Episode: Thailand Part 2
Date: 22nd February
Story: Dusit Princess Korat - Traditional Thai massage (Day 5)
Presenter: Nigel Ruck

Nigel revitalises his body and mind when he gets a lesson in Thai massage at the Dusit Princess Korat hotel.

• Thai massage is an ancient art with healing properties and employs techniques that involve stretching, reflexology, acupressure and yoga.
• The massage is based on a system of energy. The masseur will use their hands, feet and knees to give gentle, rhythmic compressions and will give yoga-like stretches to pinpoint the ten major energy lines to encourage the flow of energy to re-harmonize the body.
• Thai massage has been gaining in popularity as it is leaves the client feeling refreshed, mentally alert and physically energised as a result of muscle tissues being stretched, energy pathways being cleared and joints being freed.
• Other benefits include improvements in metabolism, the digestive process and sleep patterns.
• Some athletes even choose to have a Thai massage before engaging in sport to help them with their warm up.

For more information:

Dusit Princess Korat, Thailand
1137 Suranarai Road
Naimuang District,
Amphur Muang,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30000
Phone: +66 0 44256629
Website: http://www.dusit.com/hotels/thailand/korat/dusit_princess/index.html

Tourism Authority of Thailand
Suite 2002, Level 20, 56 Pitt Street
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Tel:  (61 2) 9247 7549       
Fax: (61 2) 9251 2465
Email: info@thailand.net.au
website: www.thailand.net.au