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#21 leroy1830

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 02:38 AM

what type of massage?? i never had one simply because i never got round to it...but the next time i'm going to make sure i have one.

also is it massage or as in massage parlour/brothel ?

#22 Bonki

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 09:53 AM

Some places do massage only and others are not much short of a brothel.
You should be able to tell as soon as you see the girls

#23 Ken

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 10:16 AM

:lol: Most massages are normal massages, if there is good looking girls that are wearing almost nothing, then common sense will tell you it comes with extras.

Massages are great, especially after a long day hiking, shopping or any other physical activities.
You will love it.

#24 JohnnyWishbone

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 10:23 AM

Massages are no good, most of the staff are not trained and if done wrong, it can permanently hurt you.

#25 TheDon

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 10:47 AM

I get a massage every week. They are great

#26 Toshi

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 11:39 AM

View Postleroy1830, on Nov 25 2009, 02:38 AM, said:

what type of massage?? i never had one simply because i never got round to it...but the next time i'm going to make sure i have one.

also is it massage or as in massage parlour/brothel ?
You like happy massage :lol:

#27 Bonki

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 02:57 PM

View PostJohnnyWishbone, on Nov 25 2009, 10:23 AM, said:

Massages are no good, most of the staff are not trained and if done wrong, it can permanently hurt you.
Good point, I have often wondered about that.
Never seen any reports in the press but that doesn't mean it isn't happening

#28 Bangkoksider

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 03:37 PM

View PostBonkegral, on Nov 25 2009, 02:57 PM, said:

View PostJohnnyWishbone, on Nov 25 2009, 10:23 AM, said:

Massages are no good, most of the staff are not trained and if done wrong, it can permanently hurt you.
Good point, I have often wondered about that.
Never seen any reports in the press but that doesn't mean it isn't happening

Agree. I heard a case in Australia. There was a girl got neck & shoulder massage at her work and she's paralised.

#29 Bush

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 03:39 PM

On the back muscles it is ok. But pressing on someones neck without knowing what you are doing can be a problem, there is so many nerves there that you dont want any damaged.
But a Simple back or foot massage is fine.

#30 Philip

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 05:19 PM

The last two massages I got in Thailand, I fell asleep halfway during them both.
I follow local advice in regard to the best places and the ones where it is just a massage and with no happy ending.
Yin dee tee ruu jak!!

#31 Skippy

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Posted 26 November 2009 - 10:19 AM

I am going for a massage in a few hours. Can't wait.

#32 Bonki

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Posted 26 November 2009 - 01:04 PM

Hope you have a happy ending


....er....by that I mean no medical damage

#33 Toshi

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Posted 26 November 2009 - 03:04 PM

View PostSkippy, on Nov 26 2009, 10:19 AM, said:

I am going for a massage in a few hours. Can't wait.
I want come too

#34 DirtyHarry

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Posted 28 November 2009 - 12:39 PM

I think they are dangerous. I do have them at times, but only go to the good ones. I would never go to the ones on the beach or at markets.
It is better to spend more knowing that you can walk again tomorrow.

#35 MzPlaya

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Posted 29 November 2009 - 01:44 PM

Some of you are babies. It is just a massage. They are vey good after a long day at work.

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Posted 03 December 2009 - 03:38 PM

Much better then Chinese massage. Most Chinese don't really know and just rub the back. Thai massage is always feel good. Even bad one feels good

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Posted 09 December 2011 - 05:42 AM

I learn thai massage form Wat Po. It is really good. Right now, I am a massage thaerapist in CA

#38 vineetkoushik

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Posted 28 April 2012 - 02:57 AM

Yes Massages are very good and cheap on Beaches.





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