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Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution

100 Rachvithi Rd., Chiang Mai, Thailand
053-21-0824
Ranked #31 of 180 attractions in Chiang Mai
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Spas, Architectural Buildings
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Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

It sounded weird, a massage in a prison but why not check it out. We had to wait a bit as it was extremely busy. Then we had possibly one of the best foot massages ever, done by female prisoners who are learning the skills so that they have a means of earning money when they get out. They were... More

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Beijing, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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Why isn't appointment available?because the place is extremely valuable! The venue is standing opposite to the women's prison inside the prison product shop. Those girls behaved very elegantly and kept smiling, who one wont have never imagined are inmates. What can u except from a usd six massage? Unlimited are there as it was the best one I ever had!... More

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Brandon, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

If I were giving points, this massage place would rank the highest of a number we tried. Fear not, the prisoners are on their best behavior. More

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Long Beach
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012
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I have been in Thailand for over a month and was looking for just the right place to get a massage. I was very happy to give them my money, rather than those cheapie places on the main, party roads. It was very clean, I had no problems at all. Maybe I just got a not-so-strong masseuse, but it left... More

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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This review concerns the restaurant and not the prison or the shop selling prison made goods. Images of prison food from movies and television would certainly make you think twice about eating at a correctional institution. However, here in Chiang Mai, there is a nicely landscaped garden courtyard where you can sit outside and have a simple Thai meal. For... More

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Brit in France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

The warden at the reception wasn't very friendly and we had to wait over half an hour, but it was well worth the wait. We had a traditional thai massage and it was one of the best I've had. The ladies seemed very happy and laughed a lot, especially when my partner fell asleep and started snoring! Well worth a... More

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Halesworth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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It was with some trepidation that I went here, as I wouldn't normally think of going to a prison for a massage. My doubts were unfounded. Building on opposite side of street to prison and no obvious indication (apart from sign) of its links to the prison. Large open-plan massage area, with attentive staff in clean uniforms. Massage excellent and... More

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Miramichi, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

Inmates are trained for work when they get out of prison. Cheap haircuts, manicures and cute little outdoor cafe. Plus if you lucky you may get to hear their stories. More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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I had my doubts about getting a massage at a prison, but I was pleasantly surprised. When you arrive, you may have to wait as there are no appointments and only 6 beds for the body massage, so bring a book to read just in case. You'll be given clean cotton pyjamas to put on, and then they wash your... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

As we took Thai massage class before, we knew what was going on during the massage here...and to both of us, it was not satisfying. My lady kept hitting my back bone, which is basic thing to know as a masseuse. We agreed that we felt happy to support them, and to have a rare experience in Thailand. More

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