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[The content, events, techniques, and outcomes of massage depicted in this series]

[are entirely fictional and intended for entertainment purposes only.]

[They should not be used as medical advice or as a reference for traditional Thai massage.]

[Viewer discretion is advised. Do not attempt to imitate any of the techniques shown,]

[as doing so may result in injury.]

[Massage services should only be provided by practitioners]

[who are legally licensed and registered.]

- Sign it. - No, I won't.

- I warned you about the steel. - Let go of my son.

You damn masseur. I’m coming for you.

Mom!

Flatfoot!

Mom!

I need both of you to come to the police station

for questioning in connection with a murder case.

Police Colonel Krit.

He killed my mother! He killed my brother!

The Black Book says

massage can be used to kill.

Today marks the auspicious official launch

of the อโรคยาแลนด์project.

Dongyang, a Chinese businessman,

has invested an enormous sum in this project.

Moreover, we are joined by Master Tim,

who is regarded as a grand master of traditional Thai massage.

My sole intention is to support our massage therapists

to join อโรคยาแลนด์.

Anyone wants to become a massage therapist,you’re welcome to apply.

There’s no way it’s just a wellness center.

Maybe he’ll only stop committing evil once he’s dead.

Shit!

Hey!

Panic? Are you having a panic attack?

Calm down. Calm down.

It’s okay. Just stay calm.

Look at me. Look at me.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Take deep breaths.

In.

Out.

In.

Out.

Just stay calm, okay?

Are you okay?

How was it?

There was an accident, so I missed him.

I’ll take care of it tonight.

He’s already flown to Shanghai.

I’m sorry, Dad.

Arokaya Land is holding massage therapist tryouts tomorrow.

Interested?

[Now hiring a large number of Thai massage therapists]

I’m coming for you,

Dongyang.

[Now hiring a large number of Thai massage therapists]

What did your boss say?

She didn't know about it.

She can't find out about it. I am taking a day off today.

Thanks

for pushing me to take that Thai traditional medicine assistant course.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t even be eligible to apply to work with Master Tim.

My insider says the pay is really good.

Even without guaranteed pay, I’d still take the job.

Sit down.

Master Tim will personally test your massage skills.

Once everyone has completed the test,

the results will be announced together.

With this many applicants, who knows when the testing will finish?

Wrist pulse point.

Palm point.

Everyone heard that, right?

First row, please come forward.

Next row, follow closely and keep the line moving.

Go.

Enough.

This might hurt a little, Master.

May I?

Are your hands too stiff to greet your elders?

May I?

How calm must his mind be for his pulse to be this faint?

You’re not allowed to touch above the wrist.

It’s okay.

Are you the new generation of Thai massage therapists?

Don’t you want a Chaleo?

Do we have more?

She was the last one.

Hello!

Hello, everyone!

I’m the majority shareholder here.

I invested in this place with Master Tim

because I love massages.

But I only get massages from therapists at Arokaya.

Therapists personally handpicked by Master Tim.

Anyone who gives me a massage I like

will be rich.

Rich.

Rich!

- Do you want to be rich? - Yes, sir.

Do you want it?

Do you want to be rich? Give me your hand.

Do you want to be rich?

Do you?

Give me your hand. Rich!

Rich, rich, rich!

Rich!

Rich, rich, rich!

RICH!

Those who received a Chaleo have passed.

Our staff will escort you to Human Resources.

Everyone else may leave. Thank you.

Why didn’t they just tell us we failed?

They made us wait and waste our time.

The signal point is only as wide as a matchstick,

yet you have the nerve to apply as a therapist here.

Anyone who received a Chaleo with a broken spoke

has failed the test.

How come?

Master Tim! Master Tim!

What is it?

I’d like to know the judging criteria.

Muk.

Give us a minute.

You’re not suited to work as a therapist here.

But you said you wanted to work with a new generation of therapists.

That’s right.

Then aren’t you choosing us based on our skills?

The younger generation…

So confident.

Your shoulders are tense.

Stiff and stressed.

It’s like you’re carrying a heavy burden.

Trust me.

You’re not suited to this place.

But I really want to work here.

Could you test my massage skills again?

Just tell me exactly how you want it.

Firmer or gentler—I can adjust it for you.

All right.

[WARNING: The massage techniques depicted in this series are entirely fictional.]

[Do not attempt to imitate them.]

Impatient.

Your cup is already full.

Do you know the answer now?

I heard you

tell that girl

that her cup was already full.

What does that mean?

She’s too eager to show off what she’s learned.

Go straight to the room.

Yes, Master.

You sure took your time answering.

Hey, kiddo.

I told you to stay put. You’ll only get hurt again.

Are you okay?

