To ask if Thai massage parlours in the UK....

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.....are actually brothels??

A work colleague went on holiday to Thailand and mentioned how much she enjoyed the traditional massage she had over there so I mentioned that there's a place near me that does them and why doesn't she go there for another. She laughed and asked didn't I realise that Thai massage parlours are brothels?

Am I completely naive? If I wandered in one Saturday afternoon would they look at me like I was insane? Do people actually visit them for traditional massage or is it really all hand-jobs and pearl necklaces or whatever goes on in brothels?

Enlighten me

I went for a Thai massage recently and it didn't even cross my mind. It was at a small place on an industrial estate near me. Not the most glamorous setting but definitely no funny business going on.

I love Thai massage, it rejuvenates your body and is great for relaxation and sleep. I recommended it to friends and they tend to laugh saying I'm a woman so why am I going in there 🙄 but it really is one of my favourite ways to get a bit of me time.
It's an annoying stereotype and I feel sorry for the women who work there.

There are 2 local to me and both are massage only and have male and female clients and masseurs
DM used to go when her back was bothering her

The only Thai massage place I know of round here is above a KFC and opens at 5pm, it is common knowledge that one is a brothel round here.

Its quite funny reading these comments...Trust me they are...case closed lol.