Getting A Thai Massage Language

Thai massage, also known as Nuat Thai, is a traditional healing system that combines acupressure, yoga, and assisted stretching. It is a popular form of massage therapy around the world, and is known for its many benefits, including reducing stress, improving flexibility, and relieving pain. If you are planning to get a Thai massage, it […]

Thai massage, also known as Nuat Thai, is a traditional healing system
that combines acupressure, yoga, and assisted stretching. It is a popular form
of massage therapy around the world, and is known for its many benefits,
including reducing stress, improving flexibility, and relieving
pain.

If you are planning to get a
Thai massage, it is helpful to know a few basic Thai phrases. This will help
you to communicate with your massage therapist and ensure that you have a
positive experience.

Here are some
useful Thai phrases for getting a Thai
massage:

• What kind of
  massage would you like? – วันนี้มานวดอะไรคะ (wan nee maa nuad a-rai
  ka?)
• I would like a Thai massage. – นวดไทย +
  ครับ/ ค่ะ (nuad thai khrap/kha)
• How long would you
  like your massage to be? – นวดกี่ชั่วโมง (nuad kee chua mong?)
• I would like a two-hour massage. – สองชั่วโมง (sawng
  chua mong)
• Can I please have a stronger/softer
  massage? – ขอนวดแรงขึ้น / เบาลงหน่อยคะ (khaw nuad raeng khuen / bao
  long noi ka)
• Please pay attention to my [body part]. – ขอเน้นที่ [body part] หน่อยคะ (khaw nen tee [body part] noi
  ka)
• I am feeling pain here. – เจ็บตรงนี้ค่ะ
  (jep thong nee ka)
• Thank you. – ขอบคุณค่ะ
  (khob khun ka)

You can also use these phrases to
communicate with your massage therapist during your
massage:

• More
  pressure here. – แรงขึ้นตรงนี้ (raeng khuen thong nee)
• Less pressure here. – เบาลงหน่อยตรงนี้ (bao long noi
  thong nee)
• That feels good. – ดีค่ะ (dee
  ka)
• That hurts. – เจ็บค่ะ (jep ka)
• Can you stop? – หยุดนวดก่อนได้ไหมคะ (yut nuad gon dai
  mai ka)

If you are not sure how to say something in
Thai, or if you are having trouble communicating with your massage therapist,
you can always ask them for help. Most Thai massage therapists are happy to
speak English, and they will be happy to help you ensure that you have a
comfortable and enjoyable experience.