Good thing you could still speak and ask someone to call me to pick you up.

It’s only your first day, and they’ve already hurt you this badly.

I don’t think you should get involved with them anymore.

The plai smells so nice, Wan.

Don’t change the subject.

Both Dongyang and Master Tim are dangerous. Don’t risk it.

If I want to get close to them, I have to do it through massage.

Does it hurt a lot?

Your breath smells like that of someone who’s sick.

Something’s blocked.

I can’t fix it.

I feel...

a sudden wave of heat.

I’ve never met anyone capable of doing something like this.

Master Tim.

Now I believe he really is that good.

Ask Uncle Korn.

Then he will find out about it.

Oh, don’t act like you’ve never lied before.

That’s enough, Dad.

Who did this to you?

It was just a minor accident, Dad.

You’re lying.

Those are the effects of pressure applied below the collarbone.

This wasn’t an accident.

Hello, Uncle.

Did you receive the medicine I sent you?

What happened to her, Wan?

Uh, she fell off her motorcycle.

I have another call coming in. I have to go.

Goodbye.

Stop it.

If your dad finds out, we will both be in trouble.

By the time Dad finds out, I’ll probably have succeeded already.

Succeeded at what?

Hey, kiddo.

What are you trying to accomplish?

Calm down. Calm down.

Look at me. Look at me.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Take deep breaths.

In.

Out.

In.

Out.

Come here, come on.

Hurry.

Hello.

You need to sit first. Sit.

Are you hungry? Are you hungry?

Come on, sit.

You must be hungry. Here.

Is it good?

You want more?

Hello.

One of the medicines is out of stock.

I’ve already ordered it, but it hasn’t been delivered yet.

When will the next shipment arrive?

Actually, it only just sold out.

That customer bought the last of it.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Take deep breaths.

Hey, what are you doing?

Let me return the favor and help you.

What are you going to do?

Let her massage you. She’s good at locating the pressure lines.

She’s a massage therapist.

You have flat feet?

Yeah.

The flatfooted bastard.

You’re that flatfooted bastard.

You need to loosen up your muscles

to improve your circulation.

Does that feel better?

You need to become more in tune with your body.

Then it’ll tell you what’s wrong.

Thank you.

I never do a favor without expecting something in return.

That’s all the medicine. Everything’s here.

How much is his?

The return you were hoping for.

Thank you.

Flat feet like yours are very rare.

Have you ever met anyone else with feet like yours?

No.

Consider us even.

Phat’s always like that.

His name is Phat?

He didn't even say goodbye before leaving.

Thank you.

If cannabis can be legalized,

why can’t casinos be legalized too?

Go get a law passed for me.

There’s a lot of opposition.

I think it’ll be difficult this time.

The other side doesn’t agree with us either.

Name your price.

As for the general public,

I’ll have someone come up with a catchy slogan

and spin it to make the idea sound cool. They’ll soon support it.

This country loves freedom, after all.

Come on. Let’s celebrate in advance.

Are you stealing from me?

Hey, no!

Mr. Chukiat, leader of the Thai Thamrong Party,

one of the opposition coalition parties,

has invited Mr. Krit, a former upright police officer

who resigned from a promising career in public service

because he could no longer tolerate the patronage system,

to serve on the ad hoc committee

studying ways to promote the creative economy.

The committee will focus on scrutinizing the high-profile,

Arokaya Land project.

Initially,

I’ll summon the Cabinet ministers

responsible for overseeing this matter

to provide explanations before the ad hoc committee.

Mr. Krit,

is your decision to join this committee

and investigate Dongyang’s project

connected to the fact that

you previously tried to arrest Dongyang and were forced out of the police force?

Not at all.

I chose to resign from the police force myself

because I believed I could do more to serve the public outside the system.

Why did you agree to take on this role?

Frankly, I’m embarrassed in front of our neighboring countries.

It has reached the point where

our neighbors have sent their authorities to investigate

shady business networks operating in our country.

How can those of us with the power and responsibility simply stand by and do nothing?

And to anyone who thinks I’m doing this for revenge,

dismiss that thought right now.

For this mission, I’m willing to make myself a target

and face all the public backlash

for the good of our country.

We'll see about that, sir.

Where the hell did you learn massage?

Well...

You’re useless.

Get out.

- Get the fuck out! - Mr. Dongyang.

These are the therapists your Master Tim handpicked?

Not one of them is any good.

Bring me someone else.

Calm down, Dongyang.

Please calm down.

Some conditions

can also depend on your own physical capabilities.

I thought you said Thai massage was effective.

Pathetic.

You can insult the therapist,

but don’t insult the art of Thai massage.

Muk.

Find a new therapist for Dongyang.

Yes.

Uh...

