13 of the best · Bangkok, Thailand
Thai massage at Wat Pho, the Oriental Spa across the river, day spas across the city, and the hospitals with international departments.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Bangkok.
Massage at Wat Pho
Traditional Thai massage in the grounds of Wat Pho.
Across the river by boat
The Mandarin Oriental’s spa, in a teak house across the river.
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
The massage school at Wat Pho, a riverside spa reached by boat, and hospitals with international departments: wellness in Bangkok.
The tradition at Wat Pho.
Massage at Wat Pho
Traditional Thai massage in the grounds of Wat Pho.
Hotel and day spas.
Massage on Sukhumvit 21
A large day spa on Sukhumvit 21 (Asok).
55/5 Sukhumvit 21 (Asok), Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110Explore View on map
In the city’s green belt
An integrative wellness retreat in the green bend of Bang Krachao.
Across the river by boat
The Mandarin Oriental’s spa, in a teak house across the river.
The numbers to call.
Ambulance, police, Tourist Police
Ambulance 1669, police 191, Tourist Police 1155, and the TAT call centre 1672.
International departments.
International department
A large private hospital with an international department.
International department
A private hospital on Sukhumvit Soi 3, with an international department.
33 Sukhumvit 3, Wattana, Bangkok 10110Explore View on map
Across the city.
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A chain of pharmacies and medical supplies.
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