NTSAAสมาคมนวดไทยและสปาแห่งสหรัฐอเมริกาNUAD THAI AND SPA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

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NTSAA · Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America

Upholding standards, providing service with heart.
Thai massage and spa: Advancing towards international standards.

Meet the committeeLearn more
1Empower people
2Elevate businesses
3Bring Thai massage to the world

Our mission

Supporting Thai massage practitioners in the United States
to work lawfully,
build a sustainable career, and take pride in their profession.

Our commitment

Three pillars

People • Business • Thai massage worldwide

I

Empower people

Support a clear, lawful path into the profession

Making the path to a career clear and safe.

What members gain
  • Information on licensing, laws, and state requirements
  • Guidance for beginners and established practitioners
  • Seminars and knowledge to help manage legal risks
  • Understanding Thai massage as a health profession
“There are no shortcuts. Together, we make the right path possible.”
II

Elevate businesses

Support sustainable Thai-owned businesses

Helping practitioners build sustainable livelihoods.

What members gain
  • Business management, operations, and professional ethics
  • Business growth within the United States regulatory context
  • A network of business owners, schools, and industry experts
  • Opportunities for partnerships and market connections
“Building a strong future for Thai-owned massage and spa businesses.”
III

Bring Thai massage to the world

Share the art and cultural heritage of Nuad Thai

Promoting the value and dignity of Thai massage.

What members gain
  • Sharing Nuad Thai, inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • International events that build a positive professional reputation
  • Working with Thai and international organizations
  • Celebrating Thai identity and cultural heritage
“Thai massage is an art and a science worthy of recognition.”

Membership

Grow with our community

Built around our three pillars — people, business, and Thai massage worldwide

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership contributions support the development of the Thai massage profession.

Membership registration and online class access are being prepared.

Participants with national flags at INTWF 2026 in Thailand
  1. 01Regular — one eligible NTSAA + Thai government sponsored event per membership period
  2. 02Professional — year-round online and in-person member classes, learning records and certificates. Verified completion of an approved certificate class and administrator approval unlock a certified therapist badge and an optional public profile on the city/state directory map.
  3. 03Business — a business profile on the same map as certified therapists, with businesses listed first, plus product listings in the NTSAA marketplace

For Professional members

Keep learning, together

Monthly Zoom classes, with recordings to revisit

การนวดด้วยผ้าขาวม้า — ขาและสะโพก

Professional · Member class

การนวดด้วยผ้าขาวม้า — ขาและสะโพก

ครูแหวน (Kru Waen)

แชมป์ Asian Massage Championship สาขานวดไทย ปี 2024 · โตเกียว
กายวิภาคคอ–สะบักเชิงคลินิก & ครอสไฟเบอร์

Professional · Member class

กายวิภาคคอ–สะบักเชิงคลินิก & ครอสไฟเบอร์

ครูเรย์ (Ray Kesara Mai Ngam)

กายวิภาคเชิงคลินิก คอ/สะบัก + ครอสไฟเบอร์/MET · เวิร์กชอป LA Thai-NY 2026 (Day 2)
นวดน้ำมัน: โฟร์อาร์ม & กลศาสตร์ร่างกาย

Professional · Member class

นวดน้ำมัน: โฟร์อาร์ม & กลศาสตร์ร่างกาย

ครูสกล (Sakol Chotchuang)

นวดน้ำมัน โฟร์อาร์ม & กลศาสตร์ร่างกาย (ประสบการณ์ ~26 ปี) · เวิร์กชอป LA Thai-NY 2026 (Day 2)
ประเมินหลังล่าง–QL สัมพันธ์มดลูก

Professional · Member class

ประเมินหลังล่าง–QL สัมพันธ์มดลูก

หมอแบงค์ (Mhor Bank)

ประเมินบำบัดหลังล่าง/QL ↔ มดลูก · เวิร์กชอป LA Thai-NY 2026 (Day 1)
นวดน้ำมันด้วยเท้าและน้ำหนักตัว

Professional · Member class

นวดน้ำมันด้วยเท้าและน้ำหนักตัว

ครูอาเธอร์ (Arthur Wongphan)

เทคนิคนวดน้ำมันด้วยเท้า/น้ำหนักตัว · เวิร์กชอป LA Thai-NY 2026 (Day 1)
Sarunyanat Bohn

NTSAA

A message from our president

Hello, fellow Thai massage and spa professionals! On behalf of the Thai Massage and Spa Association of America, I and the operations committee would like to welcome you all with open arms and full enthusiasm. We have established a "Three Pillars" policy as a key tool to drive the association towards achieving its goals, namely: 1. Upgrading people — Creating clear and secure career paths, enabling members to work legally. 2. Upgrade your business — Support the sustainable growth of Thai massage and spa businesses, because we believe that massage spas should be owned by Thais. 3. Elevate Thai massage to an international level — Promote the art of Thai massage as an element inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, making it a source of pride for everyone. Our vision is to have representatives of the association in every state across the United States, so that these three core policies reach all members comprehensively. No matter which state you are in, we are ready to support and assist our Thai massage and spa community. We are confident that when we join forces under these three core pillars, we can build a strong network, protect rights, promote knowledge, drive business, and truly bring Thai massage to international recognition. With love and faith.

Sarunyanat Bohn

President

Operations Committee

Suwit Sritrairasri

Suwit Sritrairasri

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Chakri Krai

Chakri Krai

Secretary

Chadararat Raksapukdee

Chadararat Raksapukdee

Public Relations

Montakarn Phukab

Montakarn Phukab

Treasurer

News

News and events

The latest from our association

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🇹🇭🌎 สมาคมนวดไทยและสปาแห่งสหรัฐอเมริกา ขอขอบพระคุณ Andaman Institute of Massage ร่วมเผยแพร่ศาสตร์นวดไทยในงาน THAI to the WORLD 2026 ณ ซานดิเอโก

จากหัวใจของพวกเรา…สู่ THAI to the WORLD 🇹🇭 🤝 เพราะพลังแห่งความสามัคคี คือพลังสำคัญในการนำความเป็นไทยสู่สายตาชาวโลก สมาคมนวดไทยและสปาแห่งสหรัฐอเมริกา (Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America: NTSAA) ขอแสดงความชื่นชมแ…

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Thank you to everyone who made USA Thai Massage Championship 2026 happen! 🙏🇹🇭🇺🇸

To our participants, judges, organizers, staff, sponsors, and spectators: this event is possible because of you. 📍 Washington, DC 🗓️ September 24, 2026 One Team • One Passion • One Pride

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NTSAA · 2026-10-03 · 1
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Meet our Overall Champion, Zack Pouvaranukoah! 🏆

Zack took home the trophy from the Royal Thai Embassy as the Overall Champion of USA Thai Massage Championship 2026, champ of the champs. 🇹🇭🇺🇸 Congratulations, Zack! Greenspace Massage Studio Your craft and dedicati…

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Nuad Thai Battle Championship 2026 – Las Vegas

วันที่ 30 กันยายน 2026 ณ Gold Coast Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada สมาคม Nuad Thai & Spa Association of America (NTSAA) จัดการแข่งขัน Nuad Thai Battle Championship 2026 – Las Vegas เปิดเวทีให้ผู้เข้าแข่งขันแสดงเอกลักษ…

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Thank you to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles, the Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America, and TAMT – Texas Academy of Massage Therapy for y…

Thank you to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles, the Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America, and TAMT – Texas Academy of Massage Therapy for your support. Thai Consulate Los Angeles TAMT Massage Academy A…

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NTSAA · 2026-09-29 · 1
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🇹🇭✨ ขอขอบพระคุณจากใจ ผู้เข้าร่วมงาน ครูผู้สอน และทีมงานทุกท่าน ✨🇹🇭

GRAND MASTERCLASS 2026 📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC | September 22–23, 2026 ผ่านไปอย่างงดงามและเต็มไปด้วยความประทับใจ สำหรับงาน Grand Masterclass 2026 การรวมตัวครั้งสำคัญของเหล่าปรมาจารย์และผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้าน…

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Events

Upcoming events

Connect, Learn, and Grow Together

New events will be announced here. Please check back for association news.

Past events

INTWF 2026 emblemNTSAA · Lead organizer

INTWF 2026

International Nuad Thai & Wellness Festival 2026

Event dates
Venue
Suratthani Rajabhat University, Thailand

Nuad Thai associations, working across borders

INTWF 2026 brought together Nuad Thai associations and partners from several countries. As lead organizer, NTSAA worked within this international network to create a shared platform for professional learning, cultural heritage and the advancement of Nuad Thai.

View event photos ↓Visit the event website Event Facebook page

Watch the INTWF 2026 highlights

2:00 · Opening ceremonies, international delegations, cultural performances, learning activities and participants show the shared effort behind the festival.

INTWF 2026 in pictures

Opening ceremony, workshops, Wai Kru, competitions and awards, September 1–6, 2026. Six pages with Thai captions.

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September 1, 2026: opening ceremony, stage performances and international flags. The team coordinated music, lighting, ceremony cues and the live broadcast.

An international collaboration

The festival’s network connects associations and partners across eight countries, bringing together professional knowledge, experience and community participation.

  • Thailand
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Switzerland
Network and programme information from INTWF ↗

How this serves NTSAA’s mission

International collaboration supports NTSAA’s mission to develop practitioners, connect businesses and share Nuad Thai with the world. For the profession in the United States, this work creates a setting for relationships and knowledge exchange with Nuad Thai communities abroad.

  • Professional learning

    Make space for teachers, practitioners and institutions to exchange skills and experience.

  • Professional connections

    Build relationships between associations and businesses as a foundation for future cooperation.

  • Cultural heritage

    Share Thai knowledge, honor its teachers and deepen understanding of the Nuad Thai profession.

NTSAA thanks the co-organizing associations, host partners, teachers, volunteers and participants from every country who helped make the festival possible.

Programme highlights

  • 1–3 SepProfessional workshops
  • 4 Sep · morningWai Kru: honoring teachers
  • 4 Sep · afternoon – 6 SepMassage championship: six Royal Trophy categories

Event videos

Frequently asked questions

Answers to your questions

Who can become a member?

Thai massage practitioners, spa business owners, and those interested in developing the profession can contact the association about membership.

How does the association help with licensing?

The association shares information and guidance about state licensing requirements.

How does UNESCO recognize Nuad Thai?

In 2019, UNESCO inscribed Nuad Thai on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO ↗

How do I join?

Registration on the new website is being prepared. Enrollment details will be announced when it opens.