in Thailand, attached to the birthplace of Thai massage.
Popular with travellers who want a few days of hands-on practice.
A good option for private or small-group lessons.
One of the more affordable certified courses.
Long course at a low price — suited to people planning to work as therapists.
Another budget route to a long certified course.
Published prices range from about ฿4,900 per course at smaller schools to ฿9,500–12,000 for the 5-day general course at Wat Pho; 150-hour courses start from about ฿5,000–5,900.
Yes. Wat Pho, TTC and Nuad Thai School offer English classes; at Wat Pho, English classes should be booked in advance.
A general course takes about 30 hours (5 days). Professional courses for people who want to work as therapists take 60–165 hours.