Thailand - The Ultimate Wellness Destination

For decades those in search of better physical, mental and spiritual health have been heading to Thailand. An exotic and welcoming Southeast Asian beauty, its appeal is unlimited and universal, but here are the top reasons why we consider Thailand to be so suited for a spa and wellness holiday.

World Class Retreats

Thailand is home to some of the planet’s finest spas, retreats and medi-clinics, catering for every budget and focus. Get some deep healing at Kamalaya and up your fitness at Absolute Sanctuary, or master Yoga at Samahita and relax deeply at Six Senses Yao Noi.Spa with your family at Amatara, experience hi-tech treatments at RAKxa Integrative Wellness, or simply enjoy the best treatments and therapists that the wellness world has to offer at Chiva Som.

Exceptional Healthcare

With a strong emphasis on quality, affordability and accessibility, Thailand has emerged as one of the leading countries in the healthcare industry. Modern facilities and Thai levels of care ensure that their private healthcare services are on a par with the very best. The BNH and Bumrungrad International Hospitals lead the way with the latter, widely regarded as one of the world’s finest, linked closely with RAKxa Integrative Wellness.

A Spiritual Side

Thailand is a deeply spiritual destination, where centuries-old cultures & traditions sit alongside religion to create the perfect environment in which wellness can flourish. Practiced widely throughout the country, Buddhism calmly influences much of the nations’ lives, manifesting itself in some spectacular temples, relics and meditation retreats. A spiritual journey to Thailand will leave your heart and mind filled with an invaluable inner peace.

Healthy Cuisine

Known the world over for its delicious flavours, Thai food is also one of the healthiest cuisines. thais have an almost obsessive relationship with food, with the focus always on meals being freshly-prepared with local and organic ingredients. Featuring plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish, the flavours are complex, intense & exotic, with nutritional herbs and spices – garlic, turmeric, chillies - always appearing regularly.

The Thai Massage

If there is one treatment for which Thailand is rightly renowned, it is the Thai massage, often thought as being yoga for the mind and body. For many locals, a traditional Thai massage is part of their regular wellness routine. One of the core components in traditional Thai medicine - alongside herbal medicine, a balanced diet and meditation – the Thai massage is an ancient form of treatment which has many health benefits; it is believed that it helps the positive flow of energy throughout the body, which in turn helps prevent illness.

Muay Thai

What was once considered a niche activity, Thailand’s national sport has now been firmly catapulted into the mainstream. Recognised as a comprehensive mind-body workout Muay Thai, or literally ‘Thai Boxing’, offers immense health benefits. A mix of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, it helps to strengthen the heart and lungs, is great for stress relief, and improves core strength, mobility, coordination and flexibility. Many spas now include Muay Thai sessions as part of their fitness programmes and activity schedules, with boxing rings a fixture in many neighbourhoods.

Incredible nature

Nature is the best form of relaxation, and many of Thailand’s wellness resorts are sited in stunning areas with enormously diverse flora and fauna. Swim or dive in a turquoise sea with brightly coloured reefs full of tropical fish, walk through a tropical rainforest spotting unique bird species and native wild animals, or trek through one of the 100 national parks and swim by a waterfall. Alternatively, simply sit back, relax and breathe in the pure coastal air.

Extraordinary People

It is with good reason why Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles. The country is home to some of the warmest and friendliest people you will ever meet. Their naturally-caring demeanour only adds to, and enriches any Thai wellness journey.