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Thai Spas |  |
Apart from being one of the world’s fantastic
holiday destinations, Thailand has also earned a reputation as
the spa capital of Asia. The country boasts a significant number
of spas and many of them are ranked as world-class. Nowadays, Thai spa treatments are not anymore an extravagance
and the Ministry of Public Health has announced that all spas
have to register with the Medical Registration Department of the
Ministry (or a Provincial Health Office for upcountry areas) in
order to maintain high standards of the industry. According to
the data surveyed by the Office of Export Services, Department
of Export Promotion, in 2004, there are altogether about 700 spa
operators over Thailand. |
The
spa business in Thailand has rapidly grown due to increased customers’
demands. Since 1994 many luxurious hotels and resorts have established
in-house spas for their customers and walk-in visitors. |
Thailand: spa capital | |
| Thailand’s spa sector has
witnessed a phenomenal growth. A study undertaken by the Intelligent
Spa reports a growth of 64% for the period 2000-2002. Between June
2001and June 2002, some 230 Thai spa operators attracted a total
of 303 million spa users, out of which 2.5 million, or 79 per cent
were overseas spa patrons contributing a total of US$85 million
to Thailand’s foreign exchange earnings. In 2004, Thai spas continued
to register a strong growth. They generated 5.3 billion bath in
revenue, exceeding the original target by nearly ten per cent. The
2005 revenue target is 6.7 billion bath, an increase of 26 per cent.
(Source: the Ministry of Public Health) According
to the Intelligent Spa 2005 research for Thailand, during the
period between July 2003 and June 2004 there were approximately
3.6 million foreign visitors to Thai spas. The benchmarks from
the latest research indicated that 78% of spa visitors were foreigners
including 57% females and 43% males. Almost half of the spas in
the country were resort spas and each spa contained 9.4 treatment
rooms on average. (Source: Intelligent Spa Releases 2005) |
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Certification standards for Thai spas | |
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Thailand
has set an extraordinary precedent. The state has been working
jointly with private sector operators and Thai spa associations
to develop specific standards for the Thai spa industry
and has taken a step beyond current practice - the regulation
and the enforcement of industry standards via legislation. |
Types of spas | |
(Reflecting ISPA membership categories*)
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Spa Locations | |
Bangkok Spas After a stressful business trip in Bangkok, it is a nice idea to retreat from a busy lifestyle. To recharge and rejuvenate your body and soul in a Thai spa is thus exclusively recommended. A number of high-end hotels’ in-house spas and private spas ranging from the standard quality to the luxurious ones are awaiting you amid Bangkok’s skyscrapers. Lanna Spas The northern region of Thailand is well known for its rich Lanna cultural heritage and kind hospitality. Furthermore, advantages of abundant natural resources such as waterfalls, hot springs, clay, and numerous kinds of minerals and ancient Lanna healing techniques create a distinctive blend of spa treatments that is found nowhere else. Southern Spas Surrounded by the crystal-clear water of the Andaman Sea and
virgin islands, the southern provinces of Thailand are famous
holiday destinations for tourists worldwide. Beautiful and tranquil
beaches, fun-filled water activities, lively open-air nightclubs
and a health package or beauty care program in a traditional
Thai spa provide a complete relaxation for your vacation. |
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Spa treatments | |
Most spas have saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs,
and Jacuzzis. Spa therapies are focused on the healing process
through the 5 physical senses of humans-sight, smell, taste, touch,
and hearing.
The health resorts and spas have risen to a new travel trend
in Thailand. Many foreigners who have come and experienced Thai
spas were impressed by our treatments and excellent services
at affordable prices. A unique Thai healing practice is efficiently
combined with the western-style spa to create the most effective
therapy, which brings a reputation to the country. |
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Spa Tips | |
| (Provided by spa enthusiast magazine)
• Avoid being
there in peak hours |
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From the survey,
the most popular spa treatment is massage. It can be because of
the efficacy of Thai traditional massage that is proved by the
increasing numbers of people who have come to receive the services
and to take the courses. Click to read the full story of “Thailand -- Paradise for Spa Lovers” |
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The
art of massage has been practiced and developed for centuries
in Thailand. A description of Thai massage was carved on stone
tablets which were fixed on pillars and along the corridor of
the ordination hall of Wat Pho by King Rama III’s command. These
stone inscriptions are still in good condition today. |
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As
for Thai foot reflexology massage, it has been enhanced by comparison
with other varieties such as Chinese massage, Korean massage
and Japanese massage to bring out the supreme benefits of these
modality. Nowadays, Wat Pho is the centre of massage services
and study in Thailand. |
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