If you've ever spent much time in the old city you'll likely have noticed the golden horses that guard the walls of a temple on the north side of the moat. Well, Wat Mo Kham Tuang is just next door, subtle in comparison but with a dinky massage parlour tucked away in the back. It's extremely quiet and calm, a veritable oasis with a soothing water fountain bubbling away inside – and surrounded by plants for an added forest feel.
Aside from the sweet aunties who work here, the main appeal is that they offer a low-cost Thai herbal ball massage. The herb-stuffed compress technique is simply excellent for aching muscles or injuries as it’s much more gentle than the clicks and clacks of traditional Thai massage. To avoid the bustling moat traffic use the hobbit-sized entrance on the back alley. There's also an in-house fortune teller at this temple, just next to the parlour, who gives donation-based astrological readings – but only in Thai.
Wat Mo Kham Tuang Massage. B250-350. Sri Poom Road. 9am-7pm.