Getting a massage in Bangkok? Bring a clear preference card.
Bangkok has thousands of skilled therapists — but most sessions start with guesswork. Your Massage Pass puts your pressure, focus areas, avoid areas, health notes, and session vibe in one card before the therapist even walks in.
The language gap ruins good massages
You mime 'medium pressure.' They go deep. You say 'avoid my left knee.' They nod and press right on it. Bangkok therapists are talented, but detailed preference communication in English mid-session is nearly impossible.
What you'd need to say in Thai
Use these local phrases as a guide. Massage Pass stores the preferences behind them — pressure, focus areas, areas to avoid, health notes, and session vibe — in a shareable card.
Pressure levels
Light
กดเบาๆ
gòt bao bao
Medium
กดปานกลาง
gòt bpaan glaang
Firm
กดแรง
gòt raeng
Deep
กดแรงมาก
gòt raeng mâak
Common requests
Your pass keeps the important details ready before every session. No memorizing required.
Popular massages in Bangkok
What to expect — and why your preferences matter for each one.
Traditional Thai (Nuad Thai)
Stretching and pressure along energy lines. Specify exactly how deep you want it — the default is firm.
Oil massage
Long relaxing strokes with coconut or almond oil. Tell them your preferred pressure upfront.
Foot reflexology
Pressure on reflex points. If you have foot injuries or sensitivity, your pass will flag it.
Head & shoulder massage
Common add-on. Great for office workers — specify neck sensitivity.
Bangkok tips
Tipping
50–100 THB (≈ $1.50–3) is standard at a local shop. Hotel spas rarely expect tips but they're appreciated.
Pro tip
Agree on pressure and focus areas before lying down — adjusting mid-session through the face hole is frustrating for both sides.
Create your Massage Pass once. Use it everywhere in Thailand.
Fill in your preferences in 2 minutes. Get a private link. Share it with any therapist in Bangkok before your session. They get a clear written brief with your pressure, focus areas, avoid areas, health notes, and notes. No new app, no repeated intake form.
Create your free Massage PassFree forever · Preference card only · Does not book or assign therapists
What Massage Pass does
Massage Pass is a free digital preference card. It stores your pressure level, focus areas, areas to avoid, health conditions, quiet-session preference, and notes, then gives you a private link or QR code to share. It is not a booking marketplace, therapist directory, medical advice service, or guaranteed translation for every local language.