A Study of Thai Royal massage in King Rama the Fifth Era

Abstract

This research aims to study the pattern Background and comparison of Thai royal massage in the reign of King Rama V with the present by studying textbooks, royal massage scriptures, research, and interviews with the descendants of the late King's concubine, Hem, LuangPra-nee Borihan and Jao Jorm Aim. The tools used were data surveys. record form, notebook, voice recorder By analyzing the information according to the issues, background, lines, and points used for massage and summarizing the results comparing Thai massage in the royal court during the reign of King Rama V and the current royal massage, what is the same or what is different

The results found that Royal court massage in the reign of King Rama V. The technique is the same as the present, using palms, and fingers to massage without using elbows, feet, or knees because massage is offered to noble lords. making it inappropriate and disrespectful to the noble lord The current part uses the palm and fingers. Because it can precisely apply weight on both lines and signal points. Massage methods in the Rama V era include acupressure, smashing, and rolling. Elegant and unique It can be said that the hammering and rolling were used to ease the effort. The objectives of both the Rama V period and the present are treatment and relief of pain. The theory of royal Thai massage in King Rama V’s reign was adopted from Wat Suwannaram and Luang Rama 5, R.E. 1233 present, lines and signal points Textbook of royal massage (Ayurveda) to the record of Narong Boonrathiran, who gained his knowledge from Krut, chit Dechpan, In Devada, LuangRajaruksa, PuaLhaisripho, and the Borom Kru Muay Thai Dap Thai. and Professor UayKetusingh, M.D.