The best known historical evidence of Thai massage
comes from the Chakri Dynasty of the Rattanakosin (Bangkok)
period when the country was in a more stable situation and
the reigning monarchs supported the promotion and
preservation of traditional Thai medicine. King Buddha Yodfa
Chulalok, known as King Rama I (1782-1809 AD.), implemented
measures aimed at improving the general health of Thailand's
citizenry and preserving knowledge of medical practices.