Naree Thai Massage & Spa by Chiang Mai Women Correctional Institution Vocational Training Center

Naree Thai Massage & Spa by Chiang Mai Women Correctional Institution Vocational Training Center

Naree Thai Massage & Spa by Chiang Mai Women Correctional Institution Vocational Training Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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The one place in chiangmai by Chiangmai women's correctional institution and all is professional traditional thai masseuse Those who have passed the national workmanship standard already. One your support giving to new life.
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  • TravelandEatAsYouGo
    128 contributions
    Lovely place and a good cause
    What an excellent idea to help reintegrate prisoners back into society. The centre has a small but very nice museum giving examples of how the women ended up in jail. There is a small shop which sells products made by the prisoners. I bought a beautiful top from the shop. There is also a coffee shop with outside seating under the trees - the brownies are a must have - yummy. Last but not least you can have a massage. Sadly I didn't have enough time but will certainly be back for one. I would recommend this place as it is somewhere nice and calm to relax and also feel you have contributed to a good cause.
    We would like to thank you for the comment and the excellent rating you gave us. Thank you for your trust and see you again very soon! ❤️
    Written February 23, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Written January 28, 2023
  • Sara L
    9 contributions
    Good Karma, Great Massage!
    Great massage and very helpful and friendly staff. The center was easy to find and we could make an appointment for the same day. If you want to get an excellent massage for a little less money than the other spas in town, please go patron this business. Aside from the obvious karmic bonus, you'll really get excellent service!
    We would like to thank you for the comment and the excellent rating you gave us. Thank you for your trust and see you again ❤️
    Written April 7, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 3, 2023
  • Gardener01
    439 contributions
    Pushed, pulled and twisted - brilliant!
    Not sure what to expect even after reading reviews - and I had never had a Thai massage. It was fabulous! All the needs for full massages are in the same room but curtained after each second bed. All customers wear pink 'scrubs' and so, modesty is preserved. My masseuse was a very slight woman but boy was she powerful! She took account of my needs (bad shoulder) and eased up on that area. It was wonderful. Upon arrival we had been asked "1 or 2 hours?" "Who would want 2 hours, we asked ourselves?" Well, at the end of one hour, we did! Unfortunately we couldn't change our mind then as they book up so quickly... so of course had to book a return visit! A brilliant rehabilitation scheme, right in the heart of Chiang Mai: I highly recommend.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 14, 2023
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Gardener01
england439 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Not sure what to expect even after reading reviews - and I had never had a Thai massage. It was fabulous!
All the needs for full massages are in the same room but curtained after each second bed. All customers wear pink 'scrubs' and so, modesty is preserved.

My masseuse was a very slight woman but boy was she powerful! She took account of my needs (bad shoulder) and eased up on that area. It was wonderful.

Upon arrival we had been asked "1 or 2 hours?" "Who would want 2 hours, we asked ourselves?" Well, at the end of one hour, we did! Unfortunately we couldn't change our mind then as they book up so quickly... so of course had to book a return visit!
A brilliant rehabilitation scheme, right in the heart of Chiang Mai: I highly recommend.
Written October 14, 2023
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janeyg86
Chichester, UK26 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I’ve been for a foot massage, thai massage and lunch at this venue today and it’s been an excellent experience. It’s professional, safe and clean.

For the massage they make you change into loose clothing which they provide. You lock your stuff away and are given a key to wear round your wrist. They cover a large range of sizes for the cotton clothes - I was worried as Thai people are petite. They wash your feet and get you relaxed. My masseuse did an incredible job and she worked really hard

Lunch after is not to be missed - great food at affordable prices

How they could improve is by having more information about how the women benefit, such as so they get the tips etc, what is the prison like etc

Definitely worth a visit- be warned it gets very busy!
Written February 15, 2020
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Sara L
9 contributions
Mar 2023
Great massage and very helpful and friendly staff. The center was easy to find and we could make an appointment for the same day. If you want to get an excellent massage for a little less money than the other spas in town, please go patron this business. Aside from the obvious karmic bonus, you'll really get excellent service!
Written April 3, 2023
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We would like to thank you for the comment and the excellent rating you gave us. Thank you for your trust and see you again ❤️
Written April 7, 2023
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Clem333
Paris, France101 contributions
Feb 2020
I would not say that this was the best massage we got in Chiang Mai but it was good anyway and the woman were really nice. We tried some desert as well at the restaurant and it was good. The place is pleasant and peacefull.
Giving the price we pay we recomand it.
Written July 10, 2020
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We would like to thank you for the comment and the excellent rating you gave us. Thank you for your trust and see you again very soon! ❤️
Written February 23, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Eat1Drink2Travel3
London, UK1,000 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
There are so many massage places in Chiang Mai and I've tried a few. My favourite is Lila's massage place around the corner from this place which employs ex-convicts.

