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Spa in Thailand

Popular Spa Treatments in Thailand

Centuries worth of tradition have devised a myriad of different methods to ease the mind and make one feel a whole lot better. They include: pastes, mudpacks, specialized oils, muscle kneading and water jets. More of them are:

Body scrub which includes

• Honey scrub
• Herbal slat scrub
• Vegetable body scrub
• Loofah scrub
• Lavender and apricot scrub
• Royal lotus scrub
• Wasabi scrub
• Chocolate scrub
• Fruit scrub

Body Wraps: the techniques include:

• Red clay body wrap
• Dead sea and caramel body wrap
• Algae body wrap
• Sun soother body wrap
• Vegetable body wrap
• Royal lotus body wrap
• Royal lotus body wrap
• Wasabi body wrap

Facial by the use of different types of products such as creams, gels, serums, electrical currents, oils and oxygen jets.

Hands and feet: There are three different types of techniques available in Thailand to both enhance the appearance and health of the hands and feet. There is a manicure (appearance), pedicure (health) and "happy feet" (health). The latter of which can be used to treat dry, tired or anti-bacteria feet which have been worn down due to Thailand's streets and hot and wet climate.

Waxing by using depilatory or shaved cream. There are different types of waxing available in Thailand, they include:

• Brazillian waxing, Bikini and Male genital waxing
• Underarm or arm waxing
• Foot waxing
• Full wax
• Eyebrow waxing
• Back waxing
• Complete body wax
• Chest waxing

Massages A massage is the most popular technique offered at spas in Thailand. The stats coming out of Thai spas conclude that 85% of the treatments given are massage. There are however, many different types of massage.

Thai massage is by far and away the most popular type of massage provided by Thai trainers. Many of the clients feel satisfies in the knowledge that the massage they received was traditionally authentic, unlike perhaps the "Thai" massage they are used to back home.

Other types of massage available in Thailand include:

• Swedish massage
• Aromatherapy massage
• Ayurvedic massage
• Craniosacral massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Lymphatic massage
• Sports massage
• Stone massage

Alternatives: There are two types of alternatives:

• Yoga
• Acupressure

Therapy

• Hydrotherapy Bath: For e.g. Jacuzzi
• Inhalation Therapy: where the saunas or steam rooms are scented with oils or herbs.
• Aromatherapy
• Thalassotherapy
• Vichy Shower

Other Types of Treatment

• Mud
• Signature Treatments

Spa Per individual has soared in popularity in recent years in Thailand. The individual spas available in Thailand include:

• Spa for Women is popular with both local and foreign women who prefer the company of people of their own sex. They are excellent places for meeting new friends
• Spa for men is popular with both local and foreign gay men who prefer the company of people of their own sex. They are excellent places for meeting new friends
• Spa for couples attracts mainly foreign couples who are on holiday in Thailand together. They offer a good way to rejuvenate that relationship.
• Spa for mom attracts mainly local Thai women who have been feeling wear and tear of both mind and body.

Spa Programs and Packages in Thailand

Spa Trips in Thailand

Whether the spa is for health or treatment, Thailand can offer some of the best programs and packages around.

Upcountry in Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai

These two northern provinces are home to misty mornings and rolling hills and picturesque mountains. The temperatures are the coolest in Thailand. They are good provinces for a fresh rejuvenating vacation surrounded by nature.

Beaches & Islands

Hua Hin & Cha-am: These two places located just south of Bangkok are easily accessible and are home to some of the finest spas in the country. They include: Chiva-Som, Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, Mandara Spa, Evasion Hua Hin, Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa and Centara at the Sofitel Hotel.

Ko Samui: This island newly discovered just a few decades ago, has because of its stunning beaches, turned into one of Thailand's leading tourist havens. Some of the most popular spas are at Tongsai Bay (Prana Spa), Ivara Beach Hotel and Anantara Resort & Spa.

Phuket: Nicknamed the "Pearl of the South", Phuket is the largest island in Thailand with lots of beautiful white-sandy beaches. There are also plenty of spas to be found there too at: Banyan Tree Phuket, JW Marriot Phuket, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket and Evason Phuket Resort.