In this amazing land of incredible diversity, Phothalai is your dedicated destination to explore the Kingdom of Wellness Treatments, Massages and Spas. With our in-depth tours and programs you may explore the cultural roots of Traditional Thai Massage, visit historic 7,500 year old sites, scenic and architectural wonders and encounter ancient wall carvings of the Thai Hermit healing positions. With Phothalai you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand, the unique Thai touch of highly trained professional therapists.

Tracing its roots back more than 60 years in Wat Po. Born of a renaissance kindled by King Rama III, Phothalai draws on time-honored teachings and a four-generation legacy launched at the Wat Po School of Thai massage to deliver a contemporary therapeutic experience.

With its first aspiration to become a Thai massage training institute, producing skilful therapists who will preserve the legacy of traditional Thai

The Phothalai institute and its association with Wat Po, the oldest Wat in Bangkok originally built during the Ayutthaya period and the area adjacent, known as Tha Tien, is well documented going back more than 150 years. Now the fourth generation, of the founding family, can boast a direct link and legacy that started with their great grandmother who ran a shop selling monks paraphernalia to the local community, who would in lum give their purchases to the monks and by way make merit.