Urban Thai Massage

Late opening is the thing that sets this one apart. Doors stay open until midnight every day of the week, which means you can eat in Bo Put, walk off dinner, and still get an hour of deep Thai massage before bed. Most island spas have shut their shutters by then.

The work here is classical Thai: stretching, pressure along the lines, elbows and forearms rather than gentle stroking. If you want scented candles and a whisper-quiet oil rub, say so when you book, because the traditional style is firm and some people find it more workout than lullaby. It suits stiff legs after a long ride, shoulders wrecked by a flight, or the general dull ache that comes from three days of jet skis and scooters. Bo Put keeps it a step back from the busier beach strips, so you're not listening to bar music through the wall.