hat can you expect from a Thai massage at Wat Pho?
It’s important to note that you don’t take your clothes off for a traditional Thai massage so you should wear something loose-fitting and comfortable if you opt for the body massage. If you aren’t wearing something suitable, you will normally be given Thai-style fisherman’s pants to change into in privacy. However, that is more or less as far as the privacy goes and if you are expecting a private room and a high-end spa experience, you are going to be disappointed by Wat Pho where the massages take place in a communal open-plan pavilion. Some non-Thai visitors are surprised by the communal approach but this is very much in keeping with the way things are done for local people. A traditional Thai massage isn’t just seen as healthy for the body, it’s also seen as a chance to socialize and have a chat with friends.