Thai massage in Bangkok: Wat Pho or a spa you can book ahead
The classic choice is Wat Pho, the temple with its own Thai massage school: a 60-minute Thai massage is 520 baht. If you would rather have a time booked and a quiet room, Bangkok spas sell massages in advance through our partners.
- Wat Pho, 60 minutes: 520 baht
- Temple admission: 300 baht for foreign visitors
- Wat Pho hours: 08:00 to 19:30
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- Wat Pho, 60 minutes520 baht
- Temple admission300 baht for foreign visitors
- Wat Pho hours08:00 to 19:30
- Book-ahead spasFrom €18.65 on Tiqets
Wat Pho massage prices
The massage service is run by the Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School and is listed with the same 08:00 to 19:30 hours as the temple. The temple's home page gives its working time as 08:30 to 19:30, so come after 08:30 to be safe.
| Treatment | 30 minutes | 60 minutes | 120 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai massage | 340 baht | 520 baht | 1,040 baht |
| Foot massage | 340 baht | 520 baht | 1,040 baht |
| Thai massage with balm | Not listed | 680 baht | 1,360 baht |
| Thai massage with plai oil | Not listed | 620 baht | 1,240 baht |
Foreign visitors pay 300 baht to enter the temple. Children under 120 cm go in free.
Wat Pho or a spa?
| Wat Pho | Bookable spas | |
|---|---|---|
| Examples | Massage school at the temple | Health Land Asoke, Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Let's Relax |
| 60-minute price | 520 baht, plus temple admission | Baiyoke Sky Thai massage from €19.99 on Tiqets (10 Oct 2026); Let's Relax back and shoulder 800 baht on its own menu |
| Longer sessions | 120 minutes, 1,040 baht | Health Land 2-hour Thai massage from €18.65 on Tiqets (10 Oct 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the school for more information | Book a date through the partner |
What to wear at Wat Pho
- Dress politely. The temple asks tourists not to wear shorts; trousers are fine.
- Take your shoes off and put them on the shelf before you enter a religious building.
- Never step on a Buddha image, and women may not touch monks or novices.
- Stay calm and polite: this is a working temple.
Getting there from the airport
Wat Pho is at 2 Sanamchai Road, next to the Grand Palace. Use the transfer below to get into the city from Suvarnabhumi, then plan the temple and the Grand Palace together.
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Questions travellers ask
How much is a Thai massage at Wat Pho?+
A Thai massage is 340 baht for 30 minutes, 520 baht for 60 and 1,040 baht for 120. Foreign visitors also pay 300 baht to enter the temple.
What time does Wat Pho open?+
The temple lists 08:00 to 19:30 on its visit page and 08:30 to 19:30 on its home page.
Can I book a Bangkok massage in advance?+
Yes. Tiqets and Klook sell massages at Bangkok spas for a chosen date.
Checked on 1 November 2026 on the operators' and official tourism sites: Wat Pho visit plan and massage rates, Wat Pho home page, Let's Relax Spa menu. Prices and rules change, so check before you go. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you.