Comments on: The Different Styles of Thai Massage Therapists http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/ Thailand Review: Living, Traveling, Relationships, Thai Massage, Festivals Mon, 14 May 2012 18:44:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Shama http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33603 Shama Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:10:11 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33603 Well, I had that notion sometimes myself, but generally things are not that cut and dry. We cannot put our standards on the Thais. Also sometimes it is not so easy to figure out where they are coming from and what their circumstances are. Generally what I do is allow them to save face and go through the session even if it is not so good. Walking out without paying is something that will cause very bad blood and is something I would neither do nor recommend. After all, we are only talking about a few dollars, and it is just not worth it to have a big fuss and argument that will stay with you for a long time. For your peace of mind it is much better to write a bad massage off as an interesting experience, pay for it and move on without having a big scene. Not paying for a massage will be a big face-loss situation for a Thai therapist, and that's about the worst you can do to a Thai. Well, I had that notion sometimes myself, but generally things are not that cut and dry. We cannot put our standards on the Thais. Also sometimes it is not so easy to figure out where they are coming from and what their circumstances are.

Generally what I do is allow them to save face and go through the session even if it is not so good. Walking out without paying is something that will cause very bad blood and is something I would neither do nor recommend. After all, we are only talking about a few dollars, and it is just not worth it to have a big fuss and argument that will stay with you for a long time.

For your peace of mind it is much better to write a bad massage off as an interesting experience, pay for it and move on without having a big scene. Not paying for a massage will be a big face-loss situation for a Thai therapist, and that’s about the worst you can do to a Thai.

]]> By: Terry http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33595 Terry Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:15:25 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33595 Hi Shama, Just read your latest article....Brilliant!! just one thing if the massage was not up to a good standard ie only their for the money I would get up and walk... without paying Hi Shama,

Just read your latest article….Brilliant!! just one thing if the massage was not up to a good standard ie only their for the money I would get up and walk… without paying

]]> By: Shama http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33396 Shama Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:31:50 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33396 Yes, it would feel extraordinary and would give you a new and different perspective. I know that, because that's what happened to me when I first came here a long time ago. Yes, it would feel extraordinary and would give you a new and different perspective. I know that, because that’s what happened to me when I first came here a long time ago.

]]> By: Donna http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33374 Donna Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:03:54 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33374 I think going to Thailand would enrich my life, the experience would be amazing !!! I of course would plan on meeting you ...... I think I would have to do something extraordinary like that to set myself apart here in the states. I think going to Thailand would enrich my life, the experience would be amazing !!! I of course would plan on meeting you ……

I think I would have to do something extraordinary like that to set myself apart here in the states.

]]> By: Shama http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33370 Shama Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:21:48 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33370 Thanks for your comment Donna. Here in Thailand where I live, massage often takes place in a more social and public environment. In western countries like the US, massage is mostly done in a private and professionally controlled setting. Therefore in Thailand the differences between the various types of therapists are more open and visible. And yes, through my websites and blogs I get to meet and connect with many interesting people. I have even met some of them when they came to visit Thailand. Have you ever been in Thailand? Thanks for your comment Donna. Here in Thailand where I live, massage often takes place in a more social and public environment. In western countries like the US, massage is mostly done in a private and professionally controlled setting. Therefore in Thailand the differences between the various types of therapists are more open and visible.

And yes, through my websites and blogs I get to meet and connect with many interesting people. I have even met some of them when they came to visit Thailand. Have you ever been in Thailand?

]]> By: Donna http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33347 Donna Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:17:46 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33347 I really enjoyed the differences showing the intensions of therapist. I cringe at the sexual parts an rich western men. Being in the US women have very different paths to take & I am very thankful for these options. I am excited to explore Thai Massage and culture. Someday I think I might like to meet you. I bet you get that all the time Shama. Much love and laughter Donna I really enjoyed the differences showing the intensions of therapist. I cringe at the sexual parts an rich western men. Being in the US women have very different paths to take & I am very thankful for these options. I am excited to explore Thai Massage and culture. Someday I think I might like to meet you. I bet you get that all the time Shama.

Much love and laughter Donna

]]> By: Ali http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33305 Ali Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:36:38 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33305 Salam i found your Thai massage course in youtube. your article was brief but an experted one. thanks for kindful teaching and introducing thai massage. Salam
i found your Thai massage course in youtube. your article was brief but an experted one. thanks for kindful teaching and introducing thai massage.

]]> By: Shama http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33215 Shama Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:44:11 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33215 Lidia, all the different types of therapists fall under the category of "massage therapist". Just in some cases there is not much therapy happening. I wrote the article to help people understand and recognize the differences. Personally I only get massage from therapists whom I know or who have been recommended highly. I agree that communication is a very essential skill for massage therapists. It is so important that I created a course about it, called "Therapy Communication Secrets". You can find it on this page: http://thaihealingmassage.com/info/thai-massage-therapy-courses/ Lidia, all the different types of therapists fall under the category of “massage therapist”. Just in some cases there is not much therapy happening. I wrote the article to help people understand and recognize the differences. Personally I only get massage from therapists whom I know or who have been recommended highly.

I agree that communication is a very essential skill for massage therapists. It is so important that I created a course about it, called “Therapy Communication Secrets”. You can find it on this page:
http://thaihealingmassage.com/info/thai-massage-therapy-courses/

]]> By: Lidia http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33208 Lidia Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:21:30 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33208 Thanks Shama, it was an iteresting reading. It gave an insight into the Thai culture and on Thai massage which is an inseperable part of it. I was surprised to read about so many types of Thai therapists. By the way, are they all called therapists or only the most qualified ones? In Beijin, where are got several foot massage sessions in one of the luxurous spa hotels, the specialists where more or less alike in terms of their behaviour and the quality of services they provided. Each session was very enjoyable, although the total lack of communication, perhaps because they just didn't speak English, made me a little bit uncomfortable. At that time I realized that a good massage therapist should be able to communicate well with the partners, that makes a massage session still more enjoyable. Thanks Shama, it was an iteresting reading. It gave an insight into the Thai culture and on Thai massage which is an inseperable part of it. I was surprised to read about so many types of Thai therapists. By the way, are they all called therapists or only the most qualified ones? In Beijin, where are got several foot massage sessions in one of the luxurous spa hotels, the specialists where more or less alike in terms of their behaviour and the quality of services they provided. Each session was very enjoyable, although the total lack of communication, perhaps because they just didn’t speak English, made me a little bit uncomfortable. At that time I realized that a good massage therapist should be able to communicate well with the partners, that makes a massage session still more enjoyable.

]]> By: Shama http://shamakern.com/the-different-styles-of-thai-massage-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-33118 Shama Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:21:09 +0000 http://shamakern.com/?p=1212#comment-33118 Thanks Mark, I appreciate your comment and your interest! Thanks Mark, I appreciate your comment and your interest!

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