Be careful lying on the massage tables in Thailand. Easy to catch infection.

[advancebooking]

My friend visited Thailand earlier this year and frequented opted going to get an oil massage full body. After 3 weeks here he had a terrible sore on his thigh that looked exactly like the one in the photo of this website. 

 

https://worldofbuzz.com/20-people-suffer-contagious-bacterial-infection-after-visiting-massage-parlour-in-kuchai-lama/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEeoWFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeDwZfD0zE574XQTtVxDkOWDWHWANNA4Xh7gTxvVMizJ9Iv8V_oeQJpwAQ_aem_IcLgFiWoiTqKud_9m6-xeA

 

Last year I had one on my butt as well. I was on antibiotics and had to pay 5k at a hospital to get it cut out. It was awful to say the least. 

 

Since then before starting the massage I ask for 3 towels. I check if they are fresh and clean. If so I lay 2 of them on the table and lie on that. 1 for the shower at the end. If the towels are not clean I depart and find a new venue. 

 

Its gross to think what one can catch in these places where the girls do not change the cloth on the table at all. Maybe at the end of each day. YUCK>>>>>

[GammaGlobulin]

Yes.

I agree.

 

Add to this, pedicure....almost anywhere.

 

I do not go for massages.

I do not go to get my nails clipped.

I do not go to the barber, either, although this has less to do with transmission of disease.

 

Think of skin diseases such as IMPETIGO, for example.

Do you really want to expose yourself to surfaces such as this which have not been thoroughly treated?

 

I go to a great dentist who cares very much about limiting transmission of disease.

 

This is important.

 

 

There is no real necessity to have a massage or a pedicure.

Better to just avoid potential pathways for disease if this can be avoided.

 

One can save money, as well, by avoiding massage and pedicure and haircuts at a shop.

 

[scubascuba3]

Strange that, they are usually very diligent about washing sheets after a massage, did he go to the "special" shops? probably less particular 

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, advancebooking said:

My friend visited Thailand earlier this year and frequented opted going to get an oil massage full body. After 3 weeks here he had a terrible sore on his thigh that looked exactly like the one in the photo of this website. 

 

https://worldofbuzz.com/20-people-suffer-contagious-bacterial-infection-after-visiting-massage-parlour-in-kuchai-lama/?

That link has nothing to do with Thailand.

[advancebooking]

5 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Yes.

I agree.

 

Add to this, pedicure....almost anywhere.

 

I do not go for massages.

I do not go to get my nails clipped.

I do not go to the barber, either, although this has less to do with transmission of disease.

 

Think of skin diseases such as IMPETIGO, for example.

Do you really want to expose yourself to surfaces such as this which have not been thoroughly treated?

 

I go to a great dentist who cares very much about limiting transmission of disease.

 

This is important.

 

 

There is no real necessity to have a massage or a pedicure.

Better to just avoid potential pathways for disease if this can be avoided.

 

One can save money, as well, by avoiding massage and pedicure and haircuts at a shop.

 

But after a 1 hour oil massage I feel so good. As long as Im lying on clean towels I think its worth it. 

[advancebooking]

3 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

That link has nothing to do with Thailand.

No <deleted> shirlock. 

[GammaGlobulin]

Just now, advancebooking said:

But after a 1 hour oil massage I feel so good. As long as Im lying on clean towels I think its worth it. 

 

Maybe better to just go outdoors, and lie on a towel, under a tree, with a crust of bread, etc., and the masseuse.

 

[Will B Good]

 

 

This all sounds like someone lining up a story for their missus......they know the old toilet seat won't wash.....so now its massage tables....🤭

[khunJam]

Why do some of you guys like to get massages in herpy joints? Didn’t mom teach you anything about naughty girls?

[SAFETY FIRST]

2 minutes ago, khunJam said:

Why do some of you guys like to get massages in herpy joints? Didn’t mom teach you anything about naughty girls?

Hey jimjam maybe you can direct us to the non herpy massage joints. 

 

[Moonlover]

I caught an MRSA from a hospital bed in Udon Thani!

 

I've sworn (to myself) never to stay in a hospital again. What else is lurking in those disease ridden places?

[JoseThailand]

Not the worst thing you can catch in Thailand

[fredwiggy]

21 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Yes.

