About Us

About the Organization

The 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 global 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 (2025)

Pam Pitithitiya Dilokponhirun

President

Gail Baldwin

Vice President

Tunyaporn Kitchener

Secretary

Viwat Vannapak

Director of Operations

Siraporn Premsombat

Treasurer

Panpot Surawannagol

Director of Strategic Planning

Nichakorn Somta

Membership Officer

Gledpet Sang-ngern

Public Relations Officer

Aajaree Srikhumwong

Secretary Assistant

Nanthaka Phonwarin

Director of Strategic Planning

Araya Aowtasakun

Communications & Events Coordinator

Become a Member

Join a community dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Thai massage in Australia.