Sunday, August 21, 2011

Spa at Southern

1. Banyan Tree Spa
When Banyan Tree Spa opened in Phuket, Thailand in 1994, it pioneered the tropical garden spa concept with its Asian therapies and holistic focus on spiritual, mental and physical harmony. As one of the pioneer oriental spas in Asia, it reintroduced an exotic blend of ancient health and beauty practices which have been passed down from generation to generation.
Banyan Tree Spa Phuket - Destination Spa
33 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Talang, Phuket 83110
Tel. + 66 (0) 76624374


2. Cool Spa at Sripanwa
Sri panwa - the ultimate pool villas hotel Phuket, Thailand - opens the Cool Spa, a destination full service spa and wellness zone situated in the jungle setting landscape that is encompassed by a tropical rain forest and an ocean view of the Andaman Sea sunsets. Completely secluded in the lush tropical rainforest and set within its own surrounding nature, featuring six private waterfall treatment rooms with double treatment beds and a Jacuzzi bathtub, a wooden yoga deck, a vitality pool, stream rooms and two outdoor pavilions with the concept of a water spa jungle.
88 Moo 8, Sakdidej Rd., Vichit, Phuket 83000
Tel. +66 (0) 76371000

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Warriors of the Sea

These warriors have developed ways of utilizing different kinds of vegetables, herbs and spices, which, when cooked correctly and eaten as appropriate to the climate and the body, provide the principles of eating "food as medicine" or traditional health from the inside out.
Southern Thai people love foods with strong taste-turmeric, long pepper, krill and salt are some of the ingredients that are almost always included in typical southern thai dishes and served with rice or rice flour noodles. A unique feature of southern fare is the "phak noh" or side vegetables that help enhance the flavors, reduce the spiciness and boosts your health. The phak noh are made from the buds or sprouts of plants such as the lead trea, young jackfruit, bael fruit, olive, string bean, cucumber and explants, with the most famous being from the sataw (parkia speciosa).

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Spa at Central Thailand

1. Anantara Spa
Along the Gulf of Siam's sunrise shores, Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa presents the indigenous spirit of its unique royal seaside destination through refined coastal luxury. Characterised by 187 rooms and suites, classic southern Thai architecture and village style, the resort's 14 acre botanical paradise of Bill Bensley designed gardens and lotus lagoons creates a perfect natural haven for Anantara Spa. Individual and romantic couple's treatment suites each boasts a serene garden courtyard overlooking a picturesque lagoon , some featuring a deep  terazzo bath for two and all enchanced by a dual al fresco rain shower that is suspened in a bronze cage modelled on a traditional Thai fish trap. While furthering the magical journey, three suites are accessed via a wooden jetty that is illuminated at night by flaming oil lamps. Culminating in an exquisitely cultural spa experience, Anantara Spa recieved the 2010 Thailand Tourism Award for Outstanding Performance for the significant role it plays in promoting Thailand's revered service and culture.


2. Chiva-Som 
Integration of mind, body and spirit is a fundamental part of our philosophy and the very foundation of our spa treatment. Your journey into spa begins in our male or female water therapies suites.enjoy cleansing and restorative heat treatments such as sauna, stream room and jacuzzi or relaxation on one of our heated waterbeds as you sip lemongrass tea. Using these facilities promotes wellness and prepares the body for the treatments ahead, weather a relaxing massage or and invigorating Hydrotherapy treatment. Our unique blend of traditional and advanced by the caring nature of our dedicated therapists, who will nurture you through the rejuvenating and healing process to reach true balance of the mind, body and spirit.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The Center of Siamese Culture and Folk Wisdom

Thai people in all parts of the country use massage as a way to treat basic ailments. Each region has its own method of massage, beginning with a unique Knowledge to that area and then spreading out via an educator (usually a monk) who collects and arranges the knowledge for the next generations to study and develop upon. This resulted in a wide variety of techniques being employed and it was not until King Rama III had the foresight to officially record them in stone and place them in Wat Pra Chetupon so that they could be studied, was there any standardization of techniques adopted.


The basis of Thai massage today is that of Nuad Ratchasamnak ( or Royal Thai Massage) and Nuad Chaloeyseuk ( or Folk Thai Massage), with Nuad Chaloeyseuk being practiced in 100% of spas across the kingdom, while Nuad Ratchasamnak is practiced in only a few spas, due to the length of training involved and the strenuous demand it places on the practitioner.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Spa at Northern Thailand

1. Chiida Spa
chiida spa provides know how of truly Thai spa and present spa standard of natural ecologically responsible luxury with elegrance Thai Lanna "Northern-Thai Style" design architecture and high grade furnishing and brass decorative items.  We design to meet with tropical location where Sukantara Cascade Resort & Spa is luxury boutigues along the bank of cascade waterfall scenery. Our second branch in town of Chiangmai is designed to capture Thai Lanna and Indian concept that lead to the therapies and products we use in the spa to complete and rejuvenate Ayuravedic Therapies experience.  
Chiida Spa in Mae Rim at Sukantara Cascade Resort, Chiang Mai
Chiida Spa in town at B2 premier, Cholprahan Rd., Chiang Mai
Tel: +66 (0)8 1928 8511


2. RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort
A peaceful contemporary Lanna Spa for your ultimate relaxation. A place where Lanna and Thai  go together in modern standard. Lanna is home to several ethnic groups including Thai Lue, Tai Yai, and at least six hill tribes. Each ethnic group and hii tribe has their own unique culture. The unique character of each group is proudly presented in the spa's decorative art pieces,furniture, and decor.


3. Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort
Tao Garden is renowned internationally as a healing resort, where in you may experience the widest array of holistic healing methods. The spa was founded by the Taoist Master Mantak Chia, and it ultilizes his experience with Thai and Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic Indian and western holistic medicines, along with many different kinds of massages and ancient healing practices. These are combined into a singular system based on the theory of cleanest blood, cleanest cells and good Chi, all for the best health.


4. Viman Spa Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort
Imagine a place where you are encouraged to surrender to all your senses. Where the spirit and the body unite for personal renewal. Experience these wonderfully healing energies to awaken, to delight and to restore you, amid the misty mountains and valleys of Mae Rim. 

Friday, August 5, 2011

Sense of touch

This sense of touch is part and parcel of health and wellbeing for generation of Thais, and had only recently been expanded into a broader, more international awareness, with the incorporation of traditional knowledge of Thai botanicals and the development of this cultural wisdom into what is now known as Thai SPA is industry.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Wisdom of the Smile Land

Although the commonly accepted understanding of SPA is more Often associated with Europe, Thailand has deep rooted culture and traditions that are intrinsically linked to an age old world of SPA and traditional healing practices. Thai people  had long understood the life giving qualities of water, yet have remained respectful of this essential gift from MotherNature. Central to this and just as important today as it was traditionally, is the culture there family member qenuinely care for each other and across the generations, children are asked to massage limbs, shoulders, or even to step on the legs and backs of their elders in a practice that not only helps to ease aching muscles, but also creates a family bond, while encouraging the younger members of the family to be helpful.