Thai massage at Wat Pho
The massage pavilion stands in the temple grounds at 2 Sanam Chai Road. It offers Thai massage and foot massage, with balm and Plai oil treatments as extras. Massage is priced separately from the entrance fee, so your temple ticket does not include it.
UNESCO lists the practice of Thai massage, Nuad Thai, on its list of intangible cultural heritage (2019). That listing covers the practice as a whole. It is not a rating of any single massage venue. Other branches of the massage school exist outside the temple, so check the address before you go. If you would rather learn the technique than receive it, see the massage courses.
Our pick: learn the basics yourself
If you want more than a treatment, this two-hour workshop teaches the basics outside the temple.
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Wat Pho massage prices
Rates for 2026. Prices are per person and per session.
| Treatment | 30 min | 60 min | 120 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai massage | THB 340 | THB 520 | THB 1,040 |
| Foot massage | THB 340 | THB 520 | THB 1,040 |
| Balm massage | – | THB 680 | THB 1,360 |
| Plai oil massage | – | THB 620 | THB 1,240 |
For most first-time visitors, a 60-minute Thai or foot massage at THB 520 is the sensible choice. It is long enough to relax and short enough to fit around a temple visit. Take the 30-minute option if you only want to rest your feet, and the 120-minute option if the massage is the main plan for the afternoon.
Choosing the length
The price list is simple, but the lengths are not priced evenly.
30 minutes
THB 340 for Thai or foot massage. Because it costs more per minute than the longer sessions, it suits a short rest, not value for money.
60 minutes
THB 520. This is the standard length for most visitors.
120 minutes
THB 1,040, exactly double the 60-minute price. Book it only if you have the whole afternoon free.
Balm or Plai oil
These treatments start at 60 minutes, at THB 680 for balm and THB 620 for Plai oil.
Hours, waiting time and groups
Massage runs from 08:00 to 19:30. The time of the last start can differ, so do not arrive in the final half hour and expect a full session.
Waiting times change through the day. Ask at the pavilion how long the wait is before you decide, and keep your afternoon flexible. Tour groups and groups of 12 or more people are asked to make contact by LINE or WhatsApp in advance. Individual visitors can ask at the pavilion.
Treat the session as a massage, not as medical care. If you have an injury, tell the therapist before you begin.
Before you go
Small points that make the visit easier.
Plan the order
Seeing the temple first and having the massage afterwards suits tired feet. Check the opening hours so you arrive with time for both.
Keep the afternoon flexible
A queue can push your start time back. Do not schedule a tight connection straight after the massage.
Know which branch you are at
The school has branches outside the temple. The pavilion in the temple grounds is at 2 Sanam Chai Road. Check the price at the branch you choose.
Dress for the temple
You pass through the grounds first, so cover shoulders and knees. See the dress code.
The sen lines
Drawings of the pressure points along the sen lines can be seen at Wat Pho. They show how the tradition maps the body, and they are worth a look before or after your session.
After your massage, Wat Arun on the other river bank makes a short add-on.
Wat Pho massage: frequently asked questions
How much is a massage at Wat Pho?
Thai massage and foot massage each cost THB 340 for 30 minutes, THB 520 for 60 minutes and THB 1,040 for 120 minutes in 2026. Balm massage is THB 680 for 60 minutes and THB 1,360 for 120 minutes. Plai oil is THB 620 and THB 1,240.
What are the massage hours?
Massage runs from 08:00 to 19:30. The last start time can differ, so arrive well before closing.
Is the massage included in the entrance ticket?
No. Massage rates are separate from the entrance fee of THB 300 for foreigners (2026).
Can groups book a massage?
Tour groups and groups of 12 or more people are asked to contact the provider by LINE or WhatsApp. Other parties can ask at the pavilion.
Is Thai massage on the UNESCO list?
Yes. The practice of Nuad Thai has been on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage since 2019. The listing applies to the practice, not to one venue.
Is this the official Wat Pho massage website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not connected to the temple or its massage school.