Heard a rumor last week that The Prince Men’s Massage may be planning to reopen. For the uninitiated, Prince for years was known as the top of the line in its field with great facilities and a stable for everyone. Some said it was just a cut above Hero (briefly to become My Hero, as Vinapu recently noted). 

So on this overcast and breezy Sunday morning I set out to attempt to confirm the rumor. I set out from Silom and took Convent Rd. to Sathorn where I turned left and took pedestrian bridge to opposite side and then onto Soi Suan Plu. Eight minutes later I turned up Suan Plu 6 and soon located it’s last known address: 253/4. There is some refurbishment going on so I was unable to find a sign.

in any case, if it’s indeed reopening (and count me among those with fingers crossed) it won’t be today.

The area is not unfamiliar to me. Over a dozen years ago, when Babylon ruled the sauna word—at least for westerners and their admirers, I stayed in the area. As I walked back, I came across an old massage shop still doing businesses on Suan Plu. Indra Massage (which no connection to a shop of same name that graced Soi Tarntawan for many years) was already open for business and it wasn’t 10a.m. yet)

Here’s a review of The Prince from 2019:

https://www.thaipuan.com/the-prince-men-massage/

There is also a newish massage place there called s'sense massage, opened a year or two prior to covid. Based in their line, it is still open. I went there twice pre-covid and enjoyed the session there.

I am one of those keeping fingers crossed for Prince's reopening!

I have my fingers crossed for The Prince reopening as well, had some wonderful times there in the past. 

The Prince…many happy memories

Just received confirmation from Prince Massage. It opens June 15.

25 minutes ago, reader said:

Just received confirmation from Prince Massage. It opens June 15.

Happy news! I will be in Bangkok on that day!

Brilliant news indeed. 

I dont remember that modern building in the first photo at all. Was that where the Prince used to be?

On 5/28/2023 at 5:31 PM, ggobkk said:

The Prince…many happy memories

I wish I could say the same

On 5/28/2023 at 10:32 PM, macaroni21 said:

I dont remember that modern building in the first photo at all. Was that where the Prince used to be?

Yes

I visited Prince a few times but found the massages there could be very good or pretty bad. Much preferred Hero and Athena (?? if I've remembered the name correctly) where massages were always good for me. 

Dutifully journeyed to location to be among first to attend announced Prince reopening. 

It was not to be. 

I was at first heartened when I spotted the the Prince logo on outside wall.

I ventured forth but was soon greeted by evidence of on-going construction.

Exploring further, I located what appears to be a temporary entrance but path within had more construction material.

 I texted Line website and inquired if new opening date was available. Short time later I received response of Sunday, 18 June.

Will follow up because (1) management replied quickly to my question and (2) this is shaping up as a promising location from a brand with a storied Bangkok history.

Thanks @reader for doing the reconnaissance and report!

5 hours ago, reader said:

 I texted Line website and inquired if new opening date was available. Short time later I received response of Sunday, 18 June.

 

it may happen. I recall when Hero was to re-open as My Hero. Two day before given date  I went to soi 11  and it was sight like above so I thought ' no chance'. Then two day later I went out of curiosity and bingo - opened. So lets see what happens in those few days . Good to have reader, the reporter in Bangkok right now

13 hours ago, vinapu said:

Good to have reader, the reporter in Bangkok right now

I suspect you'll be back before monsoon season 😉

2 hours ago, floridarob said:

I suspect you'll be back before monsoon season 😉

I was not big fan of Prince, expensive and rush service but , granted , hunky boys that's sure thing