I know a younger therapist at the massage shop where I used to work.

She’s an excellent masseuse.

No.

- We don’t hire freelance therapists here. - Make an appointment with her.

If she’s good, I’ll give you a tip too.

Yes, sir.

Will I give a massage to the Chinese owner of Arokaya?

You mean Dongyang?

Yes. He asked me to give him a Kasai massage.

His little bird wouldn’t sing.

Dongyang has erectile dysfunction?

Exactly.

I gave it everything I had, hoping for a huge tip.

But what could I do? He couldn’t get it up.

He berated me and caused a huge scene.

That’s why I thought of you.

Areeya recommended this therapist.

The one you once lectured.

Bring her in.

There are plenty of other therapists. Why does it have to be her?

She has good hands—better than yours.

Go.

Dad, I need your advice about kasai massage.

[TREATING WIND DISORDERS IN MEN]

Whoa, you’re really dedicated.

Why have you been training so hard these past few days?

Areeya found me a new client.

For a Kasai massage.

A Kasai massage?

Who is it? Is it dangerous?

You’ve never done one before. Do you know how?

Of course.

As long as I press the correct sen lines.

A young woman’s severed arm has been found washed ashore.

It has one highly distinctive feature:

a rose tattoo,

which may link it to the case of a young entertainer

whose friends recently reported her missing.

She disappeared after accepting a job

entertaining a wealthy businessman behind a famous wellness company,

known in the industry as Mr. D

Mr. D?

Dongyang?

Wan, Wan, Wan!

I can go by myself. I don’t need your help.

You never listen to my warnings.

Dongyang and his men are no ordinary people.

I’m only going to scout the place and find an escape route.

How are you going to get inside?

I’ll go in as a customer.

They won’t do anything to a customer.

Hello. Welcome to Arokaya Land.

Which massage program are you interested in?

We offer relaxation massage,

therapeutic massage, and treatments for specific conditions.

- I’ll have a Thai massage. - Certainly. Please wait a moment.

I’ll use the restroom first.

The restroom is right over there.

- Thank you. - You’re welcome.

Excuse me, sir.

Yes?

Uh, I’m looking for the restroom.

It’s that way.

Oh.

Right.

I couldn’t find it earlier. Thanks again.

Is the therapist named Areeya not here?

Is she your regular therapist?

I’ll go and get her for you.

Oh, no.

We just know each other.

If you weren’t so stressed,

you’d smell much nicer.

Excuse me?

I’m sorry.

Are you feeling unwell?

No.

If a therapist is sick, we aren’t allowed to work.

That’s not what I meant.

I meant, is something bothering you?

Your scent gives it away.

Excuse me?

Never mind.

Do you get many clients requesting kasai massage here?

We get some.

Are you interested in having one?

No.

By the way,

does anyone here have flat feet?

Excuse me?

I’ve heard about it before, but I’ve never seen anyone with them.

Neither have I.

Please lie down on the massage bed.

Have you ever had a massage before?

Not often.

Please lie on your side.

I’d rather have you massage somewhere else.

Then lie on your back, please.

I’m sorry.

It’s okay. Accidentally farting is perfectly natural.

What? Accidentally farting?

Yes.

Let’s try again. Hold my hands.

Wait.

Wait a moment.

I think that’s enough.

Thank you.

- Go to Arokaya. - Yes, Boss.

You’re here?

Come here.

If you’re as good as they say, you’ll be rewarded.

But if you waste my time,

you’re going to get hurt.

Let me warm up your muscles first.

I’m ready.

Dad, I need your advice about kasai massage.

Open the wind gates.

The blood will begin to flow, spreading warmth

and helping the muscles relax.

Please lie on your side.

Work on the Rattakhat, Pattakhat, and Santakhat lines too.

You have to press deeply

and in the right direction.

This point

sends heat through the shaft.

There’s another technique,

but will you have the courage to try it?

Amazing.

You remind me of another therapist.

Who was it?

That therapist is fucking dead.

I stimulated one of your sen lines.

All the lines are interconnected.

What a shame.

All the good therapists are fucking dead.

Did you hit another sen line again?

If you can cure me,

name your price.

Ittha, Pingkhala,

Sumana, Kalathari,

Sahatsarangsi,

Thawari, Chanthaphusang,

Rucham, Sukhumang, and

Sikhini.

Hey!

What? What the fuck is this?

You bitch!

Are you one of them?

Shit!

This place is more dangerous than you think.

Stay still.

Hey!

Isn’t there any other way?

I’ll kill him before he even realizes what’s happening.

She uses the pressure point at the base of the skull as an anchor

to transmit force to the blood vessels in the neck.

That’s a dangerous pressure point.

Hey!

Who sent you?