Comments on: My First Thai Massage

By: Lessons From Thailand | Location180

Lessons From Thailand | Location180 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:03:32 +0000

[...] There should be a training manual at every Thai massage [...]

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:53:45 +0000

My husband and I got two Thai massages when we were there in November, and they were amazing! One was actually quite painful (in Chiang Mai), but afterwards, my body felt completely relaxed.

Ha, I love your description of Thai fisherman pants. I wanted to buy some when I went to Thailand, and I ended up with four pairs (including my husband’s – but they’re unisex so I can wear them all!). They are so comfortable, and they always fit perfectly.

By: Kevin M

Kevin M — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:46:49 +0000

I was the same way with my first massage – so worried about the etiquette I found it hard to relax – this one was in Keystone on a ski trip. I would have tried it again for $3 though!

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:29:44 +0000

Lol Sean, I can’t imagine all the crazy things you’re going to get into if this is just the first few days’ shenanigans. Also, I have trouble believing that your Mom never gave you a massage! Anyhoo – be safe & keep the pictures coming! Esp. ones of exotic animals haha

By: Ian Borders

Ian Borders — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:01:31 +0000

Funny. I had my first massage when I moved to Thailand 6 months ago as well. Similar to Benny above, I innocently went for the oil massage. Needless to say, it scared me from getting massages for the first 5 months I lived here after that. But I went with a friend a couple weeks ago and got a Thai massage, and was amazed.

I found if you go for the slightly more expensive ones, 200 baht (about US$6) and up, you get the real deal, rather than risking the uncomfortable situation of ‘extra services’.

By: Josh Sager

Josh Sager — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:16:21 +0000

Damn, I wish I was over there now. I hope you’re still there in December, Sean, so we can hook up for some food and drink.

By: John Bardos - JetSetCitizen

John Bardos - JetSetCitizen — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:12:09 +0000

Congrats on your first message.

I try to get a message in the airport before every long haul flight or my neck and shoulders will be dead.

There is nothing like cheap messages, though. My wife and I go 2 or 3 times a week when we are in cheaper countries.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:09:54 +0000

As a former massage therapist in the states, I appreciate hearing all you guys are so apprehensive about getting hand jobs!

Sean – how is your mom a massage therapist and you never got a massage? This story’s hilarious though. I can’t wait to hear more of your crazy (though probably quite awkward) adventures.

By: Rob Blasko

Rob Blasko — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:32:44 +0000

I remember when a friend of mine was heading out to get his first massage, and he asked me if there was anything he should know. I gave him the basics of the unwritten “instruction book on how to get a massage,” and afterwards he said that he was grateful to have had the prep for fear of complete embarrassment. Then again, I wouldn’t know what the hell to do with those Thai capri/hospital pants.

I’m starting to think that when I make my way to Thailand, I’ll need to avoid any Thai massages. At $3 for a half hour, I’d be getting rubbed down all the time and no one would ever see me again.

By: Tyler Tervooren

Tyler Tervooren — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:59:40 +0000

Glad to hear you’re getting settled in there, Sean. Looking forward to seeing what you’re up to over the next few months.