Most of the Thai Massage schools in Thailand don’t offer on-site accommodation, and the courses are generally not offered in a retreat-like setting. That’s no problem because in Thailand there are always plenty guesthouses and hotels available everywhere, and you’ll certainly find accommodation that suits you and your wallet.
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It’s however interesting to observe that for example Muay Thai training (Thai Boxing) is very often offered as a retreat, camp, or immersion event. It’s like the opposite way compared to Thai Massage training. This must have historical reasons, but I think it’s also because Muay Thai students generally seem to train for a longer consecutive period.
Anyway, you will see that some Thai Massage schools and trainers simply offer the option to rent on-site accommodation and stay with them, while others regularly organize actual Thai Massage event retreats for a predefined duration.
Another phenomenon is that of foreign Thai Massage teachers offering Thai Massage events in Thailand, typically in local wellness resorts or learning centers, and preferably in exotic environments like on the idyllic Thai islands. Those events you can find via Thai Massage schools in your own country that offer so-called study-abroad-programs or on one of the many international event websites.
Retreats and retreat styled events have there advantages, but it’s certainly not the best option for everyone. Some don’t want to stay the whole day and night with the teachers and other students, others however think it’s a great way of sharing, getting to know each other better, and a way of deep immersion in Thai Massage.
But okay, let’s now take a look at a selection of Thai Massage schools in Thailand that offer on-site accommodation or retreat-like settings or events, and other retreats or resorts that regularly offer Thai Massage training immersions.
Thai Massage Retreats in Thailand
Baan Hom Samunphrai
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
An established Thai healing arts and Thai Massage school and treatment center located a bit outside of Chiang Mai city (Hang Quae) with on-site accommodation options.
Baan Hom offers Thai Abdominal Massage, Thai Foot Massage & Reflexology, Thai Herbal Compress Massage, Thai Massage, and more.
The center is specialized in Thai Womb lifting, Hot Salt-Filled Pot Compress Massage, Moh Tum Yae, and herbal therapies.
Chetawan Health Center Salaya
PLACES IN THAILAND
Bangkok
The Chetawan Health Center in Salaya (Bangkok region) is part of the Wat Po medical Massage school and Chetawan group. The center offers long-stay, retreat like Thai Massage on-site therapy training and programs.
Jongrak Massage School
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
At Jongrak's, specialized in Lanna Folk Healing, private Thai Massage study is possible, and groups don't exceed 4 students. The massage school also offers in-depth Thai Traditional Medicine college studies: Thai Pharmacy, Thai Midwifery, Thai medical practice, and Thai Massage. On-site/in-house accommodation optional.
Joy’s House
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
Joy's house is a traditional family guesthouse that offers travel programs, cultural and nature immersions, social programs, Thai Massage and Thai Cooking classes combined as packages from up to four hours to a full week. Additionally, Joy also offers Yoga classes.
Jungleyoga
PLACES IN THAILAND
Surat Thani
The Jungleyoga retreat in Praiwan (Surat Thani province) regularly hosts Thai Massage retreats and other healing, spiritual, and bodywork events. There's lodging possible on-site.
PANVIMAN Spa Academy
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan
The PANVIMAN Spa Academy is part of the Panviman Group of Resorts. The group represents a “Boutique Group of Resorts” with International Hospitality Standards. The academy offers education in both Thai and Western massage, bodywork and beauty therapies. The academy aims at training that is focused on the Spa, Holistic and Aesthetic Therapy industry. Offers a broad range of Thai Bodywork course modalities.
Samma Karuna
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
Samma Karuna is an international school of self-realization and spiritual awakening. Regular programs include Thai Massage workshops, Social, Active & Still Meditations, Yoga Classes, expressive sessions based on conscious movement and music, Cathartic techniques, Pranayama, Tantra, lectures on self-development, and mindfulness practice.
Siam Healing Centre
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
The Siam Healing Centre offers Thai Massage courses and treatments, regular Yoga classes and accommodation.
Suuko Wellness & Spa Resort
PLACES IN THAILAND
Khao Lak, Phuket
Located on Phuket Island, the Cultural Spa Resort offers training in Thai Facial Massage, Thai Foot Massage & Reflexology, Thai Herbal Compress Massage, Krabi Krabong, Thai Massage, Thai Oil Massage & Aromatherapy and Reusi Dat Ton (Thai Yoga). In addition, there’s opportunity to learn Thai Cooking and Muay Thai.
Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
The Tao Garden from founder Mantak Chia is a large Spa, Wellness & Health enterprise in Chiang Mai offering a wealth of both treatments and courses, notably Chi Nei Tsang, Karsai Nei Tsang and many other treatment and training modalities of the Universal Healing Tao System.
Thai Massage Circus
COUNTRIES
Laos
PLACES
Luang Prabang
The Thai Massage Circus is a yearly returning Thai Massage immersion event in Laos founded and organized by Arno L’Hermitte.
The Fine Art of Thai Massage School
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
The Thai Massage school, located a bit outside of Chiang Mai city, is founded and run by Terdchai Chumphoopong aka Mac. There’s the opportunity to extend your stay at the school or return anytime to repeat the entire program with more depth and precision. The school offers on-site accommodation and daily vegetarian lunches.
The Sanctuary Thailand
PLACES IN THAILAND
Koh Phangan
The Sanctuary Thailand is a resort retreat center with a strong focus on healing and learning. They regularly offer Yoga and Thai Massage events. Check out their schedule for upcoming courses.
The Sunshine Network Lahu Village
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Rai
The Sunshine Network Lahu Village (Huay Nam Rin) in the Chiang Rai province in Thailand is the headquarters of Asokananda's Sunshine Network. The place provides Thai Yoga Massage retreat programs offered by a variety of international Sunshine Network authorized teachers.
Timmy’s Thai Massage Training Center
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
Timmy's place offers a broad variety of Thai Bodywork courses. She's a specialist in Thai postpartum treatment of women (Yu Fai) and preparation of herbal products. Besides that, she offers Thai cooking and Fruit carving classes, and accommodation to students at her home.
TTC Spa Massage School | Thai Massage Training Center
PLACES IN THAILAND
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Chang Trat
The TTC Spa School is a well-known Thai Massage school in both Thailand and overseas. The training center offers specialty massage courses, Spa & Wellness course modalities, and excellent Thai therapist training courses from 38 hours up to 380 hours (2 months). The school has branches in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Koh Chang.
Wandee Ancient Thai Massage School
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
Wandee Boonsai worked for more than 10 years as a masseuse and teacher for the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai. Today, she works already 30 years as a teacher and offers Thai Massage, Thai Oil Massage, Chi Nei Tsang and Thai Foot Massage training courses. She also runs a little guesthouse where students can stay.
