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Where to get a Sak Yant Bamboo Tattoo in Phuket Thailand
Find out where is the best place to get a Sak Yant in Phuket Thailand. List of Sak Yant Masters where you can get a Real Bamboo Tattoo in Phuket The Sak Yant Tattoo is an awesome Cultural and Spiritual experience that has never been easier to get for yourself. Find out the Best Tattoo Shop in Phuket
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ToggleSadly, there are no Temples in Phuket who have Monks trained in Sak Yants or the specialized Sak Yant Blessings. Luckily there are a few real and Authentic Sak Yant Masters in Phuket, Thailand.
You should however NEVER get a Sak Yant from a Tattoo Shop in Phuket. Not only are they fakes with no spiritual value, which will cause significant embarrassment – they usually cost several times more than the real thing as an additional insult to nativity of Tourists
Tattoo Artists will not only tattoo onto your body a permanent reminder of your disrespect to Thai Culture. They will also (on request) make the tattoo smaller than it should be with the handpoke method. They know you probably won’t be returning, so they have no ethical issues with creating a tattoo that will bleed over time and look horrible.
Real Sak Yant Masters know that many of their customers will return for additional Sak Yants over the years and ensure they will create artwork that will continue to look beautiful for decades.
What is a Sak Yant | Explanation of Sak Yant Tattoo
The Sak Yant Tattoo is a Traditional Thai Tattoo that has both Spiritual and Cultural Significance. The Sak Yant is applied by a Master (holy man) using the Hand Poke method with a Steal Needle. An Authentic Sak Yant requires
1) Opening Offering to the Master and Tradition
2) Personalized Magical Text
3) A Magical Blessing to charge the design
The Sak Yant Tattoo offers protection to the wearer and serves as a Talisman of Affirmation for a personal quality, quest or goal.
Unlike Bangkok or Chiang Mai, there are no Sak Yant Monks in Phuket. The alternative to getting your Sak Yant Tattoo in Phuket is with a Sak Yant Arjan. Ajarns (also called a Sak Yant Master).
Ajarns are former Monk’s who have decided to follow the Magical Arts as a career choice after leaving the Temple and life as a Monk. Sak Yant Arjans create their own Samnaks (Blessed and Holy rooms for Magical work), tend to have greater tattoo skills than Sak Yant Monks.
Sak Yant Masters in Phuket are no longer supported by the Temple and have higher living costs, so prices will generally be high in Phuket for a Traditional Thai Tattoo than other locations around Thailand with Sak Yant Temples.
However the Ajarn will often either speak English or have staff that do, and can talk with the customer and get their views on which Sak Yant Tattoo they would like or think best for them.
The second advantage of visiting an a Sak Yant Master Ajarn is the standards of hygiene are similar to those of any professional tattoo studio. The Ajarn will use a new steel tip for each session and change the ink for each person.
Following are a few Sak Yant Ajarns in Phuket with Links to their Facebook pages
Address: 209 Moo 1, Choeng Thale Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thalang, Thailand, Phuket
Phone: 062 765 8234
Email: japaninthai@hotmail.com
If you are travelling or wanting more than one traditional Thai tattoo design, you might consider coming to Sak Yant Chiang Mai instead. Prices for a Sak Yant are generally 1/2 to a 1/3 less in Chiang Mai – which means you can fly there, have a small holiday AND get your Sak Yant Tattoos and still save money.
Sak Yant Chiang Mai is a co-op of many local Monks and Ajarns, coming together to provide guests with knowledge and awareness of the Spiritual Rituals associated with a Sak Yant Bamboo Tattoo
At Sak Yant Chiang Mai both men and women can get a Sak Yant Tattoo and Blessing from a Monk at a Temple; for those wanting the real old school style of Hanf Poked Bamboo Tattoo.
Sak Yant Chiang Mai has the benefit of providing from a single location the ability to go to either a Temple with a Monk or obtain a Sak Yant from an Sak Yant Master in the holy Samak from a central location in Chiang Mai city.
