When I started out on the exploration of the Udon Thani massage experience, which was done predominantly those within the catchment area of the naughty nightlife bars that span ‘Ferang Alley’, I set out not expecting to find much other than just a series of massage parlours which would offer a range of massages but perhaps not much else. Okay, that may perhaps have been somewhat naive, but my expectations were low due to the fact that this is (or was until now) a topic that is rarely covered on any of the forums that cover this region, or indeed anywhere. The local ex-pat community tend to not talk too much about it in case the wife finds out I guess.
Finding somewhere to get a massage in Udon Thani is really easy as there are loads of them scattered around the city, and even though I have lived here for several years, I dare say that I have not seen even half of them, but the massage parlours that are interest to the visitor, I have. From what I have seen, what is offer before any potential extra’s, is quite standard with Thai massages, foot massages, back massages and oil massages being the most common. Some establishments have herbal spa treatments, pedicures etc available, but as most advertise their services in Thai only, it is not always apparent just what is on offer at many of the Udon Thani massage parlours. This is why most visitors use the parlours close to the Udon Thani nightlife area, as all the advertising is in Thai and English.
Finding somewhere to get a massage in Udon Thani is really easy as there are loads of them scattered around the city, and even though I have lived here for several years, I dare say that I have not seen even half of them, but the massage parlours that are interest to the visitor, I have. From what I have seen, what is offer before any potential extra’s, is quite standard with Thai massages, foot massages, back massages and oil massages being the most common. Some establishments have herbal spa treatments, pedicures etc available, but as most advertise their services in Thai only, it is not always apparent just what is on offer at many of the Udon Thani massage parlours. This is why most visitors use the parlours close to the Udon Thani nightlife area, as all the advertising is in Thai and English.
Most of the girls that work in these massage parlours are single and almost certainly have at least one child from a former Thai partner. This gives them the real need for some income, to feed themselves and kid(s), which in turn will often mean that they are willing to that little extra to make you happy and make some better money. Perhaps not surprisingly, the massages here are not quite in the professional bracket, but that said, not that many visitors seem to mind as it is the special massage that is of interest in many cases.
Exactly what is available from place to place, in terms of a 'special massage' varies and is highly dependent on the individual girls. Some will oblige in just one way while others will offer the full package, and it really is a case of experimenting to find who offers what. Perhaps not entirely ideal for the visitor who may only be in Udon Thani for a week or so, but if you are visiting for a month or more (as many do), you will soon get to know the girls, and who will offer what.
Read all about the Massage Parlours in Udon Thani
Exactly what is available from place to place, in terms of a 'special massage' varies and is highly dependent on the individual girls. Some will oblige in just one way while others will offer the full package, and it really is a case of experimenting to find who offers what. Perhaps not entirely ideal for the visitor who may only be in Udon Thani for a week or so, but if you are visiting for a month or more (as many do), you will soon get to know the girls, and who will offer what.
Read all about the Massage Parlours in Udon Thani
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