About Us
About the Organization
The Professional Thai Massage Association of Australia is a non-profit organization established to serve as a central hub for promoting and developing Thai massage standards across the country. We support our members in professional, business, and legal matters, and act as a bridge between the Thai massage community and Australian society. Our goal is to build a credible and respected international image for the profession.
Our Role in the Australian Wellness Industry
PTMAA serves as a collaborative hub for Thai massage practitioners, business owners, and related agencies, ensuring industry standards meet Australian health and safety regulations. It promotes continuous skill development, preventive health practices, and a strong, positive image for the Thai massage industry.
Mission
PTMAA is committed to elevating Thai massage to promote high professional standards, supporting members development, promoting lawful business operations, fostering industry collaboration, and sharing the Thai massage culture widely across Australia.
Vision
To be Australia’s leading Thai massage organisation—recognised nationally and internationally for professionalism, quality, and credibility—while sustainably promoting Thai wellness heritage.
Our Role in the Australian Wellness Industry
PTMAA serves as a central hub connecting Thai massage practitioners, business owners, and related agencies. It upholds Australian health and safety standards, fosters ongoing skill development, and promotes Thai massage as a form of preventive healthcare. The association also advocates for its members to strengthen and sustain the industry’s positive image.
Raise Professional Standards
We promote safe, high-quality practices by establishing standards aligned with Australian health regulations and supporting certification and ongoing training.
Support and Develop Members
We provide career and business consultation, organize training and management courses, and facilitate knowledge-sharing networks.
Protect Member Rights and Benefits
We act as a liaison with government and private entities, advocate for professional-friendly policies, and support legal labor practices and rights protection.
Promote Thai Massage Culture
We preserve and promote Thai massage heritage, highlight its role in preventive health, and organize cultural and promotional activities.
Our Core Values
Professionalism
Operate with high standards in skill, knowledge, and ethics
Quality
Maintain and enhance service quality to meet global standards
Integrity & Transparency
Uphold honesty, fairness, and openness
Continuous Development
Encourage lifelong learning and skill growth
Preservation of Thai Heritage
Proudly promote and protect Thai massage traditions
Community Support
Build strong networks and support members in all aspects of the profession
PTMAA Executive & Standing Committees (Since 2025)
Pam Pitithitiya Dilokponhirun
President
Gail Baldwin
Tunyaporn Kitchener
Viwat Vannapak
Siraporn Premsombat
Panpot Surawannagol
Nichakorn Somta
Gledpet Sang-ngern
Aajaree Srikhumwong
Nanthaka Phonwarin
Administrative Officer
Araya Aowtasakun
Membership Benefits & Professional Insurance
Join a community dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Thai massage in Australia while gaining access to competitive Civil Liability Insurance, including Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability cover through PTMAA’s partnership with insurance.com.au.
