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Thai Official Says Spas Must Meet Proper Standards to Keep Operating.

Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)

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Byline: Phusadee Arunmas

Nov. 4--Spas must be required to adhere to international standards in order to keep the booming business in good shape, especially as Thailand is trying to export traditional treatments, a key official says.

Thai-operated spas have proliferated rapidly in recent years and now employ 20,000 people, especially in the massage industry, said Pimpapaan Chansilpa, the deputy director-general of Export Promotion Department.

However, the country lacked pre-set standards against which to measure service quality, particularly in terms of safety and sanitation, she said.

The local spa industry is now generating more than ...

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