The Origin of spa
The name derives from the Belgian town "Spa", where a natural hot spring was open to the public to take a bath as a way of self healing. Because of its benefits, it became popular among health enthusiasts. Later, the meaning of spas changed to cover a relaxation in natural surroundings, using water as the main constituent, combining other natural therapeutic methods like massages and aromatherapy together with chemical-free ingredients.
No trip to Thailand is completed until you have experienced a pampering Thai spa treatment . At present, Thai spas are very popular with travellers as is evidenced by the key findings of the Spa Industry Surveys & Spa Consumer Surveys conducted by Intelligent Spa, Singapore, which show the following statistical data.
Potential spa-holiday destinations (%)
Thailand 22% Europe 6%
Indonesia 19% India 5%
Malaysia 13% New Zealand 4%
Australia 7% United States 4%
Singapore 6% Others 14%
Destinations for next spa
Thailand 42% Maldives 5%
Indonesia 30% Others 8%
Malaysia 5%
Favourite spa treatment
Massage 54% Facial 4%
Body Scrub 14% Others 18%
Body Wrap 10%
As Thailand has earned a reputation as the spa capital of Asia, we think it is interesting to learn some aspects of spas in Thailand
Thailand Paradise for Spa Lovers
