Makha Bucha Day, also known as Maka Puja, celebrates Buddha's preaching and includes a beautiful candle ceremony called "Wian Tian", which literally means circle and candle. People congregate around the main temple in the town and start walking around it with lit candles. It is an important public holiday in Thailand commemorating the event [...]
An estimated 14% of Thailand’s 65 million population are of Chinese descent, a result of a long history of Chinese immigration into Thailand. In the fourteenth century, Chinese merchants were prominent in the state of Ayutthaya before becoming established in Bangkok. According to historical documents, on the day when Shun, who was one of ancient China’s [...]
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones to warm up tight muscles so she can work on pressure points and problem areas to alleviate tension and stress. Hot stones may either be placed on the body or used as an extension of the therapist's hands, which allows [...]
The Chiang Mai Flower Festival has been running for over 40 years and is a celebration of the beautiful flowers in bloom during this time. The city is awash with vibrant colours ranging from electric orange and the lilac colours of the bougainvillea to the velvety blossoms of petunias in all shades of pink, white and [...]
We have all come to know February as the month of romance and has long been celebrated amongst lovers to show their affection. Lavana Thai Spa have a few fun surprises so keep an eye on our social media platforms. Follow us on: @lavanathaispa https://www.facebook.com/LavanaThaiSpa.co.za/ https://www.lavanathaispa.co.za/ Monday to Thursday from 8:30am – 3:30pm Not [...]
