Ancient Thai massage

Ancient Thai massage

I discovered a clinic, through an ad in this newspaper, that
claims to cure illness through ancient Thai massage.

After I talked to the owner in English (he has a Singaporean
accent and a Thai sounding name) I felt confident and went to
visit his clinic. At the clinic he gave me an article that was
published in this paper in April. His Javanese wife, who happened
to be his first patient, helps him manage the clinic. I was
really impressed by this noble enterprise.

He guaranteed that my illness would be completely cured and
added that there was no need to pay him until I felt completely
recovered. After the massage I felt great, paid him and
considered returning to his clinic for further treatment. The
following day, however, I called him up and informed him that it
felt like I was carrying a heavy load on back and shoulders. He
replied, "Wait for a few days, you will get better."

On the third day, Monday Oct. 24, I felt the need to contact
him again for further advice because I was still in great pain. I
wanted to know if I should visit again. I was thoroughly
surprised at his rude answer to my inquiry. That forced me to
remind him of the fee I had paid.

He responded quite beyond my expectation: "You can collect
your bloody money, I don't have time to talk to you."

It petrifies me that I almost relied on this man to handle my
health problems.

MRS. W. E. PATERSON

Jakarta