BANGKOK – At Bangkok’s Reclining Buddha temple, Krairath Chantrasri says he is a proud custodian of the ancient skill of “Traditional Thai massage,” the body-folding, sharp-elbowed form of Thai massage that was added Thursday to UNESCO’s heritage list. Originating in India and practiced in Thailand for centuries, the massage was popular when a specialty school opened…
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What are the health benefits ? First of all, Traditional Thai massage is believed to provide a multitude of benefits to the body, while most of these are difficult to prove scientifically, anecdotally many people have reported many benefits, including: 1. Lowers stress Thai massage uses gentle pressure and stretching techniques to relax the body.…