URI Spa & Massage Asoke

So after experiencing both Healthland spa in Asoke and Let’s Relax at Central World, both traditional Thai massages kind of hurts? Like parts of my body is sore, is this normal? I’ve only had foot massages before which I really enjoy but the two massages I have on this trip got me feeling weird, I’m more tired after the massage lol. Did I just unl

Will be going to Thailand for the first time in September. We will stay in Hilton Grand Asoke, Sukhumvit. I (Filipina) will be going with my Japanese friend. I am currently making our itinerary and I am wondering if it would be okay to not book us a tour for these three spots. Is it possible to enter these places without tour guides and is it eas