By respectable, I mean not a place where men go for ... uhhh ... financial liposuction, and other "extras."

 

A quiet, clean, not crowded, place ? Where a weary traveler can recover from 30 hours of international travel ?

 

And, I mean "nuwat boran" massage, as taught in the famous school in Wat Pho, and its branches.

 

To complicate: while there are lots of hi-so spas for women here, they are very pricy ... is there such a thing as a spa with traditional massage and some other relaxing procedures ... for under 1000 baht for a package ?

 

An obvious choice is the Traditional medicine clinic/school on Thippanet Road: is that still open ?

 

I appreciate your suggestions !

 

~o:37;

Location of where might help with suggestions

There is a place that does traditional massage in a little shopping area on the south east area outside the moat... It is the same area where Sweety Restaurant is located... the keto place - across from that... I have only been for foot massage but I am pretty sure it is a serious place, no hanky panky or hokey pokey.. 

 

There are also the places with the prisoner ladies who give massage - plenty of places really 

 

Even on Loi Kroh as you enter the soi from the moat, on your right hand side, there are places w/outside seating for foot massage, they also have a/c inside and old ladies who are pretty good... 

Obvious place is Wat Po. Not expensive.

 

Want a female oriented spa ( whatever that may be ) good luck finding one of them cheap, however, why don't you try your hotel massage place?

Most good hotels have a legitimate massage shop somewhere on the premises.

There are usually small, legitimate massage shops in most Thai neighborhoods, staffed by older women and sometimes blind masseurs'.  Usually close to a marketplace or in a shopping area like a BigC concourse.

 

10 minutes ago, hansombeast said:

Location of where might help with suggestions

East of the Ping is recognizable to anyone who knows Chiang Mai; however, you do have a point.

I would suggest anywhere with ground floor massage, clean linen and curtains would be suitable. IMO Thai women aren't going to be propositioning farang women to have extras, chuk wow is for men.

15 minutes ago, hansombeast said:

Location of where might help with suggestions

Uh....well, it's posted in the Chiang Mai forum, so I figure the OP is asking for Chiang Mai.

Ah, on a closer look, you are in Chiang Mai and a male.

It's not compulsory to be liposuctioned- just tell her only massage and promise a nice tip if a good massage, OR, get a visiting one from a reputable company- ask a friendly female hotel receptionist.

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

East of the Ping is recognizable to anyone who knows Chiang Mai; however, you do have a point.

I would suggest anywhere with ground floor massage, clean linen and curtains would be suitable. IMO Thai women aren't going to be propositioning farang women to have extras, chuk wow is for men.

OP is male.

4 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

OP is male.

Yes, but the OP is asking in reference to an arriving "cultured American lady", as he says.

Sorted it for you. No extras, at least when I had a massage there.

 

https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/montha.html

Spa

• Fitness
• Full-body massage
• Hand massage
• Head massage
• Couples' massage
• Foot massage
• Neck massage
• Back massage
• Massage Additional charge

Fitness center

1 minute ago, Pronto2 said:

Yes, but the OP is asking in reference to an arriving "cultured American lady", as he says.

You are correct. I missed that.

Anyway, Montha Hotel is the cheese (see my previous post ).

37 minutes ago, hansombeast said:

Location of where might help with suggestions

Amphur Muang (central) Chiang Mai would be ideal.

 

thanks !

Thanks, Anywhere on Loy Kroh from the moat to the Duangtawan is ... out.

 

I am hoping to hear about the personal experiences of your visiting wives, sisters, female relatives.

 

cheers, ~o:37;

6 minutes ago, orang37 said:

Amphur Muang (central) Chiang Mai would be ideal.

 

thanks !

Montha Hotel not far from the moat. About a fast 5 minute walk. Phone first as was only one masseuse when I went.

Very nice hotel owned by Swiss guy, no rip offs.

As I answered this on the general forum unaware it is Chang mai, butas some of the suggestions have said there will be hotel spa's that will accommodate

Natchan massage across from the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel(the hotel is still closed).  I have seen a fair number of women who have  gone in there over the years.  

I can recommend you newly opened Kunlarat massage near Shangri La Hotel

Google maps 18.77823107479257, 99.00324968703656

 

they provide really professional massage, brand new rooms and furniture after renovation, and air conditioning. I recommend it as i already tried a lot of different massage shops in CM but this one is by far the best.

 

 

 

the menu from Kunlarat.massage Facebook page

but

these are the typical current prices for massage in Chiang Mai, you shouldn't pay more anywhere

 

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

East of the Ping is recognizable to anyone who knows Chiang Mai; however, you do have a point.

I would suggest anywhere with ground floor massage, clean linen and curtains would be suitable. IMO Thai women aren't going to be propositioning farang women to have extras, chuk wow is for men.

But I'm wondering where 'cultured' fits into the situation.

3 hours ago, scorecard said:

But I'm wondering where 'cultured' fits into the situation.

"Cultured" in this case means an educated, intelligent, modern, feminist, woman, I care for.

 

I do not want to expose  her to the possible locations of the pathetic losers who turn every thread on this forum into a troll involving prostitution.

A number of troll posts advocating massages with "extras" have been removed, please note this topic is about:

 

"respectable" Thai traditional massage place for a cultured American lady ?

 

 

1 hour ago, orang37 said:

"Cultured" in this case means an educated, intelligent, modern, feminist, woman, I care for.

 

I do not want to expose  her to the possible locations of the pathetic losers who turn every thread on this forum into a troll involving prostitution.

Well, you're so sweet.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100038918565130

I second Nathan Massage. Very professional, skilled, serious and above board.. Many of the staff have been there for years. 

I've gone to the spa at Le Meridien Hotel, but that may be outside the desired price range.  The main reason is that they have a lady who gives a real reflexology foot massage, or at least they did before Covid.  I could actually feel the improvement in my neck and shoulders, fragile areas where I don't want a direct hands-on massage.  Other so-called reflexology foot massages are just glorified foot massages, in my experience.

 

It might be nice for your lady-friend to splurge on an upscale massage package at one of the nice hotels or Oasis Massage.  Truly better than something that's less than 400 baht/hour.  It's not just the massage, but the entire experience.

 

Warning though -- I once treated an older friend to a couples massage at Le Meridien on Mother's Day and she slept through most of the experience.  I found her snoring most annoying.  If your friend is likely to fall asleep because she's so relaxed, then maybe something that's 300 baht/hour is OK. ????

On 11/2/2022 at 1:08 AM, orang37 said:

To complicate: while there are lots of hi-so spas for women here, they are very pricy ... is there such a thing as a spa with traditional massage and some other relaxing procedures ... for under 1000 baht for a package ?

Many condos and hotels do have massages (no sex massage) for 200-300 baht/hour. Less than 200 is now hard to find after Covid-19. My GF's favorite massage on Thepprasit Road has increased their rate (180 to 220) compared to Covid-19 prices. 

Search for Woman Prisoner's Massage in the Old City. It's a very worthy micro-charity. The massage was fine. 

 

GoodSouls excellent vegan restaurant is nearby on the same strip to make a very instagramable day of it.