Thai Health Chiefs Warn Against Dangerous Massage Spots After Fatal Incident - Nation Thailand

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Dr Somruek Chungsaman, Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Complementary Medicine, emphasised that qualified Thai massage therapists in healthcare settings must hold professional licences.

In other establishments, therapists must have completed standardised Thai massage training accredited by the Department of Health Service Support before offering therapeutic or relaxation massage.

Prior to any massage, therapists should take a patient's medical history and conduct an assessment, including any existing illnesses or previous treatments, and ideally check blood pressure to inform the massage approach.

Specific caution is advised for vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions such as joint dislocations, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and deep vein thrombosis.

These individuals should receive appropriate treatment from Thai traditional medicine practitioners who have completed Ministry of Public Health-approved training.

Crucially, individuals with underlying health issues should seek a diagnosis from a skilled and experienced Thai traditional medicine practitioner before undergoing any massage therapy.