In Thai massage, a practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to attempt to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation. Sometimes referred to as ...

If you tell a friend that you're going to Bangkok, chances are, he/she will associate your trip with one thing: a massage. True enough, when I recently joined a group of journalists who were invited ...

A trip to Thailand would not be complete without visiting at least one of its temple complexes. Data from Statista shows that there are more than 43,000 Buddhist temples in the country as of 2023. Wat ...

While the practice of Nuad Thai can now be found in spas throughout the world, the soul of the humble therapy hasn’t changed much in the place where it was born. Among the towering spires and ceramic ...

An innovative program in Chiang Mai offers incarcerated women training and certification in the UNESCO-recognized therapy Nuad Thai—and an opportunity for a better life. Like all massage students in ...

As a regular runner, I am no stranger to the world of sports recovery. I go for a 4-mile run a few mornings per week and usually do one longer run on the weekends, so I’m constantly stretching and ...

Thai massage is a form of therapeutic touch that differs in many ways from traditional massage. Instead of a massage table, you lie on a mat on the floor while the provider manipulates your body in ...