Thai Blind Massage Institute — Thai Massage · Thappraya · 4.4★ × 654
Pattaya institution where therapists are visually impaired — sense of touch and muscle awareness consistently praised. 4.4★ from 654 Google reviews at the Thappraya branch. Manager K' Booum runs the team, known for genuine kindness and care for staff. Massage therapists feel muscles and identify problem areas without verbal description. Reasonable Pattaya prices.
Why it's on The List
Thai Blind Massage's draw is genuine: the visually impaired therapists develop an intuitive sense of muscle tension that sighted therapists can't replicate. Multiple multi-year clients in the reviews note returning monthly. Massage therapists feel where you're tight without being told. Manager K' Booum gets named for taking good care of the staff, and the social-purpose element (employment for visually impaired Thai people) genuinely matters. Honest balance: facilities are basic — no swimming pool, no spa amenities. Recent moves due to COVID mean the current locations are smaller than original. Mattresses on the floor, not beds. Some negative reviews flag that not all therapists are blind — the Naklua branch had this complaint specifically. Best to confirm at the Thappraya branch, or ask for a specific therapist if you've had good experience before.
What customers say
"Thai massage is one of the main things you should try while visiting Thailand and this place is perfect. Many years have passed, but this place and its workers have never changed. They are professional, available and gentle. For a modest amount of money you will get an unforgettable and regenerative massage." — Google reviewer
Key details
- 89/413 Thappraya Rd (main branch)
- 290/12 Naklua 14 (second branch)
- Phone Thappraya: +66 38 251 851
- 4.4★ from 654 Google reviews
- Manager K' Booum — named
- Visually impaired therapists
- Honest note: basic facilities, confirm therapist if needed