Lila Thai Massage
Traditional Thai massage on Rachadamnoen Road, a short walk from the Old City temples and open till 10pm.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–22:00
- Learn Wat Pho First
- Wat Pho in Bangkok is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage education. Their on-site massage pavilion offers excellent treatments from students and graduates at reasonable prices — and you know the technique is authentic.
Tours that include Lila Thai Massage
Skip-the-line entry, guided visits and day-tour combos around Lila Thai Massage.
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See pricesWhy go, and how to do it well
Book it for the end of a temple day, not the start. This is a traditional Thai massage place on Rachadamnoen Road, right by the Old City's temple stretch, and the sensible way to use it is to walk yourself into the ground all morning and then hand your shoulders over to someone who knows what to do with them.
The work here is therapeutic rather than fluffy. Targeted sessions on the back and shoulders, full-body Thai massage, therapists who have clearly done a lot of it. If you want scented candles and a spa robe experience, this isn't quite that, and I'd say that's the point. Thai massage is meant to involve stretching, pressure and the occasional moment where you wonder what your knee is doing. Tell the therapist your pressure preference at the start rather than enduring in silence.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Lila Thai Massage, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
31, 33 Rachadamnoen Rd, ตำบล ท่าสิงห์, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Wellness & Spas
Communicate Pressure Preferences
Thai massage can be intense. Say 'bao bao' for lighter pressure or 'nак nак' for harder. A good therapist will check in, but don't hesitate to speak up — suffering in silence defeats the purpose.
Book Longer Sessions
A 60-minute massage is fine, but 90 or 120 minutes allows the therapist to work thoroughly. The price difference is often only 200–400 THB for an extra hour — worth it for a deeper, more relaxing experience.
Try a Herbal Compress
Add a herbal compress (luk pra kob) to your massage — steamed bundles of lemongrass, turmeric, and camphor pressed into sore muscles. It's deeply therapeutic and uniquely Thai. Usually just 200–300 THB extra.
Lila Thai Massage: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lila Thai Massage worth visiting?
Lila Thai Massage holds a 4.7★ rating from 2,370 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated wellness & spas in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Lila Thai Massage?
Lila Thai Massage is typically open 10:00-22:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Lila Thai Massage?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Lila Thai Massage located?
Lila Thai Massage is at 31, 33 Rachadamnoen Rd, ตำบล ท่าสิงห์, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
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