Read More: How to get a Sak Yant Tattoo in Chiang Mai
Ross24 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a special experience, from the moment I walked in the staff at reception were absolutely lovely, so helpful and informative. We chatted for ages and then I was taken through to the room with the Arjan and made to feel right at home, I've got so many tattoos but nothing will beat the special experience of this one. Cannot fault the shop or anyone working there. Professional, incredible, beautiful art work with amazing meaning behind. Next time I'm in Chiang Mai I'll be heading back for another one or two. 11/10 Jeka Spektor21 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow, simply an amazing experience. Very kind people with positive energy. I chose to get the tattoo at a temple for an especially authentic experience — an incredible place filled with peace and tranquility. The girl who accompanied me there was also wonderful, with such an interesting personality; she explained a lot about the local culture and was truly pleasant company. And a nice bonus… if you’re still hesitating about whether to get the tattoo or not, it’s worth it at least for the delicious tea you’ll drink afterwards 😉 Luca Musatti21 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Staff attento alla valutazione del tatuaggio, molto accorti sulla posizione e disposti a dare consigli. Attenti durante la preparazione e tutta la fase del tatuaggio. Grazie dell'esperienza Isabella Hurtado20 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Their website is very informative, I got a very good idea about the whole process. I did my tattoo today and it was a beautiful experience , staff and the master were so kind, the master was very patience with me, I have very high pain level, he was very patience and he encouraged me with words, telling me how strong I am. Thank you so much, I would never forget this beautiful experience and I’m so happy with my Sak Yant tattoo. God bless you guys! Jochen Barthelmes16 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 2025 I highly recommend the Sak Yant Chiang Mai salon to anyone who wants to get a Sak Yant tattoo. This is my second time here and I've booked several sessions over four days, spending a total of 18 hours there. A huge thank you to the entire team. You were so friendly and accommodating. I felt very comfortable every day. A huge thank you, of course, goes to the Sak Yant Masters: Dang, Sam, Beer, and Tom. Thank you so much for your great work. Thank you for everything! See you again next year :). 2024 Heute habe ich mein wunderschönes Sak Yant bekommen. Ich bin wirklich begeistert von der Qualität. Der Ablauf ist Top. Das Team sehr freundlich und bemüht . Ich werde wieder kommen . Vielen Dank an alle. Bis zum nächsten Mal. Giacomo Palattella16 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended. Staff do gentle and clear about the meaning of the tattoo. The monk was so good and delicate! Considering the whole experience also the price was worth it! Stéphanie Laurence16 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ce fut un moment merveilleux hors du temps... Nous avons été accueillis par une équipe très souriante et aux petits soins dès les premiers pas faits dans le salon. Petits gâteaux et thés vous seront servis en attendant que le Maître soit prêt 🥰 Une personne est aussi là pour nous accompagner pour le rituel, de l'offrande jusqu'à à la cérémonie de fin Durant la session, le personnel a été très soucieux de ma douleur (le dos est sensible chez moi 😅). Pour mon mari, tout s'est merveilleusement bien passé également. Nous avions booké 1h supplémentaire car hors-temps, mais finalement l'acompte nous a été rendu car l'Ajarn avait finit plus vite Merci au Maître Sak Yant, Ajarn Tom, de nous avoir fait vivre cette expérience Une première pour nous mais certainement pas la dernière Merci à toute l'équipe si douce A très vite🙏🧡 Stéphanie & Arthur arthur liotard15 August 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un accueil chaleureux et plein de sourires, que demander de plus ? La cérémonie est intense et le Sak Yant ne l'est pas moins. Encore et comme toujours, entourés de personnes formidables en Thaïlande alors merci Sak Yant Chiang Mai pour cette experience extraordinaire. Arthur & Stéphanie ❤️
Want to Get a Sak Yant?
Sak Yant Chiang Mai is Thailand’s leading Sak Yant provider – Over 10 Independent Sak Yant Masters working in Hygienic and comfortable Samnaks