The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners
Chiang Mai's most quietly radical massage address, a social enterprise that trains and employs women rebuilding their lives after incarceration, giving them a licensed trade and a fair wage.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–22:00
Communicate Pressure Preferences
Thai massage can be intense. Say 'bao bao' for lighter pressure or 'nak nak' for harder. A good therapist will check in, but don't hesitate to speak up — suffering in silence defeats the purpose.
Details
- Phone
- 094 635 1928
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Chiang Mai's most quietly radical massage address, a social enterprise that trains and employs women rebuilding their lives after incarceration, giving them a licensed trade and a fair wage. The massage is no charity case — therapists are rigorously trained in traditional nuad thai, and the old-city studio's reviews match any spa in town at a fraction of the price. Expect firm, classical technique, a simple and spotless setting, and the rare afterglow of a massage that funded something that matters. Book a day ahead; the secret is well and truly out.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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18/2 Wiang Kaew Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
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Tips for Visiting Wellness & Spas
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.
The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners worth visiting?
The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners holds a 4.5★ rating from 1,196 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated wellness & spas in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners?
The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners is typically open 09:00–22:00 — 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 The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners?
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: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners located?
The Women's Massage Center by Ex-Prisoners is at 18/2 Wiang Kaew Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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