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Massage

Thai massage spots trusted by long-term expats. No tourist traps.

Recommended by Shashank Jha
Lila Thai Massageminube.co.uk

Lila Thai Massage

Nimman

Social-enterprise brand with trained therapists — book ahead on busy weekends.

Nimmanhaemin Soi 4

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Fah Lanna Spafahlanna.com

Fah Lanna Spa

Old City

Teak-house setting and spa-level service; prices match the polish.

Phra Pok Klao Road

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Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution vocational centreNational Geographic

Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution vocational centre

Old City

Famous training programme — queues at peak times; cash and patience required.

Ratvithi Road (Old City)

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Green Bamboo Massagethaisalons.com

Green Bamboo Massage

Old City

Straightforward Thai massage house with consistent pressure; less spa fluff.

Old City, Ratchapakhinai area

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Chiang Mai Foot Massage (Ratchadamnoen)chiangmailocator.com

Chiang Mai Foot Massage (Ratchadamnoen)

Old City

Foot-and-Thai combo shops along the walking-street strip — pick the busy one with AC.

Ratchadamnoen Road

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Let's Relax SpaTrip.com

Let's Relax Spa

Nimman

Mall chain = predictable English menus and timing; good for first-timers.

Central Festival Chiang Mai (retail wing)

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Oasis Spathethaipass.com

Oasis Spa

Nimman

Upscale oil treatments; use when you want quiet rooms and hotel-style service.

Nimman / Suthep area (check branch)

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Baan Thai Massagethailand.org

Baan Thai Massage

Chang Khlan

Tourist-zone option that still gets repeat expats — insist on pressure level up front.

Night Bazaar / Chang Khlan vicinity

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About Massage in Chiang Mai

Thai massage here ranges from 200 THB street chairs to full spa journeys. Locator-style directories list hundreds of shops; this shortlist favors hygiene, communication, and repeat visits. If anything feels off, leave — there is always another chair down the soi.