English for The Blind Masseurs

“Blind people more effective”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2012

Prior to visiting Hua Hin, I had read about the Thai Massage by the blind so I had to go there to experience this. The building is situated south of the Golden Palace. Upon arrival you are greeted by a female office member of staff who is not blind and speaks very little English. A few days earlier I had a massage at my hotel that was very expensive compared to the prices listed at this venue so I was bit apprehensive. On one wall there is a list of all the workers detailing their qualifications and photographs.

I requested a traditional Thai massage for one hour, price THB 200 in comparison to the hotel price of THB 1800. A middle aged female masseuse was assigned who led me into the communal massage room, wearing a tee shirt and jeans; she was thin, looked weak and did not speak English. I was asked by another masseuse ‘Light, medium or firm’ I replied ‘firm’. I was given a pair of clean cotton pyjama type trousers to wear. The room was clean had air-conditioning and reminded me of an old hospital ward there were four beds in a row with curtains for privacy. There was another man being worked on by a blind masseuse he was talking to her in Thai, sometimes in agony. There was no need to close the curtain as the ladies were blind and I was in plain view of the other man. My masseuse, although appearances can be deceptive, had strong hands and knuckles got working on me, it was agony at certain points, I had not told her about my aching shoulder but she found it and worked on it thoroughly. This masseuse was good and gave me a good work over after which I felt a lot better and revived.

After completing the task, the blind masseuse then changed the bed sheets and stood in front of me for the money. I felt compelled to give more than the price listed, she was happy with the additional cash and left the room to join her other colleagues sitting outside.

Full marks for the Thai Massage by the Blind, I fully recommend it.

Visited September 2012

“Do something good and support the blind masseurs”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

I was recommened this place by a good friend. the massage by the blind is located just next of south of the golden palace at the Petchasem Road Main Road. I was welcomed by the local manager Mr. Pong and his wife and they inquired my wishes. Blind people have a more sensitive cre about doing the different kind of massage. Whether you are interested in foot massage, body massage or even oil massage the ten blind masseurs will help you. You will enjoy and relax, before you start the massage you are getting new cloth. Just lay down, close your eyes, relax and enjoy. Approximately 10 blind masseurs work for this salon.

Give the blind people a meaning in their live and support them by taking their massage.

Karl from Luxembourg

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