This is exactly the kind of thread I like.

I’ve found some of my best sessions way outside the main tourist strips. One place near Bang Chak BTS — looked totally dead from the outside, but once inside? Clean room, friendly girl, no rush, full service with zero negotiation. Price was almost half of what you'd pay near Nana.

The key is low expectations, high awareness. Don’t walk in looking like a sex-starved tourist. Be polite, casual, and local-style — and magic tends to happen.

Curious to hear if anyone's found gold in the suburbs. Always looking for new detours.

I found a place called “Lavender Thai” in Lat Phrao — barely any English signage, no neon lights, just a quiet storefront. I walked in, expecting a standard Thai massage, but the older masseuse offered a “boyfriend-style” package in Thai. It included cuddling, mutual touching, and a slow HJ that felt more like a date than a transaction. Only cost 1,200 baht for 90 minutes. Total sleeper spot.

Venture down Ramkhamhaeng Road and you'll find dozens of massage parlors that cater to locals. I found a gem that had zero tourists inside — just Thai salarymen. The girl gave me a legit back massage first, then leaned in and whispered if I wanted something “special” — all negotiated discreetly. These places don’t do signs or menus. You have to build a little trust. But the prices are almost half of Sukhumvit rates.

Try heading into the Ratchadaphisek area in Bangkok or the neighborhoods behind Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. Smaller shops, no neon signs, and girls who aren’t burnt out from tourist turnover. You won’t always score, but when you do — it feels like a secret you don’t want to share.

Found a small shop in Ratchada where the girl offered a full hour of sensual massage and never looked at the clock. No neon signs, just real service. These quiet spots are where the magic happens.

Head north to Nonthaburi or out to Jomtien—you’ll find shops that cater to locals but welcome farangs. Less attitude, better pricing, and sometimes shocking extras that rival red-light areas.

@soiwalker please drop clues how to locate this place. thank you!

@toffeeto Easiest way to get there is hop off at Bang Chak BTS and use Exit 5. Walk down Sukhumvit 97/1 Alley about 200 meters — you’ll see a small row of massage shops, some look quiet from the outside. The one I tried had no flashy signs, just a glass door with “Massage” written in simple gold letters. Inside was clean and straightforward. If you’re coming from central Sukhumvit, it’s only 15–20 minutes by train and much cheaper than Nana or Asoke.

I had good luck near On Nut BTS. Just walked down Sukhumvit 77 and ducked into a small parlor with no English sign. Looked like an ordinary Thai massage shop, but once inside, the service turned out to be very personal — proper body-to-body oil massage with a happy ending, and the price was about 1,200 Baht for the full hour. Much friendlier vibe compared to the tourist traps around Nana.

If you’re staying closer to Phra Khanong, there are a few hidden spots along Sukhumvit 71. They don’t advertise much, but the atmosphere is calmer, and the girls aren’t pushy. Last time, I had a hot oil massage that slowly morphed into something much more sensual, and the whole thing cost me less than a basic oil massage near Asoke. Definitely worth exploring if you’re willing to try random shopfronts.

I tried a neighborhood shop near Udom Suk. From the outside, it looked like a family massage place, but once I got inside and asked politely, the menu opened up. I ended up with a 90-minute nuru-style body slide with gel — all for under 2,000 Baht. No neon lights, no loud music, just a clean room, discreet service, and a surprisingly attentive girl.

Don’t forget about Ekkamai. Most people think of it for cafes and bars, but there are a couple of massage shops tucked away on side streets near the BTS. Tried one behind Gateway mall — nothing fancy, but the masseuse took her time, didn’t rush, and gave one of the better happy ending oil massages I’ve had in Bangkok. Felt more “local” than the polished Sukhumvit parlors, which made it memorable.