I agree.

 

Add to this, pedicure....almost anywhere.

 

I do not go for massages.

I do not go to get my nails clipped.

I do not go to the barber, either, although this has less to do with transmission of disease.

 

Think of skin diseases such as IMPETIGO, for example.

Do you really want to expose yourself to surfaces such as this which have not been thoroughly treated?

 

I go to a great dentist who cares very much about limiting transmission of disease.

 

This is important.

 

 

There is no real necessity to have a massage or a pedicure.

Better to just avoid potential pathways for disease if this can be avoided.

 

One can save money, as well, by avoiding massage and pedicure and haircuts at a shop.

 

Do you cut your own hair or does it look like this?.......https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/11/indian-woman-sets-record-with-worlds-longest-hair-measuring-over-two-metres-761784

Edited August 7 by fredwiggy

[GammaGlobulin]

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

Do you cut your own hair or does it look like this?.......https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/11/indian-woman-sets-record-with-worlds-longest-hair-measuring-over-two-metres-761784

 

If my barber looked like that, then I would cut my own hair, for sure...maybe.

 

[FritsSikkink]

18 hours ago, advancebooking said:

But after a 1 hour oil massage I feel so good. As long as Im lying on clean towels I think its worth it. 

Go to a proper place and not some dive just because it is cheaper.

Edited August 7 by FritsSikkink

[khunJam]

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Hey jimjam maybe you can direct us to the non herpy massage joints. 

 

No way man, don’t want your contagions polluting the local harems 

[IsaanExpat]

Somebody caught the Boom Boom Bug and wants to blame a massage table lol

[save the frogs]

On 8/6/2024 at 3:57 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

I do not go for massages.

that's completely ridiculous.

massage is one of the best perks about being in thailand.

they are great massages and 10 times cheaper than back home. 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

12 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

that's completely ridiculous.

massage is one of the best perks about being in thailand.

they are great massages and 10 times cheaper than back home. 

 

 

I do not do massages at home, either.

I do not like people pulling on my bones.

 

 

[save the frogs]

9 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I do not like people pulling on my bones.

that's precisely what you need.

that's why you are uptight. 

[HauptmannUK]

I guess it would be easy enough to take one's own sheet/towel to put on the table.

[connda]

Been here 17 years - never had a problem. 
You must be a Westerner - most suffer from chronic Germaphobia.

[GammaGlobulin]

24 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

that's precisely what you need.

that's why you are uptight. 

 

Out of sight.....

 

 

[Yagoda]

I usually take a squirt of mouthwash ands then lick the table clean. If I draw circles with the tip of my tongue, I usually get a freebee.

[Lacessit]

On 8/6/2024 at 8:19 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Maybe better to just go outdoors, and lie on a towel, under a tree, with a crust of bread, etc., and the masseuse.

 

You've been reading Omar Khayyam again.

[Lacessit]

10 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

I do not do massages at home, either.

I do not like people pulling on my bones.

 

 

At your age, you should not be having boners.

[GammaGlobulin]

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

You've been reading Omar Khayyam again.

 

By myself?

You gotta be kidding, 

Right?

 

[Lacessit]

The massage shop I go to always has clean linen on the bed, and a fresh pillowslip. I also get a fresh top and pants. 200 baht/hour.

 

There is one mystery I cannot comprehend. Try as I might, I cannot open the folded/ironed pants at the right end, ready to step into. I invariably have them upside down.

 

Perhaps Tralfamadorians think I need a bit of chaos in my otherwise orderly world.

 

 

[Middle Aged Grouch]

We all know what it means going to a "massage" joint 🫠

 

To avoid the obvious risk of skin infections the best solution would be to get serviced, standing up 😂

[advancebooking]

54 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

The massage shop I go to always has clean linen on the bed, and a fresh pillowslip. I also get a fresh top and pants. 200 baht/hour.

 

There is one mystery I cannot comprehend. Try as I might, I cannot open the folded/ironed pants at the right end, ready to step into. I invariably have them upside down.

 

Perhaps Tralfamadorians think I need a bit of chaos in my otherwise orderly world.

 

 

Looks like you are going to a high end place with no happy ending on site. Massage only for you?