This place is opposite the prison and has women who are within 6 months of being released on a training programme. You enter through a gift shop selling crafts made by prisoners and go into one of the two rooms both air-conditioned. You have a choice of an hour long foot massage or an hour long Thai full body massage.

My husband had a full body one and I went for the foot. When my husband's masseuse started asked him if he'd like to extend for another hour because she said it would be better. So he said he would.

I had a relatively decent foot massage though it wasn't relaxing by any stretch because much of it was either using the stick or knuckles. I would like to think it was good for me though.

I went out for a walk and came back and my husband had had an excellent massage too. An hour was devoted to his lower legs and the next hour to his back and neck. HE came out looking dozy!

Any training in-prison to give ex-convicts a chance to start a useful life again in my eyes is a happy ending!

Shelley
http://shelleytravel.wordpress.com/
Written July 13, 2011
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5,260 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
it is a correctional institution for ex prisoners to start over a new life. they give good massage but you need to wait according to your turn. prices are fair and reasonable. there is a cafe inside. it is located in a wooden house.
Written August 12, 2017
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Karen L
Victoria, Canada20 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
The Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution puts our prison system to shame. The inmates, many of whom were used as drug mules and/or prostitutes, are lifted out of illiteracy, and taught marketable skills while incarcerated so that when they leave, they are employable. The prison itself has moved, but one of its training programs remains on site and that is the restaurant and Thai massage studio. Every morning, three uniformed guards and maybe twenty young women arrive by prison bus and take up their stations in the kitchen, restaurant or in the "spa". There they work until the bus takes them back at four. Even the pyjamas you don to have your massage have been made by prisoners. Within a couple of block's radius, there are two other spas were former, rather than current prisoners work for the same price as the CMWCI. Word is that many of the people working in other spas around town got their start in prison.
The food is great and so are the massages. And it's a real feel-good experience to see actual rehabilitation. Get there by 11, book an appointment and have lunch in the garden. Otherwise, you may not get in.
Written January 22, 2015
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kokopelli069
Dallas, TX15 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
I arrived at 1130am and was informed that it would be 3 hours until a booking was available,no problem I will wait and I am sure glad I did. The Correctional Staff of Miss Thunyanun and Miss Rungthip were very kind, helpful and fun to be around and talk to. I had a small problem with a torn Camera Case and asked if they knew anyone who would repair it and without any hesitation, the sewing kit came out and they fixed my Camera Case. I offered to pay and they would not accept any money in return. The place is very nice and clean and set up like a nice Spa. All the Massage Therapist were quietly going about their business of caring for each customer like a seasoned professional. I had a great massage and will come back again. They have moved from their previous location, but not far.They are off of Jhaban Rd. about a half block away from Ratwithe. Treat yourself and support these Women making a positive change for a new life. If you want to be certain to get a massage,arrive early as you have to be there to get on the schedule. They operate ' first come, first serve' and you pay when you schedule.
Written September 28, 2014
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product-of-canada
Toronto, Canada2,367 contributions
When I read about this in travel books, I knew I had to try it. It costs only 200 BHT (less than $7 US) for a one hour full body massage by a female prisoner. The experience was fun and safe, even though there are uniformed correctional officers walking around, and a prison across the street. There is also a "prison product shop" in which you can purchase items made by the prisoners. I bought some drink coasters!
Written August 31, 2008
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Baz36
London, UK3 contributions
The women's prison massage is still open. It is located just further down from the actual prison (which is closed). You will find it on the intersection on ratvithi and jhaban in a "100 year old antique house".

Very relaxing and nice atmosphere. Free hot tea on exit. Also get to wear some interesting robes if you go for the Thai massage. Did have to wait for an hour though. Went at 1pm.
Written January 29, 2013
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