One of a clutch of designer spas to be launched by a Thai skincare brand, Thann Sanctuary sits high up in the marble ode to luxury consumerism that is Gaysorn. Voted one of the Top 55 spas in the world by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, it’s the Ying to the cream mall’s Yang. The menu… [more]

Perfecting the balance and harmony of your beauty, mind, and soul, Crystal Spa brings you an exquisite experience of heritage Thai spa. Through their traditional recipe of Thai herbs and a masterful touch, guests reach a place of absolute peace and elegance. Crystal Spa is located in downtown Bangkok along Sukhumvit Road, easily accessible from… [more]

Urban lifestyle taking its toll? Fear not for there are plenty of wellness centres around ready to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Lock it all out and feel free to throw away the key to the rest of the world as these holistic havens will pamper you to the edges of hedonistic bliss. 998… [more]

Urban lifestyle taking its toll? Fear not for there are plenty of wellness centres around ready to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Lock it all out and feel free to throw away the key to the rest of the world as these holistic havens will pamper you to the edges of hedonistic bliss. 57… [more]

What could be more quintessentially Thai than the world-renowned practice of traditional Thai-style massage? Known in Thailand as nuad pan boran – literally ‘ancient style massage’ – Thais have been practising this time-honoured, therapeutic custom for over 2,500 years, dating back to the life of Buddha. Traditional Thai massage is performed without oil, with people… [more]

31/10 Soi Promjai, Sukhumvit 39, 02-204-2008; www.urbanretreatspa.net. BTS Phrom Phong. Daily 10am-10pm. เออร์บันรีทรีทสปา ซ.พร้อมใจ สุขุมวิท 39 This accurately monikered little dollop of indulgence is tucked away off Sukhumvit, down soi 31 and around a corner. It’s a walkable, pleasant even, 5-minute wander to reach this place, with its sleek white-framed, glass-panelled front. Upstairs there’s a… [more]

Room 518B, 5/F Siam Discovery Center, 02-658-0500. BTS National Stadium. Daily 10am-9pm. สยามดิสคัฟเ้วอร์รี่ A dime-sized delight. Stagger away from the madness at MBK and head to serene Thann Spa – just a few tasteful, small rooms tucked away in Siam Discovery. As with the Harnn sister spa at Paragon, this sweet little storefront is an… [more]

64 Sukhumvit 31 (Soi Sawasdee), 02-262-2122; www.bangkokoasis.com. BTS Asoke. MRT Sukhumvit. Daily 10am-10pm. แบงคอกโอเอซิสสปา ซ.สวัสดี (สุขุมวิท 31) Calm and relaxation aren’t words that spring to mind when one thinks of Sukhumvit Road. But in the bucolic, picturesque surroundings of this luxurious spa, jasmine scents, soothing music, wood décor and “aesthetic” vases of reeds combine to… [more]

Medical tourism is huge business in Thailand; a billion dollar industry. In 2007, Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital alone reckoned to have treated over 400,000 patients from nearly 200 countries. And while Bumrungrad may be the market leader, there are plenty of others – such as Samitivej, BNH Hospital and Bangkok Hospital – who are increasingly courting… [more]

Sight is one of our most essential senses. There’s nothing more annoying than to suffer from faltering vision. Having to squint wherever you go and struggling to decrypt even the largest billboards isn’t desirable for anyone. Here in Thailand there are number of remedies for your quandary. The most obvious option is to get a… [more]

27/1-2, Soi 13 Sukhumvit Road, 02-6511588; www.coranbangkok.com. BTS Nana. Open 11am-10pm. โครันสปา สุขุมวิท ซ.13 On a backstreet located behind Sukhumvit Soi 11 and 13 sits a large white townhouse: Conran Bangkok. It’s a therapeutic place for the stressed city survivalist – a pebbledash driveway up a lush garden; a cool, fragrant lobby; six bohemian rooms… [more]

International Buddhist Meditation Centre Wat Mahathat, Na Phra Lan Road, 02-222-6011; www.mcu.ac.th/mcu/eng. สำนักกองกลางวิปัสนาวัดมหาธาตุ ถ. หน้าพระลาน This is the most traditional, non-commercial meditation class, based on Vipassana (‘insight’) mindfulness. For Buddhists, meditation is essential to cleanse the mind and accomplish clarity and inner peace. Close to Sanam Luang, the atmospheric temple complex is the teaching centre… [more]

2 Sanamchai Road, 02-622-3551; www.watpomassage.com. Daily 8am-5pm. โรงเรียนแพทย์แผนโบราณ วัดพระเชตุพน ถ. สนามชัย Any good spa therapist will have undergone their training in traditional Thai massage at this temple school. Constructed in a concealed building away from the tourist-infested but peaceful Wat Po temple grounds, the instruction area is more functional than stylish, but the efficient course… [more]

Modern Town Bldg, 87/104 Ekamai Road, Sukhumvit Soi 63, 02-711-5270; www.chivasomacademy.com. BTS Ekkamai. ชีวาศรม อินเตอร์เนชันแนล อะคาเดมี โมเดิร์นทาวน์ 87/104 ถ.สุขุมวิท 63 Asia’s premier training centre for spa and holistic therapies offers intensive courses covering all aspects of spa-ing, from anatomy and Thai massage to stress management. Held in peaceful surroundings and conducted by skilled international instructors,… [more]