Doctor warns that Thai massage can give tourists puss-filled abscess
Published date: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:30:50 +0700
An American doctor claimed a cheap Thai massage was to blame for a tourist's painful, pus-filled abscess that developed on his leg.
Dr Joe Wellington, an emergency physician based in California, issued a warning to travellers about the potential risks of unsanitary spa services commonly found along busy Thai streets.