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Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School
Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School
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Eric N
Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
Business
It is a good trip, Thailand has open up completely and make away all the Covid passes. A tip for business travelers, bring some ATK kits it will bed helpful. All activities are normal now.
Written July 11, 2022
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Bill D. Whip
Ely20 contributions
It's a 12 hour bus ride from Phuket to Bangkok. A bus ride like that does some damage to your body, so S and I decide to get a massage. Thailand is a country that takes massage seriously. There are high priced spa massages, and cheap massages you get in a chair on the street, and pervy massages for pervy foreign tourists. In Chiang Mai, there's a massage place run by female ex-cons, and another place where female inmates learn massage as part of a vocational training program. In Bangkok, there's a massage school at Wat Pho, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the country. That's where S and I decide to go.
Wat Pho's connection to massage goes back a few centuries when the temple housed a college of traditional medicine, though the actual massage school only dates back to the mid-50's.
When we walk in , the place is a madhouse. A flesh factory of tourists getting torqued by students of the massage school. We take a number like we're at the DMV and wait. The lady who gives me a massage has a steel grip. In the middle of snapping my spine, she takes a call on her cell phone. Though I like the informality of getting a massage in Thailand-- it's an everyday thing the locals will do while running errands-- I'm pretty sure giving a massage with one hand while talking to your boyfriend with the other violates at least a few of the principles of traditional Thai massage.
Don't get me wrong. The massage was great. 5 stars.
Wat Pho's connection to massage goes back a few centuries when the temple housed a college of traditional medicine, though the actual massage school only dates back to the mid-50's.
When we walk in , the place is a madhouse. A flesh factory of tourists getting torqued by students of the massage school. We take a number like we're at the DMV and wait. The lady who gives me a massage has a steel grip. In the middle of snapping my spine, she takes a call on her cell phone. Though I like the informality of getting a massage in Thailand-- it's an everyday thing the locals will do while running errands-- I'm pretty sure giving a massage with one hand while talking to your boyfriend with the other violates at least a few of the principles of traditional Thai massage.
Don't get me wrong. The massage was great. 5 stars.
Written February 22, 2022
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JoyBose
Bengaluru, India345 contributions
This is located inside the Wat Pho area, so foreigners have to buy a ticket to Wat Pho (200 THB) to enter this. It is manned by trainees of the Wat Pho message school, which is where Thai message originated. So you can be sure you are getting a genuine experience of Thai message.
They have various types of message, foot message and body message. The cost varies by the hour and is a little expensive compared to how much it would cost in other Thai message parlours. But considering the genuineness and the historical significance, it is probably worth it.
First one has to present oneself at the reception and pay for the message, the person will tell how much is the wait and will give you a token and will call you when its your turn.
It can get crowded sometimes in Wat pho, so there may be upto a half hour wait. Sometimes the reception people give the option to go to a different building, a short walk away, for the same message, where the crowd is less.
They have various types of message, foot message and body message. The cost varies by the hour and is a little expensive compared to how much it would cost in other Thai message parlours. But considering the genuineness and the historical significance, it is probably worth it.
First one has to present oneself at the reception and pay for the message, the person will tell how much is the wait and will give you a token and will call you when its your turn.
It can get crowded sometimes in Wat pho, so there may be upto a half hour wait. Sometimes the reception people give the option to go to a different building, a short walk away, for the same message, where the crowd is less.
Written April 13, 2020
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JING
Beijing, China36 contributions
Couples
My husband and I took a 5 days course of traditional Thai Massage here and got a certification. It’s really a hard work! We felt tired everyday. I was so tired in the first day that after class I fell asleep immediately. The teachers here are professional and very patient. They are best massage therapists.
Written March 10, 2020
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Ronald70
24 contributions
Definitely a 'must see', Wat Pho and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha is breathtaking, as are the grounds featuring over 100 chedi (contain royal ashes).
Written March 10, 2020
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Sasita S
16 contributions
since it´s close to a temple, the atmosphere is different. Recommended if you are tired of walking every day. dont expect the thai massage to be soft...
Written March 7, 2020
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Janette21L
Shepperton, UK61 contributions
Good to get a massage here but you do need to wait a while plus can be cheaper elsewhere enjoyed the experience
Written January 26, 2020
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Patricia T
27 contributions
REASONS;
1. You have to be covered top to toe because it is located in the temple
2. Too many exits, if you exited from the temple and try to make your way back in for massage, you are directed to another entrance (a hassle if you are not properly clothed)
3. You have to queue for a waiting list, suggest you get your number then visit the reclining buddha, then come back here to check if it's your turn already
4. So many masseur waiting around the counter, so little seats and massage beds, hence the wait
5. EXPENSIVE! 540 baht for a 1 hour body massage where you can get 200-350 baht elsewhere (at a much better ambiance location)
6. Masseur do not wash your feet before the massage and after touching your feet, they will proceed massaging your head! Without washing their hands too!
7. Massage in the open, side by side bed with no curtains whatsoever, can clearly hear every conversations happening in the tiny area (masseurs talking, customers walking in, customers waiting)
8. You are not given any clothes to change into, I wonder why.
9. Begin to doubt if these masseurs are really trainees? They look permanent here.
1. You have to be covered top to toe because it is located in the temple
2. Too many exits, if you exited from the temple and try to make your way back in for massage, you are directed to another entrance (a hassle if you are not properly clothed)
3. You have to queue for a waiting list, suggest you get your number then visit the reclining buddha, then come back here to check if it's your turn already
4. So many masseur waiting around the counter, so little seats and massage beds, hence the wait
5. EXPENSIVE! 540 baht for a 1 hour body massage where you can get 200-350 baht elsewhere (at a much better ambiance location)
6. Masseur do not wash your feet before the massage and after touching your feet, they will proceed massaging your head! Without washing their hands too!
7. Massage in the open, side by side bed with no curtains whatsoever, can clearly hear every conversations happening in the tiny area (masseurs talking, customers walking in, customers waiting)
8. You are not given any clothes to change into, I wonder why.
9. Begin to doubt if these masseurs are really trainees? They look permanent here.
Written January 19, 2020
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Raquel
San Antonio, TX43 contributions
Friends
This temple and the grounds were simply breathtaking. The Buda is enormous! The massage school on site gets crowded quickly. Arrive early if you plan on getting a massage.
Written January 14, 2020
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Natalie003
Plattsburgh, NY38 contributions
Nice 1 hour Thai massage by experts. More expensive than anywhere else but still dirt cheap when compared to getting a massage at home. I would have gone back for more, but you also have to get a ticket to the temple in order to get the massage. Highly recommend both a massage and Wat Pho
Written January 12, 2020
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Анастасия
Gelendzhik, Russia2 contributions
Я бы хотела узнать как можно записаться на обучение массажа в школе Ват Пхо
9coros
Vila Seca, Spain3 contributions
Hola, tengo pensado ir a Tailandia en septiembre y me gustaría saber cómo ponerme en contacto con la escuela oficial para saber qué cursos hacen y los días que conllevan. Gracias
BavarianYogi
Hallbergmoos, Germany27 contributions
Es gibt eine Webseite, dort findet man auch die Kurspreise!
Viel Spaß!!
wooksddae
Ansan, South Korea13 contributions
When is the holiday?
Can I get a massage during Songkran period in WatPho?
LudoSmith
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Does this place accept credit cards? I'm just getting 2 hrs thai massage.
LudoSmith
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Am I the only one who can't find this place? It's not clear wheather it's inside or outside the temple. The address here points to the outside of the temple, but there's nothing in that address. What is the exact address here?
Minjeong
Seoul, South Korea24 contributions
This place is inside Watpo Temple.
Bee W
Waltham Cross
Has anyone from the UK completed or enrolled in this school and are they accredited. I am looking at doing a short Thai Massage course in December/January. Can anyone give some advice please.
Hi did you find out any more information I’m looking to train here in a few weeks, just says to turn up and enroll any day of the week?
Hi I’m going to Thailand in January and want to train at wat po Bangkok for Thai massage I believe you just turn up to enrol, but worried I’ll get there and not be able to do the course as I can’t pre book! Has anybody else trained here?
TapioBKK
Bangkok, Thailand84 contributions
Their website state quite salty price of the course. When you go there, go rather early morning around 9am. They are preparing oils etc. needed material for studies. You can go even help them to place mats around floors. You can negotiate the price to 7500-12000 Baht. Up to want you want to learn and for how long. If you use those few english speaking "buyers" at front. They collect commission and that cost a lot, possibly 20-30k or more. They are just looking people to get booked in. Go straight inside and see area first and talk people who are inside and work there. They can help you too. Many of them understand few words of english.
liam621
Hong Kong, China
Can we book the massage in advance? Or have to queue up at door?
rainerstaub
Nan, Thailand249 contributions
queue up at door... but usually its not for long. i suggest you go before 12 noon and then you wont wait long. but its always worth to wait because its the best thai massage you can get in bangkok
Tatolina_k78
Trento36 contributions
Hi everybody, I would like to attend the 165 hours massage course in Salaya. How to register to the course? How to book the accommodation in the hostel connected to the school? Is there an email I can write to? Thank you very much!!!
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