A sanctuary of serenity in the heart of the city, SPA InterContinental on level 36 of InterContinental Bangkok offers a tranquil escape from the summer heat. Recognised among the Best Hotels in Southeast Asia at the 2024 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards UK and a Michelin Guide Key Hotel, the hotel now introduces an experience steeped in Thai heritage—the 90-minute Khao Chae Therapy.
Inspired by the elegance of Khao Chae, a traditional Thai dish once reserved for royalty, this exclusive treatment harnesses the power of floral-infused rice and aromatic botanicals to create a deeply restorative journey. Originally crafted to refresh Thailand’s nobility during the scorching summer months, Khao Chae has become a symbol of refinement and seasonal indulgence, particularly during the Songkran Festival. Now, SPA InterContinental translates this cherished tradition into a holistic wellness experience.
The Khao Chae Therapy begins with a regal 30-minute Jasmine Rice Body Scrub. Infused with jasmine and rose-scented water, this gentle exfoliation reveals the skin’s natural radiance, leaving it luxuriously soft and luminous. Thai Jasmine rice extracts work in harmony to smooth and revitalise, echoing the purity and sophistication of the dish that inspired it.
Following this exfoliating prelude, a soothing 60-minute Jasmine Rice Bran Oil Massage enhances relaxation. Alternating gentle and firm pressure, the treatment employs golden rice bran oil—rich in vitamins B and E, as well as Gamma Oryzanol—to deeply hydrate the skin and provide natural UV protection. The oil’s antioxidant properties nourish and replenish, ensuring a radiant glow and a lasting sense of wellbeing.
Available daily from 1 April to 30 June 2025, from 09:00 to 23:00, the Khao Chae Therapy is priced at THB 3,950++ per person. Guests seeking an exquisite retreat into Thai tradition and luxury may reserve their experience by contacting SPA InterContinental at SPA.bkkhb@ihg.com or calling +66 (0) 2 656 0444. More details are available at intercontinental.com/bangkok.
Prices are in Thai Baht and subject to a 10% service charge and applicable government